MOUNTAINEERING IN INDIA: ARUNACHAL & SIKKIM

The Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges extend from Namcha Barwa in the east to the borders of Afghanistan in the west. Political maps show them as parts of India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. A very large section of

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Kerala Looks at Ayurveda Tourism to Attract Tourist

Kerala is paving new ways to enter the tourism market of countries such as Russia, Europe and east Asia with Ayurveda tourism. The deputy director of Kerala tourism, Nanda Kumar who was in the city on Tuesday said that foreign

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Govt Launches Toll Free Tourist Infoline in 12 International Languages

The Ministry of Tourism on Monday launched a 24×7 toll free infoline in 12 international languages, including Hindi and English, for the safety and security of tourists in India, Union minister Mahesh Sharma said. The tourists, both international and domestic,

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Kerala Tourism to Introduce Cruise Ships for Travellers

Soon, travellers can board a cruise ship by Kerala Tourism that will connect Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. What does Kerala remind you of? Must be the beaches, backwaters and the lush and pristine environs. But very soon, that notion is

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Minimising Trail Impact While Trekking in the Indian Himalayas

Leave No Trace is our resolution for January 2016. In this set of four short infographics, we share simple ways to minimise human impact on trekking trails. We owe cleaner trekking trails and nature to our fellow trekkers and the

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Promotion of Adventure Tourism

Adventure Tourism is one of the emerging segments of travel in India. The Ministry of Tourism extends Central Financial Assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for the development of tourism projects including Adventure Tourism, on the basis of proposals received

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Goechala Trek – Sikkim Himalaya 2015

This November Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. Operated a successful tour of Goechala Trek in Sikkim Himalaya, India with a Japanese team of 12 members. Before starting the trek of 9 days team visited Darjeeling and enjoy ride of Toy

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Uttarakhand – Enjoys the Comfort of the Himalayan Mountains

WHILE THE STATE OF UTTARAKHAND MAY BE AMONG THOSE WHICH ARE RELATIVELY NEW IN THAT THEY HAVE BEEN FORMED ONLY MORE RECENTLY, THEY ARE AS MUCH A PART OF THE HISTORY AND THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE TIMELESS INDIA THAT WE

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How to Plan an Adventurous Cycle Trip in India

For the adventurous souls who like going an extra mile (literally here!) for an adrenaline rush, biking is just another drug. Riding a mountain bike on the rugged terrains of the Himalayas or through the beaches of Daman, is a

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Karnataka: A Wonderful, Quiet State in South India

A WONDERFUL, QUIET STATE IN SOUTH INDIA, MOST PEOPLE MISTAKE THIS ANCIENT, TRADITIONAL LAND TO BE A SIMPLE, QUIET SANCTUARY. HOWEVER, THIS STATELY ABODE ALLOWS FOR THE MOST INDULGENT EXPRESSIONS OF FUN AND ACTIVITY, MAKING FOR A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY. ADVENTURE

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GTDC Plans Bicycle Tours, Heli Tourism

After introducing white-water rafting, hot air ballooning, trekking expeditions and with the launch of sea plane service on the way, Goa tourism development corporation (GTDC) plans to start bicycle tours, game fishing and heli tourism inorder to ‘erase the image

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Gear Up to See the Taj Mahal from the Sky

Do take a look at the skyline of Agra from a hot air balloon at the Taj Balloon Festival (November 14-16, 2015). You just can’t afford to miss this! Ever seen the Taj Mahal from 3,000 feet above and from

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Paragliding World Cup Gets Underway in Himachal

The Paragliding World Cup 2015 got underway with Union Minister of Civil Aviation P. Gajapati Raju flagging off the pilots from the Billing launch site in Bir on Saturday.   Despite overcast conditions, the pilots took to the skies amidst

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Government to Promote Golf Tourism to Attract More Foreigners

Government is ready to support golf tourism to attract more foreign visitors to the country, which has over 200 golf courses.   This was stated today by Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma who stressed that there is a lot of potential

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Unique Attractions for Adventure Tours in Southern Part of India

The southern part is much sought after destination for adventure tours as well as a homestay in India and abroad. The geographical diversity of south is famous for alluring Placidity and one of attractive directions for the tourist who wants

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Best Places to Visit for Rejoicing Adventure Tours in India

The adventure geography is well known and famous for their best places to visit in India; lots of travel agencies give number of sportive activities like water rafting, paragliding, bird watching, climbing, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, rock climbing and trekking

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Kerala: India’s most advanced Tourism Destination

With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500 – 2700 M in the east and networked by forty-four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destination in

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5 Great Adventure Destinations in India

Bond with your family and nature together at these 5 stunning destinations!   Bond with your family and nature together, these vacations will equip your child with life skills. What’s more, they are a lot of fun too! Camping Orcha

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