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Ministry of Tourism and it’s domestic, as well as overseas offices, have already initiated weeklong programs for the celebration of International Day of Yoga 2021. Based on this year’s theme given by the Ministry of Ayush “Be With Yoga Be At Home”. The Ministry of Tourism organized a webinar titled “Yoga for Immunity and Respiratory Health” in association with Isha Foundation on, Saturday the 19th June 2021. The webinar started in guidance of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudevji, a multi-facet personality famous world-wide for its Isha Foundation dedicated to raising human consciousness and fosters global harmony through individual transformation. Sadhguruji explain about ... Read more

Most countries do not allow Indians to enter because of the corona. However, many countries have now re-issued permits to Indians. Know the 10 European countries that issue visas to Indian travelers. 1. Austria Austria, a Central European country, now issues C (short-term) and D (long-term) visas to Indians. You can apply for a visa from Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. 2. Belgium Belgium, a popular European tourist destination, also now offers visas to Indian travelers. Travelers from India can apply for visas in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Hyderabad. 3. Croatia Croatia now offers ... Read more

Assam is well-endowed with several spots and destinations that make it to the wish list of travelers quite often. However, apart from the much advertised and popular tourist destinations, Assam also has a host of other spots and places of spellbound beauty that shall appease the tourist fascination no less. Here are a few lesser-known or lesser-explored destinations of Assam: Tipam A significant destination in terms of Assam history, Tipam is 22 km away from Naharkatia in Dibrugarh district. Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha is said to have first set foot here. The surrounding greenery, lush green hills, and the Dihing river ... Read more

India is a treasure-house of many ancient wellness arts forms. Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient traditions,centuries-old techniques aimed towards healing, growth, and self-realisation. Yoga is a holistic approach towards a healthy body, mind, and soul. In today’s scenario when the whole world is fighting against the pandemic; Yoga is one of the finest alternatives to improve immunity. Practising yoga through asanas, pranayam help us maintain harmony throughout the Mind, Body, Soul. Since 2015, 21st June is observed as International Day of Yoga(IDY) all over the world. Ministry of Tourism and its domestic & overseas field offices celebrate ... Read more

Phuket, Thailand’s most popular tourist destination and city, is set to attract a large number of tourists. Thailand, which is slowly returning to its former glory after covid, has begun preparations to receive tourists to Phuket from July 1. For that, a hotel room will be prepared for travelers for one dollar (approximately Rs. 72). The government has introduced a new scheme called ‘One Night One Dollar’. The new project was introduced by the Tourism Council of Thailand. Currently, this offer is only available in Phuket. Tourists can book world-class hotel rooms for a dollar. This amount is for one ... Read more

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), launch a major new report today, addressing the complex issue of single-use plastic products within Travel & Tourism. ‘Rethinking Single-Use Plastic Products in Travel & Tourism’ launches as countries around the world begins to reopen, and the Travel & Tourism sector starts to show signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic which has been devastating. The report is a first step to mapping single-use plastic products across the Travel & Tourism value chain, identifying hotspots for environmental leakages, and providing practical and strategic recommendations for businesses ... Read more

The tourism sector is hoping that the government will make a new announcement to revive the tourism sector that was submerged in the second wave of Covid. Houseboat owners, resort-homestay operators, small and large hoteliers, auto-taxi owners, and the thousands of workers who depended on the sector for their livelihood are still not giving up hope. Several people have lost huge losses due to the stagnation of boats, resorts, and homestays. It has been months since employees, including interstates, returned to their area. Those who kept workers for fear of having to struggle to get them back, once the lockdown ... Read more

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed the inaugural ceremony of Global Yoga Conference2021 in the presence of Shri Shripad Yesso Nayak, Minister of State for Defence. The event was organized by ‘MokshayatanYogSansthan’ along with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India &Indian Council for Cultural Relations to mark the occasion of 7th International Day of Yoga which falls on 21st June 2021. At the outset, the Union Health Minister emphasized that when the world speaks about holistic health and well-being for humankind,ourancientwisdomofYoga is invariably mentioned. “Increasing acceptance of the practice of Yoga across the world ... Read more

Upgrading KTDC’s online booking system. The updated online booking system will be operational this month. The channel manager software system is designed to help international and domestic tourists to book KTDC hotels more quickly and efficiently. This is the first step towards making KTDC hotels part of the global tourism network. The channel manager software system will be used to make live bookings at KTDC hotels from the world’s leading booking portals such as Booking.com, Agoda, India’s leading portals such as Make My Trip, Goibibo, and the central public sector undertaking IRCTC. This system will be implemented for the first ... Read more

Monuments under the Archaeological Survey, which were closed for two months following the spread of covid second wave, are being reopened. The Archaeological Survey of India has announced that protected monuments across the country will be re-opened from June 16. The Archaeological Survey of India said there would be no direct booking to visit the monuments and that admission tickets could be purchased online. Last year, 3,691 protected areas under the Archaeological Survey of India were closed due to the covid.

An integration of 3D printing and pharmaceuticals has resulted in a novel type of mask which attacks the virus when viral particles come in contact with it. Developed by Pune-based start-up firm Thincr Technologies India Private Limited, these masks are coated with anti-viral agents known otherwise as virucides. The virucidal mask project is among the earliest projects to have been selected for commercialization, by the Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, as part of the Government’s fight against COVID-19. The project received financial support from TDB as part of ... Read more

The Kanyakumari district administration is planning to change the face of the Shivalokam tourist center near the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border. The plans are being prepared on the instructions of Tamil Nadu Tourism Principal Secretary Chandramohan. Two days ago, the Principal Secretary visited the tourist areas in the district. A meeting of top officials was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Kanyakumari District Collector Aravind. The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with private companies, has drawn up a plan to build tourism bungalows and resorts and set up a boat service and water theme park. Also, the department will clear ... Read more

The curtain raiser event for the 7th International Day of Yoga was organized online Friday late evening with a galaxy of illustrious Yoga Gurus and experienced Yoga exponents coming together on the virtual platform along with two union ministers to appeal to the world community to adopt Yoga in their daily life for the betterment of both the individual self and the mankind. A mobile application, “Namaste Yoga”, devoted to Yoga, was also launched during the event. The hour-long event, organized by the Ministry of Ayush in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY). Union Minister of Information ... Read more

The Urban Tourism Hub will be started as the headquarters of the Municipal Park for domestic tourists under the auspices of the Corporation. Plans are also afoot to turn Muvattupuzha, the district’s satellite city, into a G_water Sports Hub. A major project will be implemented, including the construction of a floating bridge across the Thodupuzha River to connect it to the park. It will be jointly implemented by the Corporation and the State Tourism Department. The tourism hub is based on the municipality’s Dreamland Park. The existing park will be upgraded to world-class standards. The main attraction will be the ... Read more

Covid spread around the world and made various changes. Similar changes are evident in the aviation sector. Companies have several plans to attract travelers. One of them is the Delhi-based Prince Air subscription scheme. The company offers low-cost business class travel with monthly subscriptions. Those who take a monthly subscription can travel unlimited on their business class flights. Members will have the option to arrive at the airport 30 minutes prior to departure. Initially, the company plans to offer services only in Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai. Airbus A320 and A321 with 90-100 seats will be used for the service.