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Kashi Vishwanath Corridor to have smog towers! Here’s how faith is meeting environment sustainability in Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanth Corridor authorities have made a unique plan to curb carbon footprint in the upcoming project. Touted as the dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kashi Vishwanath Corriodor will ensure that it creates a environmentally sustainable model. Temple authorities will manage and recycle both the liquid-solid waste and nirmalya (floral, milk, water and […]

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Rohtang tunnel likely to become operational by May 2020

Latest reports suggest that the 8.8 km long Rohtang tunnel that is being built on Leh-Manali highway might soon become operational. An official spokesperson informed this, further adding that utmost efforts are being made to make this tunnel operational by May 2020. Once inaugurated, this tunnel will become one of the longest road tunnels in […]

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Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival is starting on December 1

Festivals of India are so full of life that one needs to explore each and every corner of the country. Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival is one such extravaganza that celebrates the age-old customs and traditions of the state, which are also unique in every sense. Hornbill Festival 2019 promises the splendour and amazement of every other […]

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Vistara Forays Into Sri Lanka

Vistara recently inaugurated service to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The airline now flies daily (except Wednesdays) between Mumbai and Colombo, making it the first to offer the choice of Premium Economy Class for travel between India and Sri Lanka, in addition to Economy and Business Class. “We are very happy to step into another new geography […]

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Virgin Atlantic announces A350 routes and extra Delhi and San Francisco services for 2020

Virgin Atlantic has announced the routes that will be operated by its new A350 aircraft next summer. The aircraft, which features a new Upper Class cabin, will fly to Johannesburg from March 2020, Los Angeles from April 2020 (VS23/VS24), San Francisco from May 2020 (VS19/VS20) and Lagos from August 2020. Johannesburg will be reduced from […]

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Air India offers additional baggage allowance for passengers

Air India has come out with a lucrative offer for its passengers. It will allow them an additional baggage allowance of 10 kg on every domestic flight. All airlines, be it domestic or international, have strict baggage rules. Beyond the prescribed limit, airlines charge an excess baggage fee from travellers. Baggage charges and excess baggage […]

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Mandi in Himachal will soon have an airport, gets green signal from Centre

Reaching Himachal will soon get easier and faster as the Centre has given a green signal for the construction of an airport in the hill town of Mandi. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur made the news public after his meeting with the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh […]

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Air India to fly from Chandigarh to Dharamshala six days a week now

The Air India flight that will operate six days a week, sparing Sunday, will take off from Gaggal Airport at 8 am and will land at Chandigarh Airport around 9.30 am. From Chandigarh Airport, it will depart at 9.55 am and will reach Dharamshala at 10.55 am.

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Karnataka’s Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) airport to begin operations, first flight to Bengaluru

Currently, Star Air airline mainly operates lights on UDAN routes and provides services to seven Indian cities like Delhi-NCR (Hindon), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Tirupati, Hubballi, and Belagavi. Karnataka’s Kalaburagi airport to begin operations! Marking the inauguration of the Kalaburagi airport this month, the Bengaluru-Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) flight service will begin from November 22. Star Air will […]

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No daytime flights from Cochin International Airport for four months

The four-month long runway resurfacing work at the Cochin International Airport Ltd (Cial) is all set to start. As part of the works, flight operations from the airport will be suspended from 10am to 6pm till March 28, 2020. However, those who have booked tickets for the period will not be majorly affected since almost […]

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Marriott Launches Le Méridien In Hyderabad

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has debuted in the city of Hyderabad. Located in Gachibowli, a leading corporate hub and home to global tech giants, Le Meridien Hyderabad provides guests with an intimate and urban sanctuary in one of one of India’s most dynamic cities. Neeraj Govil, Senior Vice President- South Asia, Marriott International said, […]

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Tourist May Soon Get To Stay At Houseboats in Odisha’s Chilika, Bhitarkanika

Tourists visiting Chilika Lake and Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha may soon enjoy a stay in houseboats. Visitors to Puri may also get a chance to surf the waves at a planned annual event. The Tourism Advisory Committee of the state government has recently approved a slew of activities to attract visitors to the state, […]

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Holiday Inn Resort Corbett Ramnagar to open in 2023

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), in partnership with Jindal Holidays, is set to open a new Holiday Inn branded property in Corbett National Park, Ramnagar — Situated in north India, Corbett is estimated to have one of the highest tiger population in the country, thereby making it popular among leisure and adventure travellers. Besides, owing to […]

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Himachal Gets 1st Hyatt Hotel With Hyatt Regency Dharamshala

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of its first mountain resort property in India, Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, in the scenic Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The hotel offers 80 rooms and over 2,000 sq ft of event space. The hotel’s opening marks an important step for the growth of the Hyatt Regency brand in […]

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Marriott, Prestige Group sign five-hotel deal in India

• Marriott to launch its ‘Moxy’ brand, which is targeted at millennials, in the country • The partnership with Marriott gives Prestige an opportunity to diversify its asset base and further expand its rental portfolio Marriott International, Inc and real estate firm Prestige Group have partnered to open five new hotels in southern India, which […]

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Good news travellers! Water villas to be set up in Lakshadweep and Andaman Nicobar Islands

UT administration and Niti Aayog have issued the Rest for Qualification(RFQ) documents for the development of water villas in Lakshwadeep Islands as well as ecotourism resorts on the island. Lakshadweep Islands will soon become an eco-tourism hub. Lakshadweep Islands UT administration with the guidance of Niti Aayog will make these water villas to promote tourism […]

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WelcomHeritage Opens WH Inderpura Resort In Rajasthan

WelcomHeritage (WH) has opened WelcomHeritage Inderpura Resort, situated at Udaipurwati of Jhunjhunu District in Rajasthan. Udaipurvati is a beautiful location with a vivid historical importance. The picturesque location of the property and the cultural heritage of the city promises to give a perfect holiday experience. The property, situated at the foothill of Aravalli range, is […]

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IRCTC To Operate Golden Chariot Train

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), a tourism arm of Indian Railways, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) to market and operate the Golden Chariot Train in New Delhi in the august presence of Minister of State of Railways, Suresh C Angadi, and Minister of […]

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Dumtseg Lhakhang Restored To Its Former Glory By Her Majesty The Royal Grandmother Of Bhutan

Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother graced the consecration ceremony of the renovated Lhakhang on 15 November. The Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang (Temple), located a couple of minutes’ drive from the town of Paro, is one of the oldest temple and a popular tourist destination in Bhutan. Built about 600 years ago, it has now been restored […]

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India’s first full-fledged global cruise terminal in Kochi

India’s first full-fledged international cruise terminal that is coming up at Ernakulam wharf in Willingdon Island will be commissioned in February 2020, Cochin Port Trust (CPT) chairperson M. Beena said recently. The ₹25.72-crore cruise terminal with facilities to handle 5,000 tourists will be spread over 12,200 sft. It will bring under one roof personnel of […]

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Uttarakhand: Rhinos likely to make a comeback in Corbett Tiger Reserve soon

The Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand will witness reintroduction of rhinoceros on an experimental basis to increase the diversity of fauna in both the hill state and the protected areas. The Uttarakhand Wildlife Advisory board recently approved this proposal in a meeting that was presided over by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, after emphasising […]

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Aamod Resorts Adds 7 New Locations

Aamod Resorts has strengthened its presence in Northern and Central India with 7 new locations. With new resorts across Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, Aamod Resorts can now offer hospitality services to a wider gamut of audiences. With the recently added locations, Aamod Resorts is now offering its services to guests in […]

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