Amid renewed peace, homestays come up for tourists on Indo-Pak border
With peace returning to Indo-Pak border since the renewed truce deal of November 2021 between the two nuke countries, tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir can now have the feel of border life. Buoyed by the initiatives of the administration, 32-year-old Sunny Choudhary, a B.Tech in computer sciences, has come up with a homestay at Dagh […]
Bhil tribals of Malipura open up their homes for tourists – Times of India
Indore: Tribals in Malipura village about 4 km away from the ancient fort city Mandu, once dependent on marginal farming, have earned a new source of livelihood by opening their mud houses and farms for tourists.Dominated by the Bhil tribe, families of Malipura have turned into a professional host for foreign and domestic tourists. The […]
Goa to focus on regenerative tourism to attract more travellers
While Goa’s beaches have been one of the favourite destination for tourists, the state is now looking to attract travellers looking for regenerative tourism. The campaign called “Goa Beyond Beaches”, for instance, encourages tourists to explore Goa’s serene villages, where the absence of network connectivity allows for a tranquil escape. Another programme called Ekadasha Teertha […]
Homestays see drop in tourist flow – Times of India
Kochi: The tourism season has started, but there are a few advance bookings in Kochi by foreign tourists. This has left the homestay owners concerned, as many of them cater to foreigners. The homestay owners said though rooms were booked during Puja holidays by domestic tourists, the days ahead appear bleak. They fear that there […]