Category: Adventure Tourism

Web Desk photo courtesy: youtube.com Uluru, a 3.6 km long large sandstone rock formation, adorns the exquisite beauty of Australia. Located at the southern part of Northern Territory in Central Australia, Uluru dwells inside The Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. With most of its base buried underneath the red soil, Uluru is a crest of 348m (1,142 ft) above sea level with a total girth of 9.4 km. photo courtesy: australia.com Uluru turns red during dawn and sunset. However, hikers to Uluru are greeted with a bad news. The inhabitants of Uluru, the Anandu tribe, have been requesting to ... Read more

Astro Tourism is a new trend in tourism that enables the travellers to probe in learning more about the vast open sky. Recent atmospheric pollution and cloudy skies had put 60 per cent of Europeans and 80 per cent in the US unable to watch the clear sky. However, the large fields in Africa that lies far from cities give clear night skies throughout the year. Chile in South America is said to be the astronomical capital of the world that showcases exquisite beauty of dazzling exuberant open skies. African countries such as Kenya reported over 40,000 visits during November ... Read more

The tourist authorities in Kerala have announced that the Chembra peak in Wayanad will remain temporarily closed from January 15, 2018, (Monday) onwards due to the forest fire in the area. Chembra was closed down in February 2017 following a devastating forest fire, which burnt down around 100 hectares of grassland. Chembra peak is the highest peak in Wayanad at 2100 m above sea level.

Web Desk Welsh track cyclist, Olympian Owain Doull Taiwan Tourism Bureau is partnering with Fox Sports to launch a digital campaign to help tourists research and plan cycling trips to Taiwan. The ‘Taiwan on Two Wheels’ website, built by Fox Sports, (www.taiwanon2wheels.com) is now live  as the online hub to drive more cycle tourism to Taiwan. It provides all information and tips including bike routes, rental information and packing advice for avid cyclists to plan a cycling vacation in Taiwan. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonso Wurtzbach. To spice up the presentation the website highlights an influencer programme curated by Fox ... Read more

Maldives has many things hidden under its blue waters for families who wish to travel with children. Take the little tots on a Whale Submarine ride from Male, the capital beach, to the mysterious depths of the ocean to explore the underwater world.

Web Desk A road trip, that too on a motorbike, is a dream of any traveller who loves their two-wheeler counterparts. Two-wheeler rides are one of the most thrilling things ever experienced by a traveller. But, if you lack proper planning and fail to equip your ride with the necessary accessories, the ride can be a total disaster. Before choosing destinations of your choices, make sure that your riding gear and bike are ready to vroom… Photo Courtesy: Triumph Motorcycles Choose the right riding gear Choose the right riding gear as the destination demands. Make sure that the helmet, jacket, ... Read more

We have all grown up listening to the story of Icarus and his father Daedalus who designed wings of wax and feathers to escape from the prison of King Minos of Crete. Despite the warnings of his father, Icarus flew close to the sun until his wings melted and he fell to his death. Though the story is all about the sad demise of the young boy, we have all wanted to try flying at least once in our lifetime. Here’s a chance to fulfill your dreams at the beautiful meadows of Vagamon at the International Paragliding Fest 2018. The ... Read more

“Most photos are worth a thousand words. Underwater ones are worth at least a million” says Stephen Frink How true! Our oceans are full of secrets where a parallel universe of life exists hidden beneath the ocean floors. Buried beneath the deep waters lie a whole new world of fascinating and marvellous marine life and other objects. Capturing the life underwater is not an easy job. There are many hurdles to being an underwater photographer. The first is the diving skill. There is no substitute for being a proficient and safe diver. If the blue is something which excites you ... Read more