Nepal The Country

Nepal has emerged as an important destination for world tourists of all types owing to its uniqueness represented by lofty Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest; Swift rivers, glaciers and lakes; ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural diversity; wide variety of flora and fauna in varying climatic conditions. It has also been a pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists being known as the land of Pashupatinath and birthplace of Lord Buddha. In order to support constant and a very large influx of Tourists,infrastructure of a vast magnitude is being set up. With this, Nepalese people have been exposed to international products &lifestyle. As a result, it's ancient and unique Newari architecture exists simultaneous with the ultra modern architectural style being practiced anywhere in the world. It's special relationship and proximity with India gives Indian Products an edge. Hence, the market is inundated with Indian products and dealers. With opening up the country, trade diversification has assumed a new importance. Imports of goods and services have seen an accelerated growth in the past several years where the imports of building materials and interior decoration products have assumed the top list. Majority of imports take place from India, China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Germany, USA etc. There is a strong possibility of further increase in the imports in the future thus providing a promising market for exporters, manufacturers and dealers of these products.

Kathmandu The capital city

Situated at an altitude of 1,200 meters Kathmandu has a pleasant and equable climatic condition. It is the place where most of the tourists first arrive and where most of the commercial activities do take place. It has seen a rapid growth in construction Industrial and commercial complex; Hotels and lodges, Public and Private offices and residential buildings;

Headquarters of various bilateral and international organisation, Projects and so forth. Kathmandu is also the nerve center of Nepalese trade. Its Shops and Malls service not only whole of Nepal but also countries like Bhutan and Bangladesh.

There are a large number of municipal areas growing very fast. All developmental activities are linked to Kathmandu. Therefore, targeting Kathmandu for products and services is targeting whole of Nepal.

EXHIBITIONS: A Powerful Marketing Tool

Today more than ever, various media options are available, though powerful, print and visual media are expensive. Exhibition however is most powerful marketing tool. It enables the marketer to give their products and services a highly visible and effective exposure to a very large number of discerning people. And that too in a very short period.

Lares originally fertility Gods, worshiped by the Romans privately in the home and semi publicly at cross-roads. They kept away maleficent demons and insured the prosperity of the family home. Later, worshipped in the houses as Gods who protect the house from damage caused by exterior forces.

Penates The Gods of the storeroom, worshipped in private homes and guardian spirits of the family, households and the State for the belief that they protect the household from interior destruction.

SPECIAL FEATURE

Lares & Penates Kathmandu Shows......

are highly targeted exhibitions and are exclusive on building and interior-decorative products. Only at Lares & Penates Shows relevant Technical Seminars are organised for Architects, Engineers, Interior-designers & Builders. These seminars bring a large number of professionals to our Show.

Lares & Penates Kathamndu Shows attract a large number of discerning visitors. They are invited through Newspaper Ads., Hoarding & Banners. Gift worth Rs. 20,000 (approx.) are given away to visitors, through lucky draw coupons. Professionals like Architects, Engineers, Interior Decorators and Elite citizens are invited through Personal Invitations Cards. Only Lares & Penates sends you the list of professionals and select visitors after the Show. Establish link with them, Answer their product queries over live demonstration. Let them see, feel & touch the product. Encourage them to buy your product by visual and verbal effect.

PRODUCT CATEGORY

Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Chimneys, Paints, Texture Coatings, PVC/Steel Pipes & Tubes, Cement, Sanitary Ware, Bathroom Fittings & Accessories, Jacuzzi, Kitchen Sinks, Flooring, Tiles, Wall Covering, Roofing, Electricals, Power Tools, Pumps, Cables, EPBX, Glass & Fiber Glass, Aluminum Fittings, Drapery Rods & Blinds, Plywood, Laminates, Furniture-Wood Metal, Fountains, Construction Chemicals, Doors, Locks, Grills, TV, Freezers, Vacuum Cleaners and many more.

SPONSORSHIP

Main Event

Sponsor the main event with a sum of Rs. 2,00,000/- and avail Two stall (8'x8') size each
Coverage in all publicity campaigns Back cover Ad. (Color) in the Member's Directory.
Technical Seminars Sponsor with a sum of Rs. 1,25,000/-

The benefits being:
One stall (8'x8') size Banners on the stage and in the auditorium (whenever possible) during the seminar.
Inside Back Cover Ad. (Color) in the Member's Directory

Member Directory
Sponsor for Rs. 75,000/-* the benefits being One stall (8'x8') size
60% of the cover page Sponsor's Ad.

Four Full Page (B/W) Ad. in the Member's Directory

A Member's Directory

the details of the participating companies is published for free distribution among professionals and @Rs. 10/- to the visitors. Insertion in the Directory is free. However, advertisements are invited for the Directory at following cost: -

Inside Covers (Color) Rs. 5000/-
Back Page (Color) Rs. 8000/-
Full Page (B/W) Rs. 2500/-
(Artwork is to be provided)

SPECIAL NOTE ON NEPAL
Nepalese time is 15 min. ahead of Indian standard time and 5 hrs. 45 mins. ahead of GMT.
Indians do not require visa but are expected to carry Identification papers like Driving license, Photo Identity cards, Passport etc. Participants other than Indian do require visa which can be obtained at the Royal Nepalese Embassy or counsellor office and at entry point. Visitors entering Nepal without a visa may also obtain a visa from the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu. Fee for single entry visa is US$15 for 15 days & 25 for 30 days. The conversion rate for Nepalese currency is as follows

Indian Rupee (IRs.) = NRs. 1.60
Us Dollar (US$) = NRs. 67.35
Hong Kong Dollar (HK$) = NRs. 8.69

Saturday is observed as weekly off for Banks, Offices and Markets.

Banking hours
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Sunday to Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Fridays

CUSTOM DUTY
Is levied on importing goods in Nepal. For goods meant for Exhibitions, a refundable deposit equivalent to Custom Duty leviable, is to be made with Custom Authorities.

LARES & PENATES KATHMANDU
Aas a special service to its participants can arrange EXEMPTION from depositing custom duty on goods meant for Lares & Penates Kathmandu Show. 3-week notice along with complete details should be sent to Lares & Penates Kathmandu office for necessary action.

Rules & Regulations

Allotment of stalls shall be on first come, first served basis but Lares & penates kathmandu              reserves the right   to alter or change the location of stall in exceptional circumstances.
Shell stalls include, prefabricated high quality modular stands, with partition wall, carpets, facia.
Each stall shall be provided with four spot lights, One Table, Two Chairs
Packed lunch for Two Persons shall be provided.
50% payment must be made alongwith the application and 50% before the 15days of exhibition.
No refund will be made under any circumstances for cancellation of booking.
Additional lights, tables & chairs can be arranged on cost informed in advance.

Hotel Accommodation, Travel Arrangements, Conferences etc. can be arranged at cost if informed in advance.

Official Air Courier falcon Couriers & Marketing Limited
New Delhi - Tel.: 4626655m 4624090
Madras - Tel.: 8254461
Bombay - Tel.: 6109928
Calcutta - Tel.: 2428382, 2425328
Karhmandu - Tel.: 481147
Rate: Rs. 125/doc (Special for Show)

Official Travel Agency

Savana Travels & Tours P. Ltd.
Tel.: 220714, 227314 Fax: 260101
E-mail: savana@wlink.com.np

Hariyali Travels & Tours P. Ltd.
Tel.: 262272, 260678 Fax: 221351

Official hotels

Hotel YAK & YETI Tariff Rate Special Rate Single US$165 US$105 Double US$175 US$115	Marocopolo Business Hotel Tariff Rate Special Rate Single US$60 US$30 Double US$70 US$35
Hotel Plaza International Tariff Rate Special Rate Double US$80 US$30	Hotel Kamal Deluxe Room Standard Room Single IRs. 850 IRs. 650 Double IRs. 950 IRs. 750

 

 

 

 

 

Layout & cost of Exhibition Hall

Stall No.              Size                        Cost
1 to 96                 10 * 10                   NRs. 30, 000
A-1 to A-88        8 * 8                       NRs 24, 000

For Details Please Contact:

trilokya bigyapan agency p. ltd. P.O. Box: 8438, Hattisar, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal. Ph: 977-1-424515, 434986   Fax: 977-1-434986 E-mail: trilokya@wlink.com.np

BLESSEARN LTD. KOWLOON, HONG KONG Ph: 23148834, Fax: 23024138

TALCHERKERS PVT. LTD. Bombay Office: Pushpa Kunja, Kashinath Dhuru Road Near Kirti Collage, Bombay 400 028 Tel: 022-4309565, 4305391 Fax: 4302520

Delhi Office B-13, Subhash Chowk, Laxmi Nagar extension, Vikas Marg Delhi-110 092  Tel: 011-2429484

Bangalore Office: 104 / 1, 2nd Floor, Infanty Road, Banglore - 560001 Tel: 5591136 Fax: 5587882

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