Tag: Coastal tourism
Goa carnival from February 6
January 23 (TravelAndy): The popular Goa carnival is all set to begin from February 6, this year. The three-day festival will continue till February 9.
The main attraction, the float parade will start in the Panjim, the capital city of Goa, on February 6. The parade will travel to Margao on february 7; to Vasco on February 8. It will finaly conclude in Mapusa on February 9.
“Through the medium of Festival Tourism, we want people to come and enjoy the cultural slice of Goa, which is unique,” Nikhil Desai, managing director, Goa Tourism Development Corporation reportedly said. Continue reading Goa carnival from February 6
Copter ride over Mumbai from Jan 18
January 17 (TravelAndy): Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) will resume its popular helicopter joyride over Mumbai from Monday.
The helicopter will fly at 700 feet above the sea level, allowing visitors a panoramic view of the Mumbai coastline.
A maximum of three persons will be allowed on the helicopter at a time, said the IRCTC website. Continue reading Copter ride over Mumbai from Jan 18
Tourism plans for Nellore
October 13 (TravelAndy): India’s Andhra Pradesh state has decided to develop its Nellore district as a coastal tourism circuit, said The Hindu.
This initiative is a part of Swadesh Darshan scheme started by the Union government. Under this scheme, tourist circuits and heritage spots are beautified and renovated.
The Nellore circuit is set to become the fifth one under this scheme. The Buddhist circuit, Himalayan circuit, Krishna Circuit and Northeast circuit are the other ones. Continue reading Tourism plans for Nellore