Goa Tourism is working with the neighbouring states to offer a wholesome tourist circuit on the West coast at the upcoming Goa International Travel Mart (GITM). “We want to build synergies with the West coast states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala to create a wholesome tourist circuit in the region,” Goa Tourism and Development [...]
The Hospitality Development and Promotion Board formed under the Tourism Policy 2006, will function as a single window for speedy clearances such as proposals, permits, subsidies and transition. This was announced by Chhagan Bhujbal, minister for tourism, while inaugurating Hospitality, Food & Tourism India (HFTI). “There are ample avenues for investment in Maharashtra in the [...]
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) would set up budget hotels as part of its tourism promotion activities in Orissa. Accordingly, the IRCTC will begin work on a budget hotel in Bhubaneswar from October 2, the land for which has been allotted by the Government near the Bhubaneswar Railway Station. The 100-room hotel [...]
The East Coast Railway has decided to start Garib Rath Weekly Express Special trains between Puri and Bangalore to handle the extra rush of passengers, as per the following timings, stoppages and composition, according to a Railway press release. Train No 08469 Puri-Bangalore City Garib Rath Weekly Express Special will depart Puri at 2.30 pm [...]
Odisha and Goa have jointly decided to promote tourism in the two states on mutually beneficial terms. The two states have signed a MoU to increase tourist inflow to both states. “This will be a win-win situation for both the states. The MoU will help mutual promotion of tourism, showcasing each other’s cultural heritage to [...]
The Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has announced special tour packages for devotees from Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Rourkela and Berhampur to visit Puri on the occasion of Rath Yatra, to be celebrated on July 3. Tourists from Bhubaneswar can depart at 5 am on July 3 and return the same evening. The package includes AC transport, [...]
The new Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) guidelines that might make life easier for fishermen and allowing regulated development on coasts has came into force, five years the process was initiated. In a relief to seven million fishing families, the no development zone in the new regulation has been reduced from 200 m to 100 m. [...]
Puri has been a city of festivals. There are sixty-two major festivals throughout the year. The most important one, of course, is Festival of Chariots (Ratha Yatra), wherein the Lord rides in the streets in his own cart, pulled with huge ropes by His loving devotees. Millions come from far and wide to enjoy the [...]
The readers of SamrtTravelAsia.com have voted Kerala as the best Asian holiday destination replacing past weeks favorites Bali, Phuket and the Maldives. Bali and Phuket were voted as second and third most favorite holiday destinations in Asia. Smart Travel Asia is an online travel magazine with over one million readers worldwide. This is the result [...]
India is fast emerging as Asia’s top spiritual, medical and rural tourism destination and is a safe place for foreign tourists, Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee has said. “India holds a strong appeal for Canadians to explore inexpensive Indian spiritual, cultural heritage and medical tourism,” Banerjee yesterday said at a road show organised by Pacific Asia [...]
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