Now, planning a holiday to Indian destinations during off season will be much cheaper as the Government of India has decided to introduce flexible e-tourist visa fee based on the tourist footfall. As per the new system, a traveller has to pay higher fees during peak months of July-March and considerably lower fee during the […]
Category Archives: India
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Aug
Aug
The nine-day Aadi Mahotsav (National Tribal Festival), a joint initiative of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India & Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), is all set for a colourful start today at Polo Ground, Leh-Ladakh. The 9 day event from 17th August till 25th August, 2019, will be inaugurated by the […]
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Aug
Aug
During India’s 73rd Independence Day today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to travel to at least 15 tourist destinations within India by 2022. He also said that there is a “huge” scope to improve India’s tourism sector in his address to the nation from the Red Fort. The PM also said that India has […]
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Aug
Aug
Taking a cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jungle adventure aired on Discovery channel on August 12, the Tourism Ministry has decided to make wildlife its theme for the Incredible India campaign for the next two months. The show, Man vs Wild, shot in Jim Corbett National park, was premiered on August 12 and was […]
Hospitality, Hotels, India, News, Top Stories
New Ramada hotels to be launched in Kapurthala, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Lucknow
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Aug
Aug
Wyndham is on an expansion spree – new Ramada hotels to be launched in Kapurthala, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Lucknow. The brand will have hospitality properties in Gandhidham, Aligarh and Thiruvananthapuram by 2020. This expansion is part of the company’s comprehensive plan to bolster its footprint in the wider Indian sub-continent, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, […]
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Jul
Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister (IC), Culture and Minister of State (IC), Tourism, has announced that ten historical monuments across the country will remain open till 9 pm. The monuments include Rajarani Temple Complex (Odisha), Dulhadeo Temple and Khajuraho (both Madhya Pradesh), Sheikh Chilli Tomb (Haryana), Safdarjung Tomb (Delhi), Humayuna Tomb (Delhi), the Group of […]
Adventure Tourism, Featured, Headlines Slider, India, News, Special
Meet the 3-year-old young trekker of Kashmir!
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Jul
Jul
The South Asian Voluntary Association of Environmentalists (SAVAE), a Kashmir based organization which focuses on environmental policy in South Asia, has concluded its drive of identifying and promoting the young environmental ambassadors. The underlying goal has been to bring focus and steer on campaigns to combat global warming and securing water conservation and sustainability in […]
06
Jul
Jul
Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New Delhi announced the appointment of Vikas Pant as Executive Chef. With over 22 years of culinary management expertise, Vikas Pant brings on table the best of innovative practices to the hotels’ diverse culinary scene. A seasoned F& B professional, he will helm the kitchen team and present a refreshing dining […]
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Jun
Jun
All mountain railways in India will now have vistadome coaches, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic beauty of hilly terrains. The latest addition of vistadome or glass-enclosed coaches have been made to the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Luxurious 13 coaches with glass ceiling termed as- Vistadome coaches having panoramic view have been introduced on 8 scenic […]
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Jun
Jun
The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has opened-The Fern Residency, Satara in Maharashtra. This takes the tally to 61 hotels managed by the company. Commenting on the opening of the hotel, the COO of the company, Suhail Kannampilly said, “We are increasing our presence in Maharashtra very rapidly and people […]
Hospitality, Hotels, India, Short Escapes
Explore Chandigarh where nature & modernity coexist, with JW Marriott
22
Jun
Jun
With the rising mercury signalling the onset of the holiday season, families across the country are busy zeroing in on exciting holiday destinations. The hullabaloo over the perfect holiday haunt is sure to lead you to Chandigarh, a peaceful green city nestled in the foothills of the Shivaliks which offers the best of everything. Combine […]
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Jun
Jun
“Yoga is discipline, dedication, and it has to be followed throughout your life. Yoga is beyond the distinction of age, colour, caste, creed, creed, cult, rich-poor, province, frontier. Yoga belongs to everyone and everyone belongs to yoga,” he said. “Yoga is ancient and modern. It is constant and evolving. For centuries, the essence of yoga […]
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Jun
Jun
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) who manages 125 airports in the country, has made 35 of its airports single-use plastic free while 20 more will soon follow the suit. The state-run airport operator has declared Indore, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Tirupati, Trichy, Kolkata, Varanasi, Chennai, Patna, Coimbatore, Ranchi, Trivandrum, Goa, Lucknow, Vijayawada, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Vadodara, […]
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Jun
Jun
Paying taxes is inevitable. Perhaps, it’s the only certainty of your work life. So, while you work hard to pay multiple taxes — how about you have a little fun on the way? Here’s introducing fuel allowance — a tax-saving employee benefit that’ll help you save up to Rs 12,000 in taxes annually. Your employer […]
India, News
Modi to lead 30,000 yoga enthusiasts during International Yoga Day celebrations at Ranchi
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Jun
Jun
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main event of International Day of Yoga 2019 celebrations to be held at Prabhat Tara, Ranchi, Jharkhand on 21st June, 2019. Approximately 30,000 people are expected to participate in the main event. On 13th June, there will be a Curtain raiser to the main event at Ranchi, which […]