Keeping traditional fervour and essence of festival alive, people in large numbers participated in Lathmar Holi in Mathura on March 19. Foreign visitors also participated in the celebration and were highly impressed by Indian Culture. Mathura holds a long history and significance of the festival of Holi. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna visited his beloved Radha's town Barsana from Nandgaon in Mathura to celebrate the festival with her. Women run after men with 'lathis' or sticks and playfully hit them during this celebration. The men, on the other hand, come prepared with a 'dhal' or shield.
20 March,2024 11:42 AM ISTScenic beach destinations in Lakshadweep have hogged the limelight since PM Narendra Modi’s visit earlier this month. Agatti has one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. A 20-bed tourist complex with all modern amenities has been set up here. Indian Airlines operate flights to Agatti making it one of the most accessible islands in Lakshadweep. Several travel portals are witnessing all-time high searches for the country's beach destinations besides Lakshadweep. Online travel company Make My Trip said in a statement that searches for Indian beach destinations have increased by 350 %. Amid a row triggered by Maldives’ politicians, Indian Govt is taking initiatives to boost tourism infra in Lakshadweep This surge in tourism development signals an exciting phase for Lakshadweep's travel landscape.
11 January,2024 11:07 AM ISTAs India-Maldives diplomatic tensions brewing, President Muizzu has made a ‘desperate’ attempt to boost tourism. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu requested China to intensify efforts to send more tourists. This appeal comes in the wake of a diplomatic spat with India after Maldivian MPs’ derogatory remarks. During his 5-day visit, President Muizzu described China as the “closest” ally of Maldives. Muizzu also lauded China’s Belt & Road initiative projects which were initiated by President Jinping in 2014. Maldivian media reported that the two countries signed a $50 million project aimed at developing integrated tourism zone. As per Maldives Tourism Ministry, India remained the largest tourist market for the country in 2023. However, after the India-Maldives row, #boycottmaldives started trending on social media. Showing solidarity with India, travel company EaseMyTrip also cancelled flight bookings to Maldives from Jan 08.
10 January,2024 03:59 PM ISTHigh waves are seen at Valsad’s Tithal Beach on the Arabian Sea coast of Valsad ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy. According to IMD, the cyclone is likely to intensify more in the next 36 hours. Tithal Beach was closed till June 14 for tourists as a precautionary measure. “We told the fishermen not to venture into the sea and they all have come back. People will be shifted to the village at the seashore if needed. Shelters have been made for them. We have closed Tithal Beach for tourists till June 14,” Tehsildar TC Patel, Valsad.
10 June,2023 01:48 PM IST | MumbaiA large number of tourists thronged Mudumalai Theppakadu Elephant Camp to catch a glimpse of the baby elephant made famous by the Indian documentary film ‘Elephant Whisperers’, which won an Oscar in the ‘Best Documentary Short Film’ category on March 13. The film’s plot revolves around an elderly couple -- Bomman and Bellie, who adopts two orphan baby elephants in Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
14 March,2023 10:00 PM IST | MumbaiTourists from different countries and states of India tried their hands at kite flying at the Kite Festival in Jaipur. Foreign tourists from France said that their experience of the Kite Festival was very good and they were very excited to participate in this event...
15 January,2023 02:11 PM ISTPahalgam town of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall. As per IMD, moderate to heavy rain or snow is likely to occur in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh between January 5 and 8.
04 January,2022 09:35 PM IST | MumbaiFloating restaurants in the famous Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir have become new hot spot as they provide refreshing break during the boat rides. Video courtesy: ANI
17 June,2015 09:01 AM ISTSituated in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, the Kaziranga National Park is now open for tourists. The park spread in an area of 430 kms hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses.
11 November,2015 12:14 PM ISTWith the holiday season having begun across India, tourists are flocking to Uttarakhand to explore the thrilling experience of paragliding.
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