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To Chitkul via Charang La in Himachal
The author and his friends travel from Delhi to Himachal’s famous Kinnaur district. A blow-by-blow account of the trek in the mountains and valleys of Kinnuar. Despite it being Friday… Read more
Jersey shore towns race to do boardwalk repairs
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J.: The ticking of the clock has been drowned out by the hammering of nails and the pounding of pile drivers in many Jersey shore towns racing to… Read more
India promotes its tourism hot spots in Gulf
DUBAI: In an effort to woo travelers from the Gulf, India has hosted an event here, highlighting its tourism hot spots, including the picturesque state of Jammu and Kashmir. The… Read more
Dubai’s Jumeriah Group in talks for hotel in Goa
DUBAI: Dubai’s leading luxury hotel chain Jumeriah Group is planning a new venture in Goa ahead of the opening of its debut hotel in Mumbai in 2017. “We’re in serious… Read more
OxiCash India’s first independent wallet facility
MUMBAI: OxiCash Wallet, a money transfer facility, has become the country’s first independent/ non-bank mobile wallet facility. Launched by Oxigen Services on the IMPS (immediate payment service) platform of the… Read more
New farm season arrives amid immigration debate
YAKIMA, Wash: Several Washington farm leaders joined three immigrants at a forum before Democratic Sen. Patty Murray to stress the importance of ensuring a stable labor force and reuniting families… Read more
Mussoorie
Favorite pastime gliding up and down the Mall Mussoorie, like other hill resorts in India, came into existence in the 1820s or thereabouts, when the fami lies of British colonials began… Read more
India hospitality sector attracts $3.2 bn FDI
NEW DELHI: The country’s hotel and tourism sector has witnessed a sudden spurt in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the last financial year, reflecting increased interest in the country’s hospitality… Read more
Asiatic Lions can be seen in Amreli too
AHMEDABAD: Tourists visiting Gujarat to get a glimpse of the Asiatic Lions might get to see them at a new address at Ambardi in Amreli district, the eastern end of… Read more
Prepaid system for pony rides in Gulmarg
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir government is putting in place a prepaid system for pony rides in the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg, a move that is expected to curb the “annoying”… Read more
Nainital
The beautiful lake resort nestles amidst seven hills in a lush valley at an altitude of 1938 meters. In 1841, the British first discovered Nainital as a holiday resort. Today, the… Read more
Ayurveda helps Kerala emerge as tourism hub
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The centuries-old tradition of ancient Indian Ayurveda is fast turning Kerala into a global medical tourism destination, attracting holidayers as well as International celebrities to the state. When British… Read more
NJ city seeks to capitalize on its twin landmarks
PATERSON, N.J.: Mention America’s historic landmarks and most people will envision battlefields, statues or beautiful scenery, not a crumbling, graffiti-covered shell of a ball field surrounded by abandoned cars, broken… Read more
Dudh Sagar
The Dudh Sagar waterfall is situated in the Indian state of Goa around 60 km off Panaji, the capital of the state. It is connected to the other places in… Read more
BRIC nations to be new tourist destinations: official
HYDERABAD: BRIC countries will emerge as new destinations with growth of tourist arrivals from crisis-ridden Europe being stagnated, Secretary General of United Nations World Tourism Organization said here on Friday…. Read more
Kerala tourism ad wins award for conservation message
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Tourism’s print campaign on World Tourism Day encouraging travelers to save precious rain forests through their simple actions has won the ‘Olive Crown Award’ for communicating sustainability. The… Read more
India & China main growth drivers in Asia Pacific
NEW DELHI: Global business travel management firm Carlson Wagonlit Travel today said emerging markets like India and China will be the main drivers of growth for the company in next… Read more
Singapore woos Indians with ”city in a garden”
NEW DELHI: ‘Go as parents and return as children’ entreats the new ad for Singapore Tourism Board, which has launched a customized and differentiated marketing campaign for India. Focusing on… Read more
Lakshadweep Islands
Best destination for honeymoon, water sports The pristine coral paradise of Lakshadeep with a tinge of bluish-green waters is an exotic archipelago in the Arabian Sea. It possesses everything required… Read more
