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Vizagapatam’s centuries-old heritage under threat

Discover the rich heritage and natural formations of Visakhapatnam, threatened by neglect and destruction, through a captivating presentation.

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

State for developing port premises to attract tourists

Port bungalows constructed during the colonial period, lighthouses, and old sea bridges at Valiathura, Alappuzha, and Thalassery will be refurbished and opened to tourists.

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024

Thripunithura metro station to have museum of traditional dance forms

The Thripunithura terminal station of the Kochi Metro will feature a museum dedicated to Kerala's traditional dance forms.

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024

DTPC to roll out innovative projects in Wayanad to woo tourists

The District Tourism Promotion Council in Wayanad is launching innovative projects like Morning Tourism and Night Trekking to attract more tourists to the hill district.

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024

Tourists in short clothes get ‘panche’ and towel at Hampi temple to maintain ‘decorum’

Since Friday those who turn up in short dresses at the famed Virupaksha temple at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi are being given a ‘panche’ and a towel at the door by the Vijayanagara district administration.

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024

Around the world in a few (gap) weeks

And a few separate gap weeks at that. Dipal Acharya outlines her plan to travel the globe sporadically

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2024

Gyanvapi Mosque Security Heightened Post ASI Report Release

Security measures have been beefed up outside the Gyanvapi mosque, a day after the ASI report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex revealed there "existed a large Hindu temple prior to the construction of the existing structure". Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 26, 2024

Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Get a peek of the adivasi culture at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project by ITDA and Pedalabudu Eco Tourism Society

The Hindu · Jan 26, 2024

Women in Japan allowed to take part in ‘naked festival’ for first time

Women will take part in the hadaka matsuri in Inazawa, in which thousands of men dressed in next to nothing drive away evil spirits

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2024

Vietnam's Incense Village Turns Into Instagram Hotspot

In a tiny village in northern Vietnam, Dang Thi Hoa ties up a bundle of freshly dried incense sticks ahead of Lunar New Year and watches a line of tourists waiting to pose for pictures.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2024