Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday virtually flagged off the upgraded Puri-Hatia Tapaswini Express, fitted with Rajdhani-like coaches, from Bhubaneswar station. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also graced the occasion over a video conference from New Delhi. Vaishnaw said the railways decided to replace conventional coaches of the Puri-Hatia Tapaswini Express with modern Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) […]
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Agasthyakoodam Season Trekking: Online booking date changed
06
Jan
Jan
In the wake of the covid expansion, the online booking for Agasthyakoodam season trekking, which was scheduled to start at 11 am on today, has been postponed. The revised date and time will be announced later, the Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Warden said. Agasthyakoodam is one of the important trekking destinations in Kerala. The trekking was scheduled […]
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WTTC and UKinbound praise the removal of pre-departure test and replacing Day 2 PCR testing with antigen tests
06
Jan
Jan
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and UKinbound have welcomed the government’s decision to remove pre-departure tests for travellers and replace damaging Day 2 PCR testing with antigen tests Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The removal of pre-departure tests and replacing Day 2 PCRs with more affordable antigen testing will significantly boost […]
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Northeast to have tourist circuit trains: Vaishnaw
05
Jan
Jan
Tourist circuit trains will be introduced in the northeast, covering all prominent locations of the region, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. According to a release issued by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Vaishnaw, who visited Guwahati on Tuesday, also said that a study to increase rail connectivity in the northeastern states was underway. Promoting […]
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Agasthyarkoodam Trekking: Bookings will start on January 6
04
Jan
Jan
Agasthyarkoodam in Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most difficult trekking routes in Kerala. The Western Ghats, believed to be the abode of Sage Agastya, is rich in natural beauty and biodiversity. It is a restricted area for visitors as it is home to rare flora and fauna. However, it is open to the public once […]
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Tourist bustle at Meenpidipara Tourism Center
03
Jan
Jan
Meenpidipara is located at Kottarakkara Pulamon Junction on Kollam Shenkottai Road, half a kilometer east, behind St. Gregorius College. Meenpidipara Tourism Center is run by the District Tourism Promotion Council. The water of Meenpidippupaara is believed to have healing properties. Many people from other districts and locals visit here regularly. As a testimony, some old […]
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January is perfect for international travel… cheaper and more affordable!
02
Jan
Jan
What about seeing a lot of beautiful places at a low cost? The quietest trips in January are the best way to escape the bustling travel of December. While some prefer beaches and rainforests, other tourists prefer quieter cities and historical sites. Anyway, January is the best month for cheap travel. Let’s take a look […]
01
Jan
Jan
Vinod Kannan took over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vistara airline on Saturday, a statement said. Kannan replaced Leslie Thng who was the CEO from July 16, 2017, to December 31, 2021. In its statement, Vistara said Deepak Rajawat has been elevated to take up the role of Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer from […]
01
Jan
Jan
As 2021 plagued by COVID-19 comes to a close, the domestic tourism sector in the state is seeing a boom after hitting the nadir during the last nearly two years owing to the pandemic but the increase in the incidence of Omicron has forced tour operators to keep their fingers crossed on international travel, leading […]
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Dec
Dec
Entry of public to all beaches in the city, including Tannirbhavi, Surathkal and Panambur, has been prohibited after 7 PM on Friday in the wake of the spread of Omicron variant of Covid-19. In an order issued by Dakshina Kannada district administration, deputy commissioner K V Rajendra said any kind of New Year celebrations on […]
30
Dec
Dec
Celebrations on the eve of new year is banned on beaches across Tamil Nadu, a top police official of the State on Wednesday. People are advised against congregating in public places and those driving vehicles after consuming alcohol would be arrested, said the Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu. The State government has also […]
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Munroe Island – Sambranikodi -Thirumullavaram Beach Tour Package- KSRTC launches amazing New Year gift
29
Dec
Dec
From January 02, 2022, KSRTC Kulathupuzha Depot launches “Monroe Island – Sambranikodi – Thirumullavaram Beach Tour” at low cost. * Fare Rs. 650 * (Excluding food) Munroe Island is a green islet located in the middle of Ashtamudi Lake and Kalladayar. Munroe Island is a group of small islands. The scenic island in green amazes […]
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Dec
Dec
This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, at the mercy of an evolving crisis and of the actions of governments. However, we are by no means in the same place we were when the pandemic was declared in March 2020. […]
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Impetus to Tourism Sector: Union Minister Hands Over Cheques, Sanction Letters Under Loan Gurantee Scheme to Tourism Sector Services
28
Dec
Dec
Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, Shri G.Kishan Reddy handed over cheques, sanction letters to the stakeholders who have been granted the loansunder the Loan Guarantee Scheme for COVID Affected Tourism Sector Services (LGSCATSS)at a programme organised by South Region of Ministry of Tourism at Hyderabad on Sunday. Speaking at the event, the minister […]
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5 Unusual Cultural Travel Ideas to Explore in Bali
27
Dec
Dec
The Island of Gods has a lot to offer. Stunning landscapes span the island, with a variety of attractive attractions and scenic resorts in between. However, these are not the only things that make the island of Bali desirable.This tropical paradise is blessed with rich cultures that everyone deserves to experience. If you are looking […]