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The Kanyakumari district administration is planning to change the face of the Shivalokam tourist center near the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border. The plans are being prepared on the instructions of Tamil Nadu Tourism Principal Secretary Chandramohan. Two days ago, the Principal Secretary visited the tourist areas in the district. A meeting of top officials was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Kanyakumari District Collector Aravind. The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with private companies, has drawn up a plan to build tourism bungalows and resorts and set up a boat service and water theme park. Also, the department will clear ... Read more

The curtain raiser event for the 7th International Day of Yoga was organized online Friday late evening with a galaxy of illustrious Yoga Gurus and experienced Yoga exponents coming together on the virtual platform along with two union ministers to appeal to the world community to adopt Yoga in their daily life for the betterment of both the individual self and the mankind. A mobile application, “Namaste Yoga”, devoted to Yoga, was also launched during the event. The hour-long event, organized by the Ministry of Ayush in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY). Union Minister of Information ... Read more

The Urban Tourism Hub will be started as the headquarters of the Municipal Park for domestic tourists under the auspices of the Corporation. Plans are also afoot to turn Muvattupuzha, the district’s satellite city, into a G_water Sports Hub. A major project will be implemented, including the construction of a floating bridge across the Thodupuzha River to connect it to the park. It will be jointly implemented by the Corporation and the State Tourism Department. The tourism hub is based on the municipality’s Dreamland Park. The existing park will be upgraded to world-class standards. The main attraction will be the ... Read more

A new campaign has been launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) calling on governments around the world to restart international travel and enable the world to ‘Reunite’ once again. After more than a year of lockdowns around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the new campaign will showcase the importance international travel has on individuals and businesses. It will also encourage travelers to share with the world, the positive impact travel makes to their lives and mental well-being. Through its social media channels, ‘Reunite’ will urge people from all corners of the globe to share their ... Read more

Covid spread around the world and made various changes. Similar changes are evident in the aviation sector. Companies have several plans to attract travelers. One of them is the Delhi-based Prince Air subscription scheme. The company offers low-cost business class travel with monthly subscriptions. Those who take a monthly subscription can travel unlimited on their business class flights. Members will have the option to arrive at the airport 30 minutes prior to departure. Initially, the company plans to offer services only in Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai. Airbus A320 and A321 with 90-100 seats will be used for the service.

Minister P. A Mohammad Riyaz has said that at least one tourist center will be set up in all the panchayats in the state. Campaigns will be launched in various countries to attract tourists for planning their Kerala Trip. He said the target was to attract 20 lakh tourists to the state by 2025. The decision is part of a move to promote domestic tourism. Pilgrimage tourism schemes will be promoted. Tourism projects will be launched in the Malappuram district by connecting the monuments of those who led the freedom struggle. He said the problems of houseboats, homestays, tour operators, ... Read more

Bekal Fort, the largest fort in Kerala, and its surroundings are undergoing a major renovation. The gates and walkways are changing to international standards. The light and sound show at the fort wraps the history in entertainment and brings it to the masses. Along with Bekal Fort, the face of Pallikkara Beach has also changed. Bekal and Pallikkara beach are waiting for tourists as innovative tourist destinations. Bekal is one of the most visited tourist destinations in North Malabar. Bekal Fort, the largest protected monument in Kerala is over 400 years old. The fort and the beach adjacent to the ... Read more

Kerala is an ideal tourist destination for many reasons. But no trip to Kerala will be complete without experiencing backwater trips. These backwaters flow near the green coconut trees and coconut groves, which is definitely worth a visit. To help you plan your itinerary, here is a list of offbeat Kerala backwaters for a relaxing vacation. Valiyaparamba backwaters, Kasaragod It is considered one of the most beautiful backwaters in Kerala. There is a small island here, which is formed by four rivers. It is located at a distance of 30 km from Bekal. So, when you visit this place, you ... Read more

Maharashtra is gearing up to add a new dimension to the tourism map. The Maharashtra Tourism Department is all set to build a new elevated walkway in Mumbai to receive tourists. The Elevated walkway is being constructed at Malabar Hill under the leadership of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Tourists can walk across the bridge and enjoy the unobstructed view of the sea. This will be the tree-top elevated walkway. According to reports, the government will build a 900-meter-long and 1.5-meter-wide elevated walkway. The walkway will be completed by the end of 2021. Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aditya Thackeray said the walkway ... Read more

If most of the facilities like houses, places of worship, library, bar, and hotels are available underground as in the city. People still living in an underground city built a hundred years ago in Australia. Coober Pedy, an underground city about 850 km south of Australia, has been described as the opal capital of the world. The place is named because of the opal mining. We have heard of many underground cities. But it is a city that people have used to live underground for after centuries. The underground city has not only houses but also providing rented accommodation by ... Read more

With the announcement of the renovation of the KSRTC depot in Kollam in the state budget, it is expected that there will be a large-scale development. If the tourism project is included along with the commercial opportunities in the city, it is expected that the revenue will increase. The depot on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake is easy to connect with tourism. The aim is to create a tourist hub by constructing parks and hotel rooms on the existing site of the depot. The government also has a plan to generate revenue for KSRTC by utilizing tourism and commercial opportunities. ... Read more

Accurate estimation of black carbon (BC), the second most important global warming pollutant after CO­2, will now be possible using optical instruments in the Himalayan region. Thanks to a parameter called the mass absorption cross-section (MAC) specific to the Himalayan region that scientists have estimated. It will also improve the performance of numerical weather prediction and climate models. Scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, in collaboration with scientists from the University of Delhi, IIT Kanpur and Space Physics Laboratory, ISRO have made ... Read more

Lake McDonnell in Australia is a marvel of natural beauty. One side is blue, the other is pink and the center is a road. The journey is magnificent with beautiful views on both sides. At first glance, one would say that it is the most beautiful pink lake in the world. Australia is rich in beautiful landscapes. But it is also home to the most beautiful and stunning pink lakes in the world. Lake McDonnell is the best in this. The lake is bright and varied in pink, blue and green. Located on the Ire Peninsula in South Australia, Lake ... Read more

There is a need to include polachira in the biodiversity circuit announced in the budget as part of tourism development in the district. Polachira is one of the rarest destinations in the state and is a treasure trove of varieties. It is also home to a variety of migratory birds depending on the season. It is also home to a wide variety of fishes. Paddy and fish farming are done intermittently in an area covering ​​1500 acres. Many people, including foreigners, come here without any development activities. Paravur Lake and Malakkayal, which are rich in mangrove forests, can be added ... Read more

On the occasion of World Environment Day, a new product category of Green Room Air Conditioners was launched on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri Anup Wadhavan  launched  it. The launch event was organized in association with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Shri Anup Wadhavan said on the occasion that Public procurement spend in India is nearly 15-20% of its GDP. Introducing SPP to this huge quantum of government procurement will further complement the country’s climate policy objectives. The addition of Green Room Air Conditioners on GeM is another example of GeM being a futuristic and ... Read more