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DEL/288/2020                             16th November 2020 To All IATO Members, Dear Members, Sub: Reminder- IATO Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, the 18 th  November 2020 on 1130 hours on Zoom This is to remind you all about IATO Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 18 th  November 2020 at 1130 hours on Zoom. The agenda of the Annual General Meeting is as under: -             i.          Welcome address by the President            ii.          Presentation of Annual Report by the Hony. Secretary            iii.          Presentation of accounts for the F/Y 2019-20 by the Hony. Treasurer .                          and approval by the General Body ...

5 BEST NEW YEAR DESTINATIONS IN INDIA WITH IATO Indians respect the new year from multiple points of view and on the off chance that you are searching for the best places to celebrate new year in India, you will make some hard memories choosing one! The nation is stuffed with lively gathering towns that are settled in the lap of interesting normal scenes. Directly from the highest point of the nation with emotional, white tops to the base with quiet backwaters, you can have another year's eve simply like you need! Probably the best places for new year in India incorporate Auli if you want to welcome the new year surrounded by snow, frozen lakes and ski resorts; Kerala if your idea for a new year celebration includes cruising down lush green backwaters on a houseboat. You can likewise decide to camp in the core of a shocking white desert by deciding to spend new year at the Rann of Kutch or drench yourself in the appeal of old slope towns like Ooty and Shimla. Gathering Planne...

National park in Kanchanjuri, Assam Kaziranga National Park is one of the major wildlife tourist attractions in India. It is protected the habitat of elephants & two-thirds of the world's remaining Great One-Horned Rhinoceros. Many rare migratory birds and Brown pelicans roost visit the nearby Kaziranga village. # Awesome_Assam # Kaziranga_National_Park # Incredible_India # One_Horned_Rhinoceros # Rhinoceros

Prem Temple (Mauthura)       Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi is the most famous tourist attraction in Mathura, as this place is believed to be the exact place where Lord Krishna was born. Mathura has many temples, The two most important temples in town are the prem Temple and the Dwarkadheesh Temple. And the sacred Yamuna River that flows past here is lined with 25 ghats. # Mathura   # Prem_Temple   # Dwarkadheesh_Temple Best Tour Operators in India , Tours in India, Tour & Travel places in India, Reliable tour operators in India, India travel packages providers, India Tour operators, Indian holiday tour operators, Tour operators in India, Holiday packages provider in india, Luxury travel operators in India    

If you are planning to get close to nature, there is no better way than trekking in India. Trekking is a mixture of adventure, pleasure, and self-realization. In India, trekking is a lifetime experience. India offers plenty of opportunities for trekking. Every region promises a unique experience. The vast ranges of Indian Himalayan offer the best trekking tours in India , a trek to Ladakh Himalayas brings you to face to face with the beauty of this region and trekking in the Sikkim Himalayas offers you panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. If you are a passionate trekker or planning a hiking & trekking tour, then check out these best trekking spot in India. Rajmachi Trek : One of the best experiences of the Western Ghats, this trek is developing as quite a famous tourist spot too. The distinguished view of the Kondana caves along the trek is one of the distinguishing features of the trek. Tours In India   Chembra peak Trek : Trek to one of the talle...

# DecemberDestinations Tawang-Arunachal Pradesh Tawang place offers magnificent views of the snow-covered Himalayas, ancient monasteries, and valleys wrapped by colorful prayer flags. #Tawang #IncredibleIndia #HimalayasTour # IATO  

The Great Buddha Statue  The Great Buddha Statue is 80-foot tall and the first-ever Buddha statue built in Bodhgaya, India as a holy symbol and an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination. The Buddha is sitting in meditation pose or Dhyan mudra upon a lotus and it took 7 years and 120,000 masons to complete this site. The 14th Dalai Lama was present at the disclosing ceremony of statue in 1989 near the Mahabodhi Temple of Bodhgaya which is a World Heritage Site. People who follow the lessons of Buddha can visit this holy place. For more information, you can visit IATO and select any of our trusted members who are recognized and approved by the India Government Department of Tourism.

Everyone knows the city life. How hectic it is? Are you bored with the same daily routine? So, pack your bag because it’s time for an adventure in life, exploring new things. Nowadays, traveling has become an exciting way to get rid of the mundane life. Explore the new, unspoiled, unblemished and natural environment. If we are talking about Adventure, the only name that comes to the mind is the amazing Himalaya! If you are planning to travel, no trip is complete without getting up close to at least one of the main peaks in the Himalaya. Himalaya is an adventure at its best. In the Himalayas trip, you can also go for adventurous activities like Mountaineering, Trekking, Skiing, Skating, Water Sports to Aero sports like Hang Gliding, Para Gliding . These adventures make the Himalayas more attractive for the tourists.  You may try some other adventures like Canoeing and Kayaking, Fishing and Angling, Wildlife tour, Jungle safari, and jeep safari. Mountaineering & Trekking:...

The Western India Chapter of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), by organising a convocation programme in Nasik, wanted to ensure that industry players generate healthy business from Tier-II cities as well. Besides benefitting the local agents, IATO members also got acquainted with the varied tourism products, so it was a win-win situation, said Vasuki K. Sundaram, Chairman, Maharashtra Chapter , IATO while talking to Samruddhi Chitnis .     Q What was the objective of IATO Western Chapter India meeting? Also, why was Nasik selected as a destination for this convocation? The meeting was organised for networking and engagement of members adding value to their membership with IATO . The aim was to accelerate the bonding of IATO members as a team. Nasik as a destination had been given special emphasis mainly because of its inclusion in the Ramayan circuit which is iconic. Conducting convocation in Nasik created business opportunities for local age...

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has signed an agreement with the Tourist Guides’ Federation of India to increase the guide fee by approximately 10 per cent effective from October 1. The new rates will be valid for a period of two years till September 30, 2021. Sharing more information, Rajeev Mehra, Vice President, IATO said that the agreement has been signed keeping in view the interest of certified tour guides across the country. “IATO President, Pronab Sarkar and TGFI President, Ajay Singh have signed an agreement to hike the fee. The fee and allowances agreed upon should be paid in full and are not negotiable. There will ne no extra charges in addition to the rates agreed upon for escorting groups.” It was also decided that a suitable imprest amount may be given to the guides before the commenecement of their agreement with the mutual understanding in case o outstation trips involving minimum one overnight. Usage and guides and fee structure sha...

Goa is the perfect ‘anytime’ beach vacation. When we hear Goa! The things click to the mind are the beach, fantasy world, seafood and lots of fun & and excitement . Goa is all about beaches and the laid-back lifestyle; it demands most of your time beside the beaches. After planning the trip, second and highly important is packing. Make the list of things to carry while traveling to Goa, to make it a smooth experience. Pack these must-carry beach holiday items listed here…. ·          Cloths like swimwear, sarong/ multi draped cover-up, Tank top, and spaghetti strap, shorts cotton trouser, scarf, underwear and many more are comfortable and soothing for the trip.   Goa has a hot and humid climate for most of the year. So your clothing should be lightweight, breathable, hand-washable, and quick-drying, preferably moisture-wicking and non-cotton. ·          Cosmetics like lip balm and sunsc...