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Tamil Nadu: Special toy train service between Mettupalayam-Ooty-Coonoor-Ooty to attract foreign
Southern Railway Salem Division has announced that a special mountain train will be running between Mettupalayam-Ooty-Coonoor-Ooty from March 29, 2024, to July 1, 2024, for tourists given the summer season in Nilgiris district.
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International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh from March 15-21 – know all about the event
The International Yoga Festival – 2024, running from March 15 to 21, is an eagerly awaited event set against the serene backdrop of the holy Ganges in Rishikesh. Nestled along the banks of the sacred river, the Yog Bharat Ghat in Muni Ki Reti emerges as a hub of profound spiritual awakening and holistic wellness during this week-long celebration of yoga.
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Turkey travel warning issued for UK tourists travelling this month
The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits heading to Turkey this month. They have advised them to be extra cautious due to potential threats of terror attacks in the lead up to the country's local elections.
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‘We are sorry, we want Indians to come,’ says ex-Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and the Maldives, the former Maldivian President, Mohamed Nasheed, currently in India, has expressed deep concerns regarding the potential impact of India's recent boycott on his country's vital tourism sector. Nasheed conveyed heartfelt apologies on behalf of the Maldivian people and fervently emphasised their sincere desire for Indian tourists to continue visiting the breathtaking islands.
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Beaches to soon have co-working spaces for beach-loving professionals
As per the latest development, co-working spaces will soon be available in Goa for all those who are there for both work and fun. Recently, the tourism department of the state announced that co-working spaces will be established on Morjim and Ashwem beaches in Goa.
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Work On New Expressway Between Pune And Aurangabad To Begin Soon
The time taken to reach Pune from Nagpur will drastically reduce once the proposed highway between Aurangabad and the city is developed. Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the work on the highway will start soon. He also said that 6 express highways are being built in Maharashtra.
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Japan: Kyoto imposes ban on tourist entry into the private alleys of Geisha district
Responding to the challenges of over tourism after the pandemic, Kyoto's renowned geisha district, Gion, is imposing visitor restrictions, particularly within private alleys, to address resident concerns and safeguard cultural integrity.
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Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb, discounts for soldiers and
Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb in Una district via Nagrota and Kangra, aims to cater to tourists arriving via the Vande Bharat train to Kangra district. The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation's Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Tourism Development Board, RS Bali, launched the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Vande Bharat Bus Service, scheduled for flag-off on Saturday.
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Assam to introduce ‘tourist police’ to ensure safety of tourists
As per the latest development, Assam state's tourism department has devised a plan to implement a ‘tourist police’ initiative, in a move to ensure the safety and security of visitors in Assam.
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8 travel destinations that you should visit in 2024
As the calendar turns a fresh page, beckoning new adventures and discoveries, it’s time to chart your course for the year ahead. 2024 is full of long weekends, providing ample opportunities to plan a getaway with family or friends. However, picking the perfect destination for the much-awaited vacation is not an easy task.
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Germany faces travel chaos as union members go on strike again
Millions of travellers across Germany were affected by strikes again on March 7 after two unions called for two-day walkouts over wages and work conditions.
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Mumbai to soon have driverless pod taxis running between Bandra and Kurla
As per the latest news reports, Mumbai will soon have pod taxis running between Bandra and Kurla. If reports are to go by, the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority has recently sanctioned the introduction of a pod taxi service in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) region, marking a significant development as the first such service in Mumbai's financial hub. The decision aims to tackle the notorious traffic congestion in the BKC area.
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Now, travel to Taj Mahal via Metro! PM Modi to launch the Agra ‘priority corridor’ today
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the eagerly anticipated new segment of the Agra Metro. This section, also known as the 'priority corridor,' will be covering key tourist attractions like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. With regard to this, officials have announced five trains, each with the capacity of accommodating 700 passengers. If reports are to go by, it will run daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
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Why 'destination dupes' are the latest travel-twinning trend
Liverpool for London, Paros for Santorini and Curacao for St Martin. Destination dupes are one of 2024's biggest travel trends, according to travel tech company Expedia, with travellers eschewing popular destinations in favour of lesser-known, more budget-friendly options that offer similar experiences without the costs and crowds.
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Türkiye surpasses Spain as Germans’ favourite summer spot
These bookings have not only surpassed the figures recorded for summer 2019 by 11%, but they also remained 17% lower than the peak period before the pandemic struck. It was highlighted that for this upcoming summer, Türkiye has emerged as the most popular choice among the top 10 holiday destinations booked by Germans.
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PM Modi to visit Kaziranga National Park in Assam; elephant rides and safari closed from March 7 to 9
n a historic event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be staying overnight at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam and Tiger Reserve in Assam, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of this high-profile visit, the jeep safari and elephant ride will remain shut in the Kaziranga range of Kohora between March 7 and 9. The news of the PM’s visit was announced by Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He informed that Narendra Modi will be visiting Kaziranga National Park on March 8 and stay overnight. The PM will embark on elephant safari on March 9.
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Can you visit Vantara, Anant Ambani’s ambitious wildlife sanctuary?
Recently, Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, introduced his ambitious wildlife preservation project, which is poised to become the world's largest zoo and rehabilitation centre. Dubbed 'Vantara,' meaning 'Star Of The Forest,' this extensive initiative encompasses 3,000 acres within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, often recognized as the Green Belt Of Gujarat.
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Bill Gates visited Gujarat’s Statue of Unity. When are you planning your trip?
Before heading out to mingle with the global elite at the highly anticipated Ambani pre-wedding celebration, Bill Gates decided to play the role of a tourist in India. And he did so in a great way. His Instagram speaks volumes about this. He took to the gram to share a series of captivating snapshots from his visit to the Statue of Unity, an awe-inspiring monument situated in the Indian state of Gujarat. This monumental structure, towering at nearly 600 ft, serves as a tribute to the esteemed political figure Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key architect in reuniting India after the period of British colonial rule.
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The Rann of Kutch, Dholavira and the real road to heaven
The full moon is the timeless ambassador of the Rann Utsav. Dhordo in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat opens its ice-white vastness of gritty, granular, dazzling salt to thousands of visitors from November till the end of February every year. The sun smoulders gold-orange-red in the west. The full moon rises ivory amidst the blue, turning gold then silver in the night sky. There is the exhilaration of natural phenomena, akin to the feeling of seeing the Northern Lights of Iceland’s winter solstice. Thankfully at Kutch’s Rann, the desert wind turns a soft chill, not freezing.
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Jamnagar airport gets international status for 10-days for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant pre-
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations and all the eminent personalities attending the celebrations have stirred the whole of the country, especially Jamnagar. Being the host, Jamnagar in Gujarat is drawing famous people from across the globe to its land.
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