cardcodez For the first time in recorded history, Om Parvat in Uttarakhand was completely snow-free last week, raising concerns among visitors over the unusual phenomenon. Images shared by nearby residents showed the usually snow-covered mountain looking desolate. According to an official quoted by news agency PTI, the lack of snow could affect tourism in the area … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh to strengthen local governance and bring services closer to residents. The new districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang. This administrative reorganization follows the designation of Ladakh as a Union Territory in 2019 following the … Read more
Rajesh Rawani found unexpected fame online. While the seasoned truck driver has been constantly plying Indian roads for over two decades, his passion for cooking has led him to become a well-known YouTuber. He runs a channel called R Rajesh Vlogs. Hailing from Jamtara, Jharkhand, Rajesh enjoys a huge following with over 1.86 million subscribers. … Read more
According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the famous Amrit Udyan (earlier Mughal Gardens) will be opened for a month from August 16. The statement said President Droupadi Murmu celebrated the launch of the annual summer edition of Amrit Udyan on Wednesday. According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Amrit Udyan will remain open to the public from August 16 … Read more
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ladakh on Friday (July 26) to launch the construction of the Shinkun La Tunnel project, which is expected to be the world’s highest tunnel. The 4.1 kilometer long double tube tunnel will be constructed at an altitude of approximately … Read more
Henley & Partners, based in London, has published a list of the most powerful passports in the world. According to the Henley Passport Index 2024 global ranking, Singapore takes the leading position, providing visa-free access to 195 countries. The second place is shared by five countries: France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain, which provide visa-free … Read more
The Sikkim government has introduced a new mandate requiring all tourist vehicles entering the state to carry large garbage bags. This was announced by the Sikkim Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation. The initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability across tourism destinations and encourage community involvement to achieve this goal, the ministry said. Tour operators, … Read more
Ratna Bhandar, the secret treasury of the 12th-century Lord Jagannath temple in Puri, Orissa, was reopened on Sunday after 46 years, coinciding with the ongoing Rath Yatra festival that began on July 7. The decision to reopen the vault was taken after we sought blessings from the deities of Goddess Bimala, Goddess Laxmi and Lord … Read more
Amarnath Yatra was temporarily halted on both routes leading to the cave temple on Saturday as a precautionary measure due to heavy rain, officials said. Intermittent heavy rains were observed on the Baltal and Pahalgam routes since last night, they said. The official added: The decision to suspend the Yatra has been taken as a … Read more
India has climbed to the 39th position in the World Economic Forum’s latest “Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024” as travel improves post-pandemic. The United States (US) led the rankings and India was the top performer in South Asia and among lower-middle-income countries, an annual report said on Tuesday. India was ranked 54th in 2021, … Read more