Tag: Winter Festival
Poush Mela begins from Dec 24
December 22 (TravelAndy): Shantiniketan in east India’s West Bengal state is set to host its traditional Poush Mela festival from December 24.
The festival will continue for three days and conclude on December 26.
The fair displays indigenous handicraft including terracotta work and hand-stitched garments. It also includes food stalls that serve local and seasonal fare. Continue reading Poush Mela begins from Dec 24
Kedarnath gets tourism boost
October 18 (TravelAndy): After the devastating flash floods of 2013, Kedarnath in India’s Uttarakhand is set to be reconstructed with amenities for tourism, said reports.
Uttarakhand has planned 20 development projects for this popular pilgrimage and trekking route in the Garhwal Himalayas.
The projects include reconstruction of a second helipad in Kedarnath, installing WiFi connections in the area to facilitate communication for the pilgrims and trekkers. Continue reading Kedarnath gets tourism boost