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 India’s 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%
INDIA’s STATSINDIA’s STATS

5. INDIA’s GEOGRAPHYINDIA’s GEOGRAPHY

6. INDIA’s SYMBOLOGYINDIA’s 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 India’s
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, it’s 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 you’re 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. « 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). Don’t 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 Amritsar’s or book it to
come directly to Amritsar. Jalandhar’s closest airport is Amritsar’s.
If you’re 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