Category Articles: Tourism

Girnar Nature Safari to remain shut for visitors during 11-15 Nov

November 11, 2024
Girnar Nature Safari to remain shut for visitors during 11-15 Nov

Junagadh: Girnar Nature Safari is closed to visitors from 11 to 15 November due to the ongoing Girnar Lili Parikrama, which is set to begin on 12 November. Visitors have already started the parikrama two days before the official opening. Girnar Nature Safari will remain closed to prevent disturbances to the wildlife, including lions and leopards, that live in the area. DeshGujaratRead More

Railways to run special Bandra – Bhuj trains for Kutch Rann Utsav 2024

November 10, 2024
Railways to run special Bandra – Bhuj trains for Kutch Rann Utsav 2024

Surat: After special trains to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand during Diwali vacation, now three special trains of Bhuj are to be operated keeping in mind the Kutch Rann Utsav. Special fare will be charged for this special train. 6 trains of 09037-38 Bandra Terminus-Bhuj Superfast, 2 trains of 09029-30 Bandra Terminus, Bhuj, Valsad, 2 trains of 09471-72 Bandra Terminus- Bhuj are to be operated in this connection. Along with this, a special train will also be run between 04726-25 Bandra-Hisar....Read More

Gujaratis out for Diwali vacation in big number, dominating all major tourist destinations

November 04, 2024
Gujaratis out for Diwali vacation in big number, dominating all major tourist destinations

Gandhinagar: Contrary to other states, Gujarat has a provision for school vacation during Diwali. The people of Gujarat celebrate Diwali and take a pause in routine life for a few days, which is unique to the state. For this reason, during, before, and after Diwali, one can see crowds of Gujaratis touring across all major tourist destinations across Gujarat, India, and the world. Be it Singapore or Dubai or Europe or Kashmir or Kerala or Goa or Udaipur or Jaipur or Jaisalmer-Jodhpur or Diu or...Read More

Evoke’s ‘White Rann, The Tent City’ opens in Dholavira, Kutch

November 02, 2024
Evoke’s ‘White Rann, The Tent City’ opens in Dholavira, Kutch

Kutch: Ahead of the beginning of the Gujarati New Year today, the newly erected 'White Rann, The Tent City' in Dholavira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was declared open for tourists on Saturday, the eve of the Gujarati New Year. This unique tent city has been designed and constructed by Evoke Experiences. The tent city has been designed to minimize environmental impact and is based on a Harappan civilization theme. Artifacts depicting the local and ancient culture of Kutch have been intricat...Read More

PM Modi launches Rs. 284 crore development projects in Ektanagar, Kevadia

October 30, 2024
PM Modi launches Rs. 284 crore development projects in Ektanagar, Kevadia

 Ektanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to his home state of Gujarat today and tomorrow, October 30 and 31, coinciding with Diwali. Today, on the eve of Diwali, celebrated as Kali Chaudas, PM Modi was in Ekta Nagar in Narmada district to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹284 crore. The Prime Minister inaugurated a Walkway from bus bay to view point one, 4 MW solar panels, sub district hospital, 4 fountain circles, smart bu stops (phase-1),...Read More

Toy train at Statue of Unity based Nutrition Park starts functioning again

October 26, 2024
Toy train at Statue of Unity based Nutrition Park starts functioning again

Statue of Unity: A toy train at the Nutrition Park in Ektanagar - Kevadiya based greater tourism area of Statue of Unity has started functioning again. The train service was suspended after the Rajkot TRP game zone fire tragedy this year, as the government suspended services of all game zones and amusement parks till the new safety rules are prepared and executed. The district collector has recently given approval to operation of this train as per the new safety rules. The train takes tourists t...Read More

Private Gir Safari booking website to face action

September 20, 2024
Private Gir Safari booking website to face action

Ahmedabad: Forest Minister Mulu Bera on Thursday ordered the forest department to take action against unauthorized private websites offering Gir Safari permits. This directive follows a notice from the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission (GSHRC), urging the department to address the issue. Bera held discussions with Principal Secretary Sanjeev Kumar and Head of Forest Force U. D. Singh. After the meeting, Bera informed the media that such unauthorized acts fall under the purview of cybercri...Read More

Chennai to Ranchi Flight: Transit Options and Layover Considerations

September 17, 2024
Chennai to Ranchi Flight: Transit Options and Layover Considerations

Introduction Taking a Chennai to Ranchi Flight to satiate your traveller’s paradise surely sounds interesting. With all the basic amenities in check, you need to look at various spots that are worth your time, too. After all of the location planning comes the companionship part; this is certainly your field if you are someone who loves group trips. However, the most important part is the various transit options that every place has to offer. Each transit option has a different experience. Thu...Read More

Lemon Tree Hotels signs its second property in Gir, Gujarat

September 03, 2024
Lemon Tree Hotels signs its second property in Gir, Gujarat

Gir: Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the signing of a new property, Lemon Tree Hotel, Gir, Gujarat, which is set to open in FY 2030. Managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, this upcoming hotel will offer 80 rooms, along with amenities such as a restaurant, banquet hall, meeting room, swimming pool, and spa. The Lemon Tree Hotel, Gir, Gujarat will be located near key transportation hubs, with Rajkot Airport approximately 167 km away, Juna...Read More

Polo Forest to remain shut for visitors/tourists on Tuesday

August 26, 2024
Polo Forest to remain shut for visitors/tourists on Tuesday

Himmatnagar: The tourist place of North Gujarat, Polo Forest will remain shut for visitors on Tuesday, August 27, declared deputy conservator of forest, Sabarkantha today. The decision has been taken in view of safety of visitors in connection with the extremely heavy rainfall and flood-like situation in the State. The State government has declared holiday on Tuesday for school students. Anticipating that large number of visitors may arrive at Polo forest due to school holiday, the forest depar...Read More