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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 28 2016Best places to travel in October
“Let’s find some beautiful place together” – October Bringing in not one but many reasons to celebrate, October is that month of the year which kick starts the holiday season with gusto. With festivals like Dusshera and national holidays like Gandhi Jayanti falling in this month, people get an excuse to skip the hustle and […]
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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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Oct 19 2015JK Tourism participates in India Travel Mart 2015
The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department participated in the 3-day India Travel Mart 2015 in Lucknow to promote pilgrimage tourism in the state. The team also organized a road-show during the event to promote all the travel and tourism products offered by Jammu and Kashmir, particularly pilgrimage tourism. The team was led by Special Secretary […]
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Jun 10 2015Top 5 romantic spots in Goa
Goa is by far one of the most romantic destinations in India. The winding lanes fringed with coconut trees, an old-world vintage aura surrounding the many quaint townhouses and churches and, of course, the many gorgeous beaches of Goa make the place a go-to destination for couples of all ages. Still, there are some places […]
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Jun 01 2015E-visas for Chinese tourists – Step in the right direction?
On his China visit recently, PM Narendra Modi announced that India will now allow e-visas for Chinese tourists. Chinese nationals will no longer have to line up at an Indian embassy or consulate for tourist visas. Now, Chinese nationals travelling to India can apply for visas online, thus paving the way for more Chinese tourists […]
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May 11 2015India ranks 48th in World’s Most Powerful Passports
India ranks 48 in the list of the top 50 most powerful passports in the world, according to a global survey. Sweden has topped this list of the world’s most powerful passports in the world, followed by Finland and Germany. The study conducted by Germany-based GoEuro travel comparison website ranked passports based on the number […]
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