All About INDIA, a special free event

The colour and contrasts, the sounds and stories brought to life in a special free India event.

Stephen Scourfield, Travel Editor of The West Australian and The Sunday Times, will share his experiences over many years in India.

He has travelled to most parts of India, and has a deep understanding of and love for the country. Stephen has also led many tours for his readers to India.

Refreshments will be served.

The event will be held at the premises of the Consulate General of India, Perth. It is presented in partnership by West Travel Club and the Consulate General of India, Perth.

Expect the poetic and the practical

INSPIRATION

Stephen will talk about his experiences over many years in many parts of India, bringing the country in all its facets to life through his colourful writing, storytelling and photographic images.

INFORMATION

The presentation will also focus on information and practicalities.

+ The Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur). How to see the best of Rajasthan, and what places to add on.

+ Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Alleppey and the Kerala Backwaters, Kochi and the Western Ghats).

+ Travel on trains (the Maharajas’ Express, Deccan Odyssey, Palace on Wheels, Royal India trains, Golden Chariot).

+ On the water (river cruising on the Ganges and coastal cruises).

+ The wildlife of the north-east, travelling to the Indian Himalayas, Mumbai and the north-west.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Stephen and the Consulate General of India staff will answer your questions.

YOUR TAKEAWAY

Guests will leave with information and contacts to help plan and book a visit to India.

WHERE

Consulate General of India, Perth

Floor 6, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth (opposite Perth Concert Hall)

There is undercover parking at Council House and outdoor parking between that and the river, in the big Terrace Road carpark. Check out the CPP app for live updates on available parking bays in the city.

The Blue, Green and Purple CAT buses all have routes along St Georges Terrace.

WHEN

Tuesday, July 29, 4pm to 6pm.

HOW

This is a free event, but places are limited and guests need to book a free ticket.

Registration closes at noon on Friday, July 25.

Follow the QR code or go to the consulate’s booking site.

tinyurl.com/392b24um

TIMETABLE

The event is from 4pm to 6pm.

4pm to 4.30pm: Entry, registration and informal welcome.

4.30pm to 5.30pm: Welcome by Consul General, and Stephen Scourfield presents India.

5.30pm to 6pm: Q&A and refreshments.