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Jul 10 2017Ahmedabad becomes India’s first World Heritage City
Saras Che! Indians, especially Amdavadis have been rejoicing as Ahmedabad joins an elite group of 250 cities across the world, including Rome, Paris, Cairo, Vienna, Edinburgh and Brussels as the UNESCO World Heritage City. The 600-year old walled city of Ahmedabad is the first Indian city to make it to the list, and we can’t […]
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Feb 28 2017Intra-city ferries in Mumbai, is it?
A surprise awaits for Mumbai residents, as a ferry service from Nariman Point to Borivali is expected to kick-start in October 2017. Travelling from the South of Mumbai to the Northern Suburb will just be a 45 minutes ride via ferry. The idea had first hit the news in 2008, when the former chief secretary […]
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Nov 28 2016Best time to book hotels for year-end vacations
If you haven’t booked your hotel for the winter vacations yet, now is the time. The time when you can get your rooms reserved at the most affordable prices or when you will get the maximum discounts on your bookings. According to the new report from Tripadvisor, the travel planning and booking site, the “Best […]
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Oct 12 2016Tourism Booster: Glass-roof coaches in Indian Railways
Yes, you read that right. In an initiative to boost tourism in the country, Indian railways is all set to introduce rail coaches with glass ceilings. The luxury coaches have been jointly designed by IRCTC, the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur (Chennai). The coaches are designed with […]
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Sep 26 2016World Tourism Day 2016: #Tourism4all
Started by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the year 1980, World Tourism Day is celebrated every year at 27th September. This year, the day will be marked in Bangkok with a number of events focusing on the theme of “Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility”. As per the United Nations Secretary-General […]
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Aug 29 20165 offbeat travel destinations in India
“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan With the approaching long weekend, it’s time to explore the unexplored, to travel the lengths and breadths of our country and rediscover ourselves. Whether a globetrotter, a tourist, a backpacker or a pilgrim, our country has never disappointed any. With hills and valleys, […]
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Jun 27 2016Brexit – What it means for Indian travellers
The United Kingdom’s recent exit from the European Union has raised questions about the nation’s currency and where the country is headed. Brexit, as it is called, has led to the fall of the pound which has made travelling to Britain cheaper. The travel and tourism companies in India are expecting a short-term growth in travel […]
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Feb 29 2016Rail Budget 2016 – Top Things to Know
It will come as a pleasant surprise to regular railway travellers to see that the rail budget 2016 is quite traveller-friendly. Fulfilling his promises of creating innovative solutions where the railways are concerned, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced quite a few good additions to the railways. For instance, many new trains have been announced to […]
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