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Several tourist places in India have exceeded their carrying capacity
Several tourist places in India have exceeded their carrying capacity

By Chandra Bhushan

Tourism is a significant contributor to global warming. While many tourist hotspots have managed to keep pollution and resource degradation within check, most are struggling and getting polluted and degraded

Tourism is a significant contributor to global warming. While many tourist hotspots have managed to keep pollution and resource degradation within check, most are struggling and getting polluted and degraded

Corn rotis and kahwa: Tea time in Kashmir’s Doodhpathri
Corn rotis and kahwa: Tea time in Kashmir’s Doodhpathri

By Urvat Il Wuska

While once they worked as labourers, villagers in Doodhpathri in Budgam now cook and sell food to tired and hungry tourists who stop by at their stalls to sample traditional Kashmiri cuisine.

While once they worked as labourers, villagers in Doodhpathri in Budgam now cook and sell food to tired and hungry tourists who stop by at their stalls to sample traditional Kashmiri cuisine.

Leap of faith: These boys jump off the cliff for just Rs 50
Leap of faith: These boys jump off the cliff for just Rs 50

By Mithilesh Dhar

Many tourists visit the picturesque Bhedaghat waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh. Among other things, their cheap thrill is to watch little boys jump off from high cliffs into deep water. These boys then swim towards the boats and the tourists pay them -- Rs 50 per jump

Many tourists visit the picturesque Bhedaghat waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh. Among other things, their cheap thrill is to watch little boys jump off from high cliffs into deep water. These boys then swim towards the boats and the tourists pay them -- Rs 50 per jump

Bastar: A Special Task Force Camp Converted into a Tourist Resort Employs Surrendered Maoists
Bastar: A Special Task Force Camp Converted into a Tourist Resort Employs Surrendered Maoists

By Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Two young men who surrendered to the Chhattisgarh government after working at Maoist camps, find new life at a Special Task Force camp that has been converted into a resort by the tourism department. Next time you visit Bastar, try and stay at this resort located just five kilometres away from the picturesque Chitrakote waterfalls.

Two young men who surrendered to the Chhattisgarh government after working at Maoist camps, find new life at a Special Task Force camp that has been converted into a resort by the tourism department. Next time you visit Bastar, try and stay at this resort located just five kilometres away from the picturesque Chitrakote waterfalls.

Here’s Why Assam’s Biswanath Ghat, The Best Tourism Village of India, Is Special
Here’s Why Assam’s Biswanath Ghat, The Best Tourism Village of India, Is Special

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Biswanath Ghat is selected as the Best Tourism Village of India 2023 from amongst 791 applications from 31 states and Union Territories. Details here.

Biswanath Ghat is selected as the Best Tourism Village of India 2023 from amongst 791 applications from 31 states and Union Territories. Details here.

जैसलमेर का किला, अंजता की गुफाएं और डल झील से लेकर बांके बिहारी मंदिर समेत 12 प्रतिष्ठित स्थलों को चमाकाएगा जल शक्ति मंत्रालय
जैसलमेर का किला, अंजता की गुफाएं और डल झील से लेकर बांके बिहारी मंदिर समेत 12 प्रतिष्ठित स्थलों को चमाकाएगा जल शक्ति मंत्रालय

By गाँव कनेक्शन

डल झील, बांके बिहारी मंदिर, आगरा का किला, अजंता की गुफाएं, सांची स्तूप, कुंभलगढ़ और जैसलमेर किला, गोलकुंडा फोर्ट, कोणार्क का सूर्य मंदिर, रॉक गार्डन और कालीघाट मंदिर आने वाले दिनों में साफ-सफाई और स्वच्छता के मामले अव्वल नजर आएँगे।

डल झील, बांके बिहारी मंदिर, आगरा का किला, अजंता की गुफाएं, सांची स्तूप, कुंभलगढ़ और जैसलमेर किला, गोलकुंडा फोर्ट, कोणार्क का सूर्य मंदिर, रॉक गार्डन और कालीघाट मंदिर आने वाले दिनों में साफ-सफाई और स्वच्छता के मामले अव्वल नजर आएँगे।

The ‘Best Tourism Village Competition’ is Here — Has Your Village Participated?
The ‘Best Tourism Village Competition’ is Here — Has Your Village Participated?

By गाँव कनेक्शन

To give a push to the rural economy, the Ministry of Tourism announced the competition to choose the best village in the tourism category, based on a set of parameters. The last date for online application submission is April 15. Details here.

To give a push to the rural economy, the Ministry of Tourism announced the competition to choose the best village in the tourism category, based on a set of parameters. The last date for online application submission is April 15. Details here.

A weekend that changed the face of J&K
A weekend that changed the face of J&K

By गाँव कनेक्शन

A village in the LoC becomes tourist-friendly
A village in the LoC becomes tourist-friendly

By Mudassir Kuloo

Residents of Keran in the LoC [Line of Control] in J&K welcome the government’s move to promote tourism in the area.

Residents of Keran in the LoC [Line of Control] in J&K welcome the government’s move to promote tourism in the area.

Applications for Best Rural Homestay Competition Open From Nov 15
Applications for Best Rural Homestay Competition Open From Nov 15

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The competition launched by the Ministry of Tourism aims to create rural experiences in tourism to promote indigenous jobs, and preserve local culture and heritage.

The competition launched by the Ministry of Tourism aims to create rural experiences in tourism to promote indigenous jobs, and preserve local culture and heritage.

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