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How Expensive Is Lakshadweep Really? Flights, Hotels and Food Explained
Lakshadweep follows a controlled tourism model. Visitor numbers are limited, nightlife is minimal, and the islands prioritise conservation over scale.
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Supreme Court Limits Tiger Safaris To Non-Forest Land, Bans Night Tourism
The new directions aim at reversing large-scale ecological damage inside the tiger reserves.
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Egypt's Biggest Ever Museum Opens In November. Here's Why It Belongs To Your 2025 Travel List
GEM is being hailed as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with over 50,000 artefacts chronicling the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
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Love Travelling? Here's How To Do It Without Harming The Planet
From Spiti's mountain villages and Kerala's backwaters to the beaches of Gokarna and the forests of Assam, the country is full of places that welcome sustainable travellers with open arms.
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Tuvalu, The World's Least Visited Country, Promises A World Away From Tourist Crowds
With pristine beaches and rich marine life, Tuvalu remains a hidden gem, largely unknown to the world. Find out more about it below.
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New Zealand To Charge Tourists Up To Rs 2,000 At 4 Scenic Sites: See List Here
The new plan is projected to bring in up to NZD 62 million annually, which will be reinvested directly into the same areas for conservation and tourism enhancement.
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New Zealand Hikes Tourist Tax By 200% To Support Economy And Conservation Efforts
New Zealand will significantly raise its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from NZ$35 to NZ$100 starting October 1st, aiming to boost economic growth and ensure tourists contribute to public services and conservation efforts.
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Opinion: Why India's Tiger Conservation Strategies Need Serious Relook
K. Ullas Karanth's brilliant book,'Among Tigers', assumes significance in the context of a recent order by the Supreme Court to ban safaris in the core area of Corbett tiger reserve.
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International Mountain Day 2021: Theme And Significance Of The Day
The International Mountain Day, which aims to encourage conservation and sustainable development of mountains, is celebrated on December 11.
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Conservation Of Delhi's Sabz Burj Complete; Rare Mughal-Era Ceiling Revealed
Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning, 16th century Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour,during which a rare intricate painting on its ceiling has also been revealed.
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Ambedkar University UG Admission Process Begins On July 12
This year, the university has introduced six new programmes – BA Hindi, Masters of Public Health, M Voc Tourism and Hospitality Management, MA in Archaeology and Heritage Management (MAHM), MA in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management (MCPHM), Integrated MA-PhD (IPHD) in Human Ecology.
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World Tourism Day 2020: Theme, Facts And Livelihoods Amid COVID-19
World Tourism Day: Livelihood of millions of people globally are dependent on tourism. There are countries where tourism and industries dependent on it are the biggest revenue earner. The theme of World Tourism Day this year is "Tourism and Rural Development". It encourages the celebration of the unique role played by tourism in job creation in sma...
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Budget 2020: Government Proposes To Set Up Indian Institute Of Heritage And Conservation
Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Nirmala Sitharaman said Rs 3,150 crore has been allocated for the Ministry of Culture and Rs 2,500 crore for the Ministry of Tourism.
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A Lesser Known Region Of Rajasthan Sparks A Debate On Conservation Tourism
A book launch in Delhi transpired into a constructive discussion on wildlife conservation, where among other participants, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje called for a public private partnership to facilitate conservation tourism in the state.
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Tourists Replace Rebels as Sri Lanka National Park Blooms
Lokaiya Peremadasa shudders as he recalls the havoc Tamil rebels used to wreak on his beloved wildlife park during Sri Lanka's brutal 37-year-long civil war.
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How Expensive Is Lakshadweep Really? Flights, Hotels and Food Explained
Lakshadweep follows a controlled tourism model. Visitor numbers are limited, nightlife is minimal, and the islands prioritise conservation over scale.
-
Supreme Court Limits Tiger Safaris To Non-Forest Land, Bans Night Tourism
The new directions aim at reversing large-scale ecological damage inside the tiger reserves.
-
Egypt's Biggest Ever Museum Opens In November. Here's Why It Belongs To Your 2025 Travel List
GEM is being hailed as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with over 50,000 artefacts chronicling the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
-
Love Travelling? Here's How To Do It Without Harming The Planet
From Spiti's mountain villages and Kerala's backwaters to the beaches of Gokarna and the forests of Assam, the country is full of places that welcome sustainable travellers with open arms.
-
Tuvalu, The World's Least Visited Country, Promises A World Away From Tourist Crowds
With pristine beaches and rich marine life, Tuvalu remains a hidden gem, largely unknown to the world. Find out more about it below.
-
New Zealand To Charge Tourists Up To Rs 2,000 At 4 Scenic Sites: See List Here
The new plan is projected to bring in up to NZD 62 million annually, which will be reinvested directly into the same areas for conservation and tourism enhancement.
-
New Zealand Hikes Tourist Tax By 200% To Support Economy And Conservation Efforts
New Zealand will significantly raise its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from NZ$35 to NZ$100 starting October 1st, aiming to boost economic growth and ensure tourists contribute to public services and conservation efforts.
-
Opinion: Why India's Tiger Conservation Strategies Need Serious Relook
K. Ullas Karanth's brilliant book,'Among Tigers', assumes significance in the context of a recent order by the Supreme Court to ban safaris in the core area of Corbett tiger reserve.
-
International Mountain Day 2021: Theme And Significance Of The Day
The International Mountain Day, which aims to encourage conservation and sustainable development of mountains, is celebrated on December 11.
-
Conservation Of Delhi's Sabz Burj Complete; Rare Mughal-Era Ceiling Revealed
Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning, 16th century Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour,during which a rare intricate painting on its ceiling has also been revealed.
-
Ambedkar University UG Admission Process Begins On July 12
This year, the university has introduced six new programmes – BA Hindi, Masters of Public Health, M Voc Tourism and Hospitality Management, MA in Archaeology and Heritage Management (MAHM), MA in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management (MCPHM), Integrated MA-PhD (IPHD) in Human Ecology.
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World Tourism Day 2020: Theme, Facts And Livelihoods Amid COVID-19
World Tourism Day: Livelihood of millions of people globally are dependent on tourism. There are countries where tourism and industries dependent on it are the biggest revenue earner. The theme of World Tourism Day this year is "Tourism and Rural Development". It encourages the celebration of the unique role played by tourism in job creation in sma...
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Budget 2020: Government Proposes To Set Up Indian Institute Of Heritage And Conservation
Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Nirmala Sitharaman said Rs 3,150 crore has been allocated for the Ministry of Culture and Rs 2,500 crore for the Ministry of Tourism.
-
A Lesser Known Region Of Rajasthan Sparks A Debate On Conservation Tourism
A book launch in Delhi transpired into a constructive discussion on wildlife conservation, where among other participants, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje called for a public private partnership to facilitate conservation tourism in the state.
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Tourists Replace Rebels as Sri Lanka National Park Blooms
Lokaiya Peremadasa shudders as he recalls the havoc Tamil rebels used to wreak on his beloved wildlife park during Sri Lanka's brutal 37-year-long civil war.
