reception package

Dear Future Intern, First of all welcome to INDIA. We at AIESEC in Jalandhar want your stay in this country, as well as in our LC, to be one of the most satisfying experiences you will have. Our AIESEC LC is locatedin India’s most growing state, Punjab. Bordering Pakistan, it is mainly an agricultural state and it is well known for its cultureand unique ways. AIESEC entered Jalandhar through memorandumof understanding and later on became an LC in June 2010.We are eagerly waiting for your arrival. Here is some useful information that will prepare you for your stay in India.

REGARDS,AIESEC in JALANDHAR

CAPITALCAPITAL : New Delhi : New DelhiOfficial LanguagesOfficial Languages : Hindi, English : Hindi, Englishand 22 other languages.and 22 other languages.PEOPLEPEOPLE : 72% Indo Aryan : 72% Indo Aryan

25% Dravidian25% Dravidian 3% Other3% Other

RELIGIONRELIGION : 80% Hindu : 80% Hindu 14% Muslim14% Muslim 2.4% Christian2.4% Christian 2.0% Sikh2.0% Sikh

0.7% Buddhist0.7% Buddhist 0.5% Jain0.5% Jain 0.4% Other0.4% Other

GDPGDP : 2.2 Trillion USD yearly. : 2.2 Trillion USD yearly.Annual Growth Annual Growth : 7%: 7%

INDIA’s STATS INDIA’s STATS

INDIA’s GEOGRAPHYINDIA’s GEOGRAPHY

INDIA’s SYMBOLOGYINDIA’s SYMBOLOGYThe colors of the Indian flag stand for : 1)Saffron = Courage, sacrifice and renunciation spirit.2) White = Purity and truth3) Green = Faith and fertility

The national emblem is a replica of the Lion of Sanarth, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It is basically a symbol of India’s reaffirmation of its ancient commitment to world peace and goodwill.The motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the emblem in Devanagari script means ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’.The lotus or lily is the national flower. In India, the sacred lotus is legendary and much folklore and mythology is woven around it.Indian currency is the Indian Rupee(INR).1 USD=50 INR in average1EUR=60 INR in averageThe national sport of India is hockey.

PUNJABPUNJAB• Located in the Northwestern part of India, Punjab is its

most economically prominent State.

• Considered the Land of Sikhs for its high population of Sikhism followers

• Its is mostly an agricultural State and shares its capital, Chandigarh, with brother state Haryana.

• It delimits the State of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory of Chandigarh, and Pakistan.

• Has 4 divisions and 20 districts.

• Its three main languages are : Hindi, Punjabi and English.

• Amongst its prides, it’s the Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, although most popularly known as the Sikh Golden Temple. Located in Amritsar, and made of 24 carat gold, built on 1574 AD

PUNJAB : CulturePUNJAB : Culture

• Punjab culture is very traditional and promotes respect and welcome to anyone, whether you’re a foreigner or a national.

• Punjab is one of the areas that has the highest amount of people living abroad, thus most of the Indian tradition that is observed in the international arena is Punjabi.

• Although mostly vegetarian, Punjabi cuisine is well-known for its Tandoori Chicken.

• Among its most popular dances is Bhangra

• Because of its agricultural background, it is very common to see crops of any kind in the horizon.

Places of Interest in PunjabPlaces of Interest in Punjab• Amritsar-Sacred city of the Sikhs,

The Golden Temple, Gardens, Fort, Museums.

• Taran Taran-Sikh Shrine. • Dera Baba

Nanak/Govindwal/Kiratpur-Sikh pilgrim center.

• Pathankot-Gateway to Jammu and Kashmir and the Valleys of Himachal.

• Patiala- Palace and Museum, National Institute of Sports.

• Major Towns- Chandigarh, Amritsar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar

PLACES TO VISIT :

NEW DELHI

DISTANCE FROM JALANDHAR : 365 KmsATTRACTIONS : 1) Swaminarayan AkshardhamType: Monuments/ Statues, GardensFee: YesRecommended length of visit: More than 3 hoursDescription: Fantastic site to visit - unimaginable architecture, great theme show, diaorama and Imax presentation. If any tourist, irrespective of his religion or creed, has half a day to spare, this is a must see. It is one man's creation in five years totally with voluntary support. A monument which makes every Indian proud!

2) QUTAB MINAR

Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers, Historic SitesFee: NoRecommended length of visit: 2-3 hoursDescription: Construction on this sandstone minaret was begun in 1192. Surrounded by other historical sites, it is the most popular monument in India.

3) INDIA GATE

Type: Landmarks/ Points of InterestFee: NoRecommended length of visit: 1-2 hoursOwner description: The India Gate, built in 1931 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe. It commemorates India's war dead and houses an eternal flame. « less

AGRA

DISTANCE FROM JALANDHAR : 581 KmsATTRACTIONS :

1) TAJ MAHAL :

Category: Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest: Monuments/ StatuesOwner description: Renowned for its spectacular architecture and aesthetic beauty, the Taj Mahal is also a symbol of enduring love, built by Shah Jehan to house the grave of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died following the birth of their 14th child

2) AGRA FORT

Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Castles;

Architectural Buildings,an important medieval complex with beautiful mosques and palaces.

MONEY EXCHANGE OFFICES IN JALANDHAR

1) Wall Street Finance Limited :106, Sahota Complex, Opposite Hotel Residency, Near Bus Stand, JalandharPhone : 0181-2239472,9356008207

2) Ss Overseas Consult and and Traders : Sharma Complex, Opposite Bus stand, JalandharPhone : 0191-4612872

3) Lamba Forex : Rama Mandi, JalandharPhone : 01812411362

4) Cox And Kings Limited : 1-A, Seyu Complex, Near Model Town, GT Road, JalandharPhone : 01814606555

FROM AMRITSAR OR DELHIFROM AMRITSAR OR DELHI

TRAINThere is a number of trains that travel from New Delhi to Amritsar/Chandigarh and then to Jalandhar.The timings can be checked at The Indian Railway Webpage.If you run into any problems, you may go to the Foreign Tourist Office in the second floor (openfrom9amto5pm). Don’t listen to any one that tells you it is closed. You may also call for assistance in one of the calling booths in the Station.

PLANEYou can get your travel agent to also book a flight from the Delhi Airport to Amritsar’s or book it to come directly to Amritsar. Jalandhar’s closest airport is Amritsar’s.If you’re catching a connecting flight, get your luggage, catch the Shuttle bus to the domestic terminal, show your ticket, go and board.

BUSIt is the cheapest and the most convenient way to travel from Delhi to Jalandhar. It takes around 6-7 hours from to get from Delhi.•Libra Travels : AC Volvo semi sleeper. It leaves at 6:30pm from Azad Market. It costs Rs.6oo/$12.50•Libra Travels: Non A/C. It leaves at 10pm from Azad Market. It costs Rs.220/$4.60•ND Travels: 2+2 Non A/C and A/C. It leaves at 10:30pm. It costs Rs.250/$5.20

•Direct bus from the airport, which is Indo-Canadian bus.

AIESEC JALANDHAR CONTACT INFO AIESEC JALANDHAR CONTACT INFO :

Prateek Bajaj Local Committee President prateek.bajaj@aiesec.net +91-9988279070

Manvendra SinghVP Corporate Sector

manvendra.singh@aiesec.net+91-9780280339

Leon ThomasVP Corporate sectorleon.thomas@aiesec.net+91-8699151038