In conversation with Priyank Kharge
Priyank Kharge, the Honourable Minister for Tourism, Government of Karnataka,answers the questions of our editor Dr.Simha Shastry about the current scenario of Adventure & Wildlife Tourism and Policies in the state in a one on one interview.A&W: Sir, Adventure and Wildlife tourism sector is growing at a fast pace across the country and so inKarnataka as well. What are the offerings from the tourism ministry for the enthusiasts?Priyank Kharge: We as the department of tourism, we have broken up th
ATOAI elects the office-bearers & Executive Committee team for 2016-2018
New Delhi: 19/12/2016- ATOAI held its Annual General Meeting and Elections on 17th December at The Park Hotel, New Delhi.The office bearers & Executive Committee team of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI)
ATOAI Tourism Certification Program Skilling Madhya Pradesh Initiative
New Delhi: 15/12/2016- ATOAI organised an 8 day Workshop on Skill Development in Adventure Tourism(Adventure, Water Sports and Nature related) from 7th to 14th December in Hanumantia, Indira Sagar Dam
AIRLANDER 10
The largest aircraft currently flying uses innovative technology to combine the best characteristics of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters with lighter-than-air technology to create a new breed of hyper-efficient aircraft.
Fuelling Your Marathon
Marathons or long distance running is designed to test the human capabilities when it comes to athletic performance and the challenges associated with these are probably as tough as the sport itself.
Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2016
The three day M.P. Travel Mart, 2016, was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, onOctober 15, 2016, at 9.00 a.m. Shri Chouhan distributed awards to winners under the M.P. State Tourism Awards Distribution programme.
Awesome Assam
Guwahati, 24th December 2016: Adding to the festivities of Christmas, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, The Honourable Minister of Tourism, Government of Assam, today unveiled key elements of the Government’s Roadmap towards transforming Assam
M P Travel Mart 2016 Awards
The Honourable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan distributed awards in the mega
event Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2016 held in October 2016 . A total of 30 awards were given in 22 categories.
Adventure Tourism in Karnataka
Karnataka offers multiple adventure activities that are as diversified as its landscapes whether it’s on land, in the sky above, upon the hills or even under the sea. There are plenty of options for adventure in Karnataka. Hardcore Thrill seekers can satiate their appetite for adventure by indulging in skydiving and for the ones looking for a leisurely activity, there is cycling. From the Nilgiri mountains to spotting endangered animals in the famed national parks and from its vast coastline t
Amittrajit Ghose Wins The Coveted MRF 42nd K1000 RALLY 2016
Bengaluru, 18th December 2016: Amittrajit Ghosh and Ashwin Naik pulled out all the stops to win the coveted MRF 42nd K1000 Rally 2016 in Bengaluru with an overall time of 00.51.40.2. This is the second time that the Team Mahindra
Road Trip to Ladakh
Intro“The world is a book… and those who do not travel, read only a page’’– St. AugustineAll regular travellers, will agree to this wonderful statement, which was penned over 1500 years ago. I’m glad that we brothers, decided to finally execute our
Akbar Ebrahim Elected President FMSCI 2017-18
At the FMSCI Annual General Meeting of 2016,held in Chennai on 12th December 2016 ,Mr. Akbar Ebrahim was elected as the President of FMSCI and Mr.J.Prithiviraj elected as the Vice-President.The 43rd Annual General Meeting of the
We Jumped off a plane!!
Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either adaring adventure, or nothing. – Helen KellerI’m so happy that my 12 year old daughter already understands these enlightening words, and has never shied away
Endangered Lion-tailed Macaque
The Lion-tailed Macaque has a mane of hair and a tail that makes it look like a lion. It is endangered as its forest habitat is being turned into farmland to sate the needs of ever expanding human civilization. The Lion-tailed Macaque lives in
6 tiger reserves worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore, says valuation study
India has 47 tiger reserves covering over 2% of the area and approximately 10% of the recorded forest area.In a first of its kind exercise, India has conducted economic valuation of six of its tiger reserves and placed their value at Rs 1,49,900 crore.
Tales from the Jungle
Bettada RaniIn Bandipura a huge female known as the Bettada Katte female lives in the hilly regions of Moolapura. Since this region is located close to the forest camps,she has been noticed by several forest
Pickleball in India: The game that gives life
“My reason for living is pickleball.”This is one of the first things Sunil Valavalkar tells me. Despite working full time as a director at GTL Ltd., India’s largest network services provider, he is also the founder of AIPA, the All India Pickleball Association.
Wildlife of Karnataka
The state of Karnataka in South India has a rich diversity of flora and fauna. It has a recorded forest area of 38720 km2 which constitutes 20.19% of the total geographical area of the state. These forests support 25% of the elephant population
PickleBall
Well the name may not ring a bell, but it sure is an intriguing name for a fairly new international sport to hit the Indian shores.Pickleball originated in the mid 1960’s on the Brainsbridge Island of the coast of Seattle. It was started as a simple
Treks,day hikes and bush-craft
The allure of the mountains is difficult to overcome, especially for those living on the coasts or the plains. Some prefer to unwind in the salubrious confines of a resort tucked far away on a mountain top amid a thick forest of fir and spruce,
Nation-wide Jumbo Census to begin next month
The 7th all-India synchronised elephant census that will begin next month is expected to throw light on the migration patterns of the pachyderms as wildlife biologists have identified at least half a dozen new places across the country where the
