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Indian Railway’s IRCTC is launching a six-day tour package to Kashmir, which includes five nights and six days in Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam. The journey will start from Mumbai. The journey from here to Srinagar is by air. The journey will start on September 25 and 26. Once you reach Srinagar, will first visit the Shankaracharya Temple. Then will check in on the houseboat. In the evening you can enjoy a Shikkara ride at Dal Lake at your own expense. Overnight stay and dinner will be on the houseboat. The second day after breakfast will go to Pahalgam. Along ... Read more

The government of Oman has announced that those who take two doses of the nationally approved vaccine will be admitted to Oman from September 1. The decision comes as a relief to expatriates who are finding it difficult to return to Oman. Oman imposed an entry ban on Indians in the last week of April. The 10-days ban was extended in the wake of rising covid rates in India. In addition to the UAE, Oman had also lifted the entry ban from tomorrow is largely resolving the expatriate crisis. Kuwait already lifts one-and-a-half-year direct entry ban. Also, The return of ... Read more

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling upon the U.S. government to urgently speed up approval of the UK’s AstraZeneca vaccine to help restore vital transatlantic travel. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC), the main health authority in the U.S., this week approved the Pfizer vaccine, however, it still does not currently recognise AstraZeneca as an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Even if the Biden Administration allows borders to reopen, the CDC’s non-recognition of AstraZeneca will be a significant barrier to transatlantic travel between the UK and the U.S. WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says ... Read more

Containing rich text illustrated with spectacular photographs, including archival images, a volume that encapsulates the rich cultural treasures of India inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list has been launched, officials said on Saturday. The publication, titled ‘Incredible Treasures’, was unveiled on Friday evening during an online event, they said. India at present has 40 world heritage sites, both cultural and natural, spanning across the country, including the Ramappa Temple, a 13th century engineering marvel in Telangana and ancient Dholavira site in Gujarat, both of which earned the coveted tag in July this year. UNESCO and MAPIN publishing house have ... Read more

Colourful kites of different shapes and sizes dotted the skyline of Jammu and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as scores of people participated in kite festivals in the two districts. The second edition of the Jammu Kite Festival was organised by the Directorate of Tourism in collaboration with the J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) at the Tawi River Front Park here. The event was inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner Raghav Langer. Fifty people participated in the event, an official spokesperson said. “Kites have been a part of (our) tradition since ancient times and even today, they are flown to ... Read more

Press Information Bureau Shillong today held a virtual discussion on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ as part of the nationwide celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. With India celebrating its 75th year of independence, the discussion highlighted the efforts of the Freedom Fighters, Historians, Writers and the associated people to develop the sentiment of anti-British and embracing freedom instead. Today’s webinar reminisced the country’s freedom and marked the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in reverence of the unsung Heroes of Meghalaya. Senior Journalist and President of the Shillong Press Club, Shri David Laitphlang began the webinar with his welcome address, ... Read more

A long-awaited tourist train with a vistadome coach will start its journey from Saturday through the lush green forests and tea gardens of Dooars in north Bengal, a railway official said. The train between New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Alipurduar Junction through Dooars has already become an attraction among tourists as well as curious locals with all seats booked for this weekend, he said on Thursday. The tourist train will have a vistadome coach, two air-conditioned chair cars and two non-a/c chair cars, apart from a luggage car and a power coach, he added. “It will run three days a week ... Read more

Visitors from all over the world, including India, can travel to Dubai on a visitor’s visa. Fly Dubai said people from India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Uganda can enter the UAE on a tourist visa after staying in an entry possible country for 14 days. The announcement was made through the company’s website. Fly Dubai said the terms of the covid test are based on the situation in the country where you stayed for 14 days. Passengers must have permission from the Department of Immigration (GDRFA). RTPCR test results taken within 48 hours should also be produced. Tourists ... Read more

More countries are opening borders for Indian tourists who have taken two doses of the covid vaccine. Sri Lanka is one of the last countries on this list. Another feature is that Sri Lanka approves both covishield and covaxin vaccines. Most countries are only accepting the Covishield. Those who have taken a single dose or have not been vaccinated cannot enter Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, those who have taken a single dose of the vaccine and later recovered from covid can come to Sri Lanka. This facility is available to those who have recovered within 28 to 90 days. They should ... Read more

Mana Herbal Park, the tallest herbal park in India, has been opened to the tourists. This herbal park is located in the village of Mana in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. The park is located at an elevation of 11000 ft above sea level. Situated on the Indo-China border, this place is rich in flora and fauna. The Herbal Park was recently established by the government. But the park had to be closed after Kovid 19 shook the country. The main attraction of the Herbal Park is the unique Ayurvedic plants and flowers found only in the Himalayas. Maintained by ... Read more

Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh Shri Radha Krishna Mathur and Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Shri G. Kishan Reddy will address a mega-tourism event “Ladakh: New Start, New Goals” being organized in Leh from  26th  -28th  August 2021. Shri G. Kishan Reddy will grace the event virtually. During the event “A Tourism Vision for Ladakh” document would be unveiled which focuses on overall development of the Ladakh Region. The Document envisions promoting tourism in the backdrop of sustainable ecological practices, building on local material and human resources. Member of Parliament of ... Read more

Tourist attractions in Ooty are open to tourists from yesterday, officials said. Admission is open to all centers, including the Botanical Garden, Boat House, Doddabetta, and Sim’s Park in Coonoor. Admission will be in compliance with Covid criteria. These centers were first closed in March 2020 due to Covid. It reopened months later but closed again after the second covid expansion. At the same time, tourists from within the state were allowed to come to Ooty. Tourists from states including Kerala and Karnataka continued to be banned. The ban on tourists and the non-opening of tourist centers had led to ... Read more

Tourist influx to the tourist destinations in Idukki district. In the last two days, more than double the number of people reached various centers in the Idukki district. Over 4,100 people visited the dam on Saturday and Sunday. Of these, 3,000 were visited on Sundays alone. On the day of Thiruvonam, 1750 people came to Rajamalai in Eravikulam National Park. Munnar, Vagamon, Thekkady, and Ramakkalmedu were also busy these days. The crisis-stricken tourism sector also got relief from the arrival of tourists. In addition, centers under the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) are experiencing congestion, Secretary P S Gireesh said. ... Read more

The Rural Tourism Packages, led by the Responsible Tourism Mission, were launched on August 20. In the first phase, various experience packages were resumed in Bekal in Kasaragod district, Thekkumthara in Wayanad district and Kumarakom, Aymanam, Vaikom and Ezhumanthuruthu in Kottayam district. Village Life Experience, Cultural Experience, Story Telling, Native Experience, and Village Walk Programs are available with this package. The Experience Ethnic Cooking Program, which enjoys a variety of food from home, has not yet been launched, as Kovid standards remain. But the food will be available in eco-friendly packets. Responsible Tourism Mission Coordinators will ensure that all family ... Read more

A newly-wed couple converted the guesthouse of the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh into a honeymoon cottage, inviting widespread condemnation and criticism. Stung by it, the university management on Saturday constituted an internal committee headed by its Rector to probe into the alleged misuse of the guesthouse. The state government also sought a report on the incident. The guesthouse was booked by University Women Empowerment Cell director A Swarna Kumari, who herself was an alumnus. “One of our staffers booked the guesthouse for use by another professor’s student. But the purpose for which it was used was wrong ... Read more