TOUR A: CITY SAMPLER                                                          

FREQUENCY: DAILY, FROM FEBRUARY 1 TO 4
DEPARTURE: 8:00 AM
ARRIVAL: 6:00 PM
FARE: Adult Rs 230, Child Rs 190, includes entry fee

 
Starting with Birla Mandir, the beautifully sculpted white marble temple of Lord Balaji right in the heart of the city, the tour winds its way to the Qutub Shahi Tombs, the last resting place of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty, the thirteenth century Golkonda Fort, the original home to the Kohinoor Diamond, Salarjung Museum, the largest single collection of priceless antiques in the world and a treasure house of history, the Nehru Zoological Park, Indias largest zoo, spread over 300 acres and host to over 1500 species of birds and animals, then on to Charminar, the icon of Hyderabad, Mecca Masjid, the second largest mosque in India and seventh largest in the world, Nizam Jubilee Pavilion and Lumbini Park and back to the conference venue.

Museum, Golkonda Fort and Qutub Shahi Tombs are closed on Fridays and Zoo on Mondays.


TOUR B: RAMOJI FILM CITY
FREQUENCY: DAILY, FROM FEBRUARY 1 TO 4
DEPARTURE: 7:45 AM
ARRIVAL: 6:00 PM
FARE: Adult Rs 450, Child Rs 360



Going through the famous Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Dilsukhnagar, the tour covers the picturesque Sanghi Temple atop a small hillock and finally to the Ramoji Film City, the Hyderabads answer to the Universal Studios. Spread over 2000 acres, it is the worlds largest film studio with breathtaking lawns, gardens and state of the art settings. It has 3 and 5 star hotel accommodation for a stay over if you wish and multi cuisine food courts that would appeal to the gourmet in you. The welcome and farewell enacts are a must see!

TOUR C: RAMOJI FILM CITY OVERNIGHT STAY FREQUENCY: ONLY ON FEBRUARY 4 DEPARTURE: 10:00 AM ARRIVAL: 10:00 AM ON FEBRUARY 5 FARE: Rs 3750 per Couple            Transport charges of Rs 450 for Adult & Rs 360 for child            have to be paid in addition to the room tariff of Rs 3750 A special package for AIOC delegates has been worked out with 3 star accommodation and includes lunch, dinner and breakfast along with the package specified in Tour B.

TOUR D: ENCHANTING EVENING
FREQUENCY: DAILY, FROM FEBRUARY 1 TO 4
DEPARTURE: 2:00 PM
ARRIVAL: 9:00 PM
FARE: Adult Rs 175, Child Rs 130


Covers Durgam Cheruvu, the Secret Lake, Hi-Tech City, the symbol of modern Hyderabad, the very green Botanical Gardens, and the spectacular Sound and Light Show at the Golconda Fort!

TOUR F: NAGARJUNASAGAR TOUR
FREQUENCY: DAILY, FROM FEBRUARY 1 TO 4
DEPARTURE: 7:30 AM
ARRIVAL: 9:30 PM
FARE: Adult Rs 390, Child Rs 300

About 150 kms from Hyderabad is Nagarjunasagar, the worlds largest masonry dam. Etipotala waterfalls nearby is an ideal picnic spot. A launch cruise on river Krishna takes you to the Nagarjuna Konda Museum with a number of Buddhist relics and artifacts.



TOUR G: THE GODS ABODE: TIRUPATHI TIRUMALA TOUR
FREQUENCY: ONLY ON FEBRUARY 4
DEPARTURE: 8:00 PM, FEBRUARY 4
ARRIVAL: 6:00 AM, FEBRUARY 6
FARE: Adult Rs 1700, Child Rs 1350

Tirupati is the revered abode of Lord Venkateshwara. A comfortable organized guided trip in an air-conditioned Volvo coach with family and friends with a specially arranged Darshan is something, which you may not want to miss! Fare includes travel, twin-sharing accommodation, food and Darshan. Group bookings are encouraged.

The tour is restricted to only the first 36 persons on first-come-first-served basis


TOUR H: SRISAILAM TOUR
FREQUENCY: ONLY ON FEBRUARY 4
DEPARTURE: 9:00 AM, FEBRUARY 4
ARRIVAL: 8:00 PM, FEBRUARY 5
FARE: Adult Rs 700, Child Rs 560

About 232 km from Hyderabad, located on the banks of river Krishna is the home to the famous temple of Lord Shiva, and abode of one of the 12 Jyothirlingas in India. The Srisailam Dam, Patalaganga, Paladhara, Panchadhara, and the ropeway are added attractions. Fare includes one night accommodation at Srisailam on twin sharing basis

The tour is restricted to only the first 72 persons on first-come-first-served basis


ALUMNI MEET
Day: February 2
Time: 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Hyderabad has always offered things different for those who dare to be different. Would it not be a unique experience to reminisce the good old times with your colleagues cruising along the cool waters of the serene Hussain Sagar Lake with the Buddha smiling benevolently over you. There are 2 exclusive cruise boats: Boat Bhagmati accommodates around 100 people at Rs 9500 and Boat Khairunnissa accommodates around 120 people at Rs 12000. Food will be charged at Rs 300 per person and beverages at actuals.


General Information

	All tariffs are subject to revision by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.
	Special fares are for children between ages 3 - 12 years.
	All tours depart from the Convention Centre unless otherwise specified.
	Booking for other tours like Basar Saraswathi Temple, Shirdi, Vishakhapatnam and Warangal can be made directly at APTDC counter at the conference venue.
	Spot booking for all daily tours is subject to availability and can be done at the APTDC counter at the venue.
	Payment for tours must be made in full through a bank draft in favour of "65th AIOC 2007" payable at Hyderabad and mailed to the Organising Secretary not later than December 31, 2006.
	Booking of venues for alumni meets should also be made by December 31, 2006 and will be on first come first serve basis. Please contact Dr K Nandkishore on e-mail for alumni meet venue reservation.

Tour Coordinator

Tours are coordinated by Dr K Nandkishore. Please e-mail at nandkishore_kidambi@yahoo.com or call 093911-34481


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