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Hemkund: A pilgrimage for the Sikhs

Hemkund is a pilgrimage for the Sikhs. Hemkund, as the name suggests, is a lake in the Himalayas. There are many lakes in the Himalayas, but few are set in as dramatic a setting as Hemkund is.

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Gangotri: Mystical aura of origin of sacred river Ganges

Be it man's urge to placate the gods above or to quench his desire for adventure, Gangotri is an ideal location. Gangotri is a world renowned pilgrimage in India. It is the origin of the sacred river Ganges, attracts tourists in large numbers every year. ...

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Kanchipuram: City of a thousand temples

Kanchipuram is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in India and the seat of the Shankaracharya. The temple city is situated around 70 km from Chennai in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu....

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India, Turkey seek more travel opportunities

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of the visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gul to India, CII organized a roundtable on "Opportunities for Collaboration in Tourism Sector" in New Delhi. ...

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Darjeeling: Magnificent view of Everest, Kabru, Kanchenjunga

Darjeeling in India owes’ its grandeur to its natural beauty, its clean fresh mountain air and above all, the smiling resilient people for whom it is a home. Known for its natural splendor, Darjeeling’s best gift to it’s’ visitors is the dawn of a new day. ...

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Infrastructure blamed for poor business travel in India

NEW DELHI: CII and SATTE joined hands to organize India Business Travel Conference as a companion event of SATTE 2010 held at Pragati Maidan. The aim was to create new stimulus in the travel and tourism business by synergizing their efforts to bring great incremental value for Indian Business Travel industry. ...

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Boost for Nepal's tourism sector

KATHMANDU: International visitors to Nepal grew significantly amid efforts by the coalition government to boost the tourism sector, which is still reeling from a decade-long civil war that came to an end in 2006....

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Shillong: Scotland of the East

The romantic city of Shillong is one of the important tourist destinations in the northeast. It is often referred to as the "Scotland of the East" due to its striking similarity with the Scottish highlands. The city derives its name from "Leishyllong"-the Superpower or God who is believed to reside on the Shillong peak, overlooking the city. Lying in the cradle of the tall pine conifers and pineapple shrubs, Shillong's undulating terrain is a constant source of attraction for tourists from both home and abroad. The Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes add color to this hilly city. ...

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SITA awarded Green Globe Certification

LOS ANGELES: Recognizing the Tour Operator's commitment to operating at the world's highest environmental standards, SITA World Tours (www.sitatours.com), based in Los Angeles, California has received the prestigious Green Globe Certification award....

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Karnataka to roll out caravan tourism

BANGALORE: Karnataka Government is mulling caravan tourism that would enable tourists visit forest and other remote areas where hotel accommodation is a major hurdle. ...

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