We would like to invite you to a presentation from Uttaranchal, the new tourism state in India, to be led by Mr T.P.S. Rawat, Honourable Minister for Tourism, Government of Uttaranchal, and Mr A.K. Jain, Secretary of State for Tourism, Culture & Information of Uttaranchal. The presentation takes place on Monday 14th November between 12 - 1pm in Platinum Room 6. Created just five years ago from land in northern Uttar Pradesh, the state of Uttaranchal sits in north-east India, bordering Tibet and Nepal to the east and reaching the Indian Himalayas to the west.

Minister Rawat and Secretary Jain will unveil two new tourism products that are to be launched to the UK market, covering Indian mythology and the history of colonial northern India. The region boasts internationally renowned ayurvedic facilities and 'the world's best destination spa' as nominated by Cond� Nast Traveller and Tatler. An ayurvedic doctor will introduce the conference and will be available for consultation afterwards. Media facilities: Press will be invited to apply for facility trips to Uttaranchal on the basis of the conference. Invitation: We're inviting you to the presentation in Platinum Room 6 followed by informal interviews at the Indian Pavilion with Minister T.P.S. Rawat and Secretary A.K. Jain. The two representatives will discuss their European partner, Tourism Marketing's tourism strategy for Uttaranchal in 2006, and will answer your questions about the destination�s growing travel market. - Ends- RSVP to: Jo Hartley Rooster tel: +44 (0) 20 7559 6620 email: jo.hartley@rooster.co.uk web: www.rooster.co.uk