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 […]
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Headlines Slider, Special, Top Stories, Top Three Stories
Dr. Dileep MR with the book “Air Transport and Tourism”
25
Dec
Dec
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan released the book ‘Air Transport and Tourism‘ written by Dr. Dileep MR and Ajesh Kurian. The book is published by Routledge Publications, based in London. The 466-page book is the most authoritative book on the relationship between aviation and tourism. The book also described the problems faced by tourism and aviation […]
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At Mathura temple, Ravana worshipped on Dusshera
15
Oct
Oct
Amid chanting of Vedic hymns and blowing of conch, Ravana was worshipped at a Shiva temple here on Friday when the country celebrated Dusshera to mark the victory of Lord Ram over the demon king. The event was organised by the Lankesh Mitra Mandal at the temple on the banks of the Yamuna river. Like […]
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Experts say with caution; Development like the Maldives model will destroy Lakshadweep.
04
Jun
Jun
In Lakshadweep, there are widespread protests against the anti-people policies led by Administrator Praful Patel. He defends himself by saying that he aims to transform Lakshadweep into something like the Maldives, one of the best tourist destinations in the world. However, experts in the field have come out against it. The situation here is very […]
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Being neglected often, Indian tourism industry feels orphaned!
14
Apr
Apr
Tourism and hospitality industry hardly finds sufficient support from the Government, even when it is needed the most. Industry’s disenchantment in the wake of the neglect is not the first time: travel, tourism and hospitality sectors in India, despite having significant socio-economic contribution, get recurrent shocks of the negligence from the authorities much more often […]
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The bullet god who endangers those who do not give beer; The shocking ghost story of Jodhpur.
05
Apr
Apr
When we hear some things, we may not be able to believe it. No wonder there is a village in India where bullets are considered as gods, why stone and wood are worshiped as gods even by animals. But the reason behind it is that it surprises everyone. One such ghost story and bullet god […]
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As the tourism sector toddles to rise up, ‘Vaccine’ turns to be the mantra
21
Mar
Mar
Vaccine takes the centre stage of future plans of the still baffled and distressed tourism sector Many raise eyebrows citing ethical concerns. Whilst inoculation initiatives are in place in many regions, hope rises like a phoenix from the ashes of the shattered dreams of tourism. May be the first time in the history of an […]
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Beer Yoga : Yoga Fans at Phnom Penh return to Mat with a beer while purists raise eyebrows
23
Jan
Jan
For some, a post-lockdown group activity that combines exercise with alcohol may seem like the ideal coronavirus stress-buster – though yoga purists should probably avoid Phnom Penh’s TwoBirds Craft Beer brewery while it’s taking place. The brewery’s yoga classes, resumed after a six-week lockdown across Cambodia – which has officially recorded not a single COVID […]
30
Nov
Nov
With his black sports jacket, reflective aviator sunglasses, and bespoke orange helmet with holes so his ears can stick out, Bogie the dog sure is one suave-looking canine, with an Easy Rider look that would earn him a place in any motorcycle gang. The 11-year-old crossbreed from the Philippines takes daily motorcycle rides with his […]
07
Jun
Jun
Feeling intense travel pangs but can’t pack your bags yet? Choose the next best option. Watch our travel movie recommendations and let your memories take their blissful flight again. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) Want to explore Italy from your couch? Under the Tuscan Sun may be what you need then. The movie is about […]
01
Jun
Jun
The Dekho Apna Desh series, promoted by the Ministry of Tourism, talks about how India is best seen on a bicycle. Over to the cycling duo of Tejaswini Gopalaswamy and Gurdeep Ramakrishna, who run Unventured Expeditions: Having travelled to various parts of India and across different parts of the world, one of the things that makes us interested about […]
24
May
May
Renowned Malayalam film director P Padmarajan would have turned 65 years of age on May 23, if fate hadn’t snatched him away so early. Born in 1945 in Kerala’s Alappuzha district, Padmarajan is widely regarded as one of Malayalam cinema’s best ever directors. Along with KG George and Bharathan, Padmarajan formed a formidable trio responsible […]
03
May
May
As part of the Dekho Apna Desh series, the Ministry of Tourism had a webinar on `Bengal by the Himalayas’. Here are some eye-catching details. Darjeeling Tea Estate Tourism Darjeeling tea is one of the world’s finest teas. The known history of Darjeeling tea dates back to about 150 years. The taste and aroma of […]
02
May
May
As part of the Dekho Apna Desh series, the Ministry of Tourism conducted a webinar on the Sariska Tiger Reserve on Friday. The Sariska Tiger reserve had been neglected in the recent past and many people seem to have forgotten about it, despite being notified as a sanctuary in 1955, the webinar noted. The tiger […]
Kerala, News, Special
Stranded, lonely and cashless – How Kerala’s benevolent socialism came to the rescue of a Russian tourist
29
Apr
Apr
Tatiana Kermin, a 31-year-old Russian yoga teacher, is on her maiden visit to Kerala having heard about its natural beauty and uniqueness from several of her friends. She was due to fly back to Moscow on March 31 but with India deciding to opt for a lock-down she was left stranded. That was just the […]