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NUCLEAR INTER JURA 2016

http://2016inlacongress.in/

The Future of Nuclear Law: Addressing Societal, Environmental and Business Expectations

New Delhi, India 7 – 11 November, 2016

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT & REGISTRATION

Organised by the:

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Contents

I. NUCLEAR INTER JURA 2016 – Welcome message from the Nuclear Law Association, India ...... 3

II. About INLA & NLA ....................................................................................................................... 4

III. PRELIMINARY PROGRAM & SOCIAL ACTIVITES ....................................................................... 5

IV. ACCOMPANYING PARTNER PROGRAM ................................................................................... 6

V. THE CONFERENCE VENUE: THE IMPERIAL HOTEL ....................................................................... 7

VI. PARTICIPATION FEES ............................................................................................................... 8

VII. REGISTRATIONS: ON-LINE AND OFF-LINE PAYMENT OPTIONS ............................................... 9

A. REGISTRATION FORM VIA EMAIL & PAYMENT (BANK / CHEQUE) ...................................... 9 B. ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM & ON-LINE PAYMENT (CREDIT CARD) ............................... 9

VIII. OVERVIEW HOTEL RATES ........................................................................................................ 9

IX. HOTEL RESERVATIONS ........................................................................................................... 10

X. VISA INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 11

XI. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION / CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS 12

XII. TRAVEL PACKAGES ................................................................................................................. 12

XIII. KEY DATES .............................................................................................................................. 15

XIV. ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT US! ........................................................................................... 15

Annex 1: REGISTRATION FORM .................................................................................................... 15 Annex 2: BOOKING FORM - THE IMPERIAL HOTEL ....................................................................... 15

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I. NUCLEAR INTER JURA 2016 – Welcome message from the Nuclear Law Association, India

The 22nd INLA Congress will take place in New Delhi from Monday 7 to Friday 11 November 2016. The next INLA Congress being organised for the first time in India is a proud moment for the Nuclear Law Association, India (NLA). NLA was established by a group of lawyers with an intent to engage the legal community and civil society as well as the nuclear establishment on important nuclear law developments in India. Nuclear energy finds itself at yet another crossroads, with its growth opportunities significantly shifting away from Western European and Northern American countries to more rapidly expanding economies, such as India, which are vigorously pursuing all sources of energy to meet the energy demand of their societies. India, with its unique three-stage nuclear power program adopted in 1954, looks at nuclear energy with a long-term vision build on a strong history of R&D, self-reliance and frugal engineering. It is now keen to rekindle international technical and commercial collaborations. NLA believes the INLA Congress in New Delhi creates an excellent platform for members of the legal fraternity from across the globe, all NLA members and INLA members, to interact and share views on key contemporary developments in the nuclear legal field, while also being apprised about all facets of India’s vast civil nuclear energy program and future opportunities. We’ve put together a 5-day program which reflects these developments, with topical panel discussions and esteemed Speakers from around the world. We’ve also drawn up a 5-day accompanying partner program, and built in a social outing as well as a Welcome Dinner & Gala dinner for all participants to have sufficient time to get to know each other better. This Second Announcement will contain all relevant information in terms of registration fees, the venue, accommodation options, travel packages prepared for participants, and step-wise instructions about your conference VISA, and important dates to keep in mind. We welcome you warmly to India, to experience the diversity of India in all its colours!

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II. About INLA & NLA

INLA The purpose of the International Nuclear Law Association/Association Internationale du Droit Nucléaire, which was created in 1972, is to promote the study of legal issues associated with the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to encourage the exchange of information in this field. Every two years, it organises a Congress called “Nuclear Inter Jura” in which nuclear lawyers worldwide participate. INLA counts about 600 members. NUCLEAR LAW ASSOCIATION, INDIA (NLA)

The Nuclear Law Association, India (NLA) was established in 2011 at New Delhi, India. The Association is a forum for the legal community to discuss issues relating to peaceful use of nuclear energy in India. NLAI aims to promote knowledge sharing and influence policy formulation through seminars, workshops, certified training courses, essay competitions, research and general outreach.

CONTACT ADDRESS INLA CONTACT ADDRESS NLA, INDIA

Brigitte HELDERWEIRT - Administrative Secretary Telephone : 32 2 547 58 41 Email: brigitte@aidn-inla.be INLA Website : www.aidn-inla.be

Els REYNAERS-KINI – General Secretary Tel: 91 98218-70055 Email: secretary@nlain.org NLA, India Website: www.nlain.org

INLA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

NLA, INDIA - GOVERNING BOARD

Els REYNAERS, President (India) Ahab ABDEL-AZIZ (Canada) Marc BEYENS (Belgium) Ulrike FELDMANN (Germany) Mark HERLACH (USA) Yrki JAVANAINEN (Finland) Vanda LAMM (Hungary) Marc LEGER (France) Rafael MANOVIL (Argentina) Alexander MATVEEV (Russia) Toyohiro NOMURA (Japan) Ionel OLTEANU (Romania) Santiago RIPOL (Spain) Ian SALTER (UK) Wolfram TONHAUSER (IAEA) Patrick Reyners, Secretary General

Dr. M.P. Ram Mohan, President Arun Khanna K. K., Vice President Els Reynaers Kini, General Secretary Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Treasurer Dr. R. Rajesh Babu, Executive Member Mohit Abraham, Executive Member T.P. Krishna Shetty, Executive Member

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III. PRELIMINARY PROGRAM & SOCIAL ACTIVITES

Dates / time slots

Mon - 7 Nov Tues - 8 Nov

Wed - 9 Nov Heritage Transport

Museum1

Thurs - 10 Nov

Fri - 11 Nov

9-10.30am:

Session 1: Inaugural session

Session 5: Climate Change policies & impact on nuclear energy sector

Session 9: Transport of nuclear material - case studies & key developments

Session 11: radioactive waste management – policies & ongoing challenges in various jurisdictions

Session 14: Nuclear safety & ongoing efforts in various jurisdictions

10.30-11: coffee

11-12.30pm:

Session 2: India’s nuclear energy program

Session 6: Panel discussion: nuclear finance – challenges & different approaches

Session 10: Nuclear Security: stocktaking of main legal developments

Session 12: Panel discussion: involvement of civil society in nuclear energy projects

Session 15: Nuclear safety: recent legal & regulatory developments

12.30-1.30: lunch

1.30-3pm:

Session 3: Updates on domestic laws & treaties relating to civil liability for nuclear damage

Session 7: I) Panel on Traditional New Build: Engaging Industry through JVs; II) Panel on SMR New Build: from R&D to deployment

Networking & Social Activities

Session 13: Panel discussion: Iran Nuclear Deal – learning experiences from the negotiations

Session 16: Radiation protection: reflection on future developments

3-3.30pm: coffee

3.30-5pm:

Session 4: Session 3 cont’d

Session 8: Panel discussion: Energy co-operation at a regional level – its scope?

3.30pm: return to Delhi

General Assembly

Session 17: Panel discussion: the protection of patients against ionizing radiation

7pm: dinner

Welcome Reception & Dinner @ Imperial hotel

Free evening (see our list of suggestions)

Free evening (see our list of suggestions)

Gala Dinner @ Imperial hotel

Closure

1 The morning session of the conference and the social outing will be held at the Heritage Transport Museum, Gurgaon (Manesar): http://www.heritagetransportmuseum.org/

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IV. ACCOMPANYING PARTNER PROGRAM

MONDAY

7 NOVEMBER

TUESDAY

8 NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY

9 NOVEMBER

THURSDAY

10 NOVEMBER

FRIDAY

11 NOVEMBER

7 to 8 am - Morning run close

to the Imperial

- Yoga @ the

Imperial

-

Morning Welcome meeting

and lunch.

11.30 am:

A warm

welcome! We’ll

meet you at the

Imperial Hotel

lobby. Here you

can ask us all

about the

program, Delhi and

more. It’s also a

great opportunity

to get to know

each other.

Around 12 pm we

walk to a nice

place for lunch

around Connaught

Place

Tour of Old Delhi -

full day.

9.30 am:

Today we will show

you the fabled city

of Shahjahanabad

(Old Delhi), with its

colourful streets,

crumbling walls and

dangling power

cables. An area that

continues to

enchant her visitors

to this day.

Conference

social program -

full day

7.30 am:

After an early

breakfast we join

the conference

to a different

venue: The

Heritage

Transport

Museum. While

the conference is

going on, we will

take you for a

curated tour of

the museum.

Tour of Delhi’s

past and

present - full

day

9.30 am:

An eclectic mix

of the popular

and off-beat, A

journey

through the

living history of

Delhi. Going

beyond dates,

names and

monuments,

bringing to life

the essence of

Delhi in the

stories of her

inhabitants.

Morning Museum

tour

9 am:

The Sanskriti

Museums: The

Museums of

Everyday Art,

Indian Terracotta

and Textiles: aiming

to preserve and

present indigenous

heritage,

craftsmanship,

aesthetic

functionality and

cultural practices.

We will take you

around the

museums and bring

you back for lunch.

This is where the

program ends.

Lunch:

(12.30 to

1.30 pm)

At a nice

restaurant at

Connaught place

(close to The

Imperial Hotel)

Sumptuous lunch at

a beautiful old

Haveli (part of the

tour)

At the Heritage

Transport

Museum

Lunch at

rooftop

restaurant at

Connaught

Place (part of

the tour)

Make your own

plans (see our list

of suggested

restaurants)

Afternoon The spirit of Delhi-

afternoon walk

(tour)

1.30 pm:

A three-hour

walking tour at

The Mehrauli

Archaeological

Park guided by our

passionate

experts.

Get up close and

intimate with the

people and the way

of life of one of

Delhi’s most

fascinating and least

understood

neighbourhoods.

Enjoy life

performances of

theatre and dance

This afternoon

will be filled with

interesting

activities for all

Conference

participants and

their partners

like henna

mehndi design

and more.

We will return to

We’ll cover the

popular spaces

in New Delhi

starting from

Humayun’s

Tomb and

explore its

surroundings

and the vibrant

milieu. We visit

the colourful

Free afternoon

(We'd love to give

you tips for

shopping, art

galleries and more.

Just let us know)

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The park offers a

great sense of

Delhi’s rich and

vibrant heritage.

The walk will end

with a storytelling

act! Back by 5 pm.

and

watch, smell and

taste the

preparation of a

traditional Indian

meal! Back by 5 pm.

the Imperial

Hotel at the end

of the afternoon.

Back by 5 pm.

Crafts

Museum. If

there is time

left, we’ll also

visit the Crafts

Emporium or

the Dilli Haat.

Back by 5 pm.

Dinner 7 pm: Welcome

reception and

Dinner at the

Imperial Hotel

Make your own

plans (see our list of

suggested

restaurants)

Make your own

plans (see our

list of suggested

restaurants)

7 pm: Gala

Dinner at the

Imperial Hotel

Make your own

plans (see our list

of suggested

restaurants)

V. THE CONFERENCE VENUE: THE IMPERIAL HOTEL

Royal Ballroom Shining marble floors, high ceilings and Burmese teak furniture make a fabulous first impression, while the historic art and antiques hint at what lies beyond. The 2016 Nuclear Inter Jura Congress will suitably be held at the Royal Ballroom of The Imperial hotel: http://www.theimperialindia.com/meeting-rooms-banquets-menu/wedding-and-events/ Restaurants / Bars Housing award-winning restaurants with a culinary palette that ranges from South-East Asian at The Spice Route, multi-cuisine/ all-day dining at 1911, Pan Indian at Daniell’s Tavern to Italian at San Gimignano, the dining experience is truly impeccable creating everlasting memories. Each restaurant has an interesting tale to tell on account of its origin or inspiration; and the hotel counts two stunning bars, namely the historic 1911 Bar and the Royal Bar- Patiala Peg. Have a look at the picture gallery of the restaurants / bars here: http://www.theimperialindia.com/restaurant-menu/ Rooms 235 guestrooms including 43 suites, each with a distinct interior, overlooking the lush, verdant gardens are encased in the historic hash structured building of the hotel. You can view the picture gallery of our rooms & suits here: http://www.theimperialindia.com/rooms-and-suites/ Remember that all instructions for room reservations and the Booking Form for the participants of the 2016 Nuclear Inter Jura Congress are given here (and should not be done through our public website): http://2016inlacongress.in/Accommodation.php Your main contact person for room reservations is Mr. Karan Kapoor: kkapoor@theimperialindia.com Leisure & Wellness The Imperial Spa is nestled amid the serene surroundings of the hotel’s landscaped gardens. Sprawling over 16000 sq. feet, it is exclusive for resident guests at the hotel featuring authentic Ayurvedic/ international rituals. The Imperial Hotel also offers its guests access to a Fitness Club, Yoga Studio and large Swimming Pool: http://www.theimperialindia.com/wellness_retreats/

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VI. PARTICIPATION FEES

Participant category

Early bird fee (up to 30 June 2016) –

Amount in Indian Rs

(conversion for ease of reference only)

After early bird (after 30 June 2016 – up

to 30 October, 2016)

Registrations after 30 October 2016

& on the spot

INLA member

Rs. 54,000 = USD 812 = Euro 724 = GBP 568

Rs. 64,000 = USD 962 = Euro 858 = GBP 674

Rs. 70,000 = USD 1,052 = Euro 939 = GBP 737

Non-INLA member

Rs. 70,000 = USD 1,052 = Euro 939 = GBP 737

Rs. 80,000 = USD 1,202 = Euro 1,072 = GBP 842

Rs. 90,000 = USD 1,353 = Euro 1,207 = GBP 947

Special Fee INLA member – retired / full-time academic (See Note 4 below)

Rs. 34,000 = USD 511 = Euro 456 = GBP 358

Rs. 44,000 = USD 662 = Euro 591 = GBP 463

same

INLA member – student

Rs. 6,500 = USD 98 = Euro 87 = GBP 68

same same

Non-INLA member – student

Rs. 10,000 = USD 150 = Euro 134 = GBP 105

same same

Accompanying spouses (5-day program)

Rs. 36,000 = USD 541 = Euro 483 = GBP 379

same same

Note 1: For ease of reference we have included the conversion rates as on 29 March, 2016, and are

indicative only. However, the participation fees will have to be paid in Indian Rupees. The currency converter we have used is: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/

Note 2: The amounts quoted are inclusive of all taxes. Note 3: Would you like to become an INLA member before joining the conference to avail of the more

advantageous conference fees, then follow the simple steps mentioned here: http://aidn-inla.be/membership/join-online/

Note 4: The Special Fee for INLA members can be granted upon the decision of the Congress Organising Committee, to: full-time academics, retired INLA members or to persons recommended by supporting institutions.

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VII. REGISTRATIONS: ON-LINE AND OFF-LINE PAYMENT OPTIONS

A. REGISTRATION FORM VIA EMAIL & PAYMENT (BANK / CHEQUE)

Please, email us your registration form to: sehajpreet@cimglobal.net

You will find all the details for completing the payment via Bank / Cheque / Demand Draft, in the attached Registration Form. See Annex 1 to this Second Announcement, or download the Registration form at: http://2016inlacongress.in/files/Registration_Form_final.pdf

B. ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM & ON-LINE PAYMENT (CREDIT CARD)

Please, go to the Registration Page of the 2016 INLA Congress website and finalise everything on-line: http://2016inlacongress.in/Registration.php

VIII. OVERVIEW HOTEL RATES

- Early Bird rates at the conference venue, The Imperial: up to 31 May 2016 - All other venues, rates below applicable up to: 30 September 2016 - For conversion from Indian Rupees to any other currency, you can use this online

tool: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/

- The conference website contains hotel rates in USD/GBP/ EU as well.

Hotel

Distance

from

Venue

Room

Category

Special

Rates on

Single

Occupancy

(INR)

Special

Rates on

Double

Occupancy

(INR)

Room Tax Inclusions Availability

5 Star

The

Imperial

Venue

Hotel Standard 15000 17000 Additional

Includes Buffet

Breakfast and

WI-FI

5 - 13 Nov,

2016

Shangri-

La 900 m Standard 10650 11650 Additional

Includes Buffet

Breakfast

5 - 13 Nov,

2016

The Lalit 1.4 km Standard 9575 10250 Additional Includes Buffet

Breakfast

5 - 13 Nov,

2016

4 Star

Royal

Plaza

(Deluxe)

900 m Standard 7200 7700 Included Includes Buffet

Breakfast

5 - 13 Nov,

2016

Hans

Plaza 1 km Standard 6750 7250 Included

Includes Buffet

Breakfast

5 - 13 Nov,

2016

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IX. HOTEL RESERVATIONS

A. ROOM RESERVATIONS AT THE IMPERIAL HOTEL (CONFERENCE VENUE) - Early bird rates applicable up to 31 May 2016

- A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the venue hotel for the conference. Rooms are available on first come first served basis until 31 May 2016 after which the hotel cannot guarantee the rates/room availability.

- Please fill the room registration form attached and Email to - Karan Kapoor T: (+91) 11-2334-1234 / (+91) 11-4150-1234 E: kkapoor@theimperialindia.com W: www.theimperialindia.com

- To avail of the specifically negotiated rates for conference participants, you will have to

follow the booking process described below (do not book your room via the general website of The Imperial):

- If you provide your credit card information directly on the room reservation “Booking Form”,

the hotel will process the room booking request immediately.

- You will find the “Booking Form” enclosed as Annex 2.

- However, if you are not comfortable to provide your credit card details on the “Booking Form”, you will need to provide it over the phone and would need to follow the process described below:

1. Send an email to Mr. Karan Kapoor asking him to block your room as per the details

mentioned in the room registration “Booking Form” (without mentioning credit card details).

2. Upon receipt of the “Booking Form”, Karan will send you a reply email with your specific reference number.

3. You then must call the reservations line of the hotel (+91) 11 - 4111 6304 within 96 hrs (4 days) after receipt of Karan’s email; while providing your reference number and your credit card details over the phone.

4. The reservation office is open from Monday to Sunday, 0900 hrs to 1800 hrs. 5. The room cannot be guaranteed, if the hotel does not receive a call from you within the

stipulated time (i.e. 4 days from receipt of Karan’s email with your reference number). 6. The hotel will charge 1 night room rate on the credit card at the time of confirmation of

the room.

B. ROOM RESERVATIONS – ALL OTHER HOTELS - Early bird rates applicable up to 30 September 2016

- The hotel tariff is specially contracted for Nuclear Inter Jura 2016 by CIMGlobal, the official Conference Manager of the 22nd Nuclear Inter Jura Congress.

- To avail of these rates, please make your bookings through CIMGlobal directly. Our designated person for all hotel bookings is Mr. Ravinder Rawat M: + 91 9650605609 / +91 99102 08703 E: Ravinder@CIMGlobal.net

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X. VISA INSTRUCTIONS

We request you to strictly comply with the step-wise instructions regarding your VISA application. In case of doubt, you may always contact: info@2016inlacongress.in

We suggest to both the conference participants as well as their accompanying partners to apply for their respective CONFERENCE VISA / TOURIST VISA at least 3 months before the date of the conference, i.e. 1st August, 2016, onwards, to ensure all applications will be processed in time.

A. Conference Participants = CONFERENCE VISA

1. Each conference participant will need to comply with the specific VISA application formalities

as identified by the Indian Consulates / Embassies in their respective countries – but under

all conditions MUST APPLY FOR A CONFERENCE VISA. Failure to do so, may lead to a

rejection to enter the country. Hence, we request you to follow this diligently.

2. YOU MUST SEND US AN EMAIL WITH THE REQUEST TO ISSUE YOU AN “INVITATION

LETTER”: The Nuclear Law Association, India, as the conference organiser will be issuing each

confirmed conference participant / Conference VISA applicant a personalised Invitation

Letter, which will contain the details of the conference and the duration of the conference.

In order to obtain this Invitation Letter in your name, you must send us a request to the

following email address, so we can prepare your Invitation Letter:

info@2016inlacongress.in

3. The Invitation Letter will be accompanied by a “No Objection” letter from the Nodal

Ministry, in our case: the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). You will need to submit the

Invitation Letter along with this “No Objection” letter from the DAE to the Indian Consulate

/ Embassy in your country while applying for your conference VISA.

4. A conference participant is also allowed to combine his conference participation with

tourism. In that case you should specify the extended dates based on your prior / onward

travel dates when applying for your Conference VISA. Again: even when combining your

conference with tourism, you must apply for a CONFERENCE VISA (NOT A TOURIST VISA).

5. Please bear in mind that a general requirement when applying for your conference VISA is

that your passport must have a validity of 6 Months (180 days) from the date of application

with at least 2 blank pages.

6. The issuance of the conference VISA – based on the invitation letter from the Nuclear Law

Association, India – should go smoothly, but citizens of the following countries should

expect some extra time taken as missions abroad will be sending your applications to the

Ministry of Home Affairs / Ministry of External Affairs for additional scrutiny, and are

requested to apply well ahead of time: Afghanistan, Pakistan (and people of Pakistani

origin), Iraq and Sudan.

7. Apart from the Invitation Letter issued by the Nuclear Law Association, India, you will need

to verify and comply with the general list of documents to be submitted to the Indian

Consulates / Embassies, in your respective countries.

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8. Lastly, apply for your CONFERENCE VISA at least 3 months before the date of the

conference, i.e. 1st August, 2016, onwards, to ensure you obtain your VISA well in time.

B. Accompanying Partners = TOURIST VISA / e-TOURIST VISA (for 150 countries)

1. Accompanying partners of participants attending the 22nd Nuclear Inter Jura Congress In

New Delhi, will need to simply apply for a TOURIST VISA or electronic TOURIST VISA

(applicable now for 150 countries), the process which is explained on this Government of

India website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

2. Hence, for accompanying partners the regular route of TOURIST VISA applications will

apply and the Nuclear Law Association, India (as a conference organiser), will not be

issuing invitation letters (this is also not a requirement under tourist visa route).

3. However, do make sure that your passport has a validity of 6 Months (180 days) from

the date of application with at least 2 blank pages. This is a standard requirement.

4. Moreover, there is a 2-month gap rule for visitors to India applying for a TOURIST VISA

from the following countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, and foreigners of

Pakistani origin.

5. Lastly, apply for your TOURIST VISA 3 months before the date of the conference, i.e. 1st

August 2016, onwards, to ensure you obtain your VISA well in time.

XI. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION / CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS

All INLA members may want to explore in their respective jurisdictions whether credits can be obtained under the Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) or Continuing Professional Development (“CPD”), or similar programs, for attending the 2016 INLA Congress. INLA will seek to accredit the conference for such CLE credits (US / State-wise), but since some jurisdictions require advance approval of CLE courses, participants should inform conference organizers well in advance if they would like to receive CLE credits.

XII. TRAVEL PACKAGES

The Lost Columbus Travel Agency is delighted to present a selection of special travel itineraries and day trips. Giving you the opportunity to experience a bit of incredible India before, during and after the 2016 INLA conference. The Lost Columbus specialises in itineraries that provide an inimitable insider perspective, enabling you to travel within the heart of the Indian culture. The itineraries below have been specially developed for the participants, speakers and guests of the INLA Conference 2016. Please contact us for more information, detailed itineraries and prices.

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Alternatively, we will be happy to design a journey based on your specific preferences and requirements. We are happy to offer you a 5% ‘Early Bird discount’ on all tours, if you confirm your booking before 15th May 2016! Our email: info@thelostcolumbus.com DELHI Day trip: The essence of Delhi Take a day to discover the fashion and political capital of modern India, ancient city of Djinns. The famous and the lesser known highlights from the Old and New Delhi, Get a crash course in Indian history, browse modern art galleries in heritage art districts, try and smell the brimstone in the lanes the Djinns rush through. Guided by of one of Delhi’s most well-known art curators and walking encyclopaedia of Indian Culture: Himanshu Verma. Dates: Sunday 6 November, Saturday 12 November, Friday 18 November Day trip: Yamuna stories of Delhi’s past and present 2 hours north of Delhi, at the banks of the Yamuna River, you’ll find the origin of some almost forgotten stories of Delhi’s history, involving this famous River. At this unique spot, where passionate naturalists have created a nursery for dying plant species, we’ll spend the day listening and exploring. If we’re luck we’ll spot some birds and wildlife too. Dates: Saturday 5 November, Sunday 13 November, Friday 18 November RAJASTHAN Six day journey: The Golden Triangle Special A wonderful mix of culture, color, celebration and history make this trip a true tasting of Rajasthan. Highlights: Jaipur, Taj Mahal and the famous Pushkar Camel Fair with Royal tented stay. Route: Delhi-Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi. This trip is available at two accommodation levels: ’luxury’ and ‘comfortable’. The tour can be extended into a longer Rajasthan tour, depending on your available time. Dates: from Saturday 12 – Thursday 17 November TAJ MAHAL This quick tour is ideal for those with limited time. There are 2 options: 1 night/1 day package We leave right after the conference and drive to Agra. Dinner and overnight stay at a luxury hotel. Get up early the next morning for a visit to the Taj Mahal while the sun rises, a breathtaking moment! We return to the hotel for breakfast. A visit to the Agra Fort concludes this trip. It’s back to Delhi after that, arriving in the late afternoon.

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Same day package We leave at 6 am on Saturday morning 12 November and drive to Agra, reaching around 10.30 am. We will visit the Taj Mahal, a beautiful sight in the late morning sun. After that we stop for a well-deserved lunch, followed by a visit to the Agra Fort. We drive back to Delhi, arriving around 8 pm. Date: from

Friday 11 November (4 pm) – Saturday 12 November (4 pm), or

Saturday 12 November 6 am – 8 pm. MOUNTAINS Four day trek: The Chandrashila Summit This is a beautiful 4-day trek (leave Saturday by late night train) and for first-timers this trip is a great way to discover the joys of trekking in the Himalayas. Chandrashila is the summit of the Tungnath. Located at a height of about 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. Associated with some mythological legends, the summit offers spectacular views on the mighty Himalayas. Four days of camping and trekking will reenergise both body and mind! This trip can be extended by two days of rafting and stay in Rishikesh. Or get in touch for other great treks and mountain tours. Dates: from Saturday 12 (late night) – Wednesday 16 November

SUMMARY OF PRE- AND POST-CONFERENCE PACAKAGES – NOVEMBER, 2016

Sat

5

Sun

6

7 to 11 Nov

INLA

Conference

Sat

12

Sun

13

Mon

14

Tues

15

Wed

16

Thu

17

Fri

18

Date

Tour

Essence of Delhi

Yamuna stories

Taj Mahal

Golden Triangle

Himalayas

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XIII. KEY DATES

15 May 2016: End of “Early Bird” rates for all travel packages booked before then 31 May 2016: End of “Early Bird” rates of conference venue, The Imperial 30 June 2016: End of “Early Bird” participation fees 1 August 2016: Suggested period to apply for Conference VISA for conference participants 1 September 2016: Submission of final Written Papers 30 September 2016: End of “negotiated” rates of all other hotels 30 October 2016: End of “regular” participation fee rates

XIV. ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

INLA: brigitte@aidn-inla.be NLA: secretary@nlain.org Conference Manager (including for hotel bookings / Invitation Letters for Conference VISA purposes): info@2016inlacongress.in

Travel packages organized by The Lost Columbus: info@thelostcolumbus.com

Annex 1: REGISTRATION FORM

Annex 2: BOOKING FORM - THE IMPERIAL HOTEL