Destination News & Feature

» Sarnath still found lacking in basic infrastructure facilities

Faces a paucity of public toilets and affordable guests houses; City may not be fully prepared for the soon to be hosted International Buddhist Conclave ... Read more

» Govt may propose fixed amount as eco tax for resorts in Tiger sanctuaries

The category will be determined on the basis of the area resorts occupy and the revenue they earn; The govt has to submit the new norms to the SC before the next hearing on 27 September ... Read more

» Bus service planned from Birmingham to Himalayas

The 4,000-mile bus route takes 12 days to complete with just 130 pounds for a ticket; Security is an area of concern ... Read more

» Around 500 foreign delegates and 1500 domestic delegates  to participate in KTM

Delegates from 48 countries including UK, Germany, France, Malaysia etc are participating in the Kerala Travel Mart  ... Read more

» Kerala Seaplane project to get priority

Sets aside Rs 12 crore for developing landing and staging spots, as well as other required infrastructure in 22 tourist destinations ... Read more

» West Bengal plans to launch a special train to cover Buddhist sites

The Buddha Trail had been conceptualised to be spread over the four states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim ... Read more

» MPSTDC to celebrate World Tourism Day with tonga race, kayaking in Bhopal

The corporation will also introduce banana boat ride for the first time for the people of Bhopal ... Read more

» J-K Govt commissions eco-tourism campsite in south Kashmir

The campsite is made of natural material mostly wood and grass besides all-weather tents have been pitched at the site ... Read more

» Meghalaya to soon get its first Railway station

The first railway line of Meghalaya, being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 144 crore, is expected to be functional by March 2013 ... Read more

» Kargil district gets Rs 36 crore to strengthen tourism infrastructure

Tourist Facilitation Centre, constructed at a cost of Rs 5.81 crore in the district; A film on the tourist spots of Kargil also to be made to promote the destination ... Read more

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