My-India Tourism

Make My Trip announcing Best Deals on Holidays in India

2009-01-20T13:12:00.000+05:30

Make My Trip is making it possible for individuals all around the world to enjoy the sights and sounds of India through various holiday vacations. India is a country full of diversity when it comes to scenery, culture, history, and activities. The various holidays visitors can enjoy in India include Beach Holidays, Culture & Heritage Holidays, East India, Goa, Golden Triangle, Kerala, Luxury

TAJ opens its 5th hotel in Bangalore

2008-12-20T10:16:00.000+05:30

Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces today announced the highly anticipated opening ofits new premium city hotel in the IT nerve centre of Bangalore. The hotel also bears a new nameand identity: "Vivanta by Taj -Whitefield, Bangalore"and is slotted in the 'upper upscale' segment. The stunningly designed hotelarrests attention, being located right at the entry-point of the ITPB (International

Punnamada Serena SPA Resort relaunches in Allepey

2008-12-04T14:52:00.001+05:30

Newly refurbished and with a change of management, Punnamada Serena Spa is a tranquil backwater resort facing the Kumarakom area a perfect place to unwind. The resort's layout is that of a typical village with 26 well-furnished heritage style villas with a view of the Vembanad Lake where the world famous Nehru Trophy snake

Aussies already discovering Kerala

2008-10-30T09:44:00.001+05:30

Incredible India is showcasing Kerala in Sydney and Melbourne this week, and highlighting the fact that Australians are already discovering this destination renowned for its wellness and nature travel. With over 14,000 Australians recorded in Kerala in 2007, Australia is the destination's seventh largest source market, and one of the fastest growing averaging 20% a year, and jumping a

Kerala Tourism Offers 500 Tour Packages Online

2008-06-24T14:05:00.000+05:30

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Monday, June 23, 2008 -- (Business Wire India) -- Kerala Tourism website www.keralatourism.org presents more than 500 tour packages online as part of its dream season campaign. Kerala, one of the most sought after destinations of India, is all set to offer value for money packages during the Monsoon Season.Great value packages ranging from backwater

Indo-China tourism all set to develop at "amazing speed: Indian envoy to China

2008-02-01T22:18:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to China Nirupama Rao has said that the tourism between India and China is all set to develop at an "amazing speed."With the ending of the year 2007 came a new chapter of the communications between the two countries, Rao said at the closing ceremony of the "China-India year of friendship through tourism-2007." Shao Qiwei, head of China's National Tourism

Muttukadu Boat House near Chennai offers an unforgettable joy

2008-01-29T20:58:00.001+05:30

Chennai, Jan.29 (ANI): Located 36 kilometers off Chennai, Muttukadu Boat House is an unusual spot in backwaters for tourists and holidaying families. Also, Muttukadu is a paradise for anglers since prawns and jelly fish are in abundance here. For those who relish seafood being here could prove to be a memorable experience. Hundreds of holiday-makers visit Muttukadu Boat House daily to enjoy boat

Chuthuni festival celebrated in Nagaland

2008-01-28T20:03:00.001+05:30

Kohima, Jan.28 (ANI): Blending hues of Naga culture with unity, people of Nagaland celebrated Chüthuni, the premier festival of Mao Naga. It is the festival of purification, invoking God's blessing and merry-making. Chüthuni, the post harvest festival of Mao Nagas, is described to be an occasion to celebrate success and victory over death and destruction.Organised by Mao Union of Kohima, the

Darjeeling receives heavy snowfall

2008-01-28T19:55:00.001+05:30

Darjeeling, Jan 28 (ANI): The cold wave sweeping north India made a dramatic arrival in Darjeeling covering the entire hill station under thick snow.As the news spread, domestic and foreign tourists arrived in droves to enjoy the weather. "Normally, Darjeeling does not witness such a heavy snowfall. But this time snowfall is quite heavy. We are really happy and enjoying," said Losam Sona, a

Three Indian trains in world list of 25 greatest rail adventures

2008-01-23T20:47:00.001+05:30

Sydney, Jan.23 (ANI): Three heritage trains in India are among the world's top 25 iconic rail adventures.According to the US-based Society of International Railway Travelers published the list in a special edition of its magazine to celebrate its 25th anniversary, these Indian trains are the Palace on Wheels, which comprises of 14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons, equipped with world class

No Taj visit for Sarkozy's "gal" Carla!

2008-01-23T20:32:00.001+05:30

Paris, Jan 22 (ANI): The famous seat in front of the epitome of love -the Taj Mahal - would have been be lucky to have visiting FrenchPresident Nicolas Sarkozy being seated with his new lady love, CarlaBruni, but according to reports the latter has announced that shewould not be accompanying Sarkozy as she is not married to him.Earlier, the Indian media was in a tizzy about how Carla Bruni

Ships of the desert 'sail' in Bikaner

2008-01-22T20:34:00.001+05:30

Bikaner, Jan 22 (ANI): Bikaner came alive to the entertaining acts of the 'ships of the desert' as the three-day annual camel festival was kicked off here.The festival started with the procession of beautifully decorated camels heading towards the open sand on the outskirts of the city. Organised by the state tourism department, the festival is expected to boost tourism in the state."Only through

A marine park in Gujarat on its way to become hot tourist spot

2008-01-19T20:01:00.001+05:30

Jamnagar (Gujarat), Jan 19 (ANI): A marine National park at Narara Bet in Gujarat is attracting a large number of tourists, as diverse aquatic species are available here.Various species like live coral, live shell, algae plants, live oyster, prawns and crabs can easily be seen floating and unwinding in the shallow waters of the park. "The sea in Gujarat is specifically different from other seas

Jammu-Srinagar highway remains closed

2008-01-19T19:52:00.001+05:30

Srinagar, Jan 19 (ANI): The 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the fourth consecutive day today following heavy snowfall.A portion of the road at Panthal, 140 kms from Srinagar, was rendered unsafe due to incessant snowfall. No vehicles, either from Jammu or Srinagar, were allowed on the arterial road.Heavy and light motor vehicles were stuck at different points on

India, Egypt to sign agreement on abolition of visa requirement

2008-01-17T22:11:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for signing of the agreement between India and Egypt on the abolition of visa requirement for diplomatic and official/service passport holders. This agreement will facilitate visa-free travel between India and Egypt for diplomatic and official/service passport holders while entering, transiting through and exiting from the

Gauge conversion of Ratlam-Mhow-Khandwa-Akola railway line approved

2008-01-17T22:09:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for gauge conversion of Ratlam-Mhow-Khandwa-Akola (472.64 km). The cost of the gauge conversion would be about Rs.1421.25 crore. There existed a meter gauge North South Link between Jaipur and Secunderabad covering 1469 kms. The line connected major townships like Jaipur, Ajmer and Chhitaurgarh in

Tourism sector to generate over two lakh jobs by 2010: Ambika Soni

2008-01-09T22:53:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni today said that the tourism sector is likely to generate over two lakh plus jobs by 2010. Addressing a group of budding air hostesses here, Soni said, "The country will witness tremendous employment generation in the skilled and semi-skilled sector viz. pilots, aviation engineers, air hostesses, stewards, ground handling staff,

Panchghagh waterfalls, a major tourist attraction near Ranchi

2008-01-08T23:54:00.001+05:30

By Girija Shankar OjhaPanchghagh, Jan. 7 (ANI): Panchghagh Waterfalls, about 52 kilometres off Ranchi on the Chaibasa Road in Jharkhand, is a major attraction for thousands of domestic and international tourists. Despite the presence of other falls like Dasham, Hundru and Jonha, the Panchghagh falls are a tourists' preference for being viewed as the safest of all. The water falls from a lesser

A Five Star Train Tour through Goa and Maharashtra

2007-11-10T18:35:00.000+05:30

A Five Star Train Tour through Goa and Maharashtra!Deccan Odyssey is a five star hotel on wheels, a joint venture of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and the Indian Railways. The train itself was built at a cost of over Rs. 320 million (aprox US$ 100 million). The train begin its journy from Mumbai and move all the way to Goa and travel through the hotspots of Goa and Maharashtra

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Guide

2007-11-10T18:32:00.000+05:30

Welcome to Madhya Pradesh! The Heritage Heartland of India!"Al Khajuraho, the karanas that dancers spend years to perfect seem carved so effortlessly in stone"-Mallika Sarabhai, Classical DancerMadhya Pradesh is the very heart of India! Khajuraho is just one of the amazing destinations of Madhya Pradesh. Steeped in history, blessed by nature, sanctified by faith and alive with wildlife. Moments