Tourism Ban in Core Areas of Tiger Reserves in India
Thursday July 26, 2012
India's Bengal Tiger.
www.flickr.com user RobRyb
In a move that's created a considerable stir, on Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a temporary ban on all tourism activities in the core ... Read More
Where to Go on a Motorcycle Tour in India
Wednesday July 25, 2012
Ladakh region.
Getty Images/4 Eyes Photography.
In recent years, more and more people have begun to discover the appeal of motorcycle touring in India. The country's terrain, from high altitude ... Read More
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Launches Buses with Toilets
Monday July 23, 2012
KSRTC bus.
Most government bus companies have a notoriously awful reputation in India, as their buses aren't in good condition. However, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is one exception. Recently, ... Read More
Soon, No More Smoking on Goa Beaches
Saturday July 21, 2012
Goa Beach.
If you enjoy having a smoke on the beach in Goa, it could soon be a thing of the past. Smoking in public places is the latest concern of ... Read More
2012 Teej Festival: Festival for Women in Rajasthan
Thursday July 19, 2012
Henna (mehendi).
wwww.flickr.com user Subharnab
If you're going to be in Jaipur over the forthcoming few days, you're in luck! You'll be able to catch the Teej Festival celebrations there.
For ... Read More
Madhya Pradesh EcoTourism Offers Jungle Caravan Tours
Tuesday July 17, 2012
Jungle caravan tours.
Madhya Pradesh EcoTourism Development Board.
There have been some really great tourism promotion initiatives happening in Madhya Pradesh lately, including these "Off the Beaten Track" guides and ... Read More
Visiting Kashmir? Do Dress Conservatively!
Monday July 16, 2012
Kashmir houseboats.
www.flickr.com user mmartinez
Tourists are flocking back to Kashmir. However, the revealing dress of some foreigners has upset hardliner Muslim organization Jamaat-e-Islami, prompting it to issue a dress ... Read More
Where to Stay in the Desert in Jaisalmer
Thursday July 12, 2012
Tented suite.
Serai Desert Camp & Spa.
When I visited Jaisalmer in 2000, camel safaris into the desert were popular, but there weren't a lot of options for actually staying ... Read More
2012 India Monsoon Watch: Monsoon Covers All of India
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Farmer getting monsoon rain.
Getty Images/Adrian Pope.
Although the monsoon got off to a slow start this year, it's at last picked up and is expected to cover the whole of ... Read More
2012 Mumbai Ganesh Festival to have Smaller Idols this Year
Tuesday July 10, 2012
Lalbaugcha Raja.
The greatly anticipated Ganesh Chaturthi festival will be taking place in September in Mumbai. However, this year, don't expect to see any towering 20-25 foot idols. This news report ... Read More
Jammu & Kashmir Focuses on Developing Buddhist Tourism
Monday July 9, 2012
Phuktal Monastery, Zanskar.
www.flickr.com user kanglapass
Remote Jammu and Kashmir is home to many Buddhist monasteries, particularly in the Ladakh and Zanskar regions. Encouraged by the inflow of tourists to the state, ... Read More
560 Animals Killed at Kaziranga National Park in Assam Flood
Sunday July 8, 2012
www.flickr.com user Lip Kee
The recent devastating flood in Assam, in India's north east region, has also resulted in the sad loss of many animals at Kaziranga National Park, one ... Read More
Tamil Nadu Tourism Now Offers Custom Tours for Groups
Saturday July 7, 2012
Temple in Chennai.
www.flickr.com user Panoramas
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TNTDC) has been running a wide range of fixed itinerary tours for many years now. The needs of ... Read More
New Change to Indian Railways Tatkal Ticket Bookings
Thursday July 5, 2012
Indian Railways train.
Sharell Cook
Indian Railways has recently been introducing a range of measures that target the misuse of the reservation system by touts, who buy up tickets and resell them ... Read More
India's Western Ghats Gets UNESCO World Heritage Status
Wednesday July 4, 2012
Forest officer pointing towards mountains.
Getty Images/Patrick O'Malley.
After lobbying for six years, India's Western Ghats has at last been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Western Ghats is ... Read More
Celebrate 2012 Guru Purnima Today
Tuesday July 3, 2012
Indian spiritual guru.
www.flickr.com user Jorge Bassy
Do you have a particular spiritual teacher that you follow? Or is there anyone in particular who has taught you important lessons in ... Read More
2012 Delhi Summer: Hottest in 33 Years!
Tuesday July 3, 2012
Sunset over the Red Fort, Delhi.
Getty Images
Delhi isn't a good place to be during the scorching Indian summer. However, this year it's been particularly uncomfortable. According to this ... Read More
Jhelum River Cruise: Heritage Tourism in Srinagar
Monday July 2, 2012
Jhelum River Cruise.
www.civilsocietyonline.com
According to this news article, the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department has relaunched boat cruises along the Jhelum River in Srinagar, to give tourists a deeper ... Read More