Tag: Tamil Nadu
Munnar turns winter wonderland as mercury dips below zero
Kochi (TAN): Sub-zero temperatures and South India do not often go hand in hand. Yet, the mercury in Munnar, one of Kerala’s most favourite tourist getaways, dropped below zero degrees last week, covering the hill station in thick layers of frost.
Places such as Chittuvara, Lakkad, and Chendura in Munnar saw temperatures fall up to -3 degree Celsius.
Tourism benefited as travellers flocked to Munnar to witness the unusual weather conditions first hand. Hotel and business owners were hopeful further fall in temperatures would boost business in the area.
Not just Munnar, other places in Kerala including Wayanad, Alappuzha, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kannur too recorded dip in minimum temperatures. The cold and dry weather in South India has been attributed to the cold wave sweeping across the subcontinent. Ooty, Tamil Nadu’s popular tourist destination, was hit by the cold wave and experienced a chilly weather. Continue reading Munnar turns winter wonderland as mercury dips below zero
Helicopter tourism plan for Kodaikanal
August 23 (TravelAndy): In order to draw more tourists, the Kodaikanal hill town, in India’s Tamil Nadu state, is gearing up to start its first Helicopter services for tourists, said reports.
A site has been identified by the state government near Vilpatti in Kodaikanal for the purpose. Facilities and feasibility options are presently being reviewed.
Once the authorities give their nod regarding the suitability of Vilpatti, helicopter services will begin immediately. Continue reading Helicopter tourism plan for Kodaikanal
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
Chennai airport closed till Dec 6
December 3 (TravelAndy): Tourism has been largely affected in and around Chennai, due to massive flood that has submerged the capital of Tamil Nadu in India.
The Chennai airport is slated to remain closed, at least till December 6, due to excessive water logging caused by incessant rainfall, said reports.
All flights to and from Chennai have been cancelled, stranding almost 700 passengers including a large number of tourists. Continue reading Chennai airport closed till Dec 6
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
From lighthouse to tourist attraction
October 14 (TravelAndy): The Indian government is chalking out a plan to transform 78 lighthouses across India, into tourism centres.
The identified lighthouses for this are located in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, said an official statement.
There are plans to using land adjacent to the light houses to develop hotels, resorts, viewing galleries, maritime museums and heritage museums, adventure sports facilities, thematic restaurants, souvenir shops, laser shows, spa and rejuvenation centres, amphitheatres and other facilities to attract tourists. Continue reading From lighthouse to tourist attraction