Land of sages, history of ages. India is not just one of the world's oldest civilization, it is also the world's largest democracy, and has made amazing progress in the recent years.

Accessible for national and international delegates, India is one of the world's most fascinating countries for any meeting, incentive programme, conference or exhibition. Nowhere else in the world has such a fantastic combination of the old and the new, where traditional concepts and microchips survive amicably. Holding an event in India offers a competent range of conference technology, sophisticated accommodation and dining services, and a varied range of exotic locations for pre and post tours. A country that offers you picturesque mountains, quiet n serene valleys, dry n hot desserts, exotic beaches, meandering rivers, silent ageless monuments, extensively carved temples and much more.

India is liberalizing her policies, and these have opened enormous business opportunities for foreign business houses in certain sectors as telecommunications, banking, insurance, oil and petroleum, pharmaceuticals, agro products and food, water management, among others.
Liberalization and industrial deregulation benefit organizers and participants in Meetings, Conventions and Incentives taking place in India, since participants become aware of the possibilities of business expansion in India.

More than 50 airlines connect Indian gateway cities internationally. India has a large domestic air network, which is served by domestic airlines, and these literally connect every nook and corner of the country.

Convention facilities of international standards are available in the following cities with the complete infrastructure required for major conferences and exhibitions. There is adequate room capacity in different category of hotels, and separate venues to accommodate other functions. For transfers from airport to hotels and for local use, sufficient transport is available.

International-standard convention facilities are available in 5-Star Deluxe and 5-Star Hotels apart from independent convention centers in some cities. These facilities can cater to the needs of international conferences with up to 2,500 delegates.

Following is the list of ten important destinations:
* Agra
* Bangalore
* Chennai
* Goa
* Hyderabad
* Jaipur
* Kochi
* Kolkata
* Mumbai
* New Delhi

All the above mentioned cities are well-connected by air and are further networked to other cities and tourist centers through rail, road and air.

The latest electronic equipment required for conducting conferences, including mega screen audio-visual projection systems, digital sound recording and editing, video/text/data/fax transmission facilities, and media and satellite network connections, are available at all the selected venues. Radio paging, cellular telephony, the Internet, e-mail and CD-ROM multi-media have become commonplace in India.

Simultaneous translation in foreign and local languages can be arranged, and also completely computerised, convention handling backup systems, secretarial services and experienced support staff are provided. All travel and ticketing-related services are available on site.

Being a fascinating country, India has a lot to offer for pre- and post-convention tours to participants and their spouses. These tours are designed to suit specific profiles of conference participants. Depending on the period and location, tours are offered to give an opportunity to delegates to see the diversity of India and to experience the colours, the taste, and the aromas unique to India.

Amidst the countless ways that India can capture world attention as a tourist paradise, there also exist business opportunities as an excellent venue for national and international conferences with facilities matching global standards.

What makes India different from any other destination is the myriad of experiences that it offers. It's a place that grows on you. This is one land where the ancient and the modern co-exist. India has literally everything that a visitor wants to experience and offers people a complete holiday both physical and mental. This is perhaps the reason why we have so many repeat visitors.

Presently, India is served by about 40 International airlines with weekly average seat capacity of 78000. Air India and other international airlines connect gateway cities of India globally. Thus India is within easy reach worldwide. Air India's Maharaja hospitality is well known around the world and it takes care of the needs of the passengers. Indian Airlines, Alliance Air, Jet Airways, Sahara and various other domestic airlines connect various tourist destinations, metro cities and towns of India. Indian Airlines also flies to some of the neighbouring cities like Kathmandu, Bangkok and Singapore, making India easily accessible by air.

Added to this and elaborate network of surface transportation system. There is an excellent railway system running through the entire country. All important cities are connected with state-of-the-art 'Shatabadi and Rajdhani' express trains. special trains like Palace on wheels and Royal Orient express, comprising air-conditioned saloons decorated in old maharaja style offer guests a chance to stay on the train and visit colorful Rajasthan and fascinating Gujarat.

Two of the largest convention centres in the country continue to be Vigyan Bhawan and Ashok Holtel in New Delhi besides conference facilities in the other important hotel chains like Taj Group of hotels, Welcome group and Oberois etc. the exhibition industry has also gained fresh impetus as Pragati Maidan in New Delhi is now the premier exhibition venue with 62000 sq.mtrs. of areas. the other important conference centres in the country are Agra, Jaipur, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Mumbai & Hyderabad.

With the expansion in the network of airlines operation on the domestic routes, better tourist surface transport systems including the Indian railways, new centres of information technology, many new convention hotels and meeting facilities, India is now ready to position and market itself as an important MICE destination.

Agra, the name itself casts a magic spell over international and domestic travellers alike. Home to that ageless, timeless, beauty in marble - the Taj Mahal - Agra is 200 kms from Delhi and an inevitable destination in every tourist's itinerary.

A city popular for its Mughal monuments, Agra was in the 16th and 17th centuries, one of the capitals of the Mughals. It was under Akbar that the city first aspired to its heights of magnificence. Of the other Mughals, Jehangir did not stay here long but it is Shah Jahan whose name is inevitably connected with Agra. He build the Jami Masjid and most of the buildings inside the Agra Fort and the famous Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal has been described as a "tear on the face of eternity" (Tagore), and as an enduring monument to love. In the unique beauty of the Taj, subtlety is blended with grandeur and a massive overall design is matched with immaculately intricate execution. All contribute to the breathtaking first impression as you pass through the arch of the entrance gateway. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj complex was started in 1631 A.D. and took 22 years to be completed and is today counted among the seven wonders of the world. The white marble with which the Taj is built is extraordinarily luminescent and even on dull days seems bright. Entry to the Taj is closed on Mondays.

This legendary city, with its historic tradition of hospitality is the ideal venue for residential conferences in royal splendour, just as it makes an art out of business. Some of the world's most reputed luxury hotel chains have their properties here, each with its luxurious settings in comfort and convenience. Then, there are a string of budget hotels too in Agra.

For the conference delegates, a meeting in Agra could well be a page out of Mughal history coming to life.

Mumbai originally a cluster of seven islands, is today regarded as the "Gateway" to the country. It derives it's name from Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli fisher folk, its oldest inhabitants. A lovely natural harbour and winding creek set off the city of Mumbai from the long, narrow coast of Western India.

Once a Portuguese princess' dowry and later an adornment of neogothic architecture, the city, which began as a trading post is today, more than just a metropolis. It is the country's financial powerhouse, the nation's industrial heartland and it's economic nerve centre. The history of this rapid growth of the city, is a tribute to the enterprise and vision of it's citizens.

Mumbai pulsates with activity. It is a city that is disciplined by no time frame, neither by day, nor by night. Dazzling shopping arcades, exciting sports activity, high fashions, theatres, music and movies, gourmet restaurants and interesting sightseeing - Mumbai offers the visitor a heady mix of all this and more.

Mumbai also plays an ideal host to the business traveller. Some of the finest hotels, offer conference venues of the highest international standards providing all the amenities and facilities for a successful business meet or convention. Be it a get together of 100 or a Congress of 1500, Mumbai beckons the conference delegates with open arms.
For pre or post convention tours, Mumbai offers great getaways in and around the city. A quick flight can take one to the famed beaches and lush greenery of Goa or to Aurangabad, to visit the ancient rock-cut shrines of Ajanta and Ellora.