Launch of the India Travel companion 2011

Irwin from Indigo, on stage for the un-veiling of the book with Ronjon Lahiri, Director of India Tourism Govt of India - Toronto, and Preeti Saran, the Consul General of India in Toronto.

People checking out the book.

Interviewed by a local television channel.

The Rally of the Himalayas....'Raid de Himalayas'

Did you know that the 'Raid de Himalayas' in India, is the world's highest rally? The grueling circuit through the mountains puts to test the spirit and mettle of motor rallying enthusiasts.


The Raid-de-Himalaya is India's toughest and most demanding motor sport rally. It is open to both car and bike enthusiasts and for professional as well as amateurs. The participants drive through some of the world's highest motorable roads and passes in the Himalayas like Jalori Pass, Rohtang Pass, Kunzum La, Baralacha La, Tanglang La & Khardung La and  also through the inhospitable terrains in the Lahual and Spiti valleys in the Ladakh region. Most of the drive is through boulders, snow capped peaks, gushing streams and at times, temperature below -20 degree Celsius. On an average, a participant covers a distance of 300 km every day in this approximately 1800 km and week-long motoring event.


Every year, more and more people participate in the Raid-de-Himalaya, many of them from abroad. In the past couple of years as many as 175+ teams participated in car and bike categories. The 'Raid-de-Himalaya' is the only Indian motor sport event listed on the 'off-road rallies' calendar of FIM (Federation Internationale Motorcyclisme), Geneva, Switzerland. Only 12 international motoring events world-wide are listed in this calendar.

The Raid-de-Himalaya is held in October every year. For more details please take a look at this website:


http://www.raid-de-himalaya.com/

The Indian 'Curry'

Common to all parts of India is the famous Indian 'curry'. The word 'curry' basically has come to mean, 'gravy', so ordering a chicken 'curry' in one place will not be the same as the 'curry' of another. The main ingredients of a curry can vary enormously. Curries are made with a different blend of ingredients, combinations of spices, herbs, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coconut milk etc. They are eaten with either rice or Indian bread called 'rotis' or 'naans'.

Welcome to the Travel Companion India Blog!

January 24th of 2011 was the launch of the India Travel Companion in Toronto, Canada. Made for the 'Year of India in Canada - 2011', the book has quickly become the 'must have' travel companion for anyone travelling to India.

Why is this book so special? Different from the usual run of the mill guide books, the travel companion has features on everything from culture, cuisine, religions and the geography of India, to in-depth tourist attractions in every State and Union territory.

From relaxing on a beach, going on a trek, riding an elephant or camel, playing golf, having an ayurvedic massage, visiting monuments, forts and palaces, fishing, bird watching....we could go on and on..but we won't. These are just samples of what you could be doing in India right now!!

From mountains, to deserts, to beaches and back waters, from rain forests and hill stations to rivers and plantations, India really has the best of all worlds, so come and explore this wonderful journey to the exotic land of India..................

To see the book online, please follow the link given on the right side of the blog page. For a hard copy of the book, please email us at info@indigomarketingsolutions.com