- Accommodation problem looms before Commonwealth
Housing and accommodation seems big factor that may hinder the preparations of the
Commonwealth Games to be held in October, 2010. Around 16 hotels will miss the deadline to accommodate travele...
Posted By: Priya Sahni
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 (01:26:06), EST
- India tourism all set for the Commonwealth Games
“Get set and go”- like sports, this also seems to be the present motto for the
Indian tourism industry. It is all set to cater to the Commonwealth Games which will be held in New Delhi in Octob...
Posted By: Priya Sahni
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 (01:18:02), EST
- Chandigarh the hottest new tourist destination in India
In spite of recession tourist inflow in Chandigarh seems to be growing. Till date in India cities of Jaipur, Mumbai and Bangalore have attracted lakhs of tourists. But because of recent terror attac...
Posted By: Priya Sahni
Saturday, September 05, 2009 (01:18:00), EST
- 20 Percent off for senior citizens on packaged tours
In a bid to woo more tourists in the state the
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has announced 20% discount for senior citizens. This...
Posted By: Priya Sahni
Friday, September 04, 2009 (02:10:12), EST
- Special celebrations for Onam by Paramount Airways
With Onam festivities in full swing, the newly opened Paramount Airways plans to introduce special cuisines for its passengers on specific routes.
M Thiagarajan, the Managing Director of Pa...
Posted By: Priya Sahni
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 (04:21:45), EST
- Jet Airways to Launch New Domestic Services
Jet Airways plans to launch new domestic airlines under the aegis of
“Konnect”. However, this service is operational only on certain routes., and flight services will be introduced into differe...
Posted By: Priya Sahni
Friday, August 28, 2009 (23:42:43), EST
- Tea Tourism Campaign in India
A Tea Tourism Campaign in India has been launched by the Indian tourist officials. This campaign is based on offering accommodation facilities at plantation houses on tea estates in the northeast and ...
Posted By: Rohit Dhingra
Monday, July 13, 2009 (04:53:03), EST
- Air travelers to pay extra charge in Delhi, Mumbai routes
The government has decided to allow Delhi and Mumbai to levy ADF on passengers for two years in order to fill the gap in capital due to fall in the number of passengers and poor performance of real es...
Posted By: Rohit Dhingra
Monday, July 13, 2009 (03:21:20), EST
- India Tour Infomation
Sights that enthral and appall. When Foster wrote his Passage to India in the 1920s he reached the stunning conclusion that there are "a hundred Indias". There are. And if you go out to discover each ...
Posted By: Rohit Dhingra
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 (03:18:31), EST
- Tourism in Sunderbans
A wildlife tour in India is incomplete without a travel to the famous Sunderban National Park. This noted park is a home to over 250 tigers including Royal Bengal Tigers. According to current census, ...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:38:15), EST
- Tourism in Salar Jung Museum
The extensive collections at the Salar Jung Museum, which are on display, are the result of the untiring efforts of the Mir Yusuf Ali Khan. Mir Yusuf Ali Khan was also called Salar Jung 3 and after hi...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:37:01), EST
- The scenic Mount Abu
Mount Abu happens to be a hill station in Rajasthan and also the only hill station nestled amidst the desert kingdom. The word ?Mount Abu? means, ?Hill of Wisdom? and is located at a picturesque locat...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:35:21), EST
- The Glorious Jama Masjid in Delhi, India
India, the nation much admired for its diversities in cultural and religious arenas, has many architectural marvels in its store. And that one name which immediately flashes in mind in this context is...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:33:39), EST
- The Dilwara Temples in Rajasthan
Mount Abu, the one and only hill station in Rajasthan is also very popular as a prominent pilgrimage for the Rajputs and the Jains. The Dilwara Temples is one of the places which is considered as sac...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:32:03), EST
- The dazzling fairs and festivals in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is one such destination in India. It happens to be a place decked with a glorious touch of her royal heritage and always seems to be flashing with a colorful hue and a merry spirit. The brig...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:29:12), EST
- The Camel Festival of Bikaner
Rajasthan is a placed marked by various colorful fairs and festivals and all of them are unique in their own aspect and gives are marked with the tradition and culture of the vibrant state of India. T...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:27:17), EST
- Scope of Adventure in Himalaya
The gamut of adventure sports and activities provided in India is larger than any other part of the world. The topographical differences and drastic climatic variations have contributed immensely towa...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:22:30), EST
- India and Eco Tourism
India is a country boasting a heritage of culture and tradition. It is also a country constituting vast stretches of natural resources and therefore proving ample scope to Tourism industry to develop ...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:20:48), EST
- Down the alleys of Vellore
Vellore is a city located at a distance of about 145 kilometers from Chennai. It can very well be placed among all other busy cities in South India marked with immense importance but still this city i...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:18:52), EST
- A tour to Great Himalayan National Park
Located in the Seraj Tehsil of the district of Kullu, the Great Himalayan National Park enjoys an exclusive setting at an altitude of 1300 to 6100 meters. The famous park is about 50 km away from the ...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (01:10:06), EST
- A spiritual walk to Meenakshi Temple in Madurai
Meenakshi Temple, which is also known as Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple in Madurai, is almost 2000 years old. It is held that the city of Madurai and the temple came into existence simultaneously a...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (00:58:33), EST
- Tourism in Pasighat
Pasighat is a small beautiful town located in the headquarters of the district of Siang in the east. The town is famously called the gateway to the state of Arunachal Pradesh because of its strategic ...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 13, 2009 (08:18:46), EST
- Tourism in Omkareshwar
The beautiful island of Omkareshwar is located right in the center of Madhya Pradesh. Rightly positioned at the convergence of the rivers of Narmada and Kaveri, the island boasts of two majestic mount...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 13, 2009 (08:15:15), EST
- Tourism in Namchi
Namchi, the second most populous district in the state of Sikkim, is situated at an elevation of 1675 meters above sea level. Famous as a tourist and pilgrimage destination in Sikkim, the place is dot...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 13, 2009 (08:13:19), EST
- The pristine beaches and the unstained locale of Varkala will put you into a trance
Varkala is one of those beach destinations in India, which is not so popular to the ordinary tourist folk but is undoubtedly the most wonderful venue for a passionate traveler. Varkala is actually a t...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 13, 2009 (08:10:54), EST
- The attractions in bewitching Munnar
Munnar, the fascinating hill station in Kerala, the God?s own country constitutes countless wonderful venues and conquers the heart of any tourist on the very first visit. Though it is very difficult ...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 13, 2009 (08:09:02), EST
- Mumbai Airport narrowly escaped a tragedy
The Mumbai airport escaped a bitter tragedy very recently, in which, an aircraft belonging to Air India, scheduled for Delhi, could have crashed into the helicopters carrying the retinue of the Presid...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 13, 2009 (08:05:22), EST
- Hike in basic airfare by Rs 2000
All the airlines including the low cost carriers have decided to increase the rate of basic fare by around Rs 2000 and pulled off all the promotions. The operators took this step in order to cope up w...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 13, 2009 (08:03:42), EST
- A wildlife tour to Kanha National Park
Located in the eastern side of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha is a small town with unique flavor and charm of its own. The town is much talked about among the tourists and the visitors for the famous Kanha Nat...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 13, 2009 (08:01:23), EST
- Survey reveals that business executives would pay more attention to productivity than luxuries
According to a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, in 2009 the business executives are predicted to make less, shorter and cost-effective business trips. They will shun luxuries for basic and e...
Posted By: India For You
Thursday, February 12, 2009 (07:56:24), EST
- India to showcase Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv at an air show
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv will be displayed for the first time ever on the occasion of the seventh edition of the international air show in India. Pradeep Kumar, the secretary of the d...
Posted By: India For You
Thursday, February 12, 2009 (07:52:57), EST
- Tourism in Manikaran
Manikaran is a famous pilgrimage destination for both Hindus as well as Sikh population. This beautiful place is situated about 45 kilometers from Kullu at the height of 1737 meters. This idyllic pilg...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (06:13:31), EST
- Tourism in Dalhousie
Dalhousie, in its all splendor, attracts the attention of the tourists and visitors from even the far ends of the globe. For more than a century now, the place has impressed its tourists with the exci...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (06:11:20), EST
- Experience the fun of river rafting in India
River rafting sends an adrenalin rush in your body. And what can be a more fascinating destination for this adventure activity than India for you. Amidst the speedy water, you will find yourself in a ...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (06:09:19), EST
- A tour to Thar Desert in India
Thar Desert is also called the Great Indian Desert. This magnificent desert expanse is straddling the two states of North West India such as Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Thar Desert also covers the terr...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (06:06:12), EST
- A pilgrimage tour to Jagannatha Temple
Jagannatha Temple is one of the popular attractions in Puri. Considered as the important destination of pilgrimage for Hindus, the name of the Jagannatha Temple is counted among the four most sacred p...
Posted By: India For You
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (05:11:19), EST
- Tourism in Konark
Located in the district of Puri in Orissa, Konark is growing fast in popularity with the tourists and visitors alike for its noted Sun Temple. The Sun Temple in Konark has been declared as the World H...
Posted By: India For You
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (02:32:48), EST
- The exciting Pushkar Fair
The town of Pushkar in Rajasthan is found in absolutely new avatar during the time of Pushkar Fair, the much acclaimed camel trade festival. However, the fair is just not about the camel fair only. Th...
Posted By: India For You
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (02:30:43), EST
- Forts in Maharashtra
When the talk is going about the land of Marathas that is Maharashtra, then how come is it possible to not include a discussion on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the mighty warrior who fought many battl...
Posted By: India For You
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (02:29:19), EST
- Air India to face the music for denying an entry to the confirmed passenger in 2001
Air India, the flagship carrier of India, has been asked by a consumer court to indemnify the passenger for denying her an entry onboard, despite the fact that she had a confirmed ticket. The carrier ...
Posted By: India For You
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (02:26:44), EST
- A sneak peek at the Amber Fort
The notable Amber Fort is located about 11 kms away from the Pink City of Jaipur in Rajasthan. Cozily perched in the foothills of Aravalli, the fort welcomes you to its treasure of temples, palaces an...
Posted By: India For You
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (02:24:44), EST
- An ideal place to pay visits to numerous places of worship
Goa, known as a destination of sea, sand and sun, is also an ideal place to pay visits to numerous places of worship. The ancient Saptokoteshvar temple boasts of exquisite carvings and is an abode of ...
Posted By: India For You
Monday, February 09, 2009 (08:15:58), EST
- Relive the grandeur of the past visiting Purana Qila or The Old Fort in Delhi
On a tour to Delhi, maximum number of tourists likes to pay visits to Purana Qila or The Old Fort. A visit to this invincible fort means traveling back in time and relishing the glory of the past time...
Posted By: India For You
Monday, February 09, 2009 (08:14:04), EST
- Bask in the beauty of Candolim Beach
The beautiful Candolim Beach is located about 15 kilometers from the capital city of Panjim in north Goa. The Candolim beach is touted as one of the longest beaches of the state that has Fort Aguada a...
Posted By: India For You
Monday, February 09, 2009 (08:12:32), EST
- A tour to the exquisite Lotus Temple in Delhi
A tour to Delhi is incomplete without a visit to the famous Bahai or Lotus Temple. Named after the Bahai Sect of religion, the temple represents the unity of all the religions. The Bahai House of Wors...
Posted By: India For You
Monday, February 09, 2009 (08:09:59), EST
- A memorable visit to Lodi Garden
The city of Delhi is dotted with a vast range of tourist attractions including tombs, mosques, museums, shopping malls and many others. However, you can experience the real fun of a travel to Delhi by...
Posted By: India For You
Monday, February 09, 2009 (08:08:09), EST
- Technopark IT solution for bmi Airline
Bmi, which is the second biggest British airline and a member of Star Alliance, has announced to go for new generation IT solution of the Tehcnopark-headquartered IBS Software. The IT solution will be...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 06, 2009 (03:21:10), EST
- Lalu gift to his home district Gopalganj in Bihar is a railway division
It?s a celebration time for Gopalganj, the home district of Lalu Prasad Yadav, as he is all set to gift a railway division to it before the Lok Sabha elections. The rail division will be established i...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 06, 2009 (03:19:39), EST
- Incident behind hijack panic on IndiGo flight
The events that led to the hijack scare on IndiGo flight at Delhi airport was reconstructed by the security agencies on Monday. Jitender Kumar Mohala, age 42, was arrested by Delhi Police on Monday in...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 06, 2009 (03:18:00), EST
- Economy class tickets will now be available at Rs.99 each
Air India is offering economy class tickets at Rs 99 each with the exclusion of Rs.3, 024, the fuel surcharges. The fare is applicable on every domestic sector till Feb 28, as reveals an airline offic...
Posted By: India For You
Friday, February 06, 2009 (03:16:50), EST