Tag: eco-tourism
Kerala to develop Kadambrayar island tourism
January 17 (TravelAndy): To encourage eco-tourism, India’s back water state Kerala has decided to give a facelift to Kadambrayar island tourism, said The Times of India.
A variety of boat services will be introduces across the island, which will include coracles, rafts and houseboats.
Previously, only pedal boat services were available for visitors. Continue reading Kerala to develop Kadambrayar island tourism
Eco-tourism boost for Velrampet lake
January 2 (TravelAndy): Velrampet Lake, a significant water body near Mudaliarpet in India’s union territory Puducherry, will soon get a facelift in order to be promoted as an Eco-tourism spot.
Close to 60 species of migratory birds are spotted in the bank of this lake, which is going to attract bird enthusiasts and tourists alike.
Velrampet Lake is one of the important surviving water bodies in the union territory. Continue reading Eco-tourism boost for Velrampet lake
Plan a mine visit in Jharkhand next year
September 13 (TravelAndy): India’s Jharkhand state is planning to implement major tourism development across the state, by next year.
The iron ore mines in Kiriburu and Meghatuburu in East Singbhum district are going to be made accessible to the tourists by 2017, said The Times of India (TOI).
Additionally, the mines Lohardaga, Pakur, Bokaro and Ramgarh area will also be developed as tourist attraction later. Continue reading Plan a mine visit in Jharkhand next year
Bicycle highway to connect Agra and Etawah
May 12 (TravelAndy): To encourage eco-tourism, India’s Uttar Pradesh state has decided to construct a 197 KM long bicycle highway from Taj Mahal in Agra to Lion’s Safari in Etawah, said reports.p
The first of its kind in India, this bicycle highway along the Agra-Etawah main road will cover many important tourist spots.
Beginning from the eastern gate of Taj Mahal, it will run along tourist spots including Raja Bhoj ki Haveli, Bateshwarnath Temple, Mela Kothi Jarar, Naugava ka Quila and village areas that lead to the lion safari in Etawah. Continue reading Bicycle highway to connect Agra and Etawah
Odisha plans online booking for eco-tourism spots
January 28 (TravelAndy): In a bid to promote eco-tourism, the east Indian state of Odisha has decided to develop a centralised online booking system for its eco-tourism spots in the next two months, said reports.
The Odisha government has also identified 40 new spots that will be developed into major eco-tourism destinations within the next years.
To facilitate livelihood from tourism, the local communities will be involved in conservation and promotional activities of these upcoming eco-tourist destinations. Continue reading Odisha plans online booking for eco-tourism spots
Uttarakhand to host spring bird festival
January 2 (TravelAndy): Uttarakhand is all set to host the state’s third spring bird festival in Doon valley from February 11 to 14, The Times of India reported.
The five spots in Doon valley identified for the festival include Asan Conservation Reserve – Timli forest, Forest Research Institute – Jhajhra, Rajpur-Sahastardhara, Thano -Maldevta reserve forest and Rajaji Tiger Reserve.
“The bird festival will help to scale up bird awareness, bird watching activity and benefits through bird tourism and eco-tourism,” DVS Khati, chief wildlife warden, Uttarakhand said. Continue reading Uttarakhand to host spring bird festival
Telangana: Helicopter tourism on the cards
December 8 (TravelAndy): Telangana is planning to introduce helicopter tourism in Hyderabad, the state capital, The Hindu said.
Arrangements are also being made for hot air balloons and sea plane facilities, which are going to allow the tourists to enjoy a panoramic view of this four hundred year old Indian city.
A. Chandulal, the state’s minister of tourism and tribal welfare, said that plans of promoting eco-tourism and tribal tourism along the catchment areas of Godavari and Krishna rivers are also on the cards. Continue reading Telangana: Helicopter tourism on the cards
Nagaland to host bike festival from Dec 4
November 22 (TravelAndy): In a bid to promote adventure tourism, the Nagaland state in northeastern India will host a mountain biking festival from December 4.
The bike festival will include ‘Kohima Downhill Mountain Bike Race’ on December 4 at Kisama Heritage Village along with the 4th annual Hornbill Cycle Rally, which will kick off from Kohima local ground and conclude at Kisama Heritage Village on December 6.
Initiatives are reportedly being taken to organise an eco friendly rally, to spread environment awareness among tourists and adventure sports enthusiasts. Continue reading Nagaland to host bike festival from Dec 4
Tree houses & hikes at Pachamalai
November 13 (TravelAndy): Tiruchirapalli in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, has nearly completed the eco-tourism project on its Pachamalai hills, reported The Hindu.
The eco-tourism projects, that have already been completed, includes tree houses on the hills of Top Sengattupatti or Thenpuranadu.
As a part of this initiative, the forest department has built an interpretation centre on the hills. This centre will allow tourists to get an audio-visual experience of the natural habitat of a forest. Continue reading Tree houses & hikes at Pachamalai
Tamil Nadu to promote eco-tourism
October 21 (TravelAndy) : In an attempt to promote eco-tourism, India’s Tamil Nadu has decided to develop the forests situated in its Kanyakumari district, said reports.
Initially, the state government of Tamil Nadu has planned eco-tourism activities in the wildlife sanctuaries of Kalikesam and Pechiperai sites.
Infrastructure for eco-tourism is already being developed in Kalikesam. Tribals belonging to the Kani community, living in 47 settlements in Kalikesam, will be appointed as eco-tourism guides. They will also cook local cuisine for the tourists. Continue reading Tamil Nadu to promote eco-tourism