The entry and exit points of the new tourist zone spread over an area of 26 km have been kept at Bhandarpani Gate, he said. Though operational since March 22, the opening of the new zone was a low key affair as the model code of conduct was in force, Nayak said.
In a notice, the Divisional Forest Officer of Mangaldai Wildlife Division said, "The Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari for visitors/tourists in Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve shall remain closed with effect from May 15, 2024 for the tourist season 2024-25 until further notice." Earlier, the Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve authority said that the elephant safari in the national park will remain closed for visitors and tourists from May 1 and the Jeep safari from May 16.
The bench said the authorities can exempt the vehicles of local residents, commercial vehicles regularly carrying agricultural products by issuing an appropriate notification. The bench said it was needless to say that e-passes either have to be valid for one entry or if it was for multiple entries, there must be a related provision.
With 1,162 tourists, Americans topped the list of foreigners visiting the northeastern state, it said, adding that tourists from other foreign countries including Japan, Australia, Israel, Canada and the United Kingdom, also visited Mizoram last year.The tourist footfall in 2022-23 was over 2.22 lakh of which 2.18 lakh were domestic tourists and 3,551 were foreigners.
He said,"We have assessed and analyzed all the arrangements. And whatever preparations were necessary, all the preparations have been done. Wherever there was a need for improvement, roads, transport system, parking, hotels, dhabas, restaurants and police traffic system all has been discussed. The number of pilgrims in the Yatra is increasing every year, so there should be a good Yatra... till now around 16 lakh people have registered for the Yatra."
A Leh-based defence spokesperson said the road was opened for vehicular traffic by the BRO after the completion of the snow clearance operation. "The entire snow clearance operation was executed by 111 Road Construction Company (RCC) and 753 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) under Project HIMANK of BRO, in Ladakh region and 70 RCC and 38 BRTF under Project Deepak in Himachal Pradesh."
The MEA memorandum dated April 4 said, "The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to accept 'revocation certificate' as an alternative document in lieu of 'surrender certificate' in case of Indian nationals hailing from the erstwhile Portuguese territories in India, who have acquired Portuguese nationality as per Portuguese Nationality Law."
Puducherry, known for its French colonial heritage, attracts tourists with its charming streets, colonial architecture, and serene beaches. The tourism industry offers a mix of cultural experiences, spiritual retreats, and beachside relaxation. The tourism sector also encompasses hospitality services, eco-tourism initiatives, and cultural events to cater to the diverse interests of travellers.
The journey can be undertaken through two routes -- the traditional 48-km route through Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag and the 14-km shorter but steep Baltal route in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. The schedule of the pilgrimage was decided at the meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday.
The decision to launch these aerial darshans stems from a remarkable surge of 100 per year-on-year in spiritual tourism, as indicated by Thomas Cook and SOTC’s data. While pilgrimages to Adi Kailash/Vyas Valley have long captivated Indian travellers, challenges like limited seasonality and rugged terrain have hindered accessibility. The introduction of aerial darshans via helicopter aims to address these challenges, providing a unique perspective and enhancing accessibility to these sacred sites.
Dabolim MLA Godinho was speaking to reporters while campaigning for BJP's South Goa candidate Pallavi Dempo. Since the commissioning of Manohar International Airport in Mopa-North Goa, opposition is targeting the BJP government over the fate of Dabolim airport claiming it will be closed. This issue has been raked by the opposition, while they are campaigning for the Lok Sabha election.
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