Tag: Dams
Krishna & Cauvery dams to become tourist hubs
August 8 (TravelAndy): India’s Karnataka state is planning to transform major dams along the Krishna and Cauvery basins into hubs for adventure tourism, said The Hindu.
The dam sites around Krishna and Cauvery, the prime rivers of the state, are full of natural resources including government lands, lush green forests, rivers, backwaters, hilly and mountainous terrains.
These resources can be utilised to promote adventure sports like which can be used to promote adventure sports like river rafting, boat riding, kayaking, and water skiing, trekking, and rock climbing. Continue reading Krishna & Cauvery dams to become tourist hubs
Karnataka bans selfie at select tourist spots
Reports said the move came following some accidents involving people taking selfies.
Karnataka tourism has decided to put messages such as Make up your mind before the selfie becomes your last frame” at more than 60 tourist spots, including popular ones such as Nandi hills and Jog waterfalls. Continue reading Karnataka bans selfie at select tourist spots