Tag: Adventure Tourism

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 private-public partnership (PPP). “The master plan will be drafted with the aim to promote community-based tourism. It will, however, focus equally on conservation of natural resources and their optimum utilization. It will also prepare guidelines to fill the gap in public infrastructure,” said an official. ... Read more

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 the university will create its own facility to start the adventure tourism course. “A community radio, journalism and mass communication courses were also on the agenda,” he added. The university offer courses like MBA, MA (Tourism), MSc (Environment), BHM, MTech (Computer Science) and MSc (Physics). ... Read more

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 including equipment, safety norms, dos and don’ts for any agency to conduct such adventure activities in the state. “J&K has huge potential in adventure tourism and many domestic and international tourists visit the state for adventure activities, “but unlike other states we never had adventure ... Read more

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. .”Tourism, especially adventure tourism, is the only bread earner for the hill inmates and a court order like this is indirectly asking tourists not to come to the state,” said Jayendra Singh Rana,  President of Garhwal Himalayan Trekking and Mountaineering Association. “The judgment will deprive ... Read more

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 Kochi, the team will travel through Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Jhansi, Delhi, Shimla, Narkanda, Spiti Valley, Chandrathal, Keylang, Sarchu, Ley, Panagong, Rohtang Pass, Manali and Chandigarh. One person each from Bangalore and Delhi will join the team on the way. Conserve the nature will be the ... Read more

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 from August 9-12, with its famous Night Glows taking place on the Thursday and Saturday evenings and its mass ascents happening daily, subject to the weather. Bristol balloon fiesta is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2018 and is marking the occasion in style with a ... Read more

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 for zip-lining, and is expected to begin the works post monsoon. It is expected that the zip-line will be fully operational by December. The department is planning a twin zip-line. The distance to be traversed from one side to the other will be 400 meters and the ... Read more

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 in August. Out of the four Mini Conclaves, two conclaves specific to tourism sector will be held in Tehri and Nainital on August 7 and August 10 respectively. While the Tehri conclave will discuss tourism and wellness, the Nainital Conclave will focus on investment opportunities ... Read more

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 government resolution in this regard on July 26. The resolution details the procedures to be followed during the conduct of all types of adventure activities with set guidelines on equipment, certifications and training, risk mitigation and safety procedures. A nine-member state-level committee will also be ... Read more

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 Monday, Tourism Minister Surendra Patwa said it is the responsibility of the government to conduct the event successfully. “The event named ‘Adventure Next’ is considered to be a recognition for the state, as ATTA has selected it to organize its first event,” said Hariranjan Rao, ... Read more

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 of Switzerland Tourism India Claudio Zemp said, “Ranveer showcased the fun and adventurous side of Switzerland in last year’s campaign, while this time around we have highlighted the Lake Geneva Region, one of Switzerland’s hidden gems. It focuses more on the finer things of life ... Read more

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 is now working to develop infrastructure in the hills and will soon be offering tourists with facilities like hill biking, paragliding, rafting and cycling. Besides promoting adventure tourism, major steps will be taken to make travellers aware of homestay facilities in these regions. The authorities ... Read more

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 jumping, paragliding, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, river rafting etc. The guidelines also instruct that all tour operators must be recognised by local or state authorities, have a registered office, responsible to nature, employ trained and skilled professionals. It includes subjects like the role of a ... Read more

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 rappelling, rock climbing and trekking. Proposals have been invited from experts and groups with experience in adventure sports by The Pune regional office of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), who will direct the department in commencing these activities. These trained experts will guarantee the safety ... Read more

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 സ്ഥലങ്ങള്‍കൂടി സംഘം സന്ദര്‍ശനം നടത്തും. നിലവിലുള്ള വിനോദസഞ്ചാര കേന്ദ്രങ്ങളോടൊപ്പം ഇവകൂടി ഉള്‍പ്പെടുത്തിയാല്‍ വയനാടന്‍ വിനോദസഞ്ചാര മേഖലയില്‍ വലിയ കുതിച്ചു ചാട്ടമുണ്ടായേക്കും. ആഘോഷവേളകളില്‍ നിലവിലുള്ള കേന്ദ്രങ്ങളില്‍ തിരക്കുമൂലം സന്ദര്‍ശകര്‍ക്ക് എത്തിപ്പെടാന്‍ സാധിക്കാറില്ല. ഈ സാഹചര്യം മറികടക്കാനാണ് പുതിയ കേന്ദ്രങ്ങള്‍ തുറക്കാന്‍ ആലോചിക്കുന്നത്. വര്‍ഷം മുഴുവന്‍ സഞ്ചാരികളെ സ്വീകരിക്കാന്‍ സാധ്യതയുള്ള സ്ഥലങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് മുന്‍ഗണന നല്‍കിയാണ് പദ്ധതി തയ്യാറാക്കുന്നത്.