EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

FOR LEVERAGING SEVEN ITDC PROPERTIES AT VARIOUS PLACES IN INDIA FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT & DIVERSIFICATION THROUGH PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPP)

1. The India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ITDC), proposes to leverage ITDC properties for additional products development & diversification through public private partnerships (PPP). ITDC invites the eligible bidders to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) for partnering with corporation to provide tourism facilities in accordance with the conditions and manner prescribed in this Expression of Interest document. 2. ITDC has identified seven properties HOTEL JAIPUR ASHOK, JAIPUR RAJASTHAN, HOTEL KALINGA ASHOK, BHUBANESHWAR, ORISSA, HOTEL LEELA MAHAL PALACE, MYSORE, HOTEL JAMMU ASHOK, JAMMU,J&K, HOTEL PATALIPUTRA ASHOK, PATNA, BIHAR, BHARATPUR TOURIST LODGE, BHARATPUR, RAJASTHAN, KOSI TOURIST COMPLEX, UTTAR PRADESH, , for augmentation of facilities and revenues at various places in India. ITDC intends to conceptualise permissible development options in accordance to its business objectives, applicable laws and market trends in hospitality sector. The development would be carried out on a suitable Public Private Partnership (PPP) structure as approved by ITDC.

3. To identify and shortlist interested parties willing to participate in development of these properties, ITDC invites Expression of Interests (EOI) seeking Approach paper from interested parties on proposed components (project facilities), size, marketability, estimated cost and revenue potential etc. from large Hotel Developers, Hospitality Services providers, Real Estate Developers and large industrial houses. For the complete EOI document, please visit: http://www.ashokagroup.com OR http://tender.gov.in

4. Responses on prescribed format should be submitted at the place described in the EOI document on or before 1500 hrs of 06.02 .2012 and shall be opened on 06.02.2012 at 1530hrs

5. For clarifications, please contact: Shri. D.K. Vatsa ,Senior Manager (E&M) India Tourism Development Corpn. Ltd. Room No 529, Core 8, 5th Floor, SCOPE Complex 7, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 Phone .01124307529/09560197381 E-mail-dkvats@theashokgroup.com / vats.rajesh2000@gmail.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sno. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Contents DISCLAIMER INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE EOI WHO SHOULD RESPOND PRE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA HOW TO RESPOND USE OF INFORMATION APPLICANTS RESPONSIBILITY AMENDMENT

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10. LANGUAGE 11. SIGNATURE AND SUBMISSION 12. GOVERNING LAW 13. DISQUALIFICATION 14. PROPOSAL EVALUATION 15. COMPANYS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE. 16. Appendix-I 17. Annexure-1 18. Appendix 2 19. Appendix 3

1. DISCLAIMER
The India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ITDC) has prepared this document to give interested parties background information on the project. While ITDC has taken due care in the preparation of information contained herein and believes it to be accurate, neither ITDC nor any of its authorities or agencies nor any of their respective officers, employees, agents or advisors gives any warranty or make any representations, express or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this document or any information which may be provided in connection therewith. The information is not intended to be exhaustive. Interested parties are required to make their own inquiries and Applicants will be required to confirm in writing that they have done so and they do not rely on the information provided in the EOI document in submitting their response. The information is provided on the basis that it is non binding on ITDC or any of its authorities or agencies or any of their respective officers, employees, agents or advisors. ITDC reserves the right not to proceed with the project, to alter the timetable reflected in this document or to change the process or procedure to be applied for selection of partners. It also reserves the right to decline to discuss the Project further with any party expressing interest. No reimbursement of cost of any type whatsoever will be paid to persons, or entities, expressing interest in the project.

2. INTRODUCTION
2.1The India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ITDC), a Government of India undertaking, has been the prime mover in the progressive development, promotion and expansion of tourism in the country. The corporation is running hotels, restaurants at various places for tourists, besides providing transport facilities. In addition, the Corporation is engaged in production, distribution and sale of tourist publicity literature and providing entertainment and duty free shopping facilities to the tourists. The Corporation has diversified into new avenues/innovative services like Full-Fledged Money Changer (FFMC) services, engineering related consultancy services etc. The Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management of the Corporation imparts training and education in the field of tourism and hospitality. 2.2Presently, ITDC has a network of eight Ashok Group of Hotels, six Joint Venture Hotels, one Restaurant & two tourist/lodges forest, 12 Transport Units, one Tourist Service Station and Duty Free Shops. 2.3It is observed that some of these properties owned/managed by ITDC have a scope for augmentation of facilities and thereby optimizing the revenue from each property. At this stage ITDC has identified seven properties across India as given below. These properties are; I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. Hotel Jaipur Ashok, Rajasthan Hotel Kalinga Ashok, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa Hotel Leela Mahal Palace, Mysore Hotel Jammu Ashok, Jammu Hotel Pataliputra Ashok, Patna, Bihar Bharatpur Tourist Lodge, Bharatpur, Rajasthan Kosi Tourist Complex, Uttar Pradesh

2.4ITDC intends to explore possible market driven development options for augmenting the facilities in line with its business objectives in the abovementioned properties. The development options also need to adhere to the applicable laws like Development Control Regulations of the concerned authorities. 2.5A brief information note on all the properties and existing facilities mentioned in Group A and Group B is attached in Appendix 2.

3. PURPOSE OF THE EOI

3.1The purpose of this Expression of Interest is to shortlist a panel of eligible agencies to partner with ITDC for development of the properties mentioned in clause 2.3. The objective of this document is seeking Approach paper from

interested parties on proposed components (project facilities), size, marketability, estimated cost and revenue potential etc. from large Hotel Developers, Hospitality Services providers, Real Estate Developers and large industrial houses. 3.2The detailed Scope of Work, Terms and Conditions, Eligibility Criteria which shall be worked out latter and parameters for selection of the bidding organization will be provided in the detailed tender document, which will be provided to only those firms that are shortlisted as per this EOI document.

4. WHO SHOULD RESPOND

4.1ITDC would welcome response to the EOI from a National & International single entity (Body Corporate) or a group of entities (the Consortium) subject to compliance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines of Government of India, coming together to implement the Project. However, no applicant applying individually or as a member of a Consortium, as the case may be, can be member of another Applicant. The term Applicant used herein would apply to both a single entity and a Consortium. 4.2 The Applicant may be: Hotel Developers/Operators Or Hospitality Service Providers Or Real Estate Developers Or Large Industrial houses interested in diversifying in hospitality sector

5. Pre Qualification Criteria

The Applicant must fulfil the following criteria to submit their EOI. The average annual turnover of last three financial years should be at least Rs 25 Crores, OR Development1 of hospitality related project with minimum built-up area of 12,500 sqm in the last three year OR 2 Development of any other Real Estate project with minimum built-up area of 25,000 sqm in the last three years OR

Development is defined as integrated responsibility of designing, financing, construction and operations Definition of Development is same as above

Presently operating one Hotel with minimum 25 rooms or should be operating a minimum of 35 rooms in different hotels. Note;-The financial turnover of the lead firm only will be reckoned; in case the response is on behalf of a consortium.

6. HOW TO RESPOND
6.1 The response to EOI shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and shall be marked as Expression of Interest for ITDC Properties. 6.2 The EOI should be submitted in the format given at Appendix-I. The proposal should be accompanied with a statement of relevant financial information pertaining to the audited annual accounts of the Applicant for the last three years. 6.3 Bidders are required to ensure that content/ documents as mentioned in the table below will constitute the Expression of Interest. Incomplete submission will not be considered for short listing.

Item No. 1 2 3

Title of Item Letter of Response Approach paper for Expression of Interest as per Annexure 1 Certificate from Statutory auditor certifying the Average Annual Turnover of the Applicant (Lead Member in case of Consortium) Relevant proof certifying the criteria as mentioned in clause 5 An Affidavit on INR 50/- (non-judicial as per Appendix 3 (Para 1)

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6.4The language for submission of document shall be English. In case of any other language, English translation must be enclosed. 6.5Any item of letter of response, which is not applicable to the Applicant, should be written as Not Applicable. 6.6All costs incurred by Applicants in connection with the EOI shall be borne by the Applicant themselves.
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6.7The designated authority for clarification and submission of proposal is: Shri. D.K. Vatsa Senior Manager (E&M) India Tourism Development Corpn. Ltd. Room No 529, Core 8, 5th Floor, SCOPE Complex 7, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 Phone .01124307529/09560197381 E-mail-dkvats@theashokgroup.com / vats.rajesh2000@gmail.com 6.8Applicants may seek any clarifications, if any, in writing by post, courier, facsimile, or e-mail at the above mentioned address. 6.9Last date for submission of completed EOI for ITDC properties is 06.02.2012 by 1500 hrs. at below-mentioned address. Tender box kept at 5th Floor India Tourism Development Corpn. Ltd. Core 8, 5th Floor, SCOPE Complex 7, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 The EOI must be sent to the address indicated above and received by ITDC not later than the time and the date indicated, or any extension of this date in accordance with paragraphs above. Any proposal received by ITDC after the deadline for submission shall be returned unopened. In the event of the specified last date for receiving the proposal being declared a holiday, the proposals shall be received up to the appointed time on the next working day. The envelope shall bear the submission address and be clearly marked DO NOT OPEN, BEFORE 06.02.2012 (1530 hrs). ITDC shall not be responsible for misplacement, loss or premature opening if the envelope is not sealed and/or marked as stipulated. The EOI document is to be submitted in a Bound Form. The proposal may be liable for rejection, if the above-mentioned conditions are not complied with. EOI will be opened in front of the representatives of the companies who have submitted their proposal and who are present at the ITDC office on the scheduled date and time mentioned above. 6.10 The applicant may be required to make a presentation on Approach Paper submitted by them as per Annexure 1, The date shall be announced separately.

6.11 In case the Applicant intends to give additional information for which specified space in the given format is not sufficient, it may be furnished in a
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separate sheet. Such information is to be given only if it is salient and directly pertinent to the EOI. 6.12 All the pages of the EOI and Annexure should be signed & stamped and the authorized signatory should countersign corrections and over writings. 6.13 ITDC reserves the right to cross check and confirm the information/details furnished by the Applicants in response to this EOI. 6.14 All the information submitted by the party through EOI will be kept as strictly confidential by ITDC and will not be shared with any other party.

7. USE OF INFORMATION
ITDC reserves the right to use information received in the replies to EOI for further development of the project. Mere fact of responding to the EOI, however, shall not confer any right on the parties to preferential treatment at the subsequent bid/development stage.

8. APPLICANTS RESPONSIBILITY
It is expressly clarified that before submitting the EOI, the Applicant must have carefully examined the contents of all the documents. Any failure to comply to do so will be at the Applicants risk.

9. AMENDMENT
ITDC may modify the EOI by issuing an addendum before the last date of submission of the Application and shall provide minimum 3 weeks after such amendment for submission of EOI. Any addendum thus issued shall be part of EOI and shall be posted on the website and News Paper.

10. LANGUAGE
The response to EOI prepared and all correspondence and documents related to the EOI, and exchange by the Applicant and ITDC shall be in English. If another language is used, it must be accompanied by the translated version in English.

11. SIGNATURE AND SUBMISSION

All the responses submitted by the interested parties must be duly signed by the Authorized Signatory under the Letter of Response, the format for which is provided at Appendix 1 of this document.
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The signed & stamped proposal along with all the documentary evidence required of technical and financial capability and with all the Annexure filled and signed must be submitted on or before the prescribed date and time for the submission of EOI in this document.

12. GOVERNING LAW

The governing law for the purpose of the process is the laws of India and courts of New Delhi shall have full jurisdiction considering any matter arising out of this EOI and the process.

13. DISQUALIFICATION
ITDC would like to caution that Applicants shall be ineligible to bid for or participate in the project (at the subsequent stage) in the following cases: a. In regard to matters relating to the security and integrity of the country, any charge-sheet by an agency of the Government / conviction by a Court of Law for an offence committed by the company or by any sister concern of the company would result in disqualification. The decision in regard to the relationship between the sister concerns would be taken by ITDC, based on the relevant facts and after examining whether the two concerns are substantially controlled by the same person/persons. b. In regard to matters other than the security and integrity of the country, any conviction by a Court of Law or indictment / adverse order by a regulatory authority against the company or against any sister concern which relates to a grave offence, or would constitute disqualification. Grave offence is defined to be of such a nature that it outrages the moral sense of the community. The decision in regard to the nature of the offence would be taken on case to case basis after considering the facts of the case and relevant legal principles, by ITDC. c. The Applicant must submit duly documented Appendix 3 in this regard along with EOI.

14. Proposal Evaluation

From the time the EOI are opened till the time the selection is concluded, the Companies should not contact ITDC on any matter related to its Proposal. Any effort by Companies to influence ITDC in the examination,
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evaluation, and recommendation for selection may result in the rejection of the Proposal.

15. COMPANYS ORGANIZATION AND EXPERIENCE

A - Companys Organization [Provide here a brief description of the background of your entity for this assignment/job. The brief description should include names of the Directors, date and place of incorporation of the firm, objectives of the firm etc.]

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Appendix-I
LETTER OF RESPONSE [Location, Date] To: Shri. D.K. Vatsa Senior Manager (E&M) India Tourism Development Corpn Ltd. Room No 529, Core 8, 5th Floor, SCOPE Complex 7, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 (Applicant to provide date and reference) Dear Sir, Sub: LEVERAGING ITDC PROPERTIES AT VARIOUS PLACES IN INDIA FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT & DIVERSIFICATION THROUGH PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPP) We, the undersigned, offer the following information in response to the Expression of Interest sought by you vide your Notification No._______, dated _____. a. We are duly authorized to represent and act on behalf of ________________ (hereinafter the Applicant) b. We have examined and have no reservations to the EOI Document including Addenda No(s) ______________________. c. We are attaching with this letter, the copies of original documents defining: i. ii. iii. iv. v. the Applicants legal status; its principal place of business; its place of incorporation Certificate of Statutory Auditor clearly indicating the Average Annual Turnover for last three Financial Years Approach paper for Expression of Interest as per the Annexure 1.

d. We shall assist ITDC and/or its authorized representatives to obtain further clarification from us, if needed. e. ITDC and/or its authorized representatives may contact the following nodal persons for further information on any aspects of the Response:

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Contact

Name Address

and Telephone E Mail Fax No. No.

f.

This application is made in the full understanding that: i) Information furnished in response to EOI shall be used confidentially by ITDC for the purpose of development of the project.. ITDC reserves the right to reject or accept any or all applications, cancel the EOI and subsequent bidding process without any obligation to inform the Applicant about the grounds of same; and We confirm that we are interested in participating in the property(ies) as mentioned below: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Hotel Jaipur Ashok, Rajasthan Hotel Kalinga Ashok, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa Hotel Leela Mahal Palace, Mysore Hotel Jammu Ashok, Jammu Hotel Pataliputra Ashok, Patna, Bihar Bharatpur Tourist Lodge, Bharatpur, Rajasthan Kosi Tourist Complex, Uttar Pradesh YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO

ii)

iii)

We certify that our turnover is as under: Financial Year 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 g. The following undertakings are hereby given: a. In regard to matters relating to the security and integrity of the country, no charge-sheet has been filed by an agency of the Government / conviction by a Court of Law for an offence committed by the ----------------------------------(name of the entity)or by any sister concern of the ---------------------------------(name of the entity ) would result in disqualification. b. In regard to matters other than the security and integrity of the country, --------------(name of the entity) has not been convicted by a Court of Law or Turn Over

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indicted / passed any adverse order by a regulatory authority against it or its against any sister concern which relates to a grave offence, or would constitute disqualification. Grave offence is defined to be of such a nature that it outrages the moral sense of the community. h. The undersigned declare that the statements made and the information provided in the duly completed application are complete, true, and correct in every detail. We also understand that in the event of any information furnished by us being found later on to be incorrect or any material information having been suppressed, ITDC may delete our name from the list of qualified Applicants. We further understand that ITDC will give first preference to the Investors considered relevant for the purpose. Our response is valid for 180 days from the date of submission of EOI NAME.

In the Capacity ...

of

Signed .

Duly authorized to sign the response for and on behalf of Date .

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Annexure-1 Approach Paper

(to be submitted by the Applicant separately for each property)

The Approach paper may be a maximum of 8-10 page document and power point presentation (with slides not more than 25-30) and shall broadly cover the following; (a) Vision for development of the Property (b) Recommended development Plan comprising; i. Proposed components/project facilities. The Applicant is allowed to propose any additional facility in the property subject to compliance with applicable building bye laws. ii. iii. iv. Size & Nature of the proposed facility Market Potential of the proposed components and the target group. Broad Cost estimates and Estimated Revenue

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Appendix 2
1. BRIEF NOTE ON HOTEL JAIPUR ASHOK IN RAJASTHAN

1A. ABOUT JAIPUR Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is also known as Pink City was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar Desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture. 1B. ACCESSIBILITY By Air

Jaipur Airport is located near Sanganer at a distance of 13 kms from the city of Jaipur. Many domestic airlines connect the city to all the major cities of India including Udaipur and Jodhpur as well. Flights for Delhi and Mumbai run on a regular basis. By Rail

Jaipur Railway Station is a central main station of the state of Rajasthan. The vast rail track of Indian Railways connects Jaipur station with all other cities of India. There are numerous trains which run on a regular basis to and from Jaipur. By Road

Jaipur is well connected by road to major cities in India. Excellent road network serves people to enjoy a comfortable journey to and from Jaipur. This mode of traveling is quite easy and comparatively cheap. Regular bus services buses are available for the passengers

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1C. PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST The places of interest in an around the Jaipur is HAWA MAHAL - Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture.

JANTAR MANTAR (Observatory) - Built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonary instruments were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provides accurate time, which is subject to daily corrections. CITY PALACE AND S.M.S. II MUSEUM - Situated in
the heart of the old City, it occupies about one seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture; it houses a Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a fine view of the gardens and the city.

CENTRAL MUSEUM - Situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. This graceful building
was founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also known as Albert Hall). It has a rare collection of archaeological and handicraft pieces

1D. HOTEL JAIPUR ASHOK Jaipur Ashok, Ashok Group's hotel in the Pink City , offers visitors the elegance of a small Rajasthani Palace - like residence with all the comforts of a modern hotel. This elegant design hotel, located near Jai Singh Circle and resemble an ancient Rajasthani Palace. The hotel faade was built to reflect the rich heritage of Jaipur and was built in the same concept of traditional palaces and havelis - traditional Hindu architecture. It is just the perfect sojourn for all those on a visit to Jaipur, the charming pink city of Rajasthan. The romantic, pinkturreted and balconied, it captures the charm of the princely city that was built in accordance with the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Guests love the gorgeous garden setting that is within proximity to Bani Park, the hotel is only a few minutes drive from the hustle and 17

bustle of the walled city. More than 50 % of the total area is maintained as green areas. The on-site bar and restaurant serves a comprehensive selection of local and continental cuisines. It is the ideal springboard for adventure travelers that look for incredible experiences and beautiful scenic locations 1 E. PROPERTY CONTOURS

A brief description of the property is given in the table below

Brief Contours (The Ashok) Ownership Lease for a period of 99 years (effective 1-4-1977) Total land Built up Area Permissible FAR Available FAR 1F. Facilities with in the Hotel The hotel provides newly renovated guestrooms that are comfortable and spacious with amenities that are 18 1.76 hectares / 17,623 sq. mtr 6,989 sq. mtr 1.75 (30,840 sq mtr) 23,851 sq. mtr

truly international. The Hotel is fully Wi Fi which is complimentary The swimming pool and its adjoining lawns are favorite lounge area to unwind after taking in breath taking monuments of Jaipur. It offer the highest level of tranquility in an almost royal atmosphere.

Accommodation: 97 Rooms (93 Double and 4 Suites) centrally air-conditioned with TV and Telephone facility. Aravali Restaurant & Bar serve Continental, Indian and Regional Cuisine. Conference Room has 65 theatre style seats and 35 U Shape.

A brief about the facilities available is given as under;

Facilities Rooms Restaurant Function Hall 97 in nos Multicusine Shop 1 in no. + Coffee

1G. Occupancy and Rack Rates The Ashok The occupancy level and the average rack rates is given below: YEAR 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011 (Prov.) Occupancy % 21 17 9 9 16 Average Room Rent (Rs.) 1905 2596 2381 2975 2010

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1H. LAYOUT PLAN OF HOTEL

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BRIEF NOTE ON HOTEL KALINGA ASHOK IN BHUBANESWAR

2A. ABOUT BHUBANESWAR Bhubaneswar, the funds city of Orissa in east India is situated by the coastal line of your Bay of Bengal.Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is also popularly known as the "Temple City of India". Being the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj', Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. Hundreds of temples dot the landscape of the Old Town, which once boasted of more than 2000 temples. Bhubaneswar is the place where temple building activities of Orissan style flowered from its very inception to its fullest culmination extending over a period of over one thousand years Bhubaneswar is situated between 21 15' North Latitude 85 15' Longitude and at an altitude of 45 meters above sea level. Geographically, Bhubaneswar is situated in the eastern coastal plains of Odisha and south-west of the Mahanadi River. The city is subdivided into a number of townships and housings. 2B. ACCESSIBILITY By Air

Bhubaneswar is linked to Calcutta, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Raipur cities by means of regular flights. Biju Patnaik Airport is the only airport which is situated in 3 km south of the city. .By Rail

A major railhead on the East Coast (E Co) Railway, it has fast and super fast train links to Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and other important centres of the country as well as within the state. The station is located in the centre of town By Road

Bhubaneswar is connected to the rest of the country by National Highways-NH 5, NH 203. Buses to Puri and Konark also depart from Kalpana Square, at the top of Lewis Road. Volvo service from Puri to Kolkata (12 hrs) via Bhubaneswar is also very convenient

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2C. PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST

Khandagiri and Udaygiri

The twin hills of Kumargiri and Kumarigiri known as Khandagiri and Udaygiri contain varieties of rock-cut caves, built mainly for the jain monks around 1st - 2nd century B.C. Lingaraj Temple

Dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and Shiv Linga, It is one of Orrisa's famous temples, notable for the symmetrical sculptures carved on its 45m high spire. The deity of Lingaraj, is an uncarved block of granite 8 feet in diameter raised 8 inches above the ground and is bathed daily with milk, water and bhang (marijuana).
Chilka Lake Situated south of Puri, this 1,100 sq. km shallow lake is Asia's largest salt water lagoon and is separated from the sea only by a narrow sand bar. The lake is peppered with many small rocky islands and is a vast reserve for aquatic flora and fauna. Dhauli Dhauli Giri Giri, is historically an important place near

Bhubaneswar. Dhauli Giri is adorned with a rock edict erected by the Great Emperor Ashoka of Maurya Dynasty.. 2D. HOTEL KALINGA ASHOK The Temple city of Bhubaneswar presents a glimpse into two thousand-five-hundred years of history. The Ashok Group's Hotel Kalinga Ashok complements this ancient city. The hotel is a gracious blend of traditional courtesy and modern living with an ambience that includes Orissa handicrafts, handlooms and cuisine to create the complete Orissan experience. The hotel is on the National Highway 32 leading to Puri, the hotel is 4 Kms from the airport ,1 km away from railway station ,30 kms from Cuttack and 65 kms from Puri.

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Approach Road

Hotel-Main Entrance

Reception Area

Waiting Area

2E. PROPERTY CONTOURS A brief description of the property is given in the table below Brief Contours Ownership 1.25 hectares: Lease from

Government of Orissa for a period of 90 years since 18.1.1984 Total land Built up Area Permissible FAR Available FAR 0.75 hectares: Ownership of ITDC

2 hectares / 20,000 sq mtr 6078 sq. mtr 2.5 (50,000 sq mtr) 43,922 sq. mtr 23

2F. Facilities within the Hotel ACCOMODATION Running Hot A total of 64 centrally air-conditioned rooms and 6 suites with attached Bath, ambience and lush green lawns, extend guests a memorable experience.

& Cold water, Wi-Fi enabled rooms and all other modern facilities, set amidst pollution free

Interior View of Deluxe Room Restaurants and Bars

Phulbani restaurant cum Coffee shop the offers a delectable choice of cuisines-Continental, Chinese and India.

Restaurant Entrance

Interior view of Restaurant

Board

Rooms

Well appointed hall with excellent facilities. Mahendra & Sanghamitra can accommodate 20 pax. Dhauli can accommodate 10 pax. Audio and Visual aids can be provided. Convention and Banquet Facilities

Utsav : A Conference rooms of 1350 sq. ft., capacity of 150 Theatre style seating Konark Conference Hall: A conference room of 1750 sq. ft., Largest in the state having capacity of 350 Theatre Style seating 24

Lawns : Spread over of 40,800 sq. ft. in three different locations. It can accommodate 2000 pax.

A brief about the facilities available is given as under;

Facilities Rooms Restaurant Function Hall 64 Multicusine 2 Halls, 3 Meeting rooms, 2 Lawns. 2G. Occupancy and Rack Rates The occupancy level and the average rack rates is given below: YEAR 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011 (Prov.) Occupancy % 27 35 29 29 41 Average Room Rent (Rs.) 1708 2196 2173 2863 2316

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BRIEF NOTE ON HOTEL LEELA MAHAL PALACE IN MYSORE

3A. ABOUT MYSORE Mysore is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 140 km (87 mi) southwest of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. The city is spread across an area of 128.42 km2 (50 sq mi) and is situated at the base of the Chamundi Hills. It has an average altitude of 770 meters (2,526 ft). It is one of the most important tourist centers of the Karnataka state of India. It is also known as Palace City of India. The Mysore Palace in the city is one of the most visited monuments in India, even beating Taj Mahal of India. It has a rich and vibrant history and heritage and hence attracts a huge number of tourists. It is known all over the world for its sandalwood and classic silks. It has grand palaces, majestic temples and beautiful gardens all of which retain their old world charm. 3B. ACCESSIBILITY By Air

The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 km). All the domestic airlines in the country operate their flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in the country. Some international airlines too have flights to Bangalore. Bangalore is to have an international airport shortly. By Rail

Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore. By Road

Mysore is 139kms to the south west of Bangalore. Travelling from Bangalore to Mysore by road is a pleasant experience and will take about 3hrs.

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3C. PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST The places of interest in an around the Mysore is

Mysore Palace

The Maharaja's Palace is one of the important sights in Mysore. It was the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, and also housed the durbar (royal offices).

Chamundi Hills

A well known 335 meters high landmark, Chamundi Hill can be reached by a 13 km road or by climbing up the 1,000 steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th century. Half-way up along the stone steps is Nandi, Lord Shiva's Bull, a majestic 4.8 meter monolith.

St. Philomena's church

The main feature of this church is the reclining statue of St. Philomena. The statue is taken out in a procession in the city streets during the fest. In addition to the above the major tourist attraction for the city is Brindawan Garden, Rail Museum and Mysore Zoo.

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3D. HOTEL LEELA MAHAL PALACE On a low hill, just outside the royal city of Mysore, stand a shimmering white palace - a splendid Italianate palazzo, double-columned and domed - set in sprawling terraced and landscaped gardens. This is the Lalitha Mahal Palace, built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore to host his most important guest, the Viceroy of India.

3E. PROPERTY CONTOURS A brief description of the property is given in the table below Brief Contours (The Ashok) Ownership Lease for a period of 50 years (Upto 2023) from Govt of Karnataka Total land Built up Area 3F. Facilities with in the Hotel 16.43 hectares / 1,64,345 sq mtrs 10,961 sq. Mtrs

Accommodation: The hotel has 54 rooms (33

doubles, 2 singles, 2, turret single rooms, 5 turret double rooms, 10 double suites, 2 duplex suites, 2 Viceroy suites). 28

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The hotel has Multi cuisine restaurant, Tea lounge and Bar

Convention & Banquet Facilities

o o o Banquet Hall with 250 theatre style capacity Conference Hall with 50 pax capacity Swimming Pool Lawns with 1000 pax capacity Front Lawns with 2000 pax capacity

A brief about the facilities available is given as under;

Facilities Rooms Halls Restaurant Others Recreation 54 in nos 2 Multicusine Bar and Tea Lounge Swimming pool, Tennis court, Billiards, Royal Chariot Ride 3G. Occupancy and Rack Rates The Ashok The occupancy level and the average rack rates is given below: YEAR 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011 (Prov.) Occupancy % 35 31 23 23 29 Average Room Rent (Rs.) 5606 5666 6136 5834 5876

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4. 4A. ABOUT JAMMU

BRIEF NOTE ON HOTEL JAMMU ASHOK IN JAMMU

Jammu - the Duggar land where the past still has a living presence. A land of grand ancient temples - beautiful Palaces. Nestled against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pir Panjal Mountains, the region of Jammu constitutes the southernmost unit of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It forms part of the transition between the Himalayan range in the north and the dusty plains of Punjab in the south. Between these two extremities lie a series of scrubcovered hills, forested mountain ranges and river valleys, encompassing several microclimatic regions that extend from Kishtwar in the north-east to Akhnoor in the southwest, and the historic town of Poonch in the north-west to the borders of Kangra (H P) in the south-east. The Shivalik hills cut across the area from the east to the west while the rivers Ravi, Tawi and Chenab cut their way through the region 4B. ACCESSIBILITY By Air :

The state has three airports, namely: Srinagar, Jammu and Leh. Major airlines like: Indian Airlines, Jet Airways operate regular flights to these airports. By Rail :

The most important railways station is Jammu Tawi, which is served many important trains and is so well connected with the rest of the country. By Road :

The state has good road network connecting important neighbourhood cities Delhi, Amritsar Ambala, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Shimla and Manali. It takes about 11.68 hours by car from New Delhi to Jammu. 4C. PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST Bahu Fort & Gardens Situated 5 kms away from the city centre, Bahu Fort stands on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi. Perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city, it was constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago. The existing fort was more recently improved upon and extended 31

by the Dogra rulers. Inside, there is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. An extensive terraced garden, known as Bagh-e-Bahu, has been developed around the fort. Patnitop Patnitops Is the most popular tourist spot of Jammu region. Located 112 kms from Jammu this famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 meters across which the Jammu-Srinagar Highway passes. It has lush green meadow and pine trees which resembles with Gulmarg. Patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of the mountains cape of the Chenab basin. In winter, it is covered with a white carpet of snow and its slopes have been successfully experimented for skiing. Shiv Khori 100 Kms. from Jammu this holy cave, nearly a kilometre long with a 4-feet high naturally formed shivaling, is considered second only to the shrine of Vaishnodeviji. A major festival is held here on Shivratri Day. Government Museum A rich collection of artifacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions can be admired in the Government Museum located in the Palaces. All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage, art and crafts of the region. Jammu Temples Aprt from the above tourist destinations Jammu is also famous for its temples like Peer Baba Temple, Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple. 4D. HOTEL ASHOK JAMMU On the first elevation of the Himalayan range, at the doorstep to the enchanting valley of Kashmir, stands Hotel Jammu Ashok an ideal base for exploring Jammu and around. The city is the winter capital of the erstwhile rulers of Kashmir and its present-day government. Situated in the beautiful valley of Jammu, Hotel Jammu Ashok is not only a perfect retreat, but also a great place to experience the traditional hospitality of Kashmir. Equipped with all modern amenities, this four star hotel offers some of the best services in Jammu. Its ethnicity and beauty further add to its irrefutable charm. In fact, a stay at Hotel Jammu Ashok would be a perfect way to know Kashmir and its culture at its best. 32

It provides modern amenities in a friendly and homely atmosphere to guest. It is also a convenient base for visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine or Amarnath, a revered place of pilgrimage where the sacred lingam wazes and wanes with the moon 4E. PROPERTY CONTOURS A brief description of the property is given in the table below Brief Contours Ownership Lease from State Government, expired on 11.01.2010, Process of lease extension initiated Total land Built up Area Permissible FAR Available FAR 4F. Facilities with in the Tourist Lodge Accommodation 3.03 hectares / 30,300 sq mtr 4,543 sq. mtr 0.45 (13,635 sq mtr) 9,092 sq mtr

Hotel Jammu Ashok consists of 45 air-conditioned rooms and 2 Suites. (36 Standard twin rooms, 7 deluxe twin rooms and 2 Suite rooms)All the rooms offer facilities like attached bath, hot & cold water, telephone, private Balconies and closed circuit TV's. The suites have the added facility of refrigerators Dining

Gulistan A multi cuisine Restaurant serves Indian, continental and Kashmiri cuisine. The Nagin Bar and Coffee Lounge is also a good place to relax Conference and Banquet Facilities

Hotel Jammu Ashok has a medium sized conference hall that can accommodate up to 50 persons. It also serves as a good venue for social events Recreational and Health Facilities

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Among recreational facilities, Hotel Jammu Ashok has a swimming pool, a beauty parlor and a delightful shopping arcade Other Facilities

Parking facilities, Travel Desk, Beauty Parlour, Shopping Arcade, and Swimming Pool. Telephone, Private Balconies, Closed Circuit TV in all rooms, Refrigerators in Suites. A brief about the facilities available is given as under; Facilities Rooms Restaurant Function Hall 45 in nos (including 2 suits) Multicusine & Bar 1 in no.

4G. Occupancy and Rack Rates The Ashok The occupancy level and the average rack rates is given below: YEAR 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011 (Prov.) Occupancy % 26 26 23 23 29 Average Room Rent (Rs.) 1164 1080 1218 1537 1939

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BRIEF NOTE ON HOTEL PATLIPUTRA ASHOK IN PATNA

5A. ABOUT PATNA Patna the capital city of Bihar boasts of a rich history and is witness to the glorious past of a few mighty empires in ancient India. It is located on the southern parts of the Ganges and famous for its historical monuments known as Pataliputra in the medieval age. Patna is now a prosperous town on the banks of River Ganges. The city bears the colonial ambience as well as the contemporary look. From established universities to the sacred temples, there are a number of tourist attractions in Patna. It also serves as the base for exploring the sprawling Buddhist circuit in eastern part of India. It acts as an ideal gateway for all the places on this tourist circuit. Though within Patna there are several places of tourist interest that reveal the rich heritage of the city. The Takht Harmandir is an important landmark in Patna. It is a Gurudwara Built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Then there is the Padri-ki-Haveli or the St. Marys Church that happens to be one of the oldest churches of Bihar. While at Patna you may check out the large collection of books and rare Persian and Arabic manuscripts and Rajput paintings at the Khuda Baksh Library or the National Library. The excavation site of Kumrahar, Gol Ghar along with the Patna Museum and the Patna Planetarium are worth visiting. Mahatma Gandhi Setu bridge boasts of being one of the longest bridges in the world. Mithila Paintings or Madhubani Paintings are must buys from Patna. . 5 B. ACCESSIBILITY By Air

Patna being the capital city of Bihar has excellent air connection to many important Indian cities like, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata. Several Airlines serve this airport with regular flights. .By Rail

Patna is a key railway station in the Eastern Railway division in India. Many important trains links the city to other significant railway stations all over India, like Kolkata, Delhi, Varanasi, Siliguri (New Jalpaiguri).. 35

By Road

An extensive road network links Patna to major cities and tourist detonations within Bihar and neighboring states. Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Ranchi, Siliguri are conveniently located by road to Patna. The city is served by several major road highways and state highways, including National Highways 19, 30, 31, and 83. It is 1,015 kilometres from Delhi, 1,802 kilometres from Mumbai and 556 kilometres from Kolkata 5C. PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST The places of interest in an around the Patna is

HanumanMandir: This is one of the most revered temples of Patna and is located right in front of the Patna Junction. You can see lots of devotees standing in the long winding queues to offer prayers in the traditional manner to the residing deity. Kumhrar: This is an important place among the Patna tourist attractions and is known for impressive artifacts and ruins dating back to the Mauryan times that have been unearthed here.. Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb: It occupies an important place for the Sikhs and was constructed by the ruler of Punjab, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and is also popularly known as 'Takht Shri Patna Sahib'. Golghar: This is a beehive shaped granary that was built for storing grains to be used during the times of famine. The foundation of the building is 125 meters in width and the walls are 3.6 meters thick. You can also get a picturesque view of the town and the Ganga River from its top as there are stairs outside of the building to reach the top.
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Hotel Patliputra Ashok is a unit of the Ashok group of hotels situated at Patna (Bihar, India). It is centrally located in the heart of the city. This is one of the finest three star hotels and most popular budget hotels in Patna. It offers excellent service and gives the guests a relaxing vacation in its cozy comforts .It is good for business travelers and tourists visiting Buddhist sector Nalanda, Rajgir, and Bodhgaya. The hotel is 6 kms from Patna Airport, 2.5kms from Patna Railway Station, 98 kms from Bodhgaya, 93 kms from Nalanda ,105 from Rajgir, 258 kms from Varanasi. All Govt and Multi-national offices are within 3 km range.

5E. PROPERTY CONTOURS A brief description of the property is given in the table below Brief Contours Ownership Total land Built up Area Lease in favour of MOT 0.60 hectares / 6,072 sq mtr 5,100 sq. mtr 37

Permissible FAR Available FAR 5F. Facilities with in the Hotel

2.5 (15,180 sq mtr) 10,080 sq mtr

Accommodation

Hotel Pataliputra Ashok Patna in Bihar offers 50 well appointed rooms (48 double rooms and 2 lavishly designed luxury suite) have a cozy and elegant dcor. The impeccable service and the cozy ambience in the hotel room will surely prove to be quite relaxing for visitors. It has unique low-tariff day rooms especially designed for those making a brief stopover in this capital city of Bihar. All the rooms are centrally air-conditioned along with all modern facilities with traditional hospitality. Restaurants and Bars

Darpan Restaurant-Cum-Coffee Shop-Serves Continental and Indian delicacies. A lounge bar offers the best of cocktails in a cool ambiance, where guests can chill-out in the evening.

Darpan Restaurant

Coffee Shop

Lounge Bar

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Conference and Banquet Facilities

There are a number of well equipped banquet and conference halls which are the ideal hub of corporate travelers. The Ashok /Banquet Hall that can seat up to 225 persons (theatre style).

Conference /Banquet Hall - First Floor

Gautam (Party room) Seats 30 theatre style. Siddhartha (Party room) Seats 40 theatre style.

Ground Floor

Two party rooms that can accommodate 30-40 persons at a time.

Lawns adjoining the hotel pool can serve as excellent venues for social and corporate events with an accommodating capacity of 400. Recreational and Health Facilities

It has a Swimming Pool, Shopping arcade and Indoor Games.

Swimming Pool

Waiting Area

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Facilities Rooms Restaurant Function Hall Recreation Party Lawns 48 in nos incl 2 suits Multicusine + Bar 4 in no. Swimming Pool 2 39

5G. Occupancy and Rack Rates The Ashok The occupancy level and the average rack rates is given below: YEAR 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011 (Prov.) Occupancy % 41 41 35 35 56 Average Room Rent (Rs.) 1872 2261 2769 3212 3784

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BRIEF NOTE ON BHARATPUR TOURIST LODGE IN KEOLADEO NATIONAL PARK, DISTRICT BHARATPUR, RAJASTHAN

6A. ABOUT BHARATPUR Bharatpur is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733. Located in Mewat region, Bharatpur was once an impregnable, well-fortified city, and the capital of a kingdom ruled by Jat maharajas. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has played an important part in the Jat history of Rajasthan. Located 50 km west of the city of Agra (the city of the Taj Mahal), it is also the administrative headquarters of Bharatpur District. The Royal House of Bharatpur traces their history to the 11th Century AD. They claim descent from Yadav Vanshi Sind Pal, common ancestor with the House of Karauli. Bharatpur is located at 2713N 7729E / 27.22N 77.48E27.22; 77.48. It has an average elevation of 183 metres (600 feet). Bharatpur also being called as Lohagarh 6B. ACCESSIBILITY By Air :

Nearest airport Agra (54 kms) from Bharatpur, Agra has daily flights for Delhi, Bombay, Varanasi (via Khajuraho) and Lucknow. By Rail :

Bharatpur is on the main Delhi - Bombay line with regular connections to Mathura, Sawai Madhopur and Kota on the same route. It is also connected with Agra. Jan Shatabdi from New Delhi to Kota via Bharatpur is a good train to reach Bharatpur. By Road :

Bharatpur is well connected by road with Agra, Mathura, Delhi and Jaipur. Regular bus services operate for all major cities. It takes around 4 hours to reach Bharatpur from Delhi. From Mathura when you go towards Agra you need to take U turn from the second flyover and then turn left to reach Bharatpur. 42

6C. PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST Keoladeo National Park

The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that sees (or saw) thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane come here during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a declared World Heritage Site. Now declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Some 364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian Crane, have been recorded in the park. The name "Keoladeo" is derived from the name of an ancient Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva in the sanctuary's central zone while the Hindi term "Ghana" implies dense, thick areas of forest cover. Lohagarh Fort

The massive iron structure built in the early 18th Century. With its impregnable defences it sustained itself even after a number of British attacks. The fort was conceived and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur. Some interesting monuments in the fort are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, Moti Mahal and Kothi Khas. Jawahar Bhurj and Fateh Bhurj, inside the fort, were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to commemorate the victories over the mughals and the British. Bandh Baretha (60 Kms)

Band Baretha is the old wildlife reserve of the rulers of Bharatpur state. There is a dam on Kakund river. The foundation stone of this dam was laid in 1886 AD by Maharaja Jaswant Singh and it was completed in 1897-98 AD during Maharaja Ram Singhs rule. Band Baretha is inhabited by animals like Sambhar, Chital, Blue bull, wild boar, hyena and leopard. It is also inhabited by 200 rare species of birds. 43

Government Museum

A rich collection of artifacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions can be admired in the Government Museum located in the Palaces. All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage, art and crafts of the region. Other Places Of Tourist Interest

Deeg Fort (35 Kms)

Once the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur, it served as the second capital of the region. This interesting town is strewn with massive fortifications, stunningly beautiful gardens, magnificient palaces and a colourful bazaar. Gopal bhavan

Laxman Mandir
6D. BHARATPUR TOURIST LODGE Tourist Lodge at Bharatpur Ashok a unit of India Tourism Development Corporation (Government of India undertaking) is located within the finest man made natural bird parks in the world, created by the Maharaja and known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park).

Main Entrance to Lodge 6E. PROPERTY CONTOURS A brief description of the property is given in the table below Brief Contours Ownership Property of Ministry of Tourism.

Managed by ITDC Total land 0.81 Hectares 44

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1684 Sqm

It is the only hotel inside the sanctuary and has tremendous potential in terms of tourist visiting the National Park with 17 well appointed twin air conditioned rooms attached bath, with running hot and cold water, private balconies with decorative swings, TV and Refrigerator etc., a restaurant serving continental, Indian and local delicacies, Cheetal Bar and Library. An Ayurvedic Massage Center further relaxes and exhilarates the body and the mind after visiting the National park Lawns available in the lodge - can accommodate 200 pax at a time. Also, inside the hotel 50-60 pax can be accommodated. A brief about the facilities available is given as under; Facilities Rooms Restaurant Other Facilities 17 in nos Multicusine Business Center

5G. Occupancy and Rack Rates The Ashok The occupancy level and the average rack rates is given below: YEAR 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011 (Prov.) Occupancy % 16 18 23 18 22 Average Room Rent (Rs.) 1178 1110 1181 1149 1309

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7. 7A. ABOUT KOSI KALAN

BRIEF NOTE ON KOSI TOURIST COMPLEX

Kosi Kalan in Mathura District has excellent connectivity to various urban centres and tourist attractions in the region. The site offers good visibility and accessibility from the highway.

7B. TOURISM POTENTIAL OF THE REGION Historical-cultural tourism is a major economic activity in the Agra district just as pilgrim tourism makes Mathura-Vrindavan-Goverdhan a popular religious tourism destination. The ancient land of Mathura has been known for its mythical associations and is highly revered among the various other religious places of India. Mathura was once upon a time a hub of rich culture and heritage and it is thronged by numerous tourists every year. The region has immense tourism potential being an integral part of the Golden Triangle Tourism Circuit of India connecting Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. The major tourist attractions of the region are Tajmahal, Sikandra, Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura, Vrindavan, Goverdhan and numerous temples and shrines located in the area etc. 7C. TRAVEL PATTERN IN THE REGION The distribution of the road users on NH 2 is fair mix of passenger and goods vehicles. Passenger traffic is composed of business travellers local as well as long distant and tourists. Presence of industrial zones along the highway is the main contributor to the local commuter traffic.

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NH-2 is the preferred route of pilgrims and other leisure tourists travelling to various destinations in the Golden Triangle Tourist Circuit. Moreover, the highway is used by local travellers to commute between neighbouring towns and industrial clusters.

The tourist is primarily pilgrimage/leisure tourist with average spending capacity. Many of them travel in chartered buses, hired tourist vehicles or private cars. Tourists originating from Delhi-NCR region itself have maximum share in the tourist movement. Visitors from other states constitute about 25 - 30% of the total traffic.

The pilgrimage traffic flow on the highway and other arterial roads increases exponentially during full moon nights (poonam), special religious events and festival. The rapid industrial growth in Delhi-Mathura-Agra belt in recent years has led to manifold increase in business travellers to the region. NH 2 exhibits a steady flow of business travellers commuting between Delhi-NCR and other destinations.

Kosi Kalan situated midway between Delhi and Agra is the most preferred halting point/stop-over point along the National Highway NH 2.

7D. KOSI TOURIST COMPLEX The site is strategically located at Kosi Kalan on the Delhi-Agra National Highway NH 2 at a distance of 104 kms from Delhi and 100 kms from Agra. NH 2 is a major tourist corridor provides connectivity and linkages with popular tourist destinations and pilgrimage centres in the region. NH 2 intersects with other national and state highways at Mathura town connecting important pilgrimage and tourist sites such as Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur, Jaipur and Ajmer. The site is situated at a distance of 44 kms from Mathura and 33 kms from Vrindavan. The land parcel admeasuring 11.8 acres falls under the jurisdiction of Kosi Kalan Gram Panchayat under Tahsil/Taluka Chatta and District Mathura. The site is under the ownership of ITDC Ltd. 7E. AVAILABILITY OF ONSITE AND OFFSITE INFRASTRUCTURE The following assessment was made with infrastructure/utilities at/near the proposed site. regard to availability of essential

Power lines are passing through the site. Power is supplied in the area by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). The site has an existing transformer of 100 KW capacity and DG Set of 65 KVA capacity 47

Bore well would form a ready source of water. There are two existing bore wells and the tourist complex has a water storage capacity of 15,000 litres For drainage/sewerage purposes, provision of septic tank/STP to be made at the site. The cost of providing the system is already been considered in the estimates. However, a septic tank is also available at the site

7F. PROPERTY CONTOURS A brief description of the property is given in the table below Brief Contours (The Ashok) Ownership Property of Ministry of Tourism.

Managed by ITDC Total land Built up Area 6G. Facilities within the Hotel 4.4 hectares approx 2200 sqm

A brief about the facilities available is given as under;

Facilities Rooms Restaurant 6 Multi cusine

7H. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REGULATIONS As per Uttar Pradesh General Development Control Regulations (DCR), 1973, some of the applicable norms for the proposed site are as follows Jurisdiction The Site at Kosi falls under the jurisdiction of Kosi Kalan Gram Panchayat under Tahsil (Taluka) Chatta and District Mathura. Floor Space Index (FSI) Permissible FSI/FAR is 1.50. Maximum permissible built up area on ground floor/ground coverage is 40% of total plot. Setbacks Leaving the buffer margin/setback defined as per the local revenue department from building or control line. Parking Space 50% of total parking space requirements shall be reserved for cars. The minimum width of access to street from parking space shall be 3.0 mts. Building Height Restrictions The total height restriction for buildings will be 10.5 meters.

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7I. SITE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS The site is almost triangular in shape and enjoys a good frontage along the highway. The land parcel is relatively flat land bestowed with extensive greenery and tree cover. It also abuts the Agra Canal which flows past the site

The surrounding land use is characterized by the presence of automobile service centres, agricultural land, informal eateries and village settlements. The national highway NH 2 is planned to be up-graded into six lanes with the provision of service roads along the stretch.

The highway exhibits a continuous ribbon development of rural and sub-urban settlements, manufacturing units, educational institutions and commercial establishments

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7J. Occupancy and Rack Rates The occupancy level and the average rack rates is given below: YEAR 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011 (Prov.) Occupancy % 41 40 46 46 58 Average Room Rent (Rs.) 725 979 1063 1063 1136

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Appendix 3
1. An Affidavit on stamp paper of INR 50.00 (non judicial) stating that

in case any ambiguity is noticed in the documents submitted at any stage, we shall be entirely responsible and liable for any action as deemed fit under the law. 2. Original documents shall be provided as required for cross verification. 3. The International firms shall submit an Undertaking that they shall abide by the rules/laws governing such contracts from the financial, legal and other aspects as applicable on the land and pay taxes, duties and other statutory deductions as applicable. The undertaking shall be submitted with the application from on their letterhead. 4. The firms are advised to inspect and examine the site and its surroundings and satisfy themselves before submitting their EOI as to the nature of the ground and sub-soil, the form and nature of the site, the means of access to the site, the accommodation and in general shall themselves obtain all necessary information as to risks, contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or effect their proposal. A firm shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the site, whether he inspects it or not and consequent on any misunderstanding or otherwise shall be allowed. 5. The India Tourism Development Corporation reserves to themselves the right of accepting the whole or any part of the EOI and firms shall be bound to perform the same . 6. In regard to matters relating to the security and integrity of the country, any charge-sheet by an agency of the Government / conviction by a Court of Law for an offence committed by the company or by any sister concern of the company would result in disqualification. The decision in regard to the relationship between the sister concerns would be taken by ITDC, based on the relevant facts and after examining whether the two concerns are substantially controlled by the same person/persons. 7.In regard to matters other than the security and integrity of the country, any conviction by a Court of Law or indictment / adverse order by a regulatory authority against the company or against any sister concern which relates to a grave offence, or would constitute disqualification. Grave offence is defined to be of such a nature that it outrages the moral sense of the community. The decision in regard to the nature of the offence would be taken on case to case basis after considering the facts of the case and relevant legal principles, by ITDC.
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