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Under-sea tunnel for India’s first bullet train
April 21 (TravelAndy): Part of the route of India’s first bullet train — slated to run between the cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad — will travel through an under-sea tunnel, said reports.
Of its 508km route, the train will pass through a 21km underwater stretch along the Thane creek in Virar, Maharashtra. This will be the county’s first under-sea train tunnel.
The construction work of India’s first bullet train track is supposed to start in 2018. Continue reading Under-sea tunnel for India’s first bullet train
Coal India launches mine tourism
April 20 (TravelAndy): This summer, travellers can choose to explore coal mines, as Coal India Limited (CIL) is launching eco-mine tourism for visitors, said The Hindu BusinessLine.
CIL has decided to promote two of its active mines, as tourist attractions. The mines to be thrown open for public visit include the ones located in Saoner and Gondegaon in west India’s Maharashtra state.
CIL’s subsidiary, Western Coalfield Ltd has created a 15 acre eco-park between Saoner and Gondegaon mines. Tourists can explore the depths of Saoner’s underground mine and watch the opencast mine proceedings at Gondegaon, from a distance. Continue reading Coal India launches mine tourism
AirAsia offers tickets starting from INR999
April 19 (TravelAndy): AirAsia India has announced discounts on its domestic route, with one way, all-in tickets starting from INR999.
The offer is applicable on two domestic routes including Kochi-Bengaluru and Guwahati-Imphal.
This promotional offer is valid on tickets booked within April 24, for a travel period of October 1, 2016 to May 22, 2017. Continue reading AirAsia offers tickets starting from INR999
Goa’s Konkan fruit fest from April 22
April 18 (TravelAndy): Goa is set to host the Konkan fruit fest, which is going to take place at Campal Panjim from April 22-24.
Botanical Society of Goa, along with Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), will host this year’s Konkan fruit festival in oirder to attract tourists to this unique event and to spread awareness regarding the rare species of fruits available in the coastal state of India.
The rare fruits on display will include rose apple, berries including churna, kanttam, kaneram, mulberry etc, the fast developing commercial fruits such as kokum and the popular fruits like mango and jackfruit will also be on promoted. Continue reading Goa’s Konkan fruit fest from April 22
SpiceJet launches pre-paid card for frequent fliers
April 17 (TravelAndy): Indian low cost carrier, SpiceJet has recently launched a pre-paid card scheme for frequent fliers, which is aimed at offering several rewards to the travellers.
Frequent passengers of SpiceJet opting for this prepaid card, christened SpiceClub wallet, can avail of the card by paying a minimum of INR599.
Against the minimum value, passengers can enjoy benefits worth INR5,999, which includes services like a free domestic air ticket on a member’s birthday, up to 50 per cent discount on domestic air tickets for a couple on marriage anniversaries , priority check-in, free vouchers and several other add-on services. Continue reading SpiceJet launches pre-paid card for frequent fliers
Iceland woos Indian visitors
April 16 (TravelAndy): Iceland is looking to woo more Indian tourists, following the popularity of the song Gerua from the Bollywood movie Dilwale, that was picturised in the country.
The video of the song features the hit Bollywood pair of superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol and the interest of Indian travelers to visit Iceland has climbed since the song became popular in the subcontinent. Continue reading Iceland woos Indian visitors
Invisible trains in Japan by 2018
April 15 (TravelAndy): Japan will run the world’s first ever invisible train by 2018, said reports.
The trains will have a semi reflective outer surface to create the illusion of invisibility.
The interiors of the train will have a living-room like décor. Continue reading Invisible trains in Japan by 2018
California beach film fest from April 21
April 12 (TravelAndy): California is set to host its beach film festival on Newport beach, from April 21 to 28.
Over 350 independent and international films including Orange Sunshine, Man Who Knew Infinity, and The Violin Teacher among several others will be screened.
Apart from films, the festival will also offer beach activities such as sunset cruise, surf lessons, wine tasting and fishing. Continue reading California beach film fest from April 21
Air Arabia to connect India to Sarajevo
April 11 (TravelAndy): Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced to connect Sarajevo, the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and via Sharjah.
Air Arabia flies thrice a week to the east European city.
Two flights are designated to operate in this route. One is scheduled leave Delhi at 18.35 and reach Sarajevo via Sharjah at 20.35. The other will take off from Delhi at 08.15 and reach Sarajevo at 12.20. Continue reading Air Arabia to connect India to Sarajevo
India extends e-visa to UAE tourists
April 10 (TravelAndy): Citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who intend to visit India for tourism, can now get an e-visa.
The tourists need to carry a printout of the e-tourist visa (e-TV), which will be e-mailed to them, during their visit to India.
A foreign traveller with an e-TV can enter India through 16 designated airports — Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Tiruchirapalli, Thiruvananthapuram and Varanasi. Continue reading India extends e-visa to UAE tourists
Air India connects Bhavnagar after Jet pulls out
April 9 (TravelAndy): Air India will start flights to Bhavnagar from Mumbai mid-April onwards, The Times of India said.
This comes a week after Jet Airways stopped the only flights to Bhavnagar airport. The airline also stopped the only flight, also operated by it, to the Porbander airport.
The flights will operate between Mumbai and Bhavnagar, which will make Air India the only airline to operate in this route. Continue reading Air India connects Bhavnagar after Jet pulls out
UP promotes Holipura as rural tourism hub
April 9 (TravelAndy): India’s Uttar Pradesh state is set to develop its Holipura village as a tourism hub, India Today said.
Holipura in Agra of Uttar Pradesh has the potential to attract tourists with its Chambal safaries and crocodile sanctuary. It can also become a destination for adventure tourism, said the state’s tourism officer Dinesh Kumar.
The old buildings will also be restored to their past glory to attract tourists, he said. Continue reading UP promotes Holipura as rural tourism hub