5 tourists from Burdwan killed in road mishap in Gujarat
Five tourists from Burdwan were killed in a road accident in Gujarat yesterday evening.
Five tourists from Burdwan were killed in a road accident in Gujarat yesterday evening.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today criticised the forest department for making decisions without consulting the state government, describing the move as harmful to the interests of both the people and tourists.
This grand festival, which attracts crores of pilgrims and tourists, is expected to generate temporary employment for 6 to 10 lakh people, providing livelihood opportunities across various sectors. While some of these jobs will be temporary, they will significantly enhance the quality of life for many individuals involved.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg. The 6.4-km tunnel worth over Rs 2,700 crore on the Srinagar-Leh highway will keep Sonamarg open to tourists round the year and is also touted as a major milestone to connect the Kashmir valley with Ladakh.
Tourists visiting Uttarakhand will now get special concessions, additional services, and enhanced hospitality when staying at the rest houses of the state's largest tourism regulatory body, the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN).
In a tough operation in the Himalayas, rescuers on Sunday rescued nearly 200 tourists stranded in the vicinity of the glacial-fed Chandertal or moon lake in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley owing to heavy rain that triggered snapping of road links, officials said.
Tourists discomfited by high hotel prices, or sometimes driven by the need to experience the comforts of home while on holiday have often turned to booking sites such as Airbnb to secure accommodations. Those needing longer-stay accommodations also use them.
HPTDC Chairman in a statement issued on Monday advised the tourists visiting the state to always keep the GPS location of their mobiles on.
The pleasant weather conditions in the north Indian hill resort Narkanda are drawing the attention of tourists across India.
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