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The document is a welcome letter from AIESEC in Jalandhar welcoming a future intern to India. It provides some key information about AIESEC's location in Jalandhar, Punjab and invites the intern to arrive. It also includes useful information about India including its capital, languages, religions, GDP, and stats. It then provides more details about Punjab, its culture, places of interest, and how to travel to Jalandhar from Amritsar or Delhi. It ends with contact information for AIESEC Jalandhar.

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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 located in Indias most growing state, Punjab. Bordering Pakistan, it is mainly an agricultural state and it is well known for its culture and unique ways. AIESEC entered Jalandhar through memorandum of 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
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CAPITALCAPITAL : New Delhi: New Delhi Official LanguagesOfficial Languages : Hindi, English: Hindi, English and 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 GrowthAnnual Growth : 7%: 7% INDIAs STATSINDIAs STATS
INDIAs GEOGRAPHYINDIAs GEOGRAPHY
INDIAs SYMBOLOGYINDIAs SYMBOLOGY The colors of the Indian flag stand for : 1)Saffron = Courage, sacrifice and renunciation spirit. 2) White = Purity and truth 3) 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 Indias 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 average 1EUR=60 INR in average The 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, its 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 youre 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 Kms ATTRACTIONS : 1) Swaminarayan Akshardham Type: Monuments/ Statues, Gardens Fee: Yes Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours Description: 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 Sites Fee: No Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours Description: 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 Interest Fee: No Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours Owner 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. 束 less
AGRA DISTANCE FROM JALANDHAR : 581 Kms ATTRACTIONS : 1) TAJ MAHAL : Category: Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest: Monuments/ Statues Owner 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, Jalandhar Phone : 0181-2239472,9356008207 2) Ss Overseas Consult and and Traders : Sharma Complex, Opposite Bus stand, Jalandhar Phone : 0191-4612872 3) Lamba Forex : Rama Mandi, Jalandhar Phone : 01812411362 4) Cox And Kings Limited : 1-A, Seyu Complex, Near Model Town, GT Road, Jalandhar Phone : 01814606555
FROM AMRITSAR OR DELHIFROM AMRITSAR OR DELHI TRAIN There 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). Dont 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. PLANE You can get your travel agent to also book a flight from the Delhi Airport to Amritsars or book it to come directly to Amritsar. Jalandhars closest airport is Amritsars. If youre catching a connecting flight, get your luggage, catch the Shuttle bus to the domestic terminal, show your ticket, go and board. BUS It 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 INFOAIESEC JALANDHAR CONTACT INFO : Prateek Bajaj Local Committee President prateek.bajaj@aiesec.net +91-9988279070 Manvendra Singh VP Corporate Sector manvendra.singh@aiesec.net +91-9780280339 Leon Thomas VP Corporate sector leon.thomas@aiesec.net +91-8699151038

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  • 2. 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 located in Indias most growing state, Punjab. Bordering Pakistan, it is mainly an agricultural state and it is well known for its culture and unique ways. AIESEC entered Jalandhar through memorandum of 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
  • 4. CAPITALCAPITAL : New Delhi: New Delhi Official LanguagesOfficial Languages : Hindi, English: Hindi, English and 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 GrowthAnnual Growth : 7%: 7% INDIAs STATSINDIAs STATS
  • 6. INDIAs SYMBOLOGYINDIAs SYMBOLOGY The colors of the Indian flag stand for : 1)Saffron = Courage, sacrifice and renunciation spirit. 2) White = Purity and truth 3) 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 Indias 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 average 1EUR=60 INR in average The national sport of India is hockey.
  • 7. 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, its 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
  • 8. PUNJAB : CulturePUNJAB : Culture Punjab culture is very traditional and promotes respect and welcome to anyone, whether youre 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.
  • 9. 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
  • 10. PLACES TO VISIT : NEW DELHI DISTANCE FROM JALANDHAR : 365 Kms ATTRACTIONS : 1) Swaminarayan Akshardham Type: Monuments/ Statues, Gardens Fee: Yes Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours Description: 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!
  • 11. 2) QUTAB MINAR Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers, Historic Sites Fee: No Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours Description: Construction on this sandstone minaret was begun in 1192. Surrounded by other historical sites, it is the most popular monument in India.
  • 12. 3) INDIA GATE Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest Fee: No Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours Owner 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. 束 less
  • 13. AGRA DISTANCE FROM JALANDHAR : 581 Kms ATTRACTIONS : 1) TAJ MAHAL : Category: Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest: Monuments/ Statues Owner 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
  • 14. 2) AGRA FORT Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Castles; Architectural Buildings,an important medieval complex with beautiful mosques and palaces.
  • 15. MONEY EXCHANGE OFFICES IN JALANDHAR 1) Wall Street Finance Limited :106, Sahota Complex, Opposite Hotel Residency, Near Bus Stand, Jalandhar Phone : 0181-2239472,9356008207 2) Ss Overseas Consult and and Traders : Sharma Complex, Opposite Bus stand, Jalandhar Phone : 0191-4612872 3) Lamba Forex : Rama Mandi, Jalandhar Phone : 01812411362 4) Cox And Kings Limited : 1-A, Seyu Complex, Near Model Town, GT Road, Jalandhar Phone : 01814606555
  • 16. FROM AMRITSAR OR DELHIFROM AMRITSAR OR DELHI TRAIN There 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). Dont 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. PLANE You can get your travel agent to also book a flight from the Delhi Airport to Amritsars or book it to come directly to Amritsar. Jalandhars closest airport is Amritsars. If youre catching a connecting flight, get your luggage, catch the Shuttle bus to the domestic terminal, show your ticket, go and board. BUS It 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.
  • 17. AIESEC JALANDHAR CONTACT INFOAIESEC JALANDHAR CONTACT INFO : Prateek Bajaj Local Committee President prateek.bajaj@aiesec.net +91-9988279070 Manvendra Singh VP Corporate Sector manvendra.singh@aiesec.net +91-9780280339 Leon Thomas VP Corporate sector leon.thomas@aiesec.net +91-8699151038