Published on : Saturday, January 23, 2021
Going a step further to give a major boost up to tourism, the authorities of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand have finally allowed angling at 32 locations in five rivers namely – Alaknanda, Nandakini, Nigole, Pindar and Ramganga. The consent for …
Published on : Saturday, January 23, 2021
The habitat of Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Thattekad, Kerala, is currently facing a major challenge from grazing, fuel-wood collection and invasive species, as per the recent evaluation report. Human-wildlife conflict, particularly involving wild boar and birds, has developed a detrimental …
Published on : Saturday, January 23, 2021
Valanthakad, a peaceful island on the outskirts of Kochi, is lively with activity. All works for developing it into a tourism village has gone to its final stages. The opening of flyovers at Vyttila and Kundannoor has made the island …
Published on : Saturday, January 23, 2021
Seychelles, known for its pristine beaches,has re-opened borders to all countries worldwide with immediate effect. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry considering the recent launch of the immunisation campaign, was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, …
Published on : Thursday, January 21, 2021
The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches re-opens borders to all countries worldwide with immediate effect. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry considering the recent launch of the immunization campaign, was announced by the Minister for …
Published on : Thursday, January 21, 2021
Gigantic rock formations of the size of multi-storey buildings appear above Ho Minh Phuc, as he makes a path through the gloom inside the world’s largest cave. Phuc had earned a living through unlawful logging, being a porter for the …
Published on : Thursday, January 21, 2021
Across Cumbria local communities, businesses and grassroots organisations are being mobilised to map out ways that they hope will help it become the UK’s first carbon-neutral county. The county is aiming to decarbonise by 2037, an ambition initially supported by …
Published on : Thursday, January 21, 2021
Gulmarg is once again filled with domestic tourists who are having a great time skiing, sledging and trekking. But that is not all; the resorts here are sold out till end of February. Snow lies knee-deep in the pastoral town …
Published on : Tuesday, January 19, 2021
On Sunday, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Gujarat’s Kevadiya, which is home to the Statue of Unity. At the virtual event, the PM said that the Statue …
Published on : Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Ropeways are being built at a range of locations in Uttarakhand to improve tourism. One of these locations is from Thuligaad to Purnagiri where a ropeway is being built in public private partnership mode. On Sunday, the state’s Tourism, Culture …
Published on : Tuesday, January 19, 2021
A dolphin jumps out of the salty waters of Odisha’s famous Chilika Lake and is a treat for the eyes on a boat on the lagoon. After few seconds, several pairs of eyes again yearn for a glimpse of the …
Published on : Saturday, January 16, 2021
Harsil valley, which has around eight villages, is located in Uttarkashi district near the Indo-China border. The district administration is charting a detailed plan which would be submitted shortly to the state tourism department. In order to reduce migration from …
Published on : Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Uttarakhand Tourism has geared up to organise winter-special snow leopard tours for the first time in February. The snow-leopard tours are being organised in Harsil, a picturesque village on the banks of the Bhagirathi river, to promote wildlife conservation. Harsil …
Published on : Wednesday, January 13, 2021
TheLadakhadministration has opened up for tourists the iconic Pangong-Tso lake, about six hours drive in summer from capitalLehand currently one of the main theatres of the military face-off with China. The Ladakh tourism department has started issuing inner line permits …
Published on : Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Manipur government handed over assets to the temple committee constructed at Shree Shree Bijoy Govindajee Temple in Imphal’s Sagolband under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Union Ministry of Tourism. The State Tourism Department handed over the assets to the temple …
Published on : Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Last Saturday, the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in the Nilgiris was reopened to tourists after being closed for nine months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials from MTR said that the decision to reopen the tiger reserve was taken by …
Published on : Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Tripura government is making all efforts to develop the state as a tourist hub. A five-day ‘Agartala Adventure Tourism Festival’ is in progress at Swami Vivekananda Stadium in the state capital Agartala. The festival started on January 9. Hot Air …
Published on : Saturday, January 9, 2021
Cuba is slowly opening Havana and other cities to tourism after opening the beach resorts in November, in order to breathe life into the devastated industry closed last March owing to the pandemic. Francisco Duran, the head of epidemiology at …
Published on : Saturday, January 9, 2021
Concerning an indifferent approach towards promotion of tourism in Jammu region, historic Bhim Garh Fort in Reasi district has failed to attract tourists even after spending crores of rupees on its renovation mainly due to lack of proper planning from …
Published on : Friday, January 8, 2021
Life has not been 100 per cent normal in Cayman, but as things stand on our shores as 2020 ends, we are able to avoid the mask wearing and constant sanitising rituals being practised the world over. We are also …