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India 39th among 119 nations in WEF tourism development index, improves 2021 ranking Driven by improved infrastructure and friendly government policies to boost tourism, India is now ranked 39th among 119th countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF).  In the previous index published in 2021, India was ranked 54th. However, due to a revision in the WEF's methodology, India's 2021 rank was adjusted to 38th place, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, said in a ...
India 39th among 119 nations in WEF tourism development index, improves 2021 ranking
India 39th among 119 nations in WEF tourism development index, improves 2021 ranking
Source: IANS
2024-12-20 10:30:17 am
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav celebrates Northeast India`s vibrant textile, tourism: PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi celebrates northeastern India’s vibrant textile sector, tourism opportunities and traditional craftsmanship, citing an article written by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on the subject. The Prime Minister’s Office's handle in a post on X wrote: “Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia elaborates that Northeast India is witnessing remarkable growth through improved connectivity, ...
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav celebrates Northeast India`s vibrant textile, tourism: PM Narendra Modi
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav celebrates Northeast India`s vibrant textile, tourism: PM Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
2024-12-08 05:37:28 pm
Kerala gives green signal for heli-tourism policy The Kerala government on Wednesday announced the launch of a heli-tourism policy.  The decision was cleared at the weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Consequent to this new policy, tourist spots across the state will be connected by a helicopter network making them easily accessible for visiting tourists. Through this policy, the construction of basic infrastructure for helicopters will be set up by constructing heli ports, stations, and helipads....
Kerala gives green signal for heli-tourism policy
Kerala gives green signal for heli-tourism policy
Source: IANS
2024-12-05 09:41:23 am
Tourism sector contributed 5% to India`s GDP in 2022-23: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the contribution of tourism sector to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2022-23 stood at 5%. Shekhawat also said that in 2023, the total foreign tourist arrivals stood at 9.52 million. He stated among these, tourists who travelled for leisure holiday and recreation accounted for 46.2% while the share of Indian diaspora was 26.9%. He said as per the third Tourism Satellite Account, 2015-16, the percentage contr...
Tourism sector contributed 5% to India`s GDP in 2022-23: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Tourism sector contributed 5% to India`s GDP in 2022-23: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-11-26 10:44:24 am
Yatra Online gains on partnering with DW Travel Yatra Online is currently trading at Rs. 112.70, up by 1.55 points or 1.39% from its previous closing of Rs. 111.15 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 114.90 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 114.90 and Rs. 111.00 respectively. So far 8960 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 193.95 on 02-Feb-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 103.15 on 25-Oct-2024. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs....
Yatra Online gains on partnering with DW Travel
Yatra Online gains on partnering with DW Travel
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-11-12 03:24:22 pm
Thomas Cook (India) trades higher on the BSE Thomas Cook (India) is currently trading at Rs. 201.50, up by 4.35 points or 2.21% from its previous closing of Rs. 197.15 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 196.80 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 204.75 and Rs. 193.40 respectively. So far 22434 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 264.00 on 30-Jul-2024 and a 52 week low of Rs. 134.65 on 28-Dec-2023. Last one week high and low of the scrip stoo...
Thomas Cook (India) trades higher on the BSE
Thomas Cook (India) trades higher on the BSE
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-11-11 11:59:19 am
Seaplane tourism takes off in Kerala after first plane touches down With the first seaplane landing in the Kochi backwaters on Sunday, seaplane tourism is set to take off in Kerala.  The seaplane, which took off from Vijayawada, touched down at the Bolgatty backwaters in Kochi at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tourism Minister P.A. Muhammad Riyas will officially flag off the trial seaplane service from Bolgatty to the Mattupetty reservoir near Munnar at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. This marks a major milestone in Kerala’s ambitious plan to link its scenic w...
Seaplane tourism takes off in Kerala after first plane touches down
Seaplane tourism takes off in Kerala after first plane touches down
Source: IANS
2024-11-11 09:21:00 am
Outbound tourism from India sees 12 pc growth, forex earnings up 23 pc Indian tourists are rapidly emerging as a significant growth engine for global tourism, with a 12 per cent growth in the first half of this year, compared with the same period in 2019 before the pandemic, according to a report on Wednesday.  The picture is even brighter when it comes to foreign exchange earnings (FEE), which rose 23 per cent in the first half of 2024 over the same period in 2019, according to Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics. In the first half of calendar 2...
Outbound tourism from India sees 12 pc growth, forex earnings up 23 pc
Outbound tourism from India sees 12 pc growth, forex earnings up 23 pc
Source: IANS
2024-09-25 04:39:08 pm
Australia to trial digital travel passes as replacement for paper cards Australia will trial digital passenger cards to replace paper cards for arrivals to the country, the border force has announced.  Under the pilot program for the Australia Travel Declaration, passengers on Qantas flights from New Zealand to Australia later in 2024 will be able to lodge their immigration, customs and biosecurity status digitally up to 72 hours before arrival in Australia, Xinhua news agency reported. The Australian Border Force (ABF) said on Friday night that the sy...
Australia to trial digital travel passes as replacement for paper cards
Australia to trial digital travel passes as replacement for paper cards
Source: IANS
2024-08-17 11:35:04 am
Mongolia welcomes over 436,000 foreign tourists in 7 months Mongolia attracted a total of 436,617 foreign tourists in the first seven months of this year, the country's Ministry of Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth reported on Monday.  During the period, Russia, China and South Korea were Mongolia's top sources of tourist arrivals, the ministry noted in a statement, Xinhua news agency reported. Around 30 per cent of the total tourists visited the country in the past month alone. To diversify its economy, which is heavily reliant ...
Mongolia welcomes over 436,000 foreign tourists in 7 months
Mongolia welcomes over 436,000 foreign tourists in 7 months
Source: IANS
2024-08-05 02:25:00 pm
World Tourism Day: Jaipur, Goa, Kochi to be most popular leisure destinations Air travel taking a backseat, combined with the opening up of many state borders to welcome tourists once again has led to the rise in demand for domestic leisure destinations, as a getaway from city life. According to a data-backed predictive analysis, OYO predicts India's Next Destinations  that brings to light the country's upcoming leisure destinations for travellers.  Here are the top destinations set to power the country's tourism industry back on track. ...
World Tourism Day: Jaipur, Goa, Kochi to be most popular leisure destinations
World Tourism Day: Jaipur, Goa, Kochi to be most popular leisure destinations
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-19 04:09:38 pm
World Tourism Day: 7 money tips for the unstoppable globetrotter Travel is something that every millennial loves to do, but most of the time it can also turn out to be very costly especially if the destination is an exotic one. Priti Rathi Gupta - Founder of LXME and MD AnandRathi Group shares the following checklist for you to cross out all the exotic and expensive travel destinations from your bucket list and visit them on a limited budget. BECOME A GROUPIE Don't book yourself for a package tour, instead look for informal tour operators an...
World Tourism Day: 7 money tips for the unstoppable globetrotter
World Tourism Day: 7 money tips for the unstoppable globetrotter
Source: IANS
2024-07-19 03:29:20 pm
Wellness Tourism finds many seekers in the health-conscious world  With the pandemic situation under control and the implementation of postponed vacation plans, the demand for wellness has grown exponentially. The appeal of wellness travel is fueled by the fact that people are more aware of their health than ever before. 
Wellness Tourism finds many seekers in the health-conscious world
Wellness Tourism finds many seekers in the health-conscious world
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-19 02:54:47 pm
Travel It was in 1653 that Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, impressed by his son Prince Aurangzeb  success in capturing Deccan, officially appointed him Viceroy of the Deccan . The history of the captured area dates back to 1610, when Murtaza Nizam Shah of Ahmadnagar instructed his Prime Minister Malik Amber, to build Fatehnagar, as a sort of resting place in a village called Kharki. Aurangzeb decided to make Fatehnagar his capital and renamed it  Aurangabad. Thereafter Aurangabad has steadily g...
Travel
Travel
Source: IANS
2024-07-19 02:05:15 pm
Travel hostess with the mostess On the occasion of International Women's  Day, Airbnb brought together actor Lara Dutta, culinary expert Pooja Dhingra, Shivina Kumari from the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation and Super Host Anne Jyrwa to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of women #HostWithHer at WeWork in Mumbai.  Airbnbâ  super host Anne Jyrwa from Meghalaya, talks to IANSlife about  her journey which is nothing short of inspirational. She started out with the travel portal to achieve f...
Travel hostess with the mostess
Travel hostess with the mostess
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-19 12:28:42 pm
Tourist arrivals in Morocco up by 21% Morocco registered 6.5 million tourist arrivals in the first six months of 2023, surpassing the pre-pandemic level in 2019 by 21 per cent, the Ministry of Tourism said.  In June, the volume of arrivals reached almost 1.4 million, a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2019, it said. Among the tourists, those from Spain were up by 79 per cent, followed by Britain, 23 per cent, and Portugal 16 per cent, reports Xinhua news agency. The sector's revenue soared to ...
Tourist arrivals in Morocco up by 21%
Tourist arrivals in Morocco up by 21%
Source: IANS
2024-07-19 11:01:02 am
Tourism will take Kashmir to prosperity The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is poised to become India's most prosperous and highest foreign exchange earner if all the efforts to exploit its tourism potential proceed on time. 
Tourism will take Kashmir to prosperity
Tourism will take Kashmir to prosperity
Source: IANS
2024-07-18 06:18:25 pm
Tourism honchos bat for ethical tourism at Kerala Travel Mart Kochi, Several leading travel company CEOs from Kerala and abroad said on Friday that ethical tourism is set to define post-Covid travel, necessitating all stakeholders to provide customised services to the visitors which sustain nature and support the local communities. 
Tourism honchos bat for ethical tourism at Kerala Travel Mart
Tourism honchos bat for ethical tourism at Kerala Travel Mart
Source: IANS
2024-07-18 06:00:45 pm
Tourism activities are in full swing in Kerala  Kerala Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas on Sunday said that tourism activities across Kerala are moving ahead safely and normally with all events including the Champions Boat League (CBL) taking place as per schedule, marking the commencement of the high inbound season.  The minister said that the situation was well under control in a few pockets of Kozhikode district from where some cases of Nipah virus infection were reported, thanks to co-ordinated and foolproof containme...
Tourism activities are in full swing in Kerala
Tourism activities are in full swing in Kerala
Source: IANS
2024-07-18 05:24:33 pm
Short driveable holiday is the new trend A new online survey has found that 89 percent of Indians are ready to hit their favourite domestic destinations with more confidence and excitement, as India began its vaccination rollout drive.  Most respondents emphasized on preferring high-level health and safety standards at tourism spots, hotels and resorts before selecting their favourite travel destination and properties for staycations, highlighted the survey. Conducted by Noor Mahal, the survey also witnessed a hike in dem...
Short driveable holiday is the new trend
Short driveable holiday is the new trend
Source: IANS
2024-07-18 03:02:56 pm
Religious tourism garners major projects in UP's tourism sector Lucknow, Feb 15  The sustained efforts of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh over the past seven years are paying off and religious tourism now accounts for a major share ion the tourism sector.  Over 46 per cent of the total 819 projects set for launch during the fourth groundbreaking ceremony (GBC-4.0) in the tourism sector are located in centres of religious tourism, namely Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura and Prayagraj, according to the official spokesman. The touri...
Religious tourism garners major projects in UP's tourism sector
Religious tourism garners major projects in UP's tourism sector
Source: IANS
2024-07-18 02:24:29 pm
Papanasham beach at Kerala's Varkala figures among world’s 100 best beaches Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8  In an endorsement of Kerala's lively beach tourism, the stunning seaside getaway of Papanasham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram has been featured among the 100 best beaches in the world by the prestigious Lonely Planet.  A favourite tourist destination due to its silvery stretches of sand and the serene ambience, Papanasham Beach, also known as Varkala Beach and about 40 kms from the state capital on the Arabian Sea, has been featured in Lonely Planet...
Papanasham beach at Kerala's Varkala figures among world’s 100 best beaches
Papanasham beach at Kerala's Varkala figures among world’s 100 best beaches
Source: IANS
2024-07-18 11:02:08 am
Of food, travel and more... Her videos often pop up on our Facebook feeds and give major travel goals. Mother of one, Kamiya Jani quit her full-time job as an anchor to follow her passion for traveling and exploring the world When did you begin your journey as a content curator, and how has your journey been till now?  Even though I started this journey by writing blogs and articles, I realised that not too many platforms were making videos around this. That is when I forayed into videos, which were very we...
Of food, travel and more...
Of food, travel and more...
Source: IANS
2024-07-18 10:40:24 am
Number of tourists visiting Turkey up by 17% Istanbul, Aug 1  The number of tourists visiting Turkey in the first six months of this year has increased by 17 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.  Speaking at a meeting in Istanbul, Ersoy said the number of tourists visiting the country reached 22.9 million in the first half of this year, reports Xinhua news agency. "Turjey achieved this despite the impact of the earthquake and the election proces...
Number of tourists visiting Turkey up by 17%
Number of tourists visiting Turkey up by 17%
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 06:03:50 pm
New Zealanders welcome return of tourism: Survey Wellington, July 19   About 89 per cent of New Zealanders agree that tourism is good for the country, up from 83 per cent a year ago, according to a new survey published on Wednesday.  The survey shows there is strong recognition among New Zealanders of tourism's positive impact on the economy, which is at 92 per cent, reports Xinhua news agency. Fewer New Zealanders now perceive the level of tourism in their community as being too high compared to November 2022, and there...
New Zealanders welcome return of tourism: Survey
New Zealanders welcome return of tourism: Survey
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 05:38:52 pm
New milestone in animal tourism Ever wondered how it would feel to go hiking with rescue dogs, chilling out with alpacas or simply cuddling cows? It's now possible to have not just those unique animal tourism experiences but also form some special connections along the way. Animal Experiences, a new category introduced by Airbnb, sets a new standard in animal tourism by allowing people to better understand animals with help from expert hosts. “With technology taking up so much of our lives, its eas...
New milestone in animal tourism
New milestone in animal tourism
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-17 05:18:45 pm
‘Monsoon Trekking’ begins in Goa to boost hinterland tourism Goa Tourism Development Corporation on Sunday launched ‘Monsoon Trekking’ program from Tambdi Surla-Mollem in South Goa to attract tourists in hinterland areas.    GTDC chairman Ganesh Gaonkar speaking on the occasion said that the concept of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ (Guest is equivalent to God) would be made meaningful in the coastal state.  “Every tourist visiting here should be safe and enjoy the monsoon trekking,” Gaonkar said. Maha...
‘Monsoon Trekking’ begins in Goa to boost hinterland tourism
‘Monsoon Trekking’ begins in Goa to boost hinterland tourism
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-17 04:42:50 pm
Kedarkantha: Your next winter destination The winters are here and if you ever dream to walk in wilderness amidst white snow then Kedarkantha trek is one waiting for you. Located in Uttarkashi district at a towering altitude of 12,500 feet, the trek of Kedarkantha is a delight for all travel and adventure enthusiast.  Picturesque mountains, ringed glaciers and visibility of Garhwal ranges of the Himalayas can mesmerize one. While simultaneously the tale of Lord Shiva meditating here can transcends you into a metaphysical wo...
Kedarkantha: Your next winter destination
Kedarkantha: Your next winter destination
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 03:09:30 pm
Kashmir witnessing big revival of film tourism Srinagar, Aug 18  Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday that over 300 movies and TV serials have been shot in Kashmir after the launch of the new film policy two years ago and this has resulted in the revival of film tourism in the union territory.   Sinha inaugurated the first day shooting of TV serial ‘Pashmina’ ( The traditional Kashmiri shawl weaving yarn) at the Zero Bridge in Srinagar on Friday.  He said on the occasion that J&am...
Kashmir witnessing big revival of film tourism
Kashmir witnessing big revival of film tourism
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 02:47:49 pm
How to travel this summer Summer travel inarguably looks different this summer, and while domestic stays, road trips and flexible bookings look like the road ahead, there's a lot you can do to make vacationing easier. According to an Expedia.com report, 85 percent of surveyed travelers are likely to take a road trip this summer, driven primarily by the need for a change of scenery (43 percent) and the desire to enjoy the outdoors (36 percent). Apart from hotels and motels, other accommodation types people will ...
How to travel this summer
How to travel this summer
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 02:13:28 pm
Gurugram to get first eco-tourism botanical park The Municipal Corporation Manesar (MCM) will develop the city's first eco-tourism botanical park in Kasan village of Haryana's Gurugram district, officials said on Friday.   The civic body has identified about 50 acres of land in the village for the purpose. The park, to be developed under the 'Divya Nagar Scheme', will be built near the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, officials said. Applications have been invited from the consulting agencies in contract with the Har...
Gurugram to get first eco-tourism botanical park
Gurugram to get first eco-tourism botanical park
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 01:46:24 pm
Exploring the New Ladakh: Tourism Leh, May 28  Since the beginning of time, the Himalayas have been an attraction for pilgrimage, spiritual activities, nature lovers, trade, scientific voyages, adventure sports, and mountaineering. And Ladakh, the 'Land of High Passes' is the gateway to this heaven. It was inaccessible to the world until the mid-1970s, but today, tourism is its most promising sector. 
Exploring the New Ladakh: Tourism
Exploring the New Ladakh: Tourism
Source: IANS
2024-07-17 11:53:13 am
Explore Uttarakhand New Delhi, Feb 21  Discovery Channel, in collaboration with  Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB), is all set to present a new original two-part film titled 'Explore Uttarakhand'. Providing audiences the chance to engage through stunning visuals of Uttarakhand, the film will premiere on February 20 and 21 on the channel, and explores spiritual yoga destinations and adrenaline packed adventure sports in the snow filled mountains of the state. 
Explore Uttarakhand
Explore Uttarakhand
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-17 11:31:17 am
Community-based tourism The "Amar Aalohi" homestay scheme which has been implemented by the Tourism Department, Govt. of Assam through Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd, aims to promote homestay facilities, create self-employment opportunities, and provide authentic hospitality experiences to tourists.  Five clusters including Dima Hasao Adventure Association (Dima Hasao), Umswai Valley Green and Clean Protection Committee (West Karbi Anglong), Dichang Welfare Foundation/Siupaatphaa Social ...
Community-based tourism
Community-based tourism
Source: IANS
2024-07-16 03:36:53 pm
Indian tourists visited Dubai Out of the 8.36 million international overnight visitors that Dubai welcomed in the first six months of 2019, a whopping 997,000 visitors were from India, according to data released by Dubai Tourism on Tuesday. In terms of volume, the number of international tourists to Dubai grew three per cent compared to the same period last year.  Dubai continued to drive booking interest from Indians on a mass scale largely due to high-impact delivery of segment and season-specific campaigns a...
Indian tourists visited Dubai
Indian tourists visited Dubai
Source: IANS
2024-07-16 01:01:54 pm
6 stunning sustainable travel champions to explore As our planet grapples with the challenges of global warming and climate change, sustainable living and eco-friendly practices have become increasingly crucial. Here are 6 destinations that seamlessly blend sustainability with cand hospitality. Thailand   The Land of Smiles and Hospitality is home to countless alluring experiences and attractions that make it an ideal destination for vacations, weddings, honeymoons, and bleisure trips. To blend tourism and sustainability, th...
6 stunning sustainable travel champions to explore
6 stunning sustainable travel champions to explore
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-14 09:38:22 am
5 festivals to experience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon As Bhutan marks the 50th anniversary of opening its doors to foreign tourists this year, there is no better way to experience the culture and soul of the country than through its calendar of over 150 festivals per year. Festivals are a key part of Bhutanese culture, and the Kingdom has a comprehensive festival calendar full of colour and atmosphere. From mystical dances that give life to Bhutan's ancient myths to the rhythms that have echoed through the Kingdom's mountain...
5 festivals to experience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
5 festivals to experience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-14 09:26:07 am
Outbound travel from India emerges as future growth engine for global tourism Outbound travel from India is emerging as a future growth engine for global tourism, with the rapid expansion of the middle classes and scaling up of air connectivity across the country, a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed.  In Asia Pacific, the recovery of the tourism sector is different. While outbound travel from China has picked up and domestic tourism is expanding, inbound tourism remains significantly down on pre-pand...
Outbound travel from India emerges as future growth engine for global tourism
Outbound travel from India emerges as future growth engine for global tourism
Source: IANS
2024-07-09 11:45:32 am
Dubai announces five-year multiple-entry visa for tourists Dubai welcomed 2.46 million overnight visitors from India between January and December 2023, according to the latest data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This marks a significant increase from the 1.84 million tourists in 2022 and crucially, surpasses the pre-pandemic figure of 1.97 million visitors in 2019, demonstrating a remarkable 25% growth compared to the pre-pandemic era. With an exceptional 34% YoY growth, India continues to deliver the highest number of intern...
Dubai announces five-year multiple-entry visa for tourists
Dubai announces five-year multiple-entry visa for tourists
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-04 04:03:02 pm
A new vision for Bhutan Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has a new vision for the country, to make it an economic hub for South Asia, pointing out that small countries like Bhutan are not trapped by legacy and can innovate swiftly to implement plans that other countries might hesitate to pursue.  Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region (SAR) in the South of the Kingdom is set to become a leading hub through investments in green energy, physical and digital connectivity infrastr...
A new vision for Bhutan
A new vision for Bhutan
Source: IANS Life
2024-07-04 03:56:26 pm
Travel trends to look forward in 2024 The unwavering appetite for exploration among Indian travellers is evident. As we step into 2024, Rajeev Kale - President and Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa - Thomas Cook (India) Limited, believes that the robust travel sentiment persists, and anticipates a sustained surge in demand from the dynamic Indian market. The onset of new beginnings brings positivity and anticipation and according to the data analysis of Thomas Cook, it reveals key trends gaining traction a...
Travel trends to look forward in 2024
Travel trends to look forward in 2024
Source: IANS
2024-07-01 05:47:43 pm
Bhutan launches Druk Neykor programme Bhutan's Department of Tourism announces the launch of the Druk Neykor programme, a new tourism experience covering 108 sites and monuments in Bhutan showcasing the history, culture and spirituality of the country. Introduced to welcome and enlighten travellers of varying ages who seek to know more about Bhutan’s unique culture and tradition. The programme first starts with tours to 16 sites within Thimphu, including the Wangditse Lhakhang, Tshelung Ney, and Talangkha Drugye...
Bhutan launches Druk Neykor programme
Bhutan launches Druk Neykor programme
Source: IANS
2024-07-01 04:58:41 pm
India Tourism Mart goes virtual India Tourism Mart (ITM), a buyer-seller meet organised by the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), will be held in a virtual format, starting February 18. The three-day event will see online B2B interactions between Indian tourism exhibitors and a group of global buyers selected from over 90 countries. The international buyers reflect a strategic mix of target countries which are critical, developed and under developing markets for India. The topics of d...
India Tourism Mart goes virtual
India Tourism Mart goes virtual
Source: IANS
2024-07-01 01:40:47 pm
Splendour of Mandu: Baz Bahadur and Roopmati A place worth visiting is Mandu, the hilltop fortress in Malwa, now part of Madhya Pradesh. Many Bollywood movies have been shot at this location, which is considered as one of the most romantic places in India’s tourism calendar. Being somewhat isolated, Mandu retains much of its aura offering a splendid backdrop to the romantic legend of Baaz Bahadur and Roopmati. Miyan Bayezid Baz Bahadur Khan (1555 to 1562) succeeded his father Shujaat Khan and was the last independent ruler ...
Splendour of Mandu: Baz Bahadur and Roopmati
Splendour of Mandu: Baz Bahadur and Roopmati
Source: IansLife
2024-06-17 11:46:45 am
Khirsu: A hidden gem of Uttarakhand The pristine environment ringed with lofty Himalayan peaks and habitat of many flora and fauna species makes the state of Uttarakhand a true adobe. There are many destinations to explore here which make the wish list of travellers. Many have been known among the traveller communities but some are unexplored far from the hustle bustle of city life in the lapse of nature. The hill station of Khirsu, is one such destination. Situated at an altitude of 1,700m in the Pauri district, it is a ...
Khirsu: A hidden gem of Uttarakhand
Khirsu: A hidden gem of Uttarakhand
Source: IANS
2024-06-08 03:59:51 pm
Your guide to geo-tourism in India With diverse physical attributes, rich cultural heritage and ancient history, India is an adventure lover’s paradise. Of late, there has been significant initiative in promoting tourism even in the remotest corners of the country. The Indian subcontinent exhibits imprints of varied geological processes through the ages and is a storehouse of interesting geological features. Geological Survey of India has already enlisted some of those locales as National Geological Monuments. It i...
Your guide to geo-tourism in India
Your guide to geo-tourism in India
Source: IANS
2024-06-08 02:31:49 pm
Plan an exotic island trip to Seychelles The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches reopens borders to all countries worldwide. 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, Sylvestre Radegonde during a joint press briefing with his counterpart from the Health Ministry, Peggy Vidot. This announcement has come at a time when the Indian government has signed an air bubble agreement with...
Plan an exotic island trip to Seychelles
Plan an exotic island trip to Seychelles
Source: IANS
2024-06-04 04:42:58 pm
Kedarkantha: Your next winter destination The winters are here and if you ever dream to walk in wilderness amid white snow then Kedarkantha trek is one waiting for you. Located in Uttarkashi district at a towering altitude of 12,500 feet, the trek of Kedarkantha is a delight for all travel and adventure enthusiast. Picturesque mountains, ringed glaciers and visibility of Garhwal ranges of the Himalayas can mesmerise one, while simultaneously the tale of Lord Shiva meditating here can transcend you into a metaphysical world of poss...
Kedarkantha: Your next winter destination
Kedarkantha: Your next winter destination
Source: IANS
2024-06-04 03:05:12 pm