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1. Goa And Dubai Top Domestic And International Destinations For Indian Families
Be it a domestic holiday or an international trip, Indians love to travel with their family. As per a recent report more and more Indian families are are choosing Goa, Delhi, Mumbai, Pondicherry and Jaipur as their top domestic holiday destinations. Whereas Dubai, Singapore, Maldives, Bali (Indonesia), and Phuket (Thailand) top the favourite international holidays destinations list. What’s your favourite destination? Visit Akbartravels.com to plan your trip.
Source: As per a search data collected from a digital travel platform.
2. Delhi And Mumbai Airports Among Others To Win Awards By The Airports Council International
Recently in an event organised by the Airports Council International (ACI), Delhi and Mumbai International Airports were awarded the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award of the Best Airport for 2022 in category of over 40 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA). The Delhi Airport was also awarded the Cleanest Airport in the Asia Pacific Region. Whereas, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Tiruchirappalli International Airports won awards in the Best Airport for 2022 in 15 to 25 MPPA, 5 to 15 MPPA and under 2 MPPA categories respectively.
3. Indians Received The Maximum Number Of UK Visas Issued In 2022
Indians love travelling to the UK. The recent report released by the British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis is a great proof of this. As per the report of the 28 lakh UK visa issued in 2022, 25% were issued to Indians. Indians also received the most number of UK student visas with a 73% hike, the most number of UK work visas with a hike of 130% and the most number of UK visit visas with a 30% hike compared to the year 2021.
4. Radhanagar Beach Bags The 7th Spot In The ‘Top 25 Beaches In The World List’
One of the top blue flag beaches in India and a key highlight of any Andaman and Nicobar tour package, the Radhanagar Beach added another feather to its cap. The Radhanagar Beach recently secured the 7th spot in TripAdvisor’s, “Top 25 Beaches – World, 2023” list. Located on the western coast of the Havelock Island, this white sand beach attracts a lot of tourists with its clear blue water and mangrove forests.
5. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport To Have Digiyatra On All Gates
To ensure seamless and enhanced passenger experience, Terminals 2 and 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport will soon have DigiYatra across all the boarding and entry gates. DigiYatra aids in hassle-free travel, faster mobility of passengers and increased security all while being completely contactless. Apart from the Delhi International Airport, DigiYatra is currently available at Lal Bahadur Shashtri International Airport in Varanasi and Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
6. Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train To Be Launched By Indian Railways
On March 21, 2023, the Indian Railways will flag off the first ever Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train from the New Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. The theme of this train operating on the North East circuit will be “North East Discovery: Beyond Guwahati” and cover Guwahati, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Kaziranga, Unakoti, Agartala, Udaipur (Tripura), Dimapur, Kohima, Shillong and Cherrapunji over a course of 15 days.
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7. Notre Dame Cathedral To Be Restored And Reopened By The End Of 2024
What can you do with a France visa (Schengen visa) in 2024? Attend the Paris Summer Olympic 2024 happening early in the year or visit the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral by the end of the year. The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture built in the 12th century which suffered heavy damages when its roof caught fire in 2019. The Cathedral is now set to reopen in 2024 for visitors and Catholic Masses and absolutely worth including in your France tour package.
8. Nepal To Ban Solo Trekking For Foreigners
Planning a holiday in Nepal? Take note – as per a statement released by the Director of Nepal Tourism Board, foreigners will no longer be allowed to go solo trekking from April 1. They must be accompanied by a guide. This decision was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the foreigners visiting the country who often get lost or injured on solo trekking trips.
9. International Yoga Festival To Take Place In Rishikesh
From March 8 to 14, the Yoga Capital of the World, Rishikesh, will be hosting the International Yoga Festival. Thousands of visitors from across the world are expected to attend the festival which is being held at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram. The key highlights of the festival include yoga classes, spiritual talks, and workshops from various teachers. Here are our Uttarakhand tour packages to help you plan your trip.
10. New Corridor To Improve Air Connectivity Between India And Israel
With Saudi Arabia and Oman now allowing Israeli civilian flights to pass over their territories, the time taken to travel between Israel and eastern countries like Australia, Sri Lanka and India will be much shorter. If reports are to go by, with this new route, the flight time between Israel and India will be cut down by 2 and a half hours, which will help in boosting tourism and business travel between the countries.
11. Himachal Pradesh To Soon Have Houseboats And High-end Cruises
In a bid to promote tourism, the Himachal Pradesh State Government is planning to introduce houseboats and high-end cruises to the region. As per the reports, the Tourism Department will be operating houseboats and high-end cruises in the dams and the lakes of Chamera, Bakra, Pong, and Koldam regions which will help lure in more tourists and locals to these regions. Looks like you have one more reason to book our Himachal Pradesh tour package and visit one of India’s best tourist destinations.
12. India’s First Marina To Be Built In Byndoor, Karnataka
In order to boost tourism in coastal areas, Byndoor in Karnataka will soon be home to India’s first Marina. Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai also plans to seek permission from the Central Government for the relaxation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) to encourage beach tourism and pilgrim tourism in the coastal regions.
13. West Bengal Wins ‘The Best Destination For Culture Award’
At the recently organised International Travel Award 2023 in Berlin by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), West Bengal won the award for the “Best Destination for Culture”. PATWA is an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNTWO) which recognises individuals and organisations that have excelled or are involved in promotion of tourism in different sectors.
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