उत्तराखंड का अल्मोड़ा अपनी सांस्कृतिक विरासत के लिए देश विदेश में पहचान रखता है। इसीलिए इसे सांस्कृतिक नगरी भी कहा जाता है। जितनी यहां की रामलीलाएं मशहूर हैं, उतना ही यहां का दशहरा भी अनूठा है। रामलीला मंचन और विजयदशमी की परंपराएं भारत में बहुत पुरानी हैं। अल्मोड़ा में भी ये दोनों ही पर्व चंद राजाओं के जमाने से मनाए जाते आ रहे हैं। लेकिन मजेदार बात यह है कि अल्मोड़ा के जिस दशहरे की अब सब जगह चर्चा होती है और अब जो बेहद लोकप्रिय है, वह कोई लंबा-चौड़ा इतिहास नहीं रखता। https://youtu.be/_mCp7ljTqCY?si=po5IixQ_WHq-gR_4 अल्मोड़ा के मौजूदा दशहरे का स्वरूप है वहां रावण कुटुम्ब के तमाम लोगों के पुतले बनाए जाना और उनकी झांकी पूरे शहर में निकालना। भारत में बाकी सभी जगहों पर दशहरा के मौके पर रावण के साथ-साथ कुंभकर्ण व मेघनाद के पुतलों के दहन की परंपरा है। शायद अकेला अल्मोड़ा का...
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Taking forward its strategic plans to rev up the state’s travel and hospitality sector, Kerala Tourism will be holding a investors’ meet in the city on November 16 showcasing immense investment opportunities in destinations, products and initiatives that firmly mark the state as an all-season experiential tourism hub. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the ‘Tourism Investors Meet’ (TIM), the first such initiative planned on a big scale, at Hyatt Regency at Thycaud in the city on November 16 at 12 noon. Minister for Tourism and PWD PA Mohamed Riyas will preside over the opening session, which will be attended by Planning Board Vice Chairman, Chief Secretary of Kerala, officials from various departments and investors from India and abroad. Briefing media on the salien...
Read MoreKerala Tourism has been presented with the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the ‘Marketing Campaign (State & city - Global)’ category, marking a sterling endorsement of the state’s sustained efforts to devise innovative initiatives to attract visitors. Kerala Tourism Additional Director (General) S Prem Krishnan received the honour from PATA Chairman Mr Peter Semone at the PATA Travel Mart 2023, held at the International Exhibition Convention Centre (IECC), Pragati Maidan here on Thursday. Set up in 1984, the PATA Grand and Gold Awards recognise the finest contributions from the travel industry in the Asia- Pacific region with the winning projects consistently creating benchmarks for excellence and creativity. Kerala Tourism’s award-winning...
Read MoreKovalam stands third in FY 2022-23 report by Hotelivate Reaffirming Kerala’s pre-eminent position as a highly preferred destination for global and domestic tourists, backwater hub Kumarakom has topped in an all-India survey of revenue gained by hotels and resorts in popular leisure destinations, posting the highest revenue per available room (RevPar) in financial year 2022-23. The survey, ‘Indian Hospitality Trends and Opportunities’, conducted by hospitality consulting firm Hotelivate, also reveals that the famed beach destination Kovalam has earned the third place in a list of top 15 destinations. RevPar, an industry metric used by hotels to price their rooms, refers to revenue generated per available room whether occupied or not. According to the 26th editio...
Read MoreCotigao Village in Goa has won the award for the Best Tourism Villages of India 2023. This recognition was achieved under the Bronze category at the Best Rural Tourism Competition 2023 presented by the Central Nodal Agency for Rural Tourism and Rural Homestay, under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Out of a total of 795 applications received from 31 States/Union Territories, Cotigao Village stood out as a shining example of excellence and best demonstration of the values and practice of rural tourism. It has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to promoting rural tourism in India and upholding the principles of the Best Tourism Village Competition. Central Nodal Agency for Rural Tourism and Rural Homestay, under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Ind...
Read MoreBig endorsement for state’s sustainable initiatives on World Tourism Day Kanthalloor village panchayath in Kerala’s Idukki district, where the sustainable and inclusive STREET tourism project of the State Responsible Tourism Mission was successfully implemented, has been bestowed with the ‘Gold’ award by the Government of India in the category of Best Rural Tourism Projects. Kerala Tourism Director P B Nooh received the award from the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, India V Vidyavathi at a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam on the occasion of World Tourism Day in New Delhi. Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission (RTM) Coordinator and state Rural Tourism Nodal Officer K RupeshKumar and Kanthalloor Village Panchayat President P T Mohandas were also present to receive the honour. Keral...
Read MoreAmber (Amer) Fort on the outskirts of Jaipur in Rajasthan, is the living testimony of rich and turbulent history of Rajasthan, specially of Kachwaha Rajputs of Jaipur and Amber. Amber is one of the forts of Rajasthan which still stands in full glory. As inspiring is to visit the fort and see it in full details, equally thrilling is to listen to its history through a beautifully crafted sound and light show, that takes place daily in evening after the fort is closed for visitors. So, whenever you happen to visit the Amber Fort, don't miss this sound and light show, which has the narration by none other than one of the biggest superstars of India's film industry, one and only Amitabh Bachchan. Till then you can enjoy this video! https://youtu.be/BeeAUZbFLHE?si=Vsrjro13n0SW_MZ2 राजस...
Read MoreSept 27-30 summit to showcase south India, unveil charms of South Kerala ahead of inbound season The first edition of South India’s prestigious travel expo, Global Travel Market (GTM 2023), planned from September 27 to 30 in the city, will see the convergence of global stakeholders, opening up vast opportunities to clinch new business partnerships, besides imparting an added thrust to the post-pandemic surge in travel and tourism sector. Coming ahead of the high inbound season, GTM 2023, an annual B2B travel and trade exhibition, organised by South Kerala Hoteliers Forum, Thiruvananthapuram Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Thavass Ventures, and Metro Media at Travancore International Convention Centre, Greenfield International Stadium, Karyavattom will focus on the South Indian t...
Read MoreAmazing Uttarakhand road trips | Birthi to Dharchula via Munsiyari | बिरथी से धारचुला वाया मुनस्यारी
It is just a 134 kms ride but has got all the thrills - from fascinating views of Panchachuli peaks to riding along the Gauri river for a major part, not to mention the winding roads passing through hues of dense green below and sparkling blue above. The road from Birthi (waterfalls) to Dharchula is generally less taken by tourists. Isn't the best of the roads but has one of the best of the views. Route takes you from Birthi to Munsiyari via Kalamuni top (Alt: 9,5000 ft) and then from Munsiyari to Jauljibi. From Jauljibi one can take Lipulekh highway to reach Dharchula or turn towards Pithoragarh to reach Almora and Haldwani. So, come join me on this short but beautiful biking trip. https://youtu.be/swWSQGJ_aic?si=YMhNKTE_pe8INXgS महज़ 134 किलोमीटर का यह सफ़र बेहद शानदार है। इसमे...
Read MoreThe Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalyas in Karnataka have now become India's 42nd inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List! The site includes three temple complexes dating from the 12th to 13th centuries built during the Hoysala Kingdom in southern India. The timeless beauty and intricate details of the Hoysala temples are a testament to India's rich cultural heritage and the exceptional craftsmanship. This inclusion comes just a day after Rabindranath Tagore's Santiniketan also received this distinguished recognition. In its listing, UNESCO says, “This serial property encompasses the three most representative examples of Hoysala-style temple complexes in southern India- Belur, Halebid, and Somnathapura, dating from the 12th to 13th centuries. The Hoysala style was created through caref...
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