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February 2015 • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 2 • `. 50

Long weekends Opportunity to travel MERRY GO ROUND …….THE WORLD

Savour Corner

“CHHATTISGARH AT SURAJKUND MELA 2015”

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From Editor’s Desk

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Year 2015!!!

W Managing Editor: Mr. Anurag Gupta Editor: Ms. Meenakshi Gupta Creative: Vasitha Sindhu & Raj Toppo Marketing: Don Jose Printed, Published & Owned by Mr. Anurag Gupta @ 348, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Bangalore- 560 071 Ph: +91 80 41224331 Email: corporateoutbound@gmail.com Printed at Cosmos Printers & Publishers, Wilson Garden, Bangalore- 560 027

7........... TRAC Representations felicitated with

multiple awards for a stellar performance in Destination Promotion

28........... FUNtastic Fiesta 31........... Yatra.com’s survey findings indicate short vacations as a strong trend

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ith a recent survey by Trip Advisor Indians are amongst the most likely to be planning international travel this year, along with South Africans, Chinese and New Zealanders.95% Indian travellers are planning domestic holidays (down 1% compared to 2013) while 66% are planning to travel abroad (up 21% from last year). Of which top destinations are New Zealand, France and Switzerland. Year 2015 is also going to be the year for single woman traveller inspired by popular Bollywood movie ‘QUEEN’ .

This is not only international trips but also domestic like going to Ananda Spa in Himalays, Leh- Ladhakh, Valley of Flowers, etc. While single woman traveller is on high, the general market trend for 2015 will be for Cruise, Ski, Older travellers, Themed breaks and child free holidays.

With many Cruise liners coming to India again and to nearby locations with attractive and affordable offers, this year Cruise holidays will be most sought. Theme Parks across world again will be popular this year. Year 2015 is going to be adventurous with increased trips to Antarctica and for Marathons and Biking. While in domestic, states like Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal will be high on demand.

(Meenakshi Gupta)

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Aviation

Air India starts Delhi-Vijayawada direct daily

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ir India introduced a daily direct daily service from Delhi to Vijayawada and back. This is their second flight on the

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The new service AI459 will leave Delhi at 0620 hrs and reach Vijayawada at 0825 hrs and while returning AI460 will leave Vijayawada at 0900 hrs and reach Delhi at 1105 hrs.

The introduction of the new flight will reduce the travel time between the cities. Presently Air India operates a daily flight via Hyderabad to Vijayawada. With the introduction of this flight Air India will have two daily flights between Delhi and Vijayawada.

The new flight will also provide connection to international flights departing from Delhi to Bangkok, Birmingham, Frankfurt, Kathmandu, London, Melbourne, Sydney, Paris, Rome and Milan.

Vistara, SIA announce partnership between their frequent flyer programmes

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istara and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced a partnership between the KrisFlyer and Club Vistara frequent flyer programmes, providing members more opportunities for accrual and redemption rewards. The partnership enables KrisFlyer members to earn KrisFlyer miles when travelling on Vistara flights, and redeem Vistara tickets with their miles. Similarly, Club Vistara members can earn and redeem points when travelling on SIA and SilkAir flights. The accrual of miles and points for both flyer programmes will commence in March 2015, and redemption in May.

Emirates launches 13th weekly flight to Kolkata and introduces First Class on route

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mirates starting from March 29, 2015 will add a 13th weekly flight from the West Bengal capital and its home and hub in Dubai. Operating on Wednesdays, flight EK 572 will depart from Dubai International Airport at 1300 hours and arrive at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at 1915 hours. The return flight EK 573 will depart at 2030 hours and arrive in Dubai at 0005 hours. Also, on March 29, Emirates will start to operate a larger Boeing 777-200ER on the route as flight numbers EK 570 and EK 571, which will offer the airline’s First Class service. The Boeing is an up-gauge from the existing A330-200, with capacity for 274 passengers; 220 in Economy Class, 42 in Business Class, and 12 First Class.

Emirates will be the only airline operating a First Class cabin to the city. The new service and up-gauge will represent a capacity increase of 250 seats in each direction per week.

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Jet Airways to increase domestic frequencies from Feb-Mar 2015

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et Airways (India) Ltd. will operate 16 additional daily Boeing 737 flights to meet increased demand on key domestic sectors. The airline will operate additional early morning flights from Bengaluru and Chennai to Mumbai, and late evening services from Mumbai to the two key southern cities.

Additional daily flights will also be operated from Bengaluru and Chennai to Delhi. Jet Airways will further enhance its frequencies from Mumbai to Kolkata, Chandigarh, Kochi, and Raipur with additional daily flights.

Jet Airways currently operates nine daily flights from Mumbai to Bengaluru, seven daily flights from Mumbai to Chennai and vice versa, five flights to Kolkata, one flight to Chandigarh, two flights to Kochi and two daily flights to Raipur. In addition, Jet Airways operates three flights from Delhi to Chennai and eight flights from Delhi to Bengaluru.

SpiceJet to start 2 daily return flights on New Delhi-Varanasi route

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piceJet Ltd. has announced a new schedule with two daily return flights for New Delhi-Varanasi. The new schedule will allow day-returns from both Delhi and Varanasi, with morning and evening flights from both cities.

Flight SG 2171 will depart from New Delhi for Varanasi at 06:45 hrs to land at 08:25 hrs, while the return flight SG 2172 will take off at 08:50 hrs to reach New Delhi at 10:30 hrs.

Flight SG 2179 will leave from New Delhi at 17:30 hrs to reach Varanasi at 19:10 hrs, and on the return leg, flight SG 2180 will depart at 19:30 hrs to land in New Delhi at 21:10 hrs. SpiceJet is offering a discounted new-schedule fare starting at Rs 2,437 all-inclusive for a limited period.

For Stall Bookings Contact: No.348, Amarjyothi Layout, Domlur, Bangalore - 560 071.

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Hospitality

HOTEL FORMULE1 OPENS IN PIMPRI, PUNE

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otel Formule1 is now open in Pimpri in Pune, bringing the Formule1 network to six hotels in India. The 117-room property is an ideal hotel for both business as well as leisure travellers.

Hotel Formule1 seeks to reach out to aspiring young travellers throughout India.

Hotel Formule1 Pune Pimpri will attract travellers due to its optimal location, great value and quality services and facilities ensuring a comfortable and rest assured stay.

Aamod Resorts launches 2 properties in Udaipur and Barog

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amod Resorts recently launched two properties—Dunn Perk Manor at Barog in Himachal Pradesh and Amantra Shilpi by Aamod in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Located five kms away from the city centre, Amantra Shilpi by Aamod is designed on a modern yet ethnic pattern, and houses 42 rooms in Deluxe, Super Deluxe and Premier categories, all well-equipped with all modern amenities. Each room offers attached balconies overlooking the lawns. There is a 25-yard swimming pool attached with a kids’ pool. The main building of the resort comprises a Bar and a Garden Café along with the in-house restaurant which offers an array of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines. The resort also hosts leisure facilities like discotheque, children playground, horse and camel riding, indoor recreational zone, conference hall, outdoor games, shopping arcade and arrangement of cultural/folk programmes on request.

Dunn Perk Manor at Barog, nestled one km away from the Kalka-Shimla Highway (NH-22), is an eight-room property. A large villa, Dunn Perk Manor offers a private roof-top patio and all modern day amenities. The expansive dining hall with attached projection lounge has sofas for guests to relax. The recreational zone offers indoor activities including a pool table. The villa has an in-house gymnasium along with steam and sauna facility.

The decoratively lit rooftop patio is furnished with deck-beds and centre tables. The villa also has parking facility available on site along with driver accommodation.

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TRAC Representations felicitated with multiple awards for a stellar performance in Destination Promotion

Acron Waterfront Resort now open in Goa

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cron Waterfront Resort, the newest member of the Fortune Group of Hotels and part of ITC’s hotel chain, offers 29 plush rooms equipped with modern amenities. The rooms offer views of the river, the sea and the courtyard. The property offers facilities like spa, infinity pool, temperature-controlled Jacuzzi, and service of a personal butler and a private chauffeured car.

Club Med launches Finolhu Villas in the Maldives

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lub Med has launched Finolhu Villas, an exclusive ecochic paradise in the Maldives. The new property is a collection of 52 exquisitely designed villas surrounded by incomparable natural beauty. The new Finolhu Villas are very close to the adjacent Club Med Kani Premium Resort and will offer guests the most refined, luxury facilities and services available as well as access to the Kani Premium Resort. The villas adhere to high standards of sustainability. All villas are built to the highest eco-friendly standards in a beautiful natural setting, using energy-saving construction techniques and solar-powered energy.

Four Points by Sheraton forays into Dehradun

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our Points by Sheraton opened in Dehradun with 65 rooms and nearly 335 sq m event space in the foothills of the Himalayas in Dehradun in the heart of the city.

There is an all-day dining venue and a bar that boasts of spectacular views of Mussoorie. The meeting space includes a large ballroom and two meeting rooms. Other amenities include a fitness centre and parking facilities. The hotel offers its signature Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort bed, complimentary Wi-Fi in all public areas, breakfast with coffee and local beer.

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RAC Representations was recently felicitated with a series of awards for a successful year 2014 in destination marketing, public relations, advertising and promotions in the India market. The awards were organized by one of the leading Indian travel trade publication Travel & Hospitality (TNH) recently.

The ‘Most Outstanding Advertising Campaign’ Award was presented to Marvellous Mauritius Ad Campaign by TRAC for the Year 2014. To enhance the destination visibility in the India market, this advertising campaign titled “Marvellous Mauritius” was conceptualized, created and implemented by TRAC Representations in the year 2014.

The ‘Most Outstanding All-Season Destination’ Award in the Year 2014 was presented to Kenya Tourism Board.Destination Kenya offers the traveller an unmatched range of options.

It has diversity of wildlife, culture, landscapes and unspoilt beaches and water sport activities. It offers unique opportunity to explore beaches to snow clad mountains or from a wild safari experience to cultural mélange. .The ‘Emerging International Tourism Destination’ Award for the Year 2014 was presented to Monaco Government Tourist Bureau - India. Destination Monaco is known for its style statement, scenic beauty, classy lifestyle, spectacular architecture and renowned casinos, world renowned culinary experiences, and the list is never ending when it comes to luxury and glamour.

Dhabi is the perfect leisure and MICE getaway. It has stunning architectural wonders, tranquil oases, and a wide range of hospitality, conference and convention facilities clubbed with various attractions ranging from Art, Culture, Entertainment and Gastronomy. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Iconic Emirates Palace, Saadiyat Island Cultural District, entertainment centre of Yas Island, with Yas Waterworld, Yas Mall, Ferrari World and Yas Marina Circuit, Golfing, Arabian Nights Village, and Qasr Al Sarab etc. will keep the visitor spellbound.

The ‘Most Outstanding Company for International Tourism Representation in India’ Award for 2014 was given to TRAC Representations. This was in recognition of TRAC playing a pivotal role as the pioneer in destination representation and being associated with prestigious international accounts.

TRAC is known for developing market knowledge and resources, an extensive network of agents and associates on a panIndia basis, market insights and research capabilities, sustained goodwill with the Indian travel trade and media, and the vast experience of TRAC Core Team. Clients associated with TRAC in the past and present, capitalize on the skills and value the professional ethics and neutrality of the organization.

The ‘Most Outstanding International MICE Destination’ Award for the Year 2014 was presented to Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi). Destination Abu February 2015 | Corporate Outbound 7

“CHHATTISGARH AT SURAJKUND MELA 2015”

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HIGHLIGHTS :

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ncredible India’s Credible Chhattisgarh went to the doorstep of the National Capital, to present a treat for the five senses. At the Surajkund International Arts and Crafts Mela 2015, Chhattisgarh presented a diverse array of experiences for the visitors. The artisans and craftsperson from the tribal areas of Surguja and Bastar narrated their experiences and stories.

Apart from an exciting lineup of cultural performances, the theme offered an enticing teaser with reconstructions of several attractions. Displays of handlooms, artifacts, kiosks offering Chhattisgarhi cuisine and a fashion show conducted jointly with The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi—there is a lot that the state has to offer at the Surajkund Mela 2015. The fashion show titled “Amber Mandaar – Vastra from the Divine Land”, aims to celebrate the indigenous and exquisite textile resources of Chhattisgarh.

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1. Madai Mela: This traditional festival is celebrated by the tribes of Kanker and Bastar regions to mark the beginning of the sowing season in Chhattisgarh. Devotees invoke Gods and Goddesses at a common place in the village following a long procession. It is an ancient custom of Chhattisgarh.

2. Malhar Gate: The gate to Pataleshwar Temple, Malhar is a remarkable example of Ratanpur’s ‘Kalchuri’ art style.

Built in 11th century, both sides of this gate depict river Goddesses Ganga and Yamuna with pitchers perched on their respective vehicles.

3. Terracotta Art: A specialty of the Bastar, Raigarh and Mandia regions of Chhattisgarh, terracotta figures hold a special place among the locals and the tribes. In many villages of Chhattisgarh, terracotta figures are placed on the borders to drive away evil spirits and assuage unseen forces.

4. Bastar Art: A prominent form of tribal art, these figures depicted rural lifestyle of the tribal community, incorporating pastoral scenes with the farmer as the main focus.

5. Devi Jhula: The temples located in the tribal villages of Bastar region are popularly known as ‘Gudi’. Inside the premises of the temples, there is a wooden swing balanced by 12-16 ft tall wooden pillars made from the trees of mango, wood-apple or willow.

6. Wall Painting: Godna, a traditional form of tattoo-making by the tribal women of Chhattisgarh is now being painted on walls and fabrics. Every painting carries a cultural value.

7. Artefacts: Traditional crafts of Chhattisgarh were displayed on the trees.

8. Pujaripali: Located in the Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, this ancient village is famous for historical artifacts such as the stone inscription of Gopaladeva. King Gopaladeva is referred to as worshiping seven mothers in this inscription. It includes Purushottama Kshetra. The description of deities and their vehicles is from verses six to ten in the inscription which closely follows Markandedya Purana.

9. Suwa (Parrot) Dance: It’s a traditional dance form by ladies especially during Diwali to wish for prosperity and a good life 10. Turhi: Life-size creation of a tribal playing the traditional musical instrument 11. Traditional Forest Medicine Center: Traditional health practices of the tribals in Chhattisgarh are based on plants occurring in the forests they dwell in, therefore, they have zealously guarded the bio diversity of the area and have been instrumental in conserving several important plant species. Chhattisgarh State medicinal plants Board has identified and prepared a directory of about 880 traditional healers of the state. The total number of medicinal plant species stand at 1525.

12. Traditional Mural Art Form: Murals or wall paintings are displayed at the entrance depicting the art form from the town of Surguja.

13. Madhiya Madhin: A male and female tribal figure, performing a traditional dance in head gear

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14. Teewar Dev Vihar Gate: A prototype of the entry to a Buddhist Vihara in Sirpur 15. Gedi Dance: It is performed by the men of one of the tribes of Bastar. Men dance in colorful clothes using bamboo sticks as props.

16. Terracotta Art Elephants 17. Devrani Temple Gate: Situated in Tala district of Chhattisgarh, it has a distinguished place in Indian architecture owing to the artistic splendor of its entrance gate. On close inspection of the carvings of the gate constructed circa 6th century, one finds that garlands of various flowers are creatively intertwined together to give rise to an illusion of a single long climber with different flowers.

18. Dipadih Temple: Located in Sarguja district, the temple has a place of high historical value. Notable among these are the front and back gates to the Saamatsarna Shiv temple which stand testimony to the architectural prowess of that period 19. Khai Khazana: Experience Chhattisgarhi cuisine, simple yet soulful, modest yet flavoursome. While the staple ingredient is rice in various forms, a fascinating assortment of complements – pulses (daals), curries, chutneys (pastes) and subzis (vegetables) enhance the experience.

20. Bastar Dussehra Rath( longest running dussehra: 75 days): Celebrated by all the tribes in the Bastar region, Dussehra at the Sirhasaar Square in Jagdalpur is a magnificent experience. The main attraction is the ‘rath’ or the chariot where the deity is placed. The festival in this part of the state is believed to have been started, in the 15th century,

by Maharaj Purushottam Deo, the fourth Kakatiya ruler.

This would make it a 500 year old festival.

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MERRY GO ROUND …….THE WORLD

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e have ushered into 2015 with great zeal, enthusiasm and an exciting bucket list of things to do in the coming year. We are sure that travelling the world and exploring different destinations is a definite that features in almost all of your lists. So as you shortlist the places that you need to visit in 2015, here is a list of few magnificent parks around the world. Visited by millions every year; these locations are now must visit attractions for all travellers visiting these countries. So here’s the list you cannot miss!!

Walt Disney World, Orlando

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pened in 1971, the Walt Disney World in Orlando was the beginning of a Disney empire. Attracting 44 million visitors a year, Walt Disney World in Orlando is one of the world's top places for a fun vacation. There are four theme parks within this Orlando attraction, as well as clubs, shops, and restaurants. Visit the Cinderella's Castle in the Magic Kingdom or celebrate world's different cultures at Epcot. Whatever you want to do, it has something to please everyone. You can never be too young or too old to enjoy this magical world.

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Tivoli Pleasure Gardens, Copenhagen

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he original name of the gardens 'Tivoli and Vauxhall' refers to the Tivoli Gardens in Paris and in Tivoli near Rome and London's Vauxhall Gardens. The idea of a pleasure garden involves existence of lots of different things for visitors—from the garden and flower gardens themselves to bandstands, cafes, theatres, concert halls and early rides like a basic scenic railway and a merry-go-round. In the evening, performances are staged under brightly coloured lanterns and there is the occasional fireworks display. The garden has its own entertainment committee, including its own music director. Since the original construction, when the gardens lay outside the walls of the city, the gardens have remained open and survived intact (except for a few buildings, which were destroyed by the Nazis during World War II). The gardens have been added to and repaired over the years, the idea being that the park will never be finished.

Two of the most popular attraction are the world's largest carousel and Rutsjebanen—a wooden roller coaster constructed in 1914 and still running today.

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The magical paradise – AdlabsImagica and Aquamagica, India

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dlabs Imagica is driven by a whole world of fantastical themes to bring Indian families’ experiences that they have never had before.

It offers many indoor themed attractions with an immersive experience which you wouldn't have experienced before in the country. There’s something here for every member of the family. A new experience at every step, and a thousand ways to have fun - with 25 themed rides & attractions for all age groups, 5 themed restaurants offering a variety of global cuisines.“The Grand Imagica Parade”, is a must witness and a visual delight for all visitors. Adding to the magnificence of the destination is the latest addition Aquamagica, the hottest water party destination. Visitors can experience the thrilling water activities and the music event doubling the fun, making it a perfect day party destination for the Indian youth. Water lovers can also experience 14 exciting kinds of water slides and wave pools, including an aqua loop, individual and family slides, natural-light effect rides, rattlers and other water-based entertainment such as a beach front, waterfalls, cabanas, wide selection of F&B options and much more.

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Universal Studios, Osaka, Japan

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ollowing the tradition of Universal’s Hollywood and Orlando theme parks, this park takes guests on a fantasy trip through the world of American blockbuster movies, with thrill rides, live entertainment, back-lot streets, restaurants, shops, and other attractions based on actual movies. Board a boat for an encounter with a great white straight out of Jaws, escape a T-Rex as you roller-coaster your way through a setting of Jurassic Park, dream your way through the mega-coaster Hollywood Dream, fly and leap at high speed among skyscrapers in the Amazing Adventures of Spider Man — The Ride, and see, feel, and smell Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic or Shrek’s 4-D Adventure (4-D in movie lingo means there are smells and other sensations). Most of the attractions have been dubbed into Japanese, so it helps to know the movies beforehand.

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Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA

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agic Kingdom Park, commonly known as Magic Kingdom, is the first of four theme parks built at the Walt Disney World Resortin Bay Lake, Florida, opened on October 1, 1971.

Designed and built by WED Enterprises, its layout and attractions are similar to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and is dedicated to fairy tales and Disney characters. Delight in classic attractions, enchanting fireworks, musical parades and beloved Disney Characters across 6 whimsical lands.

SeaWorld, San Diego

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eaWorld San Diego is more than just a zoo of marine animals—it's a theme park. Home to a bevy of marine animals— from dolphins to orcas (more commonly known as killer whales), SeaWorld also features roller coasters and different marine themed rides and exhibits. Visitors can even soak up the San Diego sun in its world-class water park. The most famous attraction is the Shamu Stadium, where the orca whale, Shamu (from a long line of Shamus), performs with trainers and supporting animals—executing stunts to the delight of the crowd. It is truly spectacular to watch the 6-ton mammal jump into the air on command. The shows last for about 20 minutes and are run several times during the day. The show has been famously imitated in shows and movies such as the children's film Free Willy. Another big attraction at the park is the Shark Encounter—a metal tube in which visitors are lowered into a shark tank. Being underwater with one of the most feared predators in the ocean is an amazing experience

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The Famous Awadhi Delicacy- Galouti kebab

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Clean, debone, mince lamb and refrigerate for 10 minutes Peel, deseed papaya and blend it into a fine paste Mix all ingredients except ghee and refrigerate atleast for 6 hours Divide the mixture into 32 equal portions and make small patties.

Heat ghee on a tawa and shallow fry over low heat until both sides are evenly browned.

Serve hot with ulta tawa parantha or warqi parantha.

Chef Vipul, a Professional in Industry with over 11 years of experience in India and abroad, specializes in South East Asian and Modern Continental Cuisine. Currently, he is inspiring and nurturing young chefs as a Chef Trainer at IHM PUSA New Delhi.

The Galouti kebab -A hallmark of Awadhi cuisine .

It is a dish from lucknow, the city of nawabs. Made of minced goat and green papaya, traditionally used to tenderize the meat. After mixing with herbs and spices, the very finely ground meat is shaped into patties and fried in pure ghee until it is browned.

Well, as far as the story goes, Tunde Miyan was a royal chef to a Nawab of Awadh who became too old to keep all his teeth, but still craved for kebabs. Galawat ke kebabs were invented for the Nawab to keep coming back to the dastarkhan, or the royal dining area. And do you know how the Nawab rewarded his chef?

He got his hands cut-off so he could never make those kebabs again for another nawab.

Here is the recipe-

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Leg of spring lamb 500 gms Ginger paste 25 gms Garlic paste 25 gms Raw papaya 75 gms Butter 30 gms Red chilli powder 5 gms Salt Mace powder 3 gms Green cardamom powder 5 gms Roasted chana dal powder 40 gms Ghee to shallow fry

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Variation• • •

The mince mixture can be smoked (dhungar) using whole spices Little cheese in the mixture also adds to the mellowness of the kebab Different spices can be used to experiment with this kebab.

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FUNtastic Fiestas Las Fallas- Spain

St. Patrick’s Day- Ireland

Does the smell of gunpowder excite you? Does the sight of flames make you smile? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Las Fallas of Valencia is your kind of event, a loud, smoky, high-spirited fiesta where the whole town is literally set ablaze!

Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique and crazy festivals in Spain. What started as a feast day for St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters, has evolved into a 5-day, multifaceted celebration involving fire. Valencia, a quiet city with a population of just over 1 million, swells to an estimated three million flameloving revelers during Las Fallas celebrations. This four-day festival in Valencia is one of Europe's hottest festivals. Naughty effigies, colossal bonfires and amazing parties, Las Fallas is fiery festival of ferocious proportions! This year the festival will be celebrated from 15th to 19th March.

Holi - Mathura- Vrindavan & Barsana, India

The Hindu festival of Holi marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated mostly in northern states of India. Bidding goodbye to the chilly winters, celebrating the playful love between Lord Krishna and Radha and many other legends corroborate the good-natured raucousness that surrounds the festival. During Holi, people of Mathura (a city in Uttar Pradesh) come out on the streets in small troupes, dousing each other in wet and dry colors. The whole town appears as a joyous mass of colours, erupting from every corner. Krishna temples like Banke Bihari in Vrindavan and Gulal Kund in Braj are the major venues near Mathura, where you can witness an action packed day of colors, bhaang, sweets and ‘lath maar’ Holi. Lath Maar Holi is played between men and women where the fairer gender mockingly hits the other with large wooden sticks, enacting the role of Radha’s friends chasing Krishna away. This can also be seen in the nearby village of Barsana. The festivities in Mathura and around go on for an entire week. This year Holi will be celebrated on 6th March.

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Saint Patrick’s Day (also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick), was originally a celebration of the beginning of Christianity in Ireland but has expanded into a world-wide celebration of Irish culture.

Celebrations of St. Patrick ’s Day include annual parades with bagpipes and drums. A few Irish groups pooled their resources to create one big parade, which became the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which now draws crowds of several million each year.

Across Ireland the festival is celebrated for a few days, but the magic really happens in Dublin. Thousands of wildly dressed and colorful performers entertain crowds of natives and tourists with music, street theatre, carnivals, and parades. Food is an important part of the celebration, with many people turning to “traditional” Irish food, like corned beef and cabbage and soda bread. Many people now prepare green food for St. Patrick’s Day, anything from green pasta, green pizza, and green eggs and ham, to green desserts and pastries. And of course, there is plenty of beer and liquor, especially in the pubs. Every year St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated from 14th to 17th March.

Frozen Dead guy Days- Nederland, Colorado

If you're attracted to things like a coffin race, polar plunge, beer re-animation or bizarre parades then you should not miss the Frozen Dead Guy Days. As the wacky title implies, it’s all about one dead guy from Norway that was kept frozen in Nederland, Colorado by his family members who thought they could re-animate him one day. This story inspired locals to organize a very peculiar festival that’s all about fun, and, well, a dead guy. The mains event sees teams of coffin racers sprinting round an icy track carrying a "dead" friend in a coffin. During the festival one can also take part in some of the unusual games offered - turkey bowling, fish throwing, taking off your clothes and jumping into frozen water or just have fun watching the festival. As they say, “freeze the day”.

This year the festival will be celebrated from 13th March to 15th March.

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Long weekends Opportunity to travel

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Wild Food Festival, Hokitika, New Zealand

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n the West Coast of New Zealand’s south island, not a lot happens. So some clever person decided to put their town on the map by starting a festival to rival Fear Factor. In 1990 local woman Claire Bryant, who made her own wine from gorse flower and rose petals, decided to create an event for those who wanted to taste the wild west coast. Today it is something quite stomach-turningly different.

You can try from horse semen shots, colostrom shooters, wasp larvae ice cream, as well as fried clams, venison, wild boar and sheep milk cheeses to Huhu grubs and Grasshoppers to Mussels and Mountain Oysters. All senses are captivated sight, smell,sound, taste and feel.The festival is on 14th March 2015 at Cass Square Hokitika.

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Yatra.com’s survey findings indicate short vacations as a strong trend

n extended weekend in the midst of the hectic rigours of people’s daily lives, certainly comes as a welcome boon for all. Yatra.com’s survey finds out that 50% of the travellers book packages for the long weekends 30 days in advance, making the most of extended weekends this year.

Long weekends seem to give the much needed break that is required and this year has numerous long weekends with Republic Day, Valentine’s Day, Good Friday, etc. - all giving people a reason to celebrate right from the beginning of the year.

Yatra has witnessed a tremendous pick up in hotel bookings and packages for the upcoming long weekend from all major cities. 33% of travellers have opted for flight options to plan their trips. Air bookings for the long weekend have increase by a little over 100 per cent over the same period last year, and the hotels and packages business has grown by 247 per cent over last year. Self-driven travel features prominently in the survey with 30% people planning to drive down to their chosen destinations for the long weekends.

The Republic Day weekend:

While 45% of people surveyed said they were interested in taking a break, only 34% of these respondents had actually made their bookings already, showing that despite the best of intentions, Indians remain largely last minute bookers.

Where to go:

50% of travellers who plan to spend their long weekends in leisure, select their destination via an online search, referring to social networking sites, travel blogs, or the travel portals whereas 26% prefer visiting places as recommended by friends and family. 57% travellers browse 2 -3 online travel portals to get details about the best package and the prevailing offers before making their final decision.

Where to stay:

27% people look forward to the best hotel prices along with the packages being offered, 20% visitors are specific about the hotel amenities and 26% rely on customer reviews.

2500 respondents enthusiastically participated in the weekend survey to share their views on the different aspects of holidaying during a short break.

Some of the popular mini vacation destinations this year, as per booking data with Yatra.com, are Jaipur , Varanasi, Shimla, Amritsar, Jim Corbett, Coorg, Pondicherry, Kerala, Puri, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Goa , Mahabaleshwar, Gujarat, etc. Amongst international Dubai, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia continues to be hot destinations.

Planning a weekend trip:

39% of travelers are willing to travel beyond 400kms on a long weekend trip, whereas 27% prefer to stay within a 200 kms circle.

Budget for a Weekend trip:

Budget travel options are the most in demand with 42% visitors opting for destinations that cost less than Rs 6,000 per person for a weekend leisure. At the other end of the spectrum, 8.8% of the travellers are fine with trips costing Rs 21,000 or more per person.

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