Conference Brochure (2nd announcement)
 
Practical Information for travel and accomodation to Roorkee
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About Roorkee
   

The location of the conference is IIT Roorkee, India. The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), the successor of the University of Roorkee is the oldest technical institution of India.It offers undergraduate programmes, Integrated Dual Degree, Integrated M. Tech Programmes, post-graduate programmes and doctoral degree in specialized areas of technology, architecture, science and management. India has altogether 7 Institutes of Technology (8 more are being established), which are ranked among the best engineering institutions in the world.

 

IIT Roorkee has a rich experience in training the candidates/ officers especially from African Countries for the 

 

last fifty years. The Institute, engaged in teaching and research, also offers its expertise through consultancy services to private and public sector industries as well as to various government agencies. Since 2003, a multi-disciplinary team of IIT Roorkee has carried out performance testing of about 50 SHP stations of different types and capacities located in different parts of the country.

 
How to reach  
   
 

The travel of participants from Delhi Airport to Roorkee and back of to Delhi Airport shall be arranged by the conference organisers on payment basis by taxi or rail as per the convenience and on the receipt of the confirmed programme in advance.

   
  Person to be contacted for travel assistance from Delhi airport onwards
   
  Mr Rabi Rath
M/s Space Age Tours
13, Vinobapuri, 3rd Floor, Lajpat Nagar-11,
New Delhi-110024
Tel No- + 91 11 29844307
Fax- +91 11 29832960
Mobile- +91 9810046663
E-mail: spacetour@vsnl.net
   
 
Particulars Cost (in INR)

To recieve the participant at New Delhi Airport and travel to Roorkee without staying in Hotel at New Delhi by a Car

  5500

To recieve the participant at New Delhi Airport and travel to Roorkee with one night stay in Budget Class Hotel at New Delhi travel to Roorkee on next day by a Car

  9000
   
 

Note: The Vehicle used for transportation will be air-conditioned.

   
 

There are two good trains from New Delhi Rly station to Roorkee Rly station
Train Shatabdi Express (Train No. 2017)

Depart Delhi 0650 hrs     Arrival Roorkee 1040 hrs having class Chair Car and Executive
Train Jan Shatabdi Express (Train No. 2055)
Depart Delhi 1525 hrs     Arrival Roorkee 1855 hrs having class Chair Car and Ordinary seat

   
 

There are two good trains from Roorkee Rly station to New Delhi Rly station
Train Jan Shatabdi Express (Train No. 2056)
Depart Roorkee 0715 hrs     Arrival Delhi 1115 hrs having class Chair Car and Executive
Train Shatabdi Express (Train No. 2018)
Depart Roorkee 1853 hrs     Arrival Delhi 2240 hrs having class Chair Car and Ordinary seat

   
 

The travel by train requires advance reservation as these are in heavy demand. The cost of the travel by Executive Class is about 850 INR and by Chair Car is about 450 INR.

   
 

In such case the cost of receiving of the participants at New Delhi Airport and dropping at New Delhi Rly station is 1200 INR.

   
  For any assistance:
  • Dr. Dheeraj K Khatod, IIT Roorkee
  •     Mob: +91 9412393944; Tel: +91 1332 285690(O), +91 1332 285122(R)
        E-mail: khatoddheeraj@gmail.com
  • Dr. RP Maheshwari, IIT Roorkee
  •     Mob: +91 9837229406; Tel: +91 1332 285596(O), +91 1332 285116(R)
        E-mail: rpmaheshwari@gmail.com
       
      Accommodation
       
      Hotels in Roorkee
       
      Hotel Centrum (4 Star)
    Delhi Road, Roorkee-247667
    Tel: +91 1332 242422; Fax: +91 1332 274422
    Mob: +91 9756207191, +91 9756207194
    Email: hotelcentrum@yahoo.in, hotel.centrum12@gmail.com
    website: www.hotelcentrumroorkee.com
       Deluxe Room        INR 1750 + tax @ 5%
       Suite                  INR 2800 + tax @ 5%
       
      Motel Polaris (3 Star)
    Delhi Haridwar Highway, Roorkee-247667
    Tel: +91 1332 272648, 277701; Fax: +91 1332 277702
    Email: stay@motelpolaris.com
    website: www.motelpolaris.com
       Deluxe Room                     INR 1600 + tax @ 5%
       Executive Club Room          INR 2250 + tax @ 5%
       Suite Room                       INR 2500 + tax @ 5%
       
      Limited Accomodation in IIT Roorkee
       
      Khosla International House                    INR 500/-
    Tel: +91 1332 284100
       
        Last updated on : Oct 01, 2010