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The online reservation for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, organised by Ministry of External Affairs, has commenced. The last date for submitting applications online is March 23. Every year the ministry conducts the much looked after Kailash Mansarovar yatra during June to September through two different routes – Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand), and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim). Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY), known for its religious value and cultural significance, is undertaken by hundreds of people every year. Holding significance for Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, it holds religious importance also for Jains and Buddhists. It is open to eligible Indian citizens, ... Read more

Kerala Finance minister Thomas Isaac is presenting the state budget. The minister allocated Rs 82 crore for Kerala Tourism’s marketing activities. It also has allocated Rs 40 crore for the protection of heritage projects of Muziris and Thalassery. The heritage project of Alappuzha will be funded through KIIFB. Approvals have been given to a few museums, informed the minister adding that the rest of the projects will be initiated in 2018-19 period. Once the Spices Routes starts functioning, places like Ponnani and Beppur will also come under the heritage project belt. The construction works of Muzhuppilangad Tourism project included in KIIFB will ... Read more

France’s first sex doll brothel opens in Paris with three silicone sex dolls ready for rent. Having paid sex was made illegal in France in 2016, but the law had no mention about paying for sex with a silicon doll. The brothel website XDolls advertises three different kinds of dolls on offer – Lily, Sofia and Kim and also displays the pictures of each kinds of dolls. The website even offers Virtual Reality experience to the users. “Welcome to Digisexuality. Live the experience 2.0 with our immersion pack. Sex and virtual reality, strong feeling guaranteed!,” reads the website. The contact ... Read more

Mr. Uddhav Bal Keshav Thackeray, Chief of the Shiv Sena party, and son of Shiv Sena founder Shri. Bal Thackeray on board #SpiceRoutesLuxuryCruises. An avid photographer, Uddhav Thackeray visited the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary today. He has checked-in to the Spice Routes Luxury Cruises today and would be leaving tomorrow. Uddhav said he is holidaying in the backwaters to capture the captivating beauty of this magical land.

In an exclusive interview to Tourism News Live, the Canadian footballer who has been winning the hearts of soccer lovers across Kerala, says he is mesmerised by the beauty of the God’s own Country after spending a day in the backwaters of Alappuzha. Jobin Joseph, Director of Spice Routes with Iain Hume. Phot Courtesy: Spice Routes Iain Hume spent a day in the newly launched luxury houseboat of Spice Routes with his wife Christine and children Alyssa Fay and Keira. “It was a great experience and I am gonna come back again,” says a very excited Hume. Hume is all ... Read more

The Baadshah of Bollywood, who received a Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum in Davos, re-created a Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge moment amidst the Swiss Alps. Striking his famous signature pose, Shah Rukh captioned it: “Switzerland main aake yeh na kiya toh kya kiya…?” (What will I do after coming to Switzerland, if I am not doing this)! It was in Switzerland that one of SRK’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge was filmed. Shah Rukh received the award on Monday for his “leadership in championing children’s and women’s rights in India” with Meer Foundation, an organisation that works extensively towards empowering women subjected to acid ... Read more

Muzuris Paddle 2018 a two-day-one-night event conducted by Kerala Tourism and Jellyfish watersports (a Calicut based watersports adventure specialists) has wrapped up at Bolghatty in Ernakulam. photo courtesy:jellyfishwatersports.com 23 kayakers from Kerala, Delhi and Goa followed by two foreign tourists including a 9-year-old boy have participated in the event. Muzuris Paddle 2018 started from Kottupuram Jetty in Kodungalloor with Muziris reaching 40 km prior to the finishing point.  The main aim behind Muziruis Paddle was  to promote Biennale 2018, which primarily focuses on their Heritage Project. Jelly fish are masters in water sports such as Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand up paddling, ... Read more

The annual butterfly survey in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) recorded 178 species of butterflies, including nine species that are endemic to the Western Ghats. The survey was inaugurated by K.V. Uthaman, Managing Director, Oushadhi. Photo Courtesy: Wiki The 18th annual butterfly survey in the Aralam WLS that concluded on January 14 was jointly organised by the Malabar Natural History Society (MNHS) and the Forest Department. Around 142 butterfly enthusiasts from across south India participated in the survey. The major survey areas were Kottiyur, Meenmutty falls, Pariputhodu, Chavachi, Kurukathodu, Narikadavu, Bhoothankallu, Pookundu and Valayamchal. Nilgiri Grass Yellow and Silver Streak Acacia ... Read more

Luambe National Park, one of the oldest and smallest national parks in Zambia, is declared the most carbon neutral National Park in the world. The 254 km² park located on the eastern bank of the Luangwa, is awarded the most carbon neutral in the world by a USAID-funded Community Forests Program (CFP) implemented by BioCarbon Partners (BCP), in partnership with the Zambian Government. This world-first level of carbon neutrality means the emissions of all tourism and conservation management activities within with the park are offset, including all international tourist airline travel. Platinum is the highest possible carbon rating available from ... Read more

Don’t go Aww!! Devils Den is nothing but a sweet, little underground spring inside a dry cave in central Florida. Located in the small town of Williston, the Devils Den is all about crystal clear water surrounded by a limestone structure that contains ancient fossils. photo courtesy:youtube.com It is now privately owned and operated by scuba diving and snorkelling facility, which will take you about 60 ft under the water.  The dive opens a new world of underwater ecosystem. A climb down on the narrow stone staircase followed by a wooden staircase will lead you to a dive platform. Divers ... Read more

South and Fashion don’t seem quite suiting to many. But, the fact is that the industry has grown leaps and bounds in the African continent to that level where Cape Town can be even called the Paris of Africa. There’s a magnificent opportunity for the South African tourism sector also to grow in tandem with the fashion industry. photo courtesy:safashionweek.sa Africa has so far been promoted to the travel fraternity by showcasing its cuisine, wildlife and art and culture. However, the continent is now can be promoted as a lifestyle destination with a handful of fashion events happening in its ... Read more

Weighing in at 140 kg, the two-metre high marvel was sliced up into 1,200 pieces