Kaas Plateau, located in the Satara district of Maharashtra, is a UNESCO heritage site. Its beauty and magnificent biodiversity can fascinate anyone. So far, about 624 rare species of flowers have been discovered all over the world. It is claimed that out of these, about 39 species are found only in the Kaas Plateau. Especially between June and October, when the monsoon is in full swing, the entire area of the Kaas Plateau keeps changing its color every 15-20 days. More than 850 flower species are found in the Kaas plateau region. Among these, many types of flowers are not found anywhere else in the world.Kaas Plateau is a very picturesque place located at a distance of 25 kilometers from Satara, 37 kilometers from Mahabaleshwar, and 50 kilometers from Panchgani. Because of its natural beauty and biodiversity, UNESCO declared it a World Natural Heritage Site in 2012. Situated about 140 kilometers from Pune, this plateau blooms with spectacular flowers in August and September. More than eight hundred species of flowers are found here. This plateau is spread over an area of approximately one thousand hectares.The Kaas Plateau is adjacent to the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary. There is also a gorgeous lake here. There is hardly three cm thin soil on this plateau. There is a stone beneath it. It rains a lot here. Because of the crowd, the government has fixed the number here at three thousand per day. The flowers and other species of plants found here are very valuable. It is also known as the Valley of Flowers. There are many types of vegetation on this plateau and Kaas Lake, which are not found anywhere else. A large number of botanists are seen here. From the tourism point of view, September-October is considered best here.Agarkar Research Institute, established as an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Center for Earth Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, made the sediments of a lake located here the focus of its research to understand the past climate of the Kaas Plateau. This involved the dating of sediment profiles spanning eight thousand years. This dating has given many indications of climate change.After being closed for the last several months, Kas Pathar Day Safari located in Satara district of Maharashtra has again been opened for tourists. Let us tell you, that the Kas Plateau of Maharashtra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is very popular among tourists. Kaas Plateau Day Safari has been closed since last June and has been reopened after about 6 months. According to information received from media reports, there was a huge loss of income due to the closure of Kas Plateau Day Safari, regarding which the Kas Plateau Executive Committee had also expressed its concern. The resumption of Kaas Pathar Day Safari also provides new employment opportunities to the local people. It is said that only because of the day safari, about 20 youths of the surrounding area get employment. The work of these youth includes wildlife control, maintenance of artificial water holes, night patrolling, and curbing incidents of illegal hunting, etc.
The network of Indian Railways has spread to every corner of the country. Hence train travel is opted for to travel across the country at a low cost. That's why we opt for a plane to go out of the country. But now Indian Railways has given the good news for the passengers. According to this, the first international train service will be started by Indian Railways. International train service will be started soon between India and Bhutan. This train will run from India's Assam to the neighboring country. This train is being started with the aim of improving tourism between the two countries. This potential railway connection is also expected to significantly enhance trade and tourism ties between the two neighboring countries. India's Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar gave information in this regard. He also said that we are looking forward to welcoming the Bhutanese railway passengers. Jaishankar has also focused on border infrastructure, including the border with China, in the last nine years. Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized that the Modi government has given priority to the development of border areas with the aim of facilitating seamless trade and connectivity. One of the major initiatives discussed was the proposed railway link from Gelphu to Kokrajhar, which lies on the Assam-Bhutan border. Additionally, the Minister addressed the challenges posed by the internal situation in Myanmar, which has affected various infrastructure projects including the Trilateral Highway Initiative involving India, Myanmar, and Thailand. The Trilateral Highway Project is envisioned as a key driver of regional connectivity. Jaishankar said the turmoil in Myanmar has created hurdles in ongoing infrastructure efforts, especially the section of the Trilateral Highway that is under construction, along with the construction of 69 bridges.The survey has been completed in April 2023 to start the construction of the railway line between India and Bhutan. As Bhutan Live reports, the railway line will connect Gelephu in Bhutan and Kokrajhar in Assam, India. The construction of this 57 km long rail link is expected to be completed by 2026. Funds for this will be made available by the Government of India. It was told that the train on this route will be operated by the North East Frontier (NF) Railway. Once completed, it will be the first railway connection between India and Bhutan and is expected to be completed by 2026. In April this year, Bhutan's Foreign Minister Dr. Tandi Dorji said that the Bhutanese government would first work on this project and then consider adding other areas such as Samtse, Phuentsholing, Nganglam, and Samdrupjongkhar. Earlier, Bhutan Live had said in a report that the survey to start the construction of the railway link between India and Bhutan was completed in April 2023 and the railway link will connect Gelephu in Bhutan and Kokrajhar in Assam, India. This step can contribute significantly to the economic development of the North Eastern states of India and West Bengal. It remains to be seen how these initiatives will pan out and contribute to the overall socio-economic scenario of the region.
Women, men, and children are often seen walking together in the parks in the morning or evening. But before entering any park in Delhi, do check once whether men are allowed in that park. Because now 'Pink Parks' are being built in Delhi keeping in mind the safety of women. According to the statement, the plan envisages the development of 17 parks in the Central Zone, 10 parks each in the South Zone and Karol Bagh Zone, 5 parks in the City SP Zone, 22 parks in Shahdara North Zone, 13 parks in Shahdara South Zone, 6 parks in Narela Zone, 28 parks in Rohini Zone, 6 parks in the West Zone, 17 parks in Najafgarh Zone, 18 parks in Keshav Puram Zone, and 5 parks in the Civil Zone.Yes, there are about 15,000 parks in Delhi under MCD, out of which some parks will be selected and converted into pink parks in which men will not be allowed to enter. Women will be able to roam in these parks with their children. Special arrangements will also be made for children in the parks. Questions have often been raised regarding the safety of women in Delhi. In such a situation, keeping women in mind, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has decided to make some parks where only women and children can roam. Men will not be allowed to enter these parks. The park will be designed keeping in mind the convenience of women. Special care will also be taken to ensure that the accompanying children do not get bored. According to media reports, children up to 10 years of age will be allowed to visit these parks.Pink Park will be designed keeping women and children in mind. According to media reports, these parks will be decorated with pink color. Graffiti on the walls of the park, gym facility, toilets, and CCTV cameras will also be installed to ensure the safety of women. The park will be decorated in such a way that the women and children coming here do not feel bored at all. Gym equipment in the park will also be decorated with pink color. Comfortable seats will be made keeping women and children in mind so that women can sit there and laugh and joke and get rid of their whole day's tiredness. There will also be walking tracks and swings for children in Pink Park. The pilot project has started According to media reports, MCD has made Mata Sundari Park a 'Pink Park' under the pilot project. Here women are seen roaming, playing, and relaxing with their children up to 10 years of age. There are about 15,000 parks under MCD, out of which there are plans to convert some parks into 'Pink Parks'. However, this is not the first time that a park is being designed exclusively for women. Years ago, Zenana Park and Parda Park existed in Delhi, where only women could enter. According to the reports, the concept of developing special spaces for women in the city, such as parks, dates back to the 19th century. Parda Bagh, located on Netaji Subhash Marg in the Daryaganj area, was the city's first zenana (for women) park. The entrance to Parda Bagh was guarded by two tall strong Pathan women and children above the age of nine were not allowed to enter it. It was an open space where women could walk freely and move around without worrying about other people. The park was also used by women active in the freedom struggle to hold meetings. In 2019, the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) decided to revive Zanana Park as a part of the Jama Masjid Complex redevelopment plan, but the project was never implemented. It is expected that now with this scheme women will be able to get a special space for them.
There is good news for the people living in the country's capital Delhi and for the visitors coming here. Now the public will be able to visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan six days a week. According to the order issued, Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open to the public from June 1, 2023, for six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday in seven-time slots between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm. However, if there is a government holiday on any day of the week, the Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed. The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex will also be open for visitors from Tuesday to Sunday (except government holidays). On the other hand, visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan can watch the Change of Guard ceremony every Saturday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. However, if Saturday is a government holiday, it will also remain closed to the general public. Only a maximum of 30 people can go in each slot so, it is better to book tickets by checking the slots online before leaving. You can book your tickets from the official website of Rashtrapati Bhavan: http://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/rbtour/ .
Whenever it comes to weight loss, the question that definitely arises is How to give up sugar? Sweets are especially prevalent in our Indian diet and we love sweets from our tea, coffee to lassi. In such a situation, it is very difficult to give up sweets. But sugar is not only responsible for our obesity, it is also the cause of serious diseases like type 2 diabetes. According to research in the Journal of Internal Medicine, eating regular sugar increases the risk of diabetes by 21%.The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (16th May) issued a warning about artificial sweeteners (non-sugar sweeteners) used to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. There is no long-term benefit in reducing fat with artificial sweeteners ' Actually, there is a belief among people that artificial sweeteners help in reducing obesity and weight loss. In this regard, the World Health Organization has issued guidelines saying that it is recommending on the basis that 'the conclusion of a systematic review of the available evidence suggests that the use of NSS is beneficial in reducing body fat in adults or children'. There is no long-term benefit in reducing.The use of artificial sweeteners is dangerous - WHO World Health Organization says that further review has resulted that the use of alternatives such as artificial sweeteners actually has undesirable effects. As in adults, type 2 diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and death. "Replacing sugars with NSS does not seem to help with long-term weight control," Francesco Branca, director for nutrition and food safety at the World Health Organization, said in a statement issued by the organization. 'Sweeteners should be reduced' He said that 'people should consider other ways to reduce the use of sugar, such as the use of food that contains natural sugars such as fruit, so that the intake of sugar can be reduced Is. NSS are not essential food and also have no nutritional value. People should reduce the use of sweets, right from the beginning of life, so that they can improve their health.This warning has been issued against all artificial and naturally derived or modified non-nutritive sweeteners that are not classified as sugar. but which are found in many foods and beverages. The WHO statement further said, 'This recommendation does not apply to personal care and hygiene products containing NSS, such as toothpaste, skin creams, and medicines, or to low-calorie sugar and sugar alcohols (polyols) that contain sugar or sugar. There are derivatives, which contain calories and hence they are not included in NSS. The shocking report by WHO, every sixth person in the world suffers from infertility disease. According to the World Health Organization, the issue of excessive use of artificial sweeteners is linked to obesity and affects 40 percent of the adult population and millions of children in the world. On top of that, it is at risk of NCDs, which are a major cause of death in the world. To save yourself from obesity and type 2 diabetes and other diseases, replace your table sugar or white sugar with these natural sweeteners from today.
If you want to know about any city, then know the culture there and taste the local cuisine, you will get to know a lot about that city. This is the best way to identify a place in the world. Whether you're traveling abroad or trying to get to know your city more, exploring regional cuisine and flavors can enhance your experience. From street food to fine dining, every time you visit a new place there is a chance to try something new and delicious, but we often wonder where in the world can we find the best local food.For this, TasteAtlas has prepared data in which it researched the world's 100 best cities for local food through its database and pulled together restaurant ratings on Google to come up with a list. TasteAtlas combined the average ratings for the best local and regional cuisine served in a particular city, the average rating for national cuisine served in that city, and the average Google rating for the best traditional restaurants in that city. TasteAtlas is a website that features restaurants from around the world on its pages and tells everyone what kind of food you can get to eat at a place. This is a great place to learn about traditional food from around the world. Based on the current TasteAtlas data, local food in Italy Florence has been declared as the best city in the world to taste local food. TasteAtlas reported that Italian locals love their local food Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Ribollita, Lampredotto and Tripa Alla Fiorentina, and Pappardelle Al Singhiale. But the main big news is that the two Indian cities namely Delhi and Mumbai have been chosen among the world’s best cities to try local food. Delhi is at 16th and Mumbai at 34th position respectively. Delhi's traditional food is characterized by its aromatic spices, rich flavors, and varied culinary influences, while Mumbai has mouth-watering street food and traditional Indian eateries. It states that some of the must-try local foods in Delhi include Chole Bhature, Butter Chicken, Aloo Tikki, Nihari, and Pakora. Whereas in Mumbai, Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, Bhelpuri, Ragda Pattis, and Bombay Sandwich are the most delicious dishes.The TasteAtlas list tells that Delhi and Mumbai are two major metro cities and lively cities of India, which are very well-known for their assorted and delightful local food. Delhi City is divided into different areas like Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, etc. You will find street food stalls and reputed restaurants that serve some of the best cuisines. Dahi Bhalla, Momos, Chole Bhature, Paratha, Golgappa, Kebab, Aloo Tikki, Kathi Roll and Ram Laddu. On the other hand, Mumbai is a great place to visit as well as famous for its scrumptious food. Mumbai is famous for its beaches and the delicious pav bhaji served there! The city never sleeps, so you might be served kebabs at Bademia in South Bombay. Or you can enjoy the famous Vada Pav, Misal, Pav Bhaji, and Bhelpuri served at various stalls. And let's not forget the authentic Maharashtrian food served at heritage restaurants in the city! Trendy cafe culture is also present in both cities. So, whether you are a foodie or looking to try something new, the local food of Delhi and Mumbai will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Heights of the golden past have started peeping from the plains of Bandhavgarh. In the archaeological survey started on April 1, the team found 1500 years old rock paintings and remains of modern civilization two thousand years ago in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh. On which the Department of Archeology says that the finding of these remains here confirms that the area of tigers also used to be a part of the old trade route.The survey work of the Archaeological Department was going on here from April 1 to June 30 under the leadership of Shivakant Vajpayee, Superintendent Engineer of Jabalpur Circle of Archaeological Survey of India. Meanwhile, in the Tala core zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the second season survey of Jabalpur Archaeological Department includes two large cylindrical stupas, 11 caves and 4 water bodies, and a painted cave attached to them. Apart from this, 1500 years old rock paintings, and remains of modern civilization two thousand years ago have also been found.The height of one stupa is 15 and the other is 18 feet. These have been told from the 6th to the 8th century. The base and upper part of the cylindrical stupa are present in the complete form including the Harnika. It is possible that there was a statue of Lord Buddha in it. Experts say that Buddhist monks will have to come and go here. Caves must have been made for them. It is likely to emerge as an important stop in the Buddhist circuit passing through Madhya Pradesh. The special thing is that this happened for the first time when rock painting has been found in the Umaria district surrounded by forests, that too 1500 years old. At present, the Department of Archeology has taken this petting under its control, it is being told that the picture of an animal has been shown in the petting, and it will be studied soon, in which more information can be revealed. Survey officer Shivakant Vajpayee says that this petting cut has been found in the cave, which means it must have been made from stone or some sharp thing.The special thing is that in the survey of the Indian Archaeological Department last year, 26 ancient temples, 46 sculptures, 26 rock caves, two Buddhist stupas, and 19 water sources were also found in Bandhavgarh. ASI Superintendent Engineer Shivakant Bajpai said the goal of the exploration is to scientifically document the archaeological remains scattered in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. With this discovery, Bandhavgarh can also emerge as the site of the Buddhist circuit. Archaeologists say that after the study the situation regarding historicity will be clear.
If you have a pet and love to travel with it, you may face some challenges while booking tickets for them on a train. But this may change soon as Indian Railways is working to bring you the solution. Ministry of Railways has recently prepared a proposal to start an online ticket booking facility for pet dogs and cats. This means you can avoid long queues at parcel booking counters and book tickets for your pet from the comfort of your home.Passengers can book tickets for carrying pets from the parcel booking counter. Pet lovers must purchase a second-class baggage ticket for their pets. Earlier, pet parents had to book a first-class AC ticket, cabin, or coupe and reserve the entire coupe by visiting the parcel booking counter on the platform on the day of travel. Passengers were allowed to carry their four-legged friends in second-class luggage and a box in the brake van. To solve this problem, the Railway Ministry is planning to start online ticket booking for pets. Railways have specific rules regarding the transportation of elephants, animals, and birds. Separate coaches have been arranged for him. Domestic pet cats and dogs can travel with their owners in their respective coaches.Ministry of Railways has proposed an online booking facility for pets in AC-1 trains. The ministry hopes that this will make it more convenient and comfortable for passengers to travel with pets. A report has revealed that the Railway Board has asked CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) to modify the software to enable online booking of animals on the IRCTC website. Currently, passengers must book two or four berths complete coupe AC first class. Its cost is huge. If the dog is carried in the dog box, it will be charged as per baggage rates prevailing on the train. In today's time, 30 kg is charged per dog. But a fee of 60 kg had to be paid for taking dogs in AC first class coach. But pets are prohibited in AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC Chair Car, Sleeper Class, and Second Class.
Now just like London and Paris, India is also going to get an underwater metro and above water metro soon. Yes, the country's first underwater metro is going to start soon. Testing is going on for this, after which it will be started. Whereas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already inaugurated Asia's first water metro.
In an exciting development, India's own Misal Pav, Gobi Manchurian, Aloo Gobi, Rajma, Masala Vada, Bhel Puri, and Rajma Chawal have been ranked among the 100 Best 'Traditional Vegan Dishes' in the World by TasteAtlas! Two weeks ago, Shahi Paneer and Paneer Tikka were included in the list of top 10 Chinese dishes in the world. At the same time, some other paneer dishes also found a place in the top 50 list. Last month, a list of the world's best sandwiches was revealed, in which vada pav, one of the most popular street foods from Maharashtra, was ranked 13th. Now Indian cuisine is once again making headlines globally in the list of best traditional vegetarian dishes. The list of Best 'Traditional Vegan Dishes' in the World was recently released by the food guide platform 'Taste Atlas', in which Maharashtra's famous misal pav got at the 11th position. For those of you not familiar with TasteAtlas, it's an experiential online travel guide that combines authentic recipes, food critic reviews, and researched articles about popular ingredients and dishes. They are known for their comprehensive and accurate ratings, making them a trusted source for food lovers around the world.Ranking at number 11, Misal pav, a spicy curry made from sprouted lentils and served with buns, has been a favorite dish in Maharashtra for ages. It is widely available in the western states of India. Next on the 20th number is Aloo gobi, which is a simple yet delicious dish made with potatoes and cauliflower, and is a staple in North Indian households. Then comes the number 24th which is Gobi Manchurian. Gobi Manchurian is a Chinese-Indian dish made from cauliflower, which is loved for its spicy, tangy flavor. On the other hand, a dish named Masala Vada has got 27th place on this list. Masala Vada, a deep-fried lentil snack, is a favorite tea-time snack in South India. It was told in the test atlas that this is a snack of Tamil Nadu which originated from there but many other things similar to it are found. The website said, "This tea-time snack is usually made with chickpeas, onions, ginger, curry leaves, fennel seeds, dried red-hot chilies, oil, and salt." Let us tell you that Indian food did not stop here in this list, in this list, famous street food Bhel Puri also made it to the top 50, being in 37th position. Bhel puri can be considered a chaat item and is made with puffed rice mixed with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, ground nuts, sev sweet and spicy chutney. Lastly, on the number 41 is Rajma Chawal, a combination of kidney beans and rice, which is a hearty and nutritious meal that is loved by all. TasteAtlas' recognition of these dishes is a testament to India's rich culinary heritage and its ability to cater to diverse tastes. The fact that these dishes have made it to the top 100 list is a great achievement for Indian cuisine and for vegetarians as a whole. So, if you are a foodie or a vegetarian, make sure to try these delicious and authentic recipes. They are not only popular in India but now they have global recognition as well. It's time to savor the flavors of India and experience the magic of its vegetarian cuisine.
From America to China, Japan, and India are working fast in the direction of Space Tourism. Senior officials of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) told that by the year 2030, space travel can be done for which Rs 6 crore per person will have to be spent.Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chief S. Somnath says that India is moving fast on its own space tourism module. Space travel can be done by the year 2030. For which Rs 6 crore per person will have to be spent. Anyway, not only scientists, but the common man also wants to know about space. The mysteries of space have always attracted him and he wants to step into space once. Many countries around the world have progressed a lot in the direction of space tourism. But now in India too, after seven years, passengers can step into space.However, Somnath has not yet clarified whether space tourism will be sub-orbital or orbital. Usually, tourists spend about 15 minutes in the space. Private space agencies Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceX have been working towards space tourism for a long time. The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha in February that ISRO had developed a feasibility study for India's sub-orbital space tourism. Scientists told; space tourism will be planned in collaboration with private companies. The companies will partner with ISRO through the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACE). The government has formed In-Space as an agency to promote non-governmental organizations.ISRO will make people travel to space for six crore rupees. This decision has been taken in the direction of promoting space tourism. For this, the year 2030 has been targeted. ISRO Chairman S Somnath has given this information.Somnath said the government's space tourism initiative is gaining momentum. India will fix ticket prices for space at 'competitive prices' in the global market. The cost per ticket can be around Rs 6 crore. He said technical issues are being discussed to make the journey safe.Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha in February that ISRO has started conducting a feasibility study for India's sub-orbital space tourism. Singh said that ISRO is engaged in the development of various technologies in India's first human space flight program through Gaganyaan. People traveling will be able to call themselves 'astronauts'. Explain that the government had told in February that ISRO has started studying space tourism. ISRO is engaged in the development of various technologies through Gaganyaan, the country's first human space flight program. Through this, there is a plan to send ordinary people to space.
The Palace on Wheels train is being run for the last 40 years. Started in 1982 this train is India’s first luxury heritage train. The coaches of the train have been constructed in the royal style, which was originally the private railway coaches of the then rulers of Rajputana and other princely states. The coach of the train has been designed keeping in mind the culture and heritage of Rajasthan.Tourism begins in the month of October in Rajasthan. Tourism has suffered a lot in the last two years due to the pandemic. In such a situation, it is feared that more and more passengers will be able to take the vanity of tourism through the Palace on Wheels train.The Royal train - Palace on Wheels, which has been closed since 18TH March 2020 due to Corona, will once again run on the tracks. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) will start the royal train by the end of September. For the very first trip on the train, more than 200 people have booked through RTDC. With this all its seats are full. Now online booking is being done for the next trip on the train.The renovation work of the train is going on which will be completed by 20th September. In such a situation, there is a possibility that this train can be operated in the last week of next month. This train will travel a total of 3,000 kilometers in seven days and eight nights in its journey. During this, passengers will be taken to different tourist places in Rajasthan. The Palace on Wheels train departs from New Delhi Railway Station and covers many heritage places in Rajasthan including Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur.Apart from luxurious rooms, the Palace on Wheels train also has a spa, bar, laundry, gym, and salon facilities. From simple to deluxe rooms are also present on the train. There are other facilities including internet, TV, etc. Along with Indian food, Rajasthani, Mughlai, Chinese, Thai and Mexican food is also made available to travelers. The fare for a single night of a passenger on the train is fixed at Rs 55 thousand. During the off-season, the charges are close to 43,000. The maximum fare of the same train is Rs 1.54 lakh. Children up to 5 years can travel for free whereas, half of the fare is charged if the child is between 5- to 10-year-old. Lodging and meals are counted in the charges itself. Apart from this, you have to pay a separate fee for other facilities including other facilities like a spa and bar. The Palace on Wheels will be run on the ‘Operation and Maintenance model’ under the Bharat Gaurav Train Policy of the Indian Railways from 2022-23. It will be operated through a private partnership. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) will get the fixed amount for this, but the ownership of the train will remain with RTDC.
As COVID cases decline in India, there are some countries where Indians can finally take a trip to. But, as the pandemic is not over yet so there are some mandatory rules which every tourist has to follow. Try to travel only when it is unavoidable as the third wave might hit us earlier than we can think of. RT-PCR test before departure and again on arrival is a compulsory procedure for each passenger. Also, travelers will have to be quarantined until they receive their test results. So Guys, let’s see what all options are open for you!
Were you planning to visit Spain and Slovakia? Did you already apply for a visa there? Was your travel plan cancelled due to the pandemic? Fret not, there's some good news for you. Spain and Slovakia have announced gratis visas for Indian travellers who had applied for a visa before they travel ban to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic. The embassies of the two countries will not charge you an extra amount for reissuing the visa once international tourism restarts.
The unlock plans of the world has in disarray as the second wave of coronavirus spread takes over the world. Many countries in Asia have imposed new restrictions on travel, and Britain too has announced sudden quarantine rules for travellers from Spain. In the United States as well as the number of people who have caught the virus is continuously rising.
The Central Government of India gave domestic air travel a green flag on May 25, 2020. But even with all the precautions, airlines are taking, they have failed to convince the people that it is okay to fly. The rising number of cases is also fueling the paranoia. The fear of the pandemic is not the only reason why people are not travelling, the different rules in every different state is a major reason too. While now most states do not have very strict quarantine rules, some states like Maharashtra where the virus seems uncontainable, they're forced to put strict quarantine rules for travellers coming from different states.So if you are heading to Mumbai any time soon and taking an air trip, here are the quarantine and other guidelines you must keep yourself updated with.
The security check process has now become longer, as it includes extra precautionary measures due to the COVID-19. The Indira Gandhi International Airport has come up with ways to speed up the process from September 2020.
In football, if a player breaks the rules of the game, he is given a yellow card. Following the same trend, Alaska Airlines hands over passengers a hand written warning on the card for not wearing a mask. In the times where wearing a mask when you step out is very essential, this step by the airlines will ensure the safety of the passengers and the crew. The airlines said that the idea behind this method is to lighten up the mood of the passengers amid all the stress and anxiety they might go through while on board.
In the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs for Unlock 2.0 on June 30, 2020, it was stated that more special passenger trains would be added and will start operation soon. Now the Railway Ministry has shared a proposal on the operation of 40 special trains under the same pretext.
Lockdown 6 - Unlock 2 has been enforced from July 1, 2020. According to the guidelines enforced by the Home Ministry, interstate travel will not require an e-pass or separate permit. But due to the rising threat of coronavirus in certain states like Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, the state governments here have restricted the movement of people and goods in certain hotspots other than the containment zones. But there are other states that have permitted inter state movement without the e-pass.
Unlock 2.0 guidelines have been issued by the Home Ministry on June 29, 2020. The new guidelines related to travel in areas other than the containment zone has also been renewed. The Unlock 2.0 will be enforced from Wednesday, July 1. All the states have been requested to strictly comply with guidelines and restrictions put forth by the Central Government of India.
India is planning to look at forming travel bubbles with countries that are allowing their citizens to return and vice versa by next month. This is a step to scale up the "Vande Bharat Mission" repatriation exercise. The Government is expecting that the number of domestic travellers would reach half of the pre-pandemic number by mid-July. India will consider restarting international flights, forming a bilateral travel bubble with some countries.
The Health department of every state has issued a different advisory in relation to travel and passengers travelling from one state to the other. Here are the travel guidelines you need to know if you are going to visit Haryana or Himachal Pradesh.
As interstate travel resumes, every state in India has introduced its own travel regulations based on how the state was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the travel related rules you need to know if you are planning to visit Goa or Gujarat.
Here are the set of rules you should know if you are going to Delhi or Chhattisgarh from any other state.
If you are looking forward to travel to the states – Assam and Bihar, here are some important rules and regulations for travellers that you need to know.
As the number of COVID-19 case drastically increase in Kerala, the state's government have announced a new set of guidelines for travellers visiting the state for a short period. According to these new sets of guidelines, no tourist will be allowed to stay for more than week in the southern side of the state. The visitors need to submit their itinerary, purpose of travel, accommodation details and contact person with the State Government before their arrival. All passengers must be registered on Jagratha portal, a COVID-19 portal by the Kerala Government, and also obtain an entry pass for their visit. The short visit will be approved by district collectors after reviewing the details submitted.
As intrastate and interstate travel resumes slowly, the lodging and hospitality industry is placing its best bets on the young travellers, who would be desperately looking for a weekend getaway to a near destination, after staying in for over two month. The industry came to a sudden halt once the travel ban was placed by the Indian Government, but it is now reopening gradually in the Unlock 1.0. Hotels are ticking all the boxes for zero contact check in and other safety measures required to ensure the customers that they would be staying in a COVID-19 free place. Because the travellers still might be uncertain about their safety and no one wants to catch the disease.
Travelling to Andaman and Nicobar or Andhra Pradesh? Here are the quarantine rules and travel restrictions that you might face while travelling to these to states from any other.
Different quarantine rules implemented by states are causing confusion and uncertainty in passengers, holding them back from booking flights. It has also led to an increased cancellation by business travellers - a class aviation industry was banking on to bring the business back on track.
Google is adding a new update to its Maps services. The Maps would not just warn us about the traffic but also alert us about the COVID-19 related travel restrictions. It would help the user plan their trips better and help them avoid stumbling upon restricted areas on the journey. Google Maps service has helped users always in finding the way in a new city and pick the right route for the journey. It has saved many of us from almost getting stranded, finding their way to a new restaurant, public spot, etc. And now with this new feature, we can ensure that our trip goes uninterrupted even with travel restrictions in certain areas.
The Central Government has declared lockdown 5.0, which is more of an unlock phase in the country and offers a lot of travel relaxations. In Unlock-1, interstate travel has been permitted with some guidelines. The Ministry of Home Affairs has laid down some guidelines you need to follow till June 30.Following the guidelines by MHA, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry has restarted domestic air travel in India. While the air travel has been permitted, the number of flights arriving and departing at an airport has been lowered. Metros linking airports to the cities have been closed.
On May 31, Karnataka Government has lifted restrictions on intra-state and inter-state travel as it laid down the plans of easing the lockdown in a phased manner in the state, excluding the containment zones. The Government has revised the interstate travel protocols for the phase 1 that will be effective from today, June 1. The revised guidelines have strict 14 days quarantine rule for people arriving in both rural and urban areas of the state.
After Sicily, Japan too announces a new campaign that would subsidize the travel cost for tourists, in an attempt to kick start tourism again. According to the news, the head of Japan Tourism Agency, Hiroshi Tabata has said that their plan of $19.51 billion is announced in hope of attracting tourists by offering to pay half of their travel expenses. The Government has provided little details on the programme, but they say that it could be implemented by the month of July. Travel ban in Japan has still not been lifted.
The Saint Lucia Government has announced restarting tourism in phases starting June 4. This will be done in responsible manner keeping in mind the safety of nationals and tourists from the COVID-19. The Tourism Minister of Saint Lucia has revealed the steps government will be taking. This includes advanced testing, regular screening and monitoring of staff and tourists, sanitization of tourists spots along with airports and train terminals, and social distancing protocols.
Lockdown, travel restrictions and travel related though have a devastating effect on the travel and tourism industry, but the 14 days quarantine rule, implemented by the UK, Spain and other countries around Europe, useless as it might jeopardise the holiday plan of many. This 14 days rule also points that the global tourism would not return to normal or as it were in 2019 anytime soon. On an estimate, British people spent over £4.8 billion on international trips, but this year tourists travelling overseas will need to take three weeks off from work for a week's trip.
Lufthansa Group is planning to restart flight operations in to 130 destinations by the end of June. From 1st June, Airline Lufthansa Euro wings and Swiss will start services to a select few destinations. These flight operations will resume from Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Dublin to Frankfurt Zurich, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Cologne. The airlines will also increase the flight operation frequency from London Heathrow. The group will offer 63 departures weekly from next month.
Air India has started booking in 14th May on some repatriation flights for the second phase of the Vande Bharat Mission. The flights would travel from India to the USA, the UK, Australia, Frankfurt, Paris and Singapore. Only the citizens of these countries will be eligible to book tickets. For some flights people holding a valid visa of the country will also be eligible. The reservation facility and eligibility criteria are available on the Air India website (http://www.airindia.in), the national carrier posted on twitter.
IRCTC has cancelled all booking of regular trains, Shramik and special trains excluded, up till 30th June due to the coronavirus pandemic. The railway will refund the full amount of the ticket to everyone who had booked the tickets. The Shramik and Special passenger trains will continue operations as planned. As per the railways, the refund will be provided to those with effect from 21st March. The railway board issued an order on 13th May that included waiting list provision on the special passenger trains from 22nd May.
Governments around the globe have put a number of restrictions on both domestic and international travel, locking billions within their home. These restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 have brought travel and tourism industry to a complete standstill. From small scale business to the MNCs, all have been affected by the sudden halt. TUI, that is the biggest tour operator of today’s time, has said that it could shed up to 8000 jobs. Airlines like Lufthansa are seeking support of the government to survive. According to WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council), an industry group, tourism accounts up to 10% of the global GDP and one in ten jobs. The council also estimated that over a third of these jobs or 100 million positions, and $2.7 trillion in GDP could be at risk due to the current crisis. Countries whose GDP majorly depends on the tourism industry will be the worst hit. Among small and developing island states, even 25% decrease in tourism could cut off up to 7% of GDP. This could go down to up to 16% in places like Maldives and Seychelles, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
On Sunday, Railways have announced that they will slowly restart the operations of passenger trains on 12th May. The railway services had been suspended for almost two months due to the lockdown that was enforced to contain the spread of coronavirus. The decision to resume passenger train operations was taken on Saturday in a meeting of Cabinet Secretary and the government, both central and states. The sources also told the media that the final draft was prepared on Sunday evening. Railways have provided various services throughout the lockdown. They have operated as freight trains and Shramik trains to help the ones in need during the coronavirus crisis.
As per the orders of the CM of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat, the Kedarnath temple has been opened up for local tourists from May 4. The pilgrims can also visit other Himalayan temples within the state. As no case of COVID-19 has been reported, the three districts of Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, which is home to the famous northern Char Dhams, Kedarnath, Badrinatth, Gangotri and Yamunotri, they fall under the green zone.
Today, 7th May, you can get to admire and photograph the last Super Flower Moon of the year - 2020. This is the 4th super moon of the year since February. Not just that, it is also the longest super moon that will be visible this season. It has been visible from 5th May and will be in its full luminous form till early morning of 8th May. A super moon is 14 percent larger and 30% brighter than the full moon we usually happen. This happens when the moon is closest to earth, in its orbit. With the lockdown all travel has been banned and we cannot go out. But that has led to huge dip in the levels of air pollution making skies clearer than ever before. So we can enjoy some beautiful sights like never before from our roofs and balconies. Capture some great photographs as happy memories of these tough times.
It is tough to say when international travel may resume as many countries still are having a tough time beating the pandemic, while others in the hope to avoid an outbreak are keeping their doors shut for international tourists. While in India, Aviation Officials hinted that international travel may resume in June, but countries like Argentina and UK are still uncertain about the air travel. But we are well aware that international air travel will not look the same as it used to. Here are certain changes we can expect to see:
Domestic flight may resume in India from the first week of June. The senior aviation officials say that the airlines will start booking tickets 10 days before the services resume. The flights have been grounded since March 25 due to the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The Italian Island, Sicily, is working on reviving the tourism post-coronavirus. Sicily announces that it would cover half the air ticket fares and one third of the lodging prices for the travellers wanting to visit the island. It is will also offer free tickets to many of its museums and archaeological sites. Sicily has lost over €1 billion in tourism related revenue, ever since the lockdown was enforced here on March 10. The scheme might cost the island around €50 million, it hopes that the scheme would be able to attract a large number of tourists once the lockdown is lifted.
Ministers of the Defence Ministry, under Rajnath Singh, in a recent meeting, have suggested resuming the functioning of domestic flights in coronavirus free areas after the lockdown is lifted. However, according to the news, the Home Ministry and Civil Aviation Minister will take the final call after assessing the situation in the country, and the status of spread of COVID-19 in states.
As most countries around the world are under complete lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus, a number of industries have been hit hard. But the worst affected by the lockdown is the travel industry. According to the latest reports and surveys show that international travel may not be able to recover that well after the lockdown has been lifted. Though governments around the world are assuring that they will restore the economy once it is safe, but life post lockdown lies in uncertainty and according to experts, restoring the economy might be very difficult
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the world of humans is fighting for survival, locked up in their concrete jungle, the natural world is restoring itself. The skies are now clearer, air is more pure, the marine life is coming back to the clearer rivers. No one would have thought of seeing this view on the 50th Earth Day.This is definitely not the way we wanted the restoration of nature to happen, but seeing such brighter sides in these dark times definitely brings a smile on the face of us natural lovers.
Supreme court of India has been requested through a PIL, filed to issue directions to the Central Government and the aviation regulator DGCA, ensuring that airlines refund full amount of the tickets cancelled due to the lockdown enforced to contain the spread of COVID-19 in India. In the plea that has been filed by the Pravasi Legal Cell, they've also requested to declare not refunding the amount of the fare illegal and a voilation of the DCGA Civil Aviation Requirement.
During these tough times, where most of us stuck at home are letting the lockdown blues get the best of us, an Australian family came up with an unique idea of recreating a vacation to Munich. The family recreated the 15 hour flight to Munich from Sydney in a creative manner.Nathan Russell, a school teacher currently on sabbatical, was the one who came up with this idea. And to give it more of a real touch, he even printed in-flight menus and boarding passes. Kristy Russell, his wife posted their entire virtual trip in a thread on Twitter.Image source - Kristy Russell's Twitter
After the news of the tiger being affected by COVID-19 in Bronx Zoo of New York reached India, the CZA had taken certain steps for the protection of the animals in Indian zoos, national parks and reserves; and sent out a circular. Taking further steps for protection of the wildlife from the COVID-19 or coronavirus disease, the forest authorities at the Corbett Tiger reserve have established the quarantine wards. In addition, Corbett Tiger Reserve is the first national park in India to make the quarantine wards for the animals.
As the second phase of the lockdown begins in our country, these airline companies have started giving notices regarding their operations. According to the news, vistara may resume their flights services from May 4th, once this phase of the lockdown comes to an end on 3rd May, 2020. In order to manage the money lost during the lockdown, the airlines has requested a third of their staff to go on a 3 day leave without pay.
Goa is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India, attracting a huge crowd of both national and international tourists every year. This state makes most of its revenue from tourism. But with the spread of COVID-19 on the rise, the Minister of Health, Vishwajit Rane has taken some strict decisions related to tourists travelling through air to Goa, after the lockdown is lifted.
A few days back the news flashed that the water of Yamuna River has reached a remarkable level of purity in Delhi, as all the industrial activities have been put on hold during the lockdown. And now joining the list is River Ganga, showing off its sparkling clear water.
Unlike ever before, Disney theme parks from around the world are closed for weeks. No one knows for how long these parks may remain closed as the term used by Disney was indefinite, it is certain that they will look different from before when they finally open up for the public. In the words of Bob Over, Disney's CEO till February 2020 and now Executive Chairman, "Based on what we've seen Based on what we’ve seen at the Disney parks in Asia, which is a bit farther along the curve of the coronavirus pandemic than the U.S., in addition to what the U.S. parks were doing just before they closed in March, technological capabilities we know Disney has at its disposal; and a little old-fashioned guessing, we’ll paint a picture of what we expect to see at Disney parks when they unlock the gates."
Every year in Spain, in the week leading to Easter Sunday, the streets of every city and village of the country would be flooded with colourful processions with penitents wearing cone shaped hoods and centuries-old religious floats. But, this year, with a nationwide lockdown in Spain to stop the spread of COVID-19, Spainiards have found the ways of celebrating this Holy Week from their homes. They're playing religious music from their balconies or watching last year's parades.
The 21 day lockdown in India, has led to a complete shutdown of national and international travel. The flights, buses and trains of the country have stopped all operations. Due to this, a lot of international tourists who had travelled to India for leisure or business are stuck here. To help these tourists, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has launched a web portal.
Due to an unknown reasons, the largest waterfall in Ecuador suddenly disappeared. The popular tourist destination in Ecaudor, the San Rafael on the Coca river attracted tons of tourists every year. With it's green surroundings and picturesque landscape cascading these 150m high waterfall made this place a heaven for adventure and nature lovers.
In the response to travel lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has launched a #TravelTomorrow campaign. The phrase would highlight the values of tourism, becoming a common thread in response to the current crisis. The core values of tourism like discovering different cultures, practising solidarity and respect, caring for the environment, continuing to learn, fostering decent work, development and sustainability and generating new opportunities for all, will be the pillars of the campaign.
Recently a case of a tiger in Bronx Zoo of New York tested positive of coronavirus, this has alerted the Indian zoo authorities. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has instructed all the states to keep an eye on animals in zoos, national parks and tiger reserves; and report any abnormal behavior of the animals. This step has been taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 among animals. The animals are being monitor round the clock through CCTV cameras, after the confirmation of the case of a four year old Malayan tiger has been infected, by US Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services.
Outbreak of coronavirus has led to a total lockdown in most countries around the world, severely affecting tourism industry. But some tourist attractions have found an alternative in the digital world. Patrons can get a virtual tour of museums and visit places they've wanted to go to, with just a few clicks. Not just that many national parks from around the world are also a part of this list. A good news for ecotravellers. You can enjoy the wildlife safari in your home. You'll stay stuck to your chair as these national parks are so beautiful and offer amazing view that would make you feel the rush.
Amid the lockdown due to coronavirus, it seems nature is claiming back what was hers. From around the world, photos of animals taking over the roads are flooding the social media. In India as well, a number of videos and photos of animals such as nilgai, civet, Indian bison and sambar deers roaming on the roads, have been uploaded. While the citizens are forced to stay at home due to the 21-day lockdown in India, the wildlife is making most out of this opportunity to roam on the otherwise busy roads.
To beat pollution and waste accumulation caused due to the use of plastic water bottles and littering, Lachen, a town in Sikkim, is introducing bamboo water bottles for tourists. It is being said to be the first town to ban packaged drinking water bottles. The town is flooded with tourists every year, as they come here to admire this little town, for its serene beauty, picturesque views and snow-capped peaks. And as the tourist leave, they leave behind tons of packaged plastic water bottles. As tourism grows so does the waste.
Gamers are a new and emerging tribe. With games like PUBG gaining such popularity that they have a world tournament, with millions of people taking part in these. In the light of these events, the video game pioneer, Atari, announced that it is planning to make its way into the hospitality business. They are planning to a video game-themed hotels across eight cities in the United States, including Las Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, San Francisco, Chicago, Texas, Austin, Calif and San Jose.
Goa carnival attracts party and beach lovers like ants to sugar for a thousand years. With mouth-watering food, fun activities and endless sessions of live music, this is a heaven for all. And to add to the fun, it is absolutely free.
Good news for the dog moms and dads, as a progressive initiative is taken by the Osaka Airport. They have introduced dog toilets with pee poles that can flush installed in them. This is a relief to the people who travel with their pets as they already have a list troubles to face, like the heavy amount they have to pay for airfare to make sure their pets are safe and meet the airlines' requirements. The Osaka International Airport (ITAMI) in Japan has come up with an interesting solution, a first of its kind dog toilet. This facility will be available at both pick-up and drop-off area at the airport. There is a region dedicated just for pets to relieve themselves. They can also drink water at the outside space of the pee pole area. The pee pole washes and flushes the waste on its own. And to add this, this toilet area also has a space that has a small shower installed for the cleanliness freaks to wash their furry friend. This service is open to only those who are travelling with pets. The timings for the doggo toilet is from 5:30 AM to 10 PM at Osaka Airport.
In the light of recent events, where certain major decisions for Kashmir have been taken, it is now easy to visit this 'Heaven on Earth'. The government is now working on making it easier. They have ordered a new deadline for the completion of the project. The Kashmir valley is going to be connected to rest of the country through an extensive railway network by the next year, 2021. The Konkan Railway authority has called the toughest and most challenging railway project in history, after independence.
Disneyland is a dream destination of many kids, but not just that it has been a dream wedding destination of many women. All the ladies at some time have wanted to get married like a Disney Princess. Well, here's a chance to turn your dreams into reality. Not exactly get married but you can get a wedding photoshoot done here. All you have to do is book a photography session with none other than the Disney World! Depending on your budget and time, you can book it through the Disney Fine Art Photography. You can also invite Mickey Mouse or any other Disney character you like to the shoot and also get some picture at the famous Haunted Mansion.
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