Karnataka Tourism is planning big on adventure tourism, said Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere Travel media & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, on the sidelines of Karnataka Tourism roadshow in Mumbai. “Karnataka has immense potential in adventure tourism and you will get to see see many new products in this segment soon,” he said. “Maharashtra is one of the best feeder […]
Category Archives: Adventure Tourism
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Mar
Mar
Captain Swadesh Kumar, Managing Director, Shikhar Travels India, has been re-elected as President of Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) for 2019-2021. Sanjay Basu, Managing Director, Far Horizon Tours, has been elected as the Senior Vice President; Tejbir Singh Anand, Managing Director, Holiday Moods Adventures as the Vice President; Vaibhav Kala, Founder, Aquaterra Adventures, […]
Adventure Tourism, Special
This solo woman traveller is crossing the 10th country on her Bajaj Dominar
06
Mar
Mar
The 28-year-old Bengaluru based Candida Louis hit the headlines last year when she decided to bike to 10 countries with a mission to educate the world about the importance of travel. And, today she is in Australia, the 10th country, enjoying her solo ride on her Bajaj Dominar motorcycle, which she passionately calls ‘Skye’. In […]
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Jan
Jan
Kashmir Tourism is considering intensive promotion of adventure tourism in the state to go along with the current market trend. Adventure tourism or active tourism, which involves physical activity in a tourist destination, is getting more popular among tourists. Some of the most popular activities are mountaineering, trekking, white water rafting, skiing, cross country skiing […]
Adventure Tourism, Destinations, Headlines Slider, Places to See, Short Escapes
Travel more and live healthier with an activity-focused trip to Tacoma
20
Jan
Jan
You can meet your 2019 goals to travel more and live healthier with an activity-focused trip to Tacoma, Washington. Whether it’s a day trip or a long weekend, you’ll be within reach of activities from mountain to city to sea. Overnight options range from a secluded cabin to a waterfront hotel. Plan now for an action-packed […]
Adventure Tourism, News, Top Stories
Asia’s biggest Lake Festival is back! Get ready for 3 days of non-stop fun
17
Jan
Jan
Preparations are in full swing for Asia’s biggest lake festival in February. The event is scheduled to be held from 26 to 28 February in Uttarakhand’s Tehri district. Every year Uttarakhand Tourism organizes Tehri Lake Festival where one can find non-stop action blended with unspoilt nature! Book your seats in advance to experience the thrills of […]
17
Jan
Jan
The skies of the Sakthi Mills Ground in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu were filled by the hot air balloons, as part of the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival. The three-day event, which kick-started on January 12, featured 10 hot air balloons from eight countries. Apart from taking a ride in the balloons, visitors also participated in games organized […]
Adventure Tourism, Destinations, Headlines Slider, Middle East, News, Places to See
Looking for a bit of adventure this winter? Jebel Jais beckons you
17
Jan
Jan
Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, is the perfect destination for leisure seekers and history enthusiasts. Offering magnificent landscapes, breathtaking coastlines and rich, terracotta desert planes, the emirate has firmly established itself as the UAE’s most authentic destination in the Middle East. With year-long sunshine and 64 kilometres […]
15
Jan
Jan
To commemorate the momentous occasion of 70th Republic Day, AF Station Thoise conducted a trekking expedition in the daunting terrain of Ladakh region. This arduous expedition on the frozen Zanskar river was undertaken by the air warriors of Air Force Station, Thoise. The team leader and overall coordinator of this adventurous expedition was Wg Cdr […]
Adventure Tourism, News, Top Stories
‘Muziris Paddle’ witnesses participation of 100 paddlers from India and abroad
11
Jan
Jan
The second edition of the Muziris Paddle, a two-day kayaking, stand-up paddling (SUP) and sailing event, witnessed participation from over 100 paddlers from India and abroad, including 15 women and 12 children. The event, concluded on January 6, was organised by Jellyfish Watersports, in association with the Muziris Heritage Project (Kerala Tourism). The event was aimed […]
Adventure Tourism, India, Second Headline, Special
The first woman amputee to climb Mt Vinson in Antarctica is an Indian
07
Jan
Jan
Arunima, a volleyball player, was just like any other traveller in the Padmawati Express. But, while resisting a chain-snatching attempt by hooligans in the train in 2011, she was thrown of the moving train and lost her leg. Unlike those who blame the fate and prefer to spend the days in the dark, Arunima decided […]
Adventure Tourism, Featured, Special, Top Stories
This 33-year-old just crossed Antartica, all alone in record time!
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Dec
Dec
Antartica is often treated as a not-so approachable destination, though it is one of the most interesting destination a traveller ever want to go. Those who make it to the frozen continent, always take guided tours with preparations starting months before. Everyone who had tried to go on themselves gave up or died. Colin O’Brady, a 33-year-old […]
Adventure Tourism, India, News, Top Stories
New year starts with adventure tourism events in Jharkhand
26
Dec
Dec
Adventure seekers of Jharkhand and the neighbouring states are going to have fun and adventure filled trips in various parts of the state next month. The state tourism department is all set to conduct adventure tourism events in various districts of Jharkhand from January 11 to 20. Ranchi, Betla, Netarhat and Chandil Dam are the […]
Adventure Tourism, Headlines Slider, India, News, Special
Eight year old Indian mountaineer climbs Mt Kosciuszko
24
Dec
Dec
After conquering Kilimanjaro, 8-year-old Hyderabad boy climbs Australia’s highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko along with five other members, including his mother and sister. Samanyu Pothuraju has so far climbed 4 mountains, and is now gearing up up to climb Mount Fuji in Japan. The team donned Telangana handlooms while climbing Kosciuszko with an aim to promote handloom weavers in […]
Adventure Tourism, Headlines Slider, India, News
Government opens up new routes for tourists in Ladakh
19
Dec
Dec
Buoyed by the success of many tourism initiatives under Prime Minister’s Development Package-2015, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has taken yet another leap by proposing to open up more tourists/trekking routes in the region of Ladakh with the aim of recapturing the glory, rich culture and beauty of the region. With the objective of […]