There will be scores of pilgrims and tourists arriving for the Kumbh Mela 2019, and, to welcome the pilgrims and tourists, the railways said it will run 800 special trains from various stations of Allahabad district. These trains would be in addition to the regular trains run by the North Central Railway (NCR). Six special […]
Category Archives: Headlines Slider
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Ramayana Circuit is one of the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme of Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry has initially identified fifteen destinations for development under the Ramayana Circuit theme namely Ayodhya, Nandigram, Shringverpur & Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh), Sitamarhi, Buxar & Darbhanga (Bihar), Chitrakoot (Madhya Pradesh), Mahendragiri (Odisha), Jagdalpur (Chattisgarh), […]
Headlines Slider, India, Medical Tourism, News
Nearly 16% growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals for Medical Tourism in 2017: K J Alphons
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The Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India on medical visa during 2016 and 2017 were estimated at 4, 27, 014 and 4, 95, 056 respectively, registering a positive growth of 15.9 per cent. “Medical Tourism holds immense potential for India. The Indian systems of medicines, viz. Ayurveda, Yoga, Panchakarma, Rejuvenation Therapy, etc., are among the […]
Adventure Tourism, Headlines Slider, News
This doctor from Kerala is all set to dog-sled across the Arctic
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This doctor from Kerala’s Calicut district, is now growing apples in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Babu Ahmed Sager, fondly called Babukka by the travellers flocking the region, is all set to trip to the Scandinavian Arctic Circle to participate in Fjällräven Polar Expedition. Dr Babu came first in the ‘The World’ category with 82,715 online votes. This is […]
Asia, Headlines Slider, News, Special
Angela Ponce, the first transgender contestant in Miss Universe
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For the first time in the history of Miss Universe, a transgender competed for the title. Miss Spain, Angela Ponce was the first transgender woman among the other 93 contestants in the 2018 event. Although she did not make the top 20, Ponce said she was already a winner. She came for the competition after […]
Headlines Slider, Middle East, News, Shopping
Dubai Shopping Festival reveals highlights of 2019 edition
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With less than a month to go until the 24th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced details of this year’s edition, featuring exciting events, promotions and opportunities to enjoy rewarding shopping experiences coupled with thrilling, world-class entertainment for all families. Running from 26 December to 2 February, […]
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The Indian Hotels Company is planning to spend Rs 180-200 crore to revamp budget brand Ginger Hotels. The estimated cost, as per ET reports, is Rs 8-10 lakh per key. The company is planning to renovate hotels located in key markets over the next two years and is evaluating monetising its assets to fund the […]
Destinations, Featured, Headlines Slider, Middle East, Places to See
Checkout your 48 hour itinerary for Sharjah on free transit visa
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Sharjah has always been known for its rich cultural heritage and its picturesque landscape, adding to this, the vibrant destination is also pocket-friendly and an ideal weekend getaway as it’s only a few hours’ flight time from India. Now, the ease of visa facility adds to the attractions of Sharjah. Post-arrival, experience a captivating blend […]
Adventure Tourism, Destinations, Featured, Headlines Slider, Places to See, Special
A walk through Wadi Rum — a place where time stands still…
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This is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T E Lawrence as “vast, echoing and God-like…” Wadi Rum is a maze of monolithic rockscapes that rise up from the desert floor […]
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For travellers planning to pop the question this holiday season, U S News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations and Best Cruise Lines, has released its rankings of the Best Romantic Getaways. The annual rankings highlight 12 destinations across the United States that are ideal for romantic getaways. Hawaii islands take two of […]
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The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for construction of Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge over river Brahmaputra has been finalized. The proposal is in the process of being evaluated by the Public Investment Board (PIB) This information was given by Mansukh L Mandaviya Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways in reply to a question in the […]
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The tourism sector of Kerala, which was almost stagnant after the floods, has been reviving slowly, but steadily. Tourists from around the world are flocking to Kerala, as the season has started. Chartered flights with 600 foreign tourists have landed in Kochi yesterday. Around 2000 tourists have already reached Kochi by ship last day. The […]
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Despite much buzz around the solo travel trend, 30.4 per cent of Americans say they have never travelled alone. And those who have are more than five times as likely to travel domestically than internationally, according to a new survey conducted by Allianz Global Assistance. More than a quarter (27.5 per cent) of Americans have […]
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Tamil Nadu will get a loan of USD 31 million from The Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop tourism and to enhance employment opportunities in the state. It was revealed by a finance ministry statement issued on December 11. This loan is a part of Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT). “The project (IDIPT) […]
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Millions of people travel for the holidays to spend time with family and friends, many with children in tow. Of those travellers who responded to a recent Travel Leaders Group Travel Trends survey, 61 per cent say they will fly to their holiday vacation destination in the coming weeks and 38 per cent will drive. […]