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Virtual tours over Zoom call keep tourists, guides happy amid covid disruption
The virtual tours involve a tour guide sharing live video of a place of the tourists' interest over a Zoom call using smartphones and providing a narrative as in a regular tourThe tours have provided local tour guides, who are unable to earn a livelihood owing to disruption of the tourism industry, to make a living
2 min read10 Jul 2020Statue of Unity tour: Travel packages, ticket price, entry timings, other details
Within less than a month's time after its inauguration, the Statue of Unity has become one of the major tourist attractions in Gujarat. You can now book your entire tour package online, including entry ticket and accommodation.
2 min read24 Nov 2018Tamil Nadu forest fire: Tourist guide arrested
Ranjith, arrested on Monday night, was being questioned to ascertain whether he had any links with a Chennai-based group which is believed to have arranged for the expedition that turned tragic
1 min read13 Mar 2018Making a case for inclusive travel
There's an overwhelming bias towards destinations that are meant for the fit and the able-bodied. It's time for an innovative re-think.
4 min read16 Mar 2017Tiger tourism: revised norms replace 10% tax with fixed amount
The monthly sums to be paid by the resorts will be decided based on which category they come under
3 min read24 Sep 2012SC allows govt to review tourism guidelines even as ban continues
Ban on tourism in core areas of tiger reserves to continue till 27 September, the date of the next hearing
3 min read29 Aug 2012Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared