News Topic:Tourism
Business & Economy
Tourism Woes: Out of 4.5k Shikaras, only 400 rowing in Dal Lake
SRINAGAR — In the world famous Dal Lake, only 400 Shikaras are rowing out of total 4500 as tourists continue to stay away from...
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Kashmir
Government asks tourists, Yatris to leave from Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Amid fresh troop deployment, the governor administration on Friday asked Amarnath Yatris to “curtail” their stay in Kashmir Valley immediately and take...
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News & Interviews
Yousmarg — Vlog
I, along with few friends, visited Yousmarg in August this year. As the stay was for a couple of days, I thought of experimenting...
Kashmir
Tourists never targeted and are safe in Kashmir, says IGP
Srinagar: Stating that tourists have never been targeted in Kashmir, the Kashmir Police Chief Tuesday said that Kashmir is a safe place for tourists...
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Cultural Significance of Tourism
There are various definitions of tourism. Theobald (1994) suggested that etymologically, the word "tour" is derived from the Latin 'tornare' and the Greek 'tornos,'...
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Bihar – Climate, Wetlands, Wildlife & Tourism
Bihar is a state in the eastern part of India. It is the 13th-largest state of India, with an area of 94,163 km2 (36,357...
Kashmir
ATVs pose threat to environment in Gulmarg
Srinagar: The shift of Ponnywallas to ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) at world famous tourist destination Gulmarg is posing a threat to the bowl-shaped area...
Education
Central University of Kashmir signs MoU with IITTM
The Central University of Kashmir has signed a MoU with the reputed and premier Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior.
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