Tag: South India
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
Krishna Pushkaralu fest from August 12
August 1 (TravelAndy): India’s youngest state Telangana will celebrate its first Krishna Pushkaralu, the holy festival along the river Krishna, from August 12.
This festival is celebrated along the bank of the river once every 12 years. It continues for 12 days at a stretch. Krishna Pushkaralu is celebrated along the course of the river in the staes of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.
This year, the Krishna Pushkaralu will be celebrated from August 12 to August 23. Continue reading Krishna Pushkaralu fest from August 12
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
Tamil Nadu to launch app for tourists
June 2 (TravelAndy): South India’s state Tamil Nadu will launch a mobile app for tourists, said The Hindu.
This app will be designed to guide tourists through the various tourist spots cross the state. For example, if a visitor is near the popular Thanjavur Big Temple, the app can guide him regarding all necessary information about the place.
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) intends to develop the app in such a way that it gives fast lane access to all tourism related information and so that it can help a tourist browse and download all necessary information in the least possible time on the go. Continue reading Tamil Nadu to launch app for tourists
Seaplane in Hyderabad from April 15
March 11 (TravelAndy): Hyderabad, the capital of India’s newest state Telangana, is set to start its first seaplane service from April 15, said reports.
After the success of helicopter tourism, Telangana is banking on their new venture of seaplane tourism.
The state government also plans to launch amphibian buses, which will be able to operate in both land and water. Continue reading Seaplane in Hyderabad from April 15
Telangana starts yacht services for tourists
March 3 (TravelAndy): In order to promote tourism in the state, India’s youngest state, Telangana has recently launched two luxury yachts in Hussain Sagar lake.
The yachts would ferry 12-15 tourists per ride, at a cost of INR100 per person.
The yachts would also be available for party packages at a total cost of INR2000, from 8.30 pm to 12am. Continue reading Telangana starts yacht services for tourists
Emergency train tickets introduced in South India
February 21 (TravelAndy): In order to facilitate emergency travel for common passengers, Indian Railways has introduced a special initiative which will cater to confirmation of tickets for any one in need.
The southern division of Indian Railways has started a helpline service, which will make emergency quota facility available to everyone, The Times of India said.
Though it is available for anyone in need, preference will be given especially to soldiers travelling at urgent notice, elderly, people who are unwell, solo women traveller, pregnant women, students travelling for interviews and children who need emergency assistance. Continue reading Emergency train tickets introduced in South India
Helicopter boost to Udupi tourism
February 16 (TravelAndy): A helicopter service has been started yesterday to promote tourism in the pilgrimage sites of Karnataka’s Udupi, The Hindu said.
Initially, the service, launched in Udupi’s Adi Udupi helipad, will continue for two weeks. Depending on its popularity, the service might be extended.
Visitors can now board a helicopter from Mangaluru and reach the pilgrim destinations in Udupi or Kollur. Continue reading Helicopter boost to Udupi tourism
Drivers as tourist guide plan in Mysuru
February 14 (TravelAndy): Mysuru in India’s Karnataka state has decided to engage autorickshaw and taxi drivers as unofficial tourism ambassadors of the city, The Hindu reported.
A mobile application will be designed to supply all tourism related information of the city and surrounding areas, which will facilitate the drivers to guide visitors.
Approximately 100 drivers will be selected for this initiative. They will be trained to handle the assignment. Continue reading Drivers as tourist guide plan in Mysuru
South India kite festival from Jan 16
January 10 (TravelAndy): Belgavi in Maharashtra and Goa are all set to host the sixth international kite festival from January 16.
The first phase of the festival will start in Belgavi from January 16 and continue till January 18; the following phase will be hosted on Colva beach, south Goa from January 19 to 21. The concluding phase will be held at Miramar beach near Panjim,north Goa on January 22 and 24.
Approximately 25 international kite flyers from the US, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK, Russia, Estonia, the Netherlands, France and Italy are expected to participate. Another 25 Indian participants from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kochi, Nagpur, Kolkata and Karnataka will also take part in the festival. Continue reading South India kite festival from Jan 16
Tourism gallery to come up on river Cauvery
January 7 (TravelAndy): Karnataka is set to build a tourism gallery on the Cauvery river in Mysuru, said reports.
It will inform the visitors about the river’s origin, history, significance, its influence on agriculture and the threats it is undergoing.
The Karnataka state government has collaborated with National Science Academy and National Science Museum to develop the gallery. It is expected to be completed within a span of two months. Continue reading Tourism gallery to come up on river Cauvery