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Inform, Inspire, Impact India
Invitation for the 9th International Conference
January 11-12, 2013 in Kochi
Sponsored and Hosted by
India Development Coalition of America (IDCA)
Co-Sponsors
GOPIO International
Foundation, NY; Karmayog, Mumbai
IDCA, GOPIO
Foundation and Karmayog are pleased to invite you to the Ninth International
Conference on India development on January 11-12, 2013 in Kochi, Kerala.
Conference aims to promote networking, collaborations, learning, and sharing
between the organizations to accelerate their work for poverty eradication and
climate mitigation using one or more innovative solutions. We hope you will join
us and support these efforts by volunteering, giving or replicating in your
village or town or anywhere else. You will learn from the experts who have
spent many years to master these solutions.
Theme: Finding
Innovative Poverty and Climate Solutions for India
Venue: Rajagiri
Centre for Business Studies, Kochi,
Time: 8:30 AM
to 8:00 PM ( 4:00 PM on January 12)
There will be five
panels of 90 minutes each: Water, Education, Healthcare, Livelihoods, and
Climate
IDCA is a
not-for-profit organization registered in the state of Illinois since 2004 and
has a 501 (c)(3) tax exemption status since 2005 from the U. S. Internal
service. IDCA has been engaged since 2004 in promoting sustainable development
in India to eradicate poverty and minimize damage to the environment. IDCA
promotes networking, collaboration, learning, giving, and volunteering both in
US and India to support IDCA member and partner organizations in their efforts.
Registration:
NRI/PIO and
others - Early: December 15, $50. Regular: December 30: $75.00; From Dec.
31: $95.00; Students: $ 25., to December 30; Later: $35.00
Indian citizens
- Early to December 15: Rs. 1500.; Regular: December 30: Rs. 2000.; From
December 26: Rs. 2500. Students; Rs. 500. to December 30,; Later: Rs. 750.
Please download
registration forms and mail TODAY! Visit
www.idc-america.org
Additional
contacts US; Mr. Porus Dadabhoy: 630-960-2425 p.dadabhoy@idc-america.org
India: Prof. Alex
Joseph (RCBS): 919746970806, alexjoseph.edu@gmail.com
Further details will
be posted on IDCA website and mailed as and when they are updated.
Please share this
email with your contacts in the US, India and elsewhere.
Contact: Mohan L Jain, Ph.D. Trustee and Founder
President India Development Coalition of America, 1-630-303-9592,
India: 9312831220 (January 2 onwards)
Suggested Hotel:
The Olive Hotel Kochi. www.olivehotel.com,
Mr. Pramod Joseph for special IDCA conf. rate of Rs. 2000 per night and Rs. 2400
per night. Reference: Prof. Alex Joseph, Rajagiri Center for Business Studies.
Tentative Program
Day 1: January 11, 2013
Inauguration: 9:00 AM
Welcome: Prof. Alex
Joseph, Conference
Co-Chair, RCBS, Kochi, India
Dr. Mohan Jain, Trustee and
Founder president, IDCA, Chicago, USA
Ms. Jane E. Schukoske, CEO,
Institute for Rural Research and Development, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Dr. Thomas Abraham, Founder
President , GOPIO and Executive Trustee,
GOPIO International Foundation, New
York, NY
Keynote:Padmashri Dr. H. Sudarshan, Hon.
Secretary, Karuna Trust and VGKK, Bangalore, Karnataka
Panel 1: Education: 11:30
AM
Ms. Shukla Bose,
Founder and President, Parikrma Humanity Foundation, Bangalore, Karnataka
Mr. Sam Chelladurai,
Founder secretary and ED, Anekal Rehabilitation, Education, and Development
Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka
Lunch and Networking: 1:00 PM
Panel 2: Climate Change: 2:00 PM
Prof. Jerry Anthony, University of
Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder and
Director, Climate Healers, CA, USA
Dr. D S K Rao,
Director, Agribusiness Knowledge Center, Hyderabad, AP
Dr. Francis
Xavier, Professor\Member SSC IUCN, Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences
University, Thrissur, Kerala
Prof. (Dr.) N. R. Menon, Director,
Nansen Environmental Research Centre, Kerala
Panel 3: Livelihoods: 4:00 PM
Dr. Priyadarshanan Dharma Rajan,
Senior Fellow and Program Leader, ATREE, Bangalore
Ms. Sumitra Iyengar,
Director, AWAKE, Bangalore, Karnataka
Mr. P V Hariharan, President,
Agro Biogenics Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Karnataka
Dinner and Networking:
6:00 PM
Day 2: January 12, 2013
Panel 4: Healthcare: 9:
00 AM
Prof. Baburaj Chakrapani, Pallium India,
Trivandrum, Kerala
K. Loganathan,Executive
Director,Association for Sustainable Community Development, TN
Dr. V. Raman Kutty, Chairman, Health
Action by People, Trivandrum, Kerala
Mr. D. Dhanuraj,
CEO, Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, Kerala
Keynote 2: 11:00 AM
Dr. Raju Narayanaswamy IAS,
Commissioner,
Civil Supplies, Government of Kerala
Panel 5: Water: 11:30 PM
Mr. Elango Ramaswamy, President,
Panchayat Academy, Kuthambakkam, Tamil Nadu
Mr. Santhanam, Dhan Foundation,
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Mr. Baiju PV, Chairperson, Planet
Kerala, Thiruvanhapuram, Kerala
Dr. V. P. N. Nampoori, President,
Swadeshi Science Movement, Kochi, Kerala
Lunch and Networking: 1:00 PM
Concluding Session: 2:00 PM
Close: 4:00 PM
PRAVASI BHARATIYA
DIVAS (PBD2013) TO BE HELD IN KOCHI on Jan 7-9, 2013
The 11th Pravasi
Bharatiya Divas (PBD) will be held from January 7-9, 2013 in Cochin, Kerala,
India. It will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on
January 8. The President of India will deliver the valedictory address on
January 9 and also confer the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awards. The pre-conference
seminars will also be organized on January 7 followed by plenary and panels
sessions beginning on January 8. Mauritius
President Rajkeswur Purryag will be the chief guest .
PBD has become a significant forum to
connect the overseas Indians from all over the world and the PBD-2013 will be
focusing on more connectivity with overseas Indians. Kerala will be the Partner
State of the 11th PBD, which would provide the Diaspora an
opportunity to understand the vibrant culture and potential of the State. More
than 2000 delegates are expected to participate in PBD-2013 from all over the
world.
For any further queries, kindly contact:
MOIA Director of Diaspora Services, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs at dirds@moia.nic.in
DISCOUNT REGISTRATION FOR GOPIO MEMBERS
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) has approved GOPIO's
request for discount registration by GOPIO delegates to PBD2013 at 50% rate of
$125.
Please refer to the PBD2013 registration link and information below:
http://www.pbd-india.com/delegate_registration.shtml
For more information on PBD 2013, visit
http://www.pbd-india.com/
GOPIO KOCHI
CONVENTION UPDATE - KERALA TOURS ARRANGED
GOPIO
International plans to hold its annual executive and general council meetings,
followed by its conference starting on January 5 afternoon and concluding on
January 6 immediately preceding, and in conjunction with Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
2013 events of January 7-9, 2013 in Kochi, India.
GOPIO-KOCHI GEARS UP FOR GOPIO CONVENTION
The arrangements for GOPIO Kochi
Convention 2013 were discussed at a meeting of the members of Kochi Chapter on
December 12th. GOPIO Executive Vice President Sunny Kulathakal and Convention
Convener Ibrahim Khan briefed the progress of the arrangements to receive nearly
400 delegates from 60 countries for the Kochi Convention 2013.
PROGRAM
January
5, 2013
- Venue Presidency Hotel
:
10.30 a.m. to
12.30 p.m. - GOPIO Executive Meeting
12.30 p.m. to
1.30 p.m. - Country Reports
1.30 - 2.00 p.m.
- Lunch
2.00 p.m. to 3
p.m. - Country Reports (cont'd)
3.00 p.m. to 5.30
p.m. General Council Meeting
7.00 p.m. -
Reception/Dinner at Dream Hotel
January 6, 2013 -
Venue - Crowne
Plaza Hotel
9.00 a.m. -
Registration
9.30 a.m. -
Inauguration
10.15 a.m. to
11.45 a.m. - Conference Session I
Diaspora Issues: Challenges & Opportunities
11.45 p.m. to 12
Noon - Coffee/Tea Break
12 Noon to 1.30
p.m. - Conference Session II
Freedom Movements in the Diaspora - Gadar & Others
1.30 p.m. to 2.30
p.m. - Lunch
2.30 to 4.00 p.m.
- Conference Session III
Economic Progress in the Diaspora: Opportunities in Business,
Entrepreneurship and Science & Technology
4.00 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. Coffee/Tea Break
4.15 p.m. to 5.30
p.m. Conference Session IV
Economic Progress in the Diaspora:
Business Opportunities in India
5.30 to 5.45 p.m.
- Conclusion & Wrap-Up
5.45 p.m. to 6
p.m. Resolutions
7.00 p.m. onward
- Reception and GOPIO Community Service Awards Banquet
and Recognition of Descendants of Gadar Heroes
Venue - Crowne
Plaza Hotel
January 7,
2013
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Venue - Presidency
Hotel
GOPIO Executive
Meeting
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Special rate of Rs. 4,000 for double room plus taxes for GOPIO delegates
at Presidency Hotel. Make your reservation at Presidency Hotel (Near Ernakulam
Town, near North Train Station), Kochi, Tel: +91-484-2394300, E-mail:presid@vsnl.com.
Contac5t: Mr. Nibu Mathew at +91-9746471257. Transportation will be
provided from Hotel Presidency to Dream Hotel for Jan. 5th evening
dinner and to Crown Plaza Hotel for GOPIO Conference and Banquet on Jan. 6th.
Since it is PBD Hotel, there will be transportation from Presidency Hotel to Le
Meridian Convention Center on Jan. 7, 8 and 9.
GOPIO ARRANGES
KERALA TOURS FOR GOPIO AND PBD2013 DELEGATES
GOPIO is
collaborating with reputable tour and hospitality groups in Kerala to provide
optional tours at discounted rates for delegates attending GOPIO and PBD2013
events in Kochi. These tours are designed to be made in advance of GOPIO and
PBD2013. See more details by downloading the document.
Click below for
GOPIO KOCHI CONVENTION -
PROGRAM AND KERALA TOURS DETAILS
RESERVE KERALA TRIP WITH THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL GROUP
Mystical Holidays Pvt. Ltd., No.4/593-D, Ground Floor, Marottichodu,
Edappally P.O., Kochi 682024, Tel: 091-484-4061516, or contact Mr. Noble Jose at
+91 9446361516, e-mail:
noble@mystikalindia.com.
PROGRAMME 1: 5 NIGHTS & 6 DAYS
KOCHI-PERIYAR-KOVALAM-TRIVANDRUM- ALAPPUZHA-KOCHI
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31ST
DEC KOCHI - PERIYAR
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1ST
JAN - PERIYAR
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2ND
JAN - PERIYAR - TRIVANDRUM (KOVALM IS SOLD OUT)
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3RD
JAN - TRIVANDRUM
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4TH
JAN - KOVALAM - HOUSEBOAT
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5TH
JAN - HOUSEBOAT - KOCHI
The trip could also start after PBD, i.e. from Jan, 10th to 15th
Hotels Considered
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Days
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Dates
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Weekday
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Place
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Hotels
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Room
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DAY 01
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31-Dec
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MONDAY
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PERIYAR
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WILD CORRIDOR
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Double
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DAY 02
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1-Jan
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TUESDAY
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PERIYAR
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WILD CORRIDOR
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Double
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DAY 03
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2-Jan
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WEDNESDAY
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TRIVANDRUM
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UDAY SUITES
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Double
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DAY 04
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3-Jan
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THURSDAY
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TRIVANDRUM
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UDAY SUITES
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Double
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DAY 05
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4-Jan
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FRIDAY
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ALLEPPEY
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PREMIUM H/B
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Double
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DAY 06
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5-Jan
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SATURDAY
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KOCHI
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DEPARTURE TO
GOPIO MEETING
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COST PER PERSON = Rs.34900.00/ US$ 672.00
Price is based
on 4-Star hotels shown or similar and on minimum16 passengers traveling
together.
Package Includes:
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Accommodation on
twin sharing basis.
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Breakfast in all
hotels
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Full board on
the houseboat
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Chauffeur driven
A/C coach for transfers as per program
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Chauffeurs
allowance
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English Speaking
Guide at Kochi and Trivandrum
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Supplement for
New years eve function with dinner
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Entrances to all
sightseeing places
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Kathakali at
Kochi
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Kalari Payattu
at Thekkady
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Spice Plantation
at Thekkady
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Elephant Safari
at Thekkady
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All taxes
PROGRAMME 2: 5 NIGHTS & 6 DAYS
KOCHI-ALAPPUZHA- HOUSEBOAT-PERIYAR-MUNNAR-KOCHI
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31ST
DEC KOCHI - KUMARAKOM -ALAPPUZHA
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1ST
JAN ALAPPUZHA - houseboat day cruise
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2ND
JAN ALLEPPEY - PERIYAR
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3RD
JAN PERIYAR
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4TH
JAN PERIYAR - MUNNAR
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5TH
JAN MUNNAR - KOCHI
The trip
could also start after PBD, i.e. from Jan, 10th to 15th
Hotels Considered
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Days
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Dates
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Weekday
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Place
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Hotels
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DAY 01
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31-Dec
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MONDAY
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ALAPPUZHA
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LEMON TREE
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DAY 02
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1-Jan
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TUESDAY
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HOUSEBOAT
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LEMON TREE
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DAY 03
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2-Jan
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WEDNESDAY
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PERIYAR
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WILD CORRIDOR
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DAY 04
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3-Jan
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THURSDAY
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PERIYAR
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WILD CORRIDOR
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DAY 05
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4-Jan
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FRIDAY
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MUNNAR
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MOUNTAIN TRAIL
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DAY 06
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5-Jan
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SATURDAY
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KOCHI
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DEPARTURE TO
GOPIO MEETING
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COST PER PERSON = Rs.41950.00/ USD 808.00
Price is based
on 4-Star hotels shown or similar and on minimum 14 passengers traveling
together.
Package Includes:
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Accommodation on
twin sharing basis.
-
Breakfast in all
hotels
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HOUSE BOAT DAY
CRUISE AT ALLEPPEY WITH LUNCH & TEA / COFFEE ONLY
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Chauffeur driven
A/C coach for transfers as per programme
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Chauffeurs
allowance
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English Speaking
Guide at Munnar
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Supplement for
New years eve function with dinner
-
Entrances to all
sightseeing places
-
Kathakali at
Kochi
-
Kalari Payattu
at Thekkady
-
Spice Plantation
at Thekkady
-
Elephant Safari
at Thekkady
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All taxes
Packages do no include:
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Airfare/ train
fare/ bus fare other than what is mentioned
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VISA cost
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Camera/ Video
fees
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Any expense of
personal nature
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Tips,
porterages, etc
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Health/Travel
insurance.
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Anything not
mentioned ABOVE
For more
information on GOPIO Kochi Convention, contact
Convention 2013 (Kochi) Chairman, Mr. Sunny Kulathakal at
Kulathakal@yahoo.com at
+91-9845756692 (India Mobile). or Convention 2013 (Kochi) Convener,
Mr. Ibrahim Khan at
tpmkhan@gmail.com.
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