Tourism Updates

Chandragupta Maurya (340 - 297 BCE) used to buy elephants and horses across the river Ganges. The Sonpur Cattle Fair once used to attract traders from places as distant as Central Asia.  In 2019, the Fair will start on 12th November to 13th December. for More Details Visit on:-

Students involving in the industry from an early age. They would be more attuned to the idea of helping to promote India as a tourist destination becoming more exposed and aware of what a career in tourism entailed. We also hope to sensitize them on tourism as one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, broaden their knowledge about tourism and related careers and to assist them in developing environmental awareness by showing care, protection, and preservation of the environment

On the occasion of inaugurating a bridge across River Shyok in Ladakh, India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh announced to open  World's Highest Battlefield Open for Tourism - Siachen Glacier Base Camp   for Tourists to next travel destination. The opening of the glacier to tourists scale-up adventure tourism, skiing resorts, and more. This is a great opportunity for India to develop one of its finest attractions and have the world come to visit this beautiful place. The Siachen Glacier was termed as barren and useless in the Shimla Agreement in 1972 because this agreement did not determine the boundary between India and Pakistan. In 1984 Pakistan has ordered to prepare some Hot Suit to Capture this area but before the consignment of Pakistan suit taken place, India got ready these Hot Suits through Operation Meghdoot and deployed on Bilafond La Pass. Siachen Glacier is also the second-largest glacier in the world outside the polar region.

Hitchhiking - A mode of Transportation usually asks for a ride from strangers in their vehicle. This ride is usually but not always free. Historically Hitchhiking is a common practice worldwide and hence there are very few places in the world where laws exist to restrict it. Hitchhiking is always cheaper.

Archeological Survey of India (ASI) launched "Audio Odigos" on 12 sites of India Audio Guide facility launched for the development of Tourism Amenities at the destination. With this amenity, tourists will now enjoy a more enriching experience and take back historical insights on Indian culture and heritage.  Audio guide odigo offers verified content, with visuals & voice over support and with the help of this facility tourists will now enjoy a more enriching experience and take back historical insights of the Indian culture and heritage.  This Audio Odigos app contains an inbuilt map of the site for a smooth navigation during the tour. Listeners will be offered various versions of history like Synopsis, Detailed History and Podcasts. The audio can be chosen in their preferred language & version of history. Audio Odigos is now available for download on all Android and iOS supported mobile phones.

Ministry of Tourism Organizes 10 Days Trekking Training Programme This training program is aimed at developing the basic skills of Trekking in the youth who can later use these skills for becoming guides or entrepreneurs in the future.  In Ladakh Ministry of Tourism Organized 10 Days  Trekking Training Course  through  Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering (IISM), Gulmarg  for the local youths of the Ladakh region.  The purpose of this training program is to train local youth in various aspects of mountain trekking and also gives them hands-on experience. This training program is aimed at developing the basic skills of Trekking in the youth who can later use these skills for becoming guides or entrepreneurs in the future. These routes are identified for Trek for this training program -    Spithuk, Then, Zinchen, Rumbak, Stok la Base, Stock.  The first batch started from 24th September 2019 and Over 30 local youth enrolled in the first batch. Approximately 90 local y

Sustainable Tourism in Kerala -  A Boon for Local Communities socio-cultural authenticity of host communities, conserve their built and living cultural heritage and traditional values, and contribute to inter-cultural understanding and tolerance. Tourism is the second large Industry in India. It provides large employment opportunities. It also influences the Indian economy on a great scale. It contributes to foreign exchange on a large scale. Sustainable tourism refers to Sustainable tourism is a way of traveling and exploring a destination while respecting its culture, environment, and people.

Time Zone An hour covers every 15 longitudinal degrees and creating 24 time zones around the world within 360 degrees move. ·          The geographical “Zero line” runs through Green witch, London. It Identifies GMT (Green wich Mean Time). Now GMT Known as Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) , which is maintained by the Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in France. ·          Indian Standard Time (IST) , maintained by CSIR-NPL (National Physical Laboratory), Delhi based on a line of longitude that runs through Mirzapur in UP.   

Career Opportunities in Tourism Industry in India. By 2025 in India, The Tourism Industry hopes to create 46 million job opportunities. Students can get endless opportunities in the fastest growing Industry.  In India, the travel industry hopes to create 46 million job opportunities by 2025. Though it was slow to take off in this country, the government's initiatives in this field are uncovering a bright future for those who want to make a career in this field. The travel and tourism industry, along with the related sectors contributing to it, is expected to grow in leaps and bounds in the coming years. A job in this industry can be highly exciting and adventurous and even pays well.  Career options in Tourism and Associated Industries:- Travel Agencies,  Customer Ground Handling (customer service) at international or domestic airports,  Tour operator,  Event manager,  Ticketing officer,  Adventure tourism expert,  Transport officer,  Holiday Consultant, Travel

Vocationalisation of Education in India - A Major Challenge In the Indian education system, the greatest challenge is to provide skill-based education to school-going children.  Today, the greatest challenge in the Indian education system is to provide skill-based education to school-going children. It is surprising that children who require skills don't desire them. There are two major reasons for this:- 1. Vocational education or skills have no social standing when compared to professional education. 2. The social stigma a skilled professional is not compared fairly with a person in a white-collar job (a doctor, an engineer, a lawyer, etc.) Ask school-going children about their desire, no one will be interested in becoming an auto mechanic, a travel assistant, a plumber, a mobile handset repairer or an accountant. This is happening because of the nurturing thought of our society. Every parent wants to see their children as a doctor, an engineer, a lawyer, etc. 

Mountains are Converting into Garbage Dumping Point Nowadays, Tourism increasing rapidly and with the growth of tourism in the country, many destinations get an unexpected number of tourist at the same time, which cause damage of the ecosystem at the destination during these periods. On my journey to Mcleodganj in the month of May 2019, I found how the scenic beauty of the Himalayas was ruined by heaps of garbage thrown by tourists.   After season end we saw it was disappointing to find the use of plastic water bottles, snack wrappers and single used plastic near the Naddi River, Bhagsu waterfall and so on……. We fail to realize the impact of garbage left by us, while we travel. we mindlessly leave heaps of garbage in the hills. This lack of awareness or uncontrolled Tourism habits is ruining the eco-system in the hills. we should responsible for sustainable tourism growth. !! Don't Litter, While You Travelling, Be Ecological !!

Govt. of India take a historic step towards promoting Adventure Tourism in the country For Mountaineering & Trekking, Govt. of India opens 137 Mountain Peaks To Foreigners   These peaks are located in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim. Govt. of India has opened 137 mountain peaks for foreigners desirous of obtaining Mountaineering Visa (MX) for mountaineering and trekking. These peaks are located in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim. While the highest numbers of 51 peaks have been opened to foreigners in Uttarakhand, 15 peaks of Jammu and Kashmir have also been included in the list. For ensuring the safety of those travelers going for adventure tourism, the states to exercise utmost caution while registering adventure tourism operators and also to ensure that the adventure tourism guidelines are followed by the states.