Category Articles: Tourism

Atal bridge, walkways of Riverfront to remain open till 11 pm

April 09, 2024
Atal bridge, walkways of Riverfront to remain open till 11 pm

Sabarmati: Atal Bridge and other attractions on Sabarmati Riverfront will remain open for the visitors till 11 pm in Summer. Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL) has taken a decision to keep open, Usmanpura garden, Children Park, BJ Park, Subhash Bridge Park, Flower Park, Atal Bridge and East and West Lower Promenade (Walkways) till 11 pm till 15 July this year. Tickets for the attractions shall be available till 10 pm. The decision has been taken in view of the ongoing Summ...Read More

Shivrajpur Beach Water Sports Operators hold march to Collector Office

March 31, 2024

Dwarka: Over 100 affected persons from Shivrajpur today marched to the office of the district collector of Devbhumi Dwarka district demanding issuance of No Objection Certificate to run sea-side activities at Shivrajpur beach. Harin Bhayani, one of the persons leading this march said that the water rides operators who operate various activities such as scuba diving, para sailing and more are not able to continue their activities for tourists due to lack of no objection certificate from the di...Read More

In Pictures : Praveg Ltd launches Safari Velavadar Resort in Gujarat

March 28, 2024
In Pictures : Praveg Ltd launches Safari Velavadar Resort in Gujarat

Velavadar: Praveg Limited, a company specializing in eco-responsible luxury resorts, has unveiled its latest venture, the Safari Velavadar Resort in Gujarat. Located in the Bhavnagar district, Velavadar is renowned for its Blackbuck National Park, home to the Indian blackbuck antelope and a diverse range of bird species, including the rare lesser florican. The Safari Velavadar Resort offers 12 luxurious cottages equipped with modern amenities, providing guests with a tranquil retreat amidst n...Read More

1.93 lakh tourists visited Gir Sanctuary in a year: Government

February 27, 2024
1.93 lakh tourists visited Gir Sanctuary in a year: Government

Gandhinagar: More than 1.93 lakh visitors visited Gir sanctuary in last one year. Out of these total 1,93,415 tourists, 1,86,918 were Indian citizens while 6,497 were from abroad. The State government earned Rs. 4,92,00,350 (Rs. 4.92 crore) revenue. Tourists need to do online booking on www.girlion.gujarat.gov.in. Refund is made on cancellation of booking. If cancelled 10 days before visit, 75% refund is given, 5-days 50%, if cancelled before 2 days, 25% sum is refunded. These details were share...Read More

PM Modi goes underwater in deep sea off Gujarat coast to see submerged city of Dwarka

February 25, 2024
PM Modi goes underwater in deep sea off Gujarat coast to see submerged city of Dwarka

Dwarka: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi went underwater off Gujarat coast in Arabian sea at Panchkui beach of Dwarka in Devbhumi Dwarka district. PM today morning visited Bet Dwarka mandir before inaugurating Okha - Bet Dwarka Sudarshan setu sea bridge. He then visited Dwarkadhish mandir and later entered into a boat at Panchkui beach to go deep water. Scuba diving activity is going on at Shivrajpur beach for last few years. PM Modi went underwater, in the deep sea and prayed at the site...Read More

Himmatnagar gets WaterVille water park

February 24, 2024
Himmatnagar gets WaterVille water park

Himmatnagar: A new water park, water activities and water entertainment park WaterVille was inaugurated on Friday by former minister Praful Patel. Privately owned Waterville is located on Himmatnagar - Vijapur bypass. This new attraction which will attract the visitors not just from within the district but also from outside, is located near Parabda on over 23 acres land. Watervilla has number of water rides, slides, shower area and other attractions. Read More

Top 7 Things to Experience on Your Malaysia Family Trip

February 20, 2024
Top 7 Things to Experience on Your Malaysia Family Trip

If you are planning to visit Malaysia and are confused about what to include in your itinerary, you are at the right place. Malaysia is one of the most preferable and safest tourist destinations around the globe. Ranging from scenic views to spectacular skylines, you will get to see all in this place. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down and discover some of the things to do in Malaysia. 7 Must-Do Activities in Your Malaysia Trip Malaysia is famous for its rich culture and diverse skyl...Read More

IHCL opens its 7th hotel in Ahmedabad with launch of Ginger Changodar

February 19, 2024

Mumbai: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Ahmedabad, Changodar. The 102-key hotel is centrally located in the heart of Changodar, minutes away from the SG Highway. The hotel has Qmin restaurant for all-day diner, a fitness center and over 4,600 sq ft of meeting and banquet facilities. Changodar, situated in the southern suburbs of Ahmedabad, is a thriving hub for business and is a prime residential locale. It is home...Read More

Many fold increase in number of tourists in Rann Utsav

February 17, 2024
Many fold increase in number of tourists in Rann Utsav

Gandhinagar: Rann Utsav in Kutch attracted over 7.28 lakh visitors in the year 2023, far more than 2.07 lakh visitors in 2022. Among theses visitors, 4,353 were foreign nationals in 2022 and 8,322 in 2023. The government witnessed entry fee of Rs. 3.25 crore in 2023 compared to Rs. 1.72 crore in 2022. The items sold at crafts and food stalls were worth Rs. 4.19 crore in 2022 and Rs. 7.388 crore in 2023. These details were shared by the Tourism Minister in reply to a question in the State assembl...Read More

Statue of Unity to remain open on 5 Mondays in 2024 after long weekends

February 10, 2024
Statue of Unity to remain open on 5 Mondays in 2024 after long weekends

Statue of Unity: The statue of unity and other tourist attractions at Ektanagar Kevadiya will remain open on Mondays in order to give the benefit of long weekends to visitors. However, the statue and other attractions will remain shut for weekly maintenance on Tuesdays instead of Mondays in such cases. The decision has been taken to keep the statue and other tourist attractions open on Dhuleti (March), Bakra Eid (17 June), Raksha Banddhan (19 August), Janmashtami (26 August), and Eid (16 Sept...Read More