Wednesday 31 July 2013
Love
"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned" - Gautama Buddha (563-483 BC) FOUNDER OF BUDDHISM
Friday 26 July 2013
Thanks to ‘Tirupati Temple’, Andhra Pradesh top Tourist spot
With Tirupati Balaji temple attracting
visitors in hordes, Andhra Pradesh has become the top tourist destination in
the country recording 206.8 million domestic tourists last year. Tamil Nadu and
Uttar Pradesh stood at second and third positions respectively with 184.1
million and 168.4 million domestic tourists, as per data available with Tourism
Ministry. The Lord Venkateswara temple is situated in the hill town of Tirumala
near Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, around 600 km from state
capital Hyderabad. The 10th century Hindu temple attracts more tourists than
domestic visitors to Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra which boast of Taj Mahal and
Ajanta-Ellora respectively.
Union Tourism Minister Chiranjeevi launched "Clean India Campaign" at Taj Mahal
Tourism
Minister K Chiranjeevi launched the Project "Clean India Campaign" at
Taj Mahal, Agra. Taj Mahal is the second heritage site to be covered under this
project. The first being Qutub Minar Delhi which has been adopted by India Tourism
Development Corporation in June 2012. Clean India Campaign has been initiated
by the Ministry of Tourism with the objective to increase Tourist Arrivals to
the country and to improve quality of services and provide a hygienic
environment in and around tourist destinations across the country.
Wednesday 24 July 2013
GPS for safety of Houseboats
A Global Positioning System (GPS)-based fleet
safety management system will be introduced for Houseboats, the mascot of
Kerala Tourism. The system will track houseboats and ensure the safety and
security of tourists while they cruise the backwaters. Besides tracking and
locating houseboats on a Geographic Information System (GIS) map and timely
emergency response, the route travelled by a houseboat can also be “geo-fenced”
to receive alerts on any route violations. Web and mobile-based public
interfaces for the tourists and others will help them access information on
accreditation, safety, and security rating of every Registered Houseboat in the
State through the website of the regulating authority Kerala Tourism. The
tracking system, which integrates advanced technologies in GPS, Global System
for Mobile Communication (GSM), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), and
microprocessor subsystems, has been developed by the Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing (C-DAC) for Kerala Tourism. It will initially be introduced
on 100 houseboats in the State in view of the increasing safety and security
concerns and mounting accidents on the backwaters.
Tuesday 23 July 2013
IATO - 29th Annual Convention in Kerala from Sept. 08 2013
‘Indian
Association of Tour Operators (IATO)’ will organize its 29th Annual Convention
from September 8 to 11, 2013 at Le Meridien, Kochi (Kerala). The theme of the
convention is “Tourism – Innovations
& Partnerships”. The subjects for the business sessions are being
finalized. This was announced by Subhash Goyal, President, IATO in an
interactive meeting held recently.
Sunday 21 July 2013
Goa all set for ‘Bonderam Festival’ on August 24 at Divar Island - iKeralaTourist.com
Goa
is now geared up organize the Bonderam festival to be celebrate in the island
of Divar, located 12 kms from Panjim city. This year the festival falls on
August 24, 2013. The name Bonderam originates from ‘Bandeira’ – the Portuguese
word for flag. The day begins with a Flag Parade from the main Divar junction,
which is accompanied by a Brass Band. After this the Bonderam festival is
officially declared open. Later in the day there is a fancy dress competition
followed by the traditional float parade and a live musical performance
featuring the famous music bands of Goa.
Friday 19 July 2013
IITM 2013:- Next Venue - Bengaluru: 26, 27, 28 July 2013 - iKeralaTourist.com
‘India
International Travel Mart’ – a showcase for stimulating Travel, Tourism, Hospitality,
Leisure and other related Industries, both from within the country and outside.
IITM is aimed at bringing about a face – to – face encounter with the travel –
trade, corporate consumers, the burgeoning middle and upper middle class
including the elite segment, with the requisite purchasing power, in an ambient
and festive surrounding that would facilitate the beginning of a new era of a
mutually beneficially business relationship.
Wednesday 17 July 2013
Monday 15 July 2013
Safety of Foreign Women Tourists is a concern: Mr. Chiranjeevi
Safety of
tourists, particularly foreign women, is a concern for the government, and the
states have been told to create a congenial and friendly atmosphere for
visitors, union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi said on Monday. Chairing a meeting
of the National Tourism Advisory Council (NTAC), Chiranjeevi said: "A few
recent incidents where foreign women tourists were sexually assaulted have
generated widespread negative publicity for India."
Sunday 14 July 2013
Bangkok ranked World's Top Travel spot
Bangkok
has edged out London as the world's most popular Air Travel Destination,
becoming the first Asian city to earn the distinction, according to a ranking
by the MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities. The Thai capital headed
the 2013 list based on total projected visits by foreigners, followed by
London, Paris, Singapore and New York.
Heavy Rainfall predicted for next one week in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is expected to receive heavy
rainfall from July 14 onwards. Heavy monsoon rainfall in the state, resulting
into floods and landslides, has already caused loss of Rs 2,575 crore, besides
killing 25 people. According to Shimla meteorological centre, rain and
thundershower would occur at most places of the state from July 14 to 19 in the
state. Shimla deputy mayor Tikender Singh Panwar said that due to recent flash
floods, tourists have suddenly cancelled more than 50% of the bookings in the state
and particularly in Shimla.
Thursday 11 July 2013
Kerala gets its First Seaplane - iKeralaTourist.com
In a 'Big Boost' to Kerala
Tourism, the first Seaplane, which would commence service from Ashtamudi Lake
in Kollam to Punnamada Lake in Alapuzha on June 02 2013, landed here to a warm
welcome. The project was formally launched by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy,
aims at connecting various backwater destinations in the state. The Seaplane
was given a 'Water Salute' as it touched down at the Kochi International
Airport at nearby Nedumbassery.
Wednesday 10 July 2013
International Film Festival 2013 Kochi - iKeralaTourist.com
Date : 04/07/2013 -
01/07/2014
A year-long International film festival started in Kochi
on July 4th 2013. The film fest is organized jointly by the district
administration, district information office, District Tourism Promotion Council
and Cochin and Metro Film Societies in association with the Federation of Film
Society of India.
Tuesday 9 July 2013
Neelamperoor Padayani : “A Miracle Of Magnificent Management With Spontaneous Spiritual MESSMELIGHT”
Padayani, a great religious and cultural event
of central Kerala celebrated in Aug/Sept
period for 16 days at Neelamperoor, an enchanting village is now
attracting tourists, art lovers and
pilgrims not only from Kerala, but from all parts of India. This is an old
Dravidian religious ritual, an offering to Mother Godess in the temple. The
origin dates back to early Christian era, when there were only Kaali temples
all over Kerala. The celebration in such temples was marked by ritual dance,
mostly martial in nature with vigorous music produced by percussion
instruments, the songs praising the battle Godess. Kalamezhuthu, Kavadiyattam,
Kummattikali, Mudiyettu, Theyyam,Velakali etc are purely Dravidian in nature. In
this year, it will be on 05 Sep 2013. it’s Hardly 100 kms. away from
Nedumbaserry Air Port near Cochin. By Train: 15 km away from Kottayam Railway
Station. By Road: Travel up to Kottayam by M.C.Road, from Kottayam through
Kottayam-Kainady road to reach Neelamperoor.
Monday 8 July 2013
Sri Lanka posing a challenge to Kerala Ayurveda
Its decades long
ethnic conflict over, Sri Lanka is steadily emerging as a major competitor to
Kerala's Ayurvedic system of medicine, a leading industry expert says. But
officials are quick to point out that as long as Kerala sticks to its pristine
form of Ayurveda school, no challenge from anywhere can upset what is clearly
the biggest tourist draw to the southern state.
Sunday 7 July 2013
Saturday 6 July 2013
61st Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Snake Boat Race), Alleppey - 10th Aug 2013 - iKeralaTourist.com
The Nehru Trophy
Boat Race named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is conducted on the Punnamda
Lake, near Alappuzha (Alleppey), on the Second Saturday of August every year.
On the day of this fiercely fought boat race, the tranquil lake front is
transformed into a sea of humanity with an estimated two lakh people, including
tourists from abroad for watching it. For the people of each village in
Kuttanad, a victory at this race for their village boat is something to be
celebrated for months to come.
A wonderful
spectacle with specially crafted Boats measuring over 100 feet, rowed by upto
100 Oarsmen including drummers accompanied by boat chants and frenzied local
supporters- it's truly exciting.
DO’s
· Purchase Tickets from Authorized Retail Outlets
(through Govt. depts. And tourism information office– authorized ticket
counter)
·
Please check the tickets for authorized seal of
the committee and serial number
·
Authorized counters can be identified with
banners having logo of NTBR
·
Try to reach Alappuzha by 09 AM
·
The committee already arranged separate boats
for the tourists and ticket holders to reach the race area
·
The ticket holders must reach the specially
arranged boat jetty by 11:00 for catching the boat
·
Try to bring food items and water and can take
to the venue
·
Occupy your seat by 12:00 noon
·
Vehicles can be parked in Municipal Stadium
north of Zillah Court Bridge
·
This facility will available only up to 11:00 AM
·
Less luggage more comfort
·
Show your tickets at the entrance of the boat
jetty and also at the entrance of the pavilion
·
For any help please contact the control room
2243441 / 100 (police)
Dont's
·
Do not purchase Tickets from Unauthorized Person
·
Do not purchase Complimentary passes by paying
cash
·
Do not purchase Tickets having no Seal or Serial
no. etc.
·
Do not bring any Explosive items and dangerous
electronic devices
·
Smoking is not allowed in the pavilion
·
Do not bring Liquors to the pavilion
Friday 5 July 2013
Falling Indian Rupee diverts Foreign Travel Traffic
The value of the
Indian Rupee, which has fallen below the psychological resistance level of
59.52/dollar, has put a spanner in the works not only for students planning to
study abroad, but also for those who had plans to vacation Abroad. With foreign
trips becoming quite costly for Indian Tourists, many people are either
cancelling or cutting short their foreign trips, or opting for Domestic
Holidays, says a survey conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). According to the survey, "the Foreign
Tourist outflow registered a significant decline to the extent of 15-20% due to
the falling Rupee. In the wake of the record Rupee Depreciation, Indian
Tourists are not just cutting their vacation days, but are opting for holidays
within the country rather than going abroad."
Wednesday 3 July 2013
National Extension Tourism (NET) - iKeralaTourist.com
National
Extension Tourism (NET) conference to be Held in Detroit, MI, USA, August 6-9,
2013. Registration is now open with the theme, "Tourism – Building Lasting
Relationships". The 2013 NET Conference will be an opportunity for
Extension professionals, university research and teaching faculty, students,
tourism professionals and community officials to network and to learn more
about the topics like, Rural Tourism Development/Tourism in Resilient
Communities, Agritourism—Local Foods, Farmers Markets, Culinary Tourism,
Tourism Research and Evaluation, Tourism Education, Training, and Certification
Programs, Nature-Based Tourism: Ecotourism, Adventure Tourism, Coastal Tourism
& Heritage and Cultural Tourism.
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