Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) is planning to enhance community based tourism in the capital city, Amaravati. Under this project the residents of a region invite tourists to visit their communities and provide them with overnight accommodation. APCRDA also plans to have feasible tourism projects in the region; in public sector and also […]
Tag Archives: Adventure Tourism
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Sep
Sep
The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) is giving an opportunity to do a course in adventure tourism. The information was stated by Dr SP Bansal, Vice-Chancellor of the University. Dr Bansal informed that the central government had assured the university a grant of Rs 2.5 crore for the course. The vice chancellor also informed that […]
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Tourism dept to frame guidelines for adventure activities in J&K
03
Sep
Sep
With an aim to facilitate adventure tourism in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir Government is in the process of framing guidelines for adventure activities being carried out by various agencies in the state. The guidelines envisage registration of the adventure tour operators, granting them proper permission for carrying out adventure activities, minimum requirements needed […]
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Ban on night stay at hills will affect adventure tourism in Uttarakhand
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Aug
Aug
An order to ban night stay at high-altitude meadows and limiting the number of tourists, by the Uttarakhand High Court will adversely affect the adventure tourism in the state, experts say. It is expected that one lakh people engaged in trekking and mountaineering expeditions will be jobless, besides the loss of revenues to the state. […]
13
Aug
Aug
Five members of the renowned bikers group ‘Bullet Rovers Club’ of Kochi have set off a journey to Kashmir. The objective behind the 17 days long journey is to create awareness of conservation of the eco-system. In order to create awareness of sound pollution, the team would not sound horn during their trip. Starting from […]
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Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2018 kick starts in Ashton Court
09
Aug
Aug
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta makes its long-awaited return to Bristol’s Ashton Court this weekend and is sure to attract visitors from across the country. Bristol’s biggest annual festival is the largest hot air ballooning event in Europe and crowds of around 100,000 people are expected to descend on Ashton Court each day. The festival runs […]
07
Aug
Aug
The Tourism Department of Karnataka is planning to install zip-lines to come across Cauvery to attract the adventure buffs. The adventure seekers can soon enjoy zip-line rides across the Cauvery at Chunchanakatte. The installation of zip-lines will take a minimum of three months. The Tourism Department has identified Chunchanakatte waterfalls near K R Nagar as ideal […]
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Jul
Jul
As part of their mega ‘Destination Uttaraghand’ programme, the state government is planning various events to attract investment for the development of the state, especially in the tourism sector. An Investors Summit is scheduled in Dehradun on 4th and 5th October 2018. It will organize sector-specific Mini Investors Conclaves in different parts of the State […]
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Jul
Jul
The government of Maharashtra has issued fresh guidelines for adventure tourism in the state. As per the new guidelines, it is mandatory for all organizations dealing in adventure activities and tourism in the state to register with the sports department in their respective district of operation. The state school education and sports department has issued a […]
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Jul
Jul
The state tourism board of Madhya Pradesh is organizing a three day adventure tourism event in Bhopal in collaboration with Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOPA) and international partner Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) from 3rd to 5th December. While addressing the gathering at the curtain raiser programme of the event in Bhopal on […]
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Jun
Jun
Switzerland’s tourism board has once again appointed Ranveer Singh as their brand ambassador to enhance the number of tourists form India. Bollywood block busters, Sangam, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Jab Tak Hai Jaan have showcased Bollywood’s fascination with Switzerland. The Swiss government is trying to cash this fascination to promote their tourism sector. Director […]
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Darjeeling, Kalimpong to explore adventure tourism opportunities
10
Jun
Jun
To promote adventure tourism in the hills, the tourism department of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) is planning to develop Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong. Necessary steps will be taken to make these places more than just a tourist destination. Travellers to Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong will now have a host of adventurous activities at these destinations. GTA […]
01
Jun
Jun
In a first, the government has come out with refined safety and quality guidelines for ‘adventure tourism’ on India. The guidelines set in discussion with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) covers 15 land-based, 7 air-based and 7 water-based activities. The guidelines consists of minimum standards required for activities like mountaineering, trekking, bungee […]
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Tourism department set to launch adventure sports this monsoon
31
May
May
Pune is very famous for some striking trekking and tourist spots. The state tourism department has decided to exploit this possibility for improving the tourism potential. The department plans to launch adventure sports at three prime locations, namely Sinhgad, Mahabaleshwar and Malshej Ghat. The department is also rooting for adventure activities this monsoon like waterfall […]
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സാഹസിക വിനോദസഞ്ചാരം ലക്ഷ്യമിട്ട് വയനാട്: പുതിയ സാഹസിക കേന്ദ്രങ്ങള് വയനാട് ടൂറിസത്തില് ഉള്പ്പെടുത്തും
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ടൂറിസം വികസനത്തിനൊരുങ്ങി വയനാട്. സഞ്ചാരികള് ഇതുവരെ എത്തിപ്പെടാത്ത ഇടങ്ങളെ വയനാട് ടൂറിസത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമാക്കുക എന്ന ലക്ഷ്യത്തോടെ കലക്ടറുടെ നേതൃത്വത്തില് സംഘം രൂപീകരിച്ചു. ട്രക്കിങ്ങിനും സാഹസിക വിനോദസഞ്ചാരത്തിനും അനുയോജ്യമായ സ്ഥലങ്ങളിലാണ് സംഘം സന്ദര്ശനം നടത്തുന്നത്. ഇത്തരം കേന്ദ്രങ്ങള് കണ്ടെത്തി അവയുടെ ടൂറിസം സാധ്യതകള് മനസ്സിലാക്കുകയാണ് ലക്ഷ്യം. മേപ്പാടിയിലെ എളമ്പിലേരി, അമ്പലവയലിലെ മഞ്ഞപ്പാറ, ചീങ്ങേരിമല, കടുവാക്കുഴി, ആറാട്ടുപാറ, ഫാന്റം റോക്ക്, മീനങ്ങാടിയിലെ കൊളഗപ്പാറ, നെന്മേനിയിലെ തൊവരിമല എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില് സംഘം സന്ദര്ശനം നടത്തി. നീലിമല, സണ്റൈസ് വാലി, മാവിലാംതോട്, കാരാപ്പുഴ തുടങ്ങിയ […]