destinations

HC dismisses plea against operation of KSRTC buses to tourist destinations

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HC dismisses plea against operation of KSRTC buses to tourist destinations

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Mahinsha S The Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking a directive to the State government to take necessary action to ensure that the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) does not operate its fleet for tour purposes without obtaining special permits under the Motor … Read more

State to promote e-autos, bicycles at tourists destinations to travel green

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State to promote e-autos, bicycles at tourists destinations to travel green

Foreign tourists during a green travel at Kadalundi in Kozhikode. Kerala is planning to promote sustainable and green travel initiatives in the popular and emerging tourist destinations adjacent to backwaters, beaches, and rivers in the State. As part of the initiatives, a certain percentage of tourists visiting the Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission packages at various … Read more

Tapping the potential of villages in a push for rural tourist destinations

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Tapping the potential of villages in a push for rural tourist destinations

A cottage at Maachli in Sindhudurg. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mattur is a village in Karnataka where residents speak only in Sanskrit. Maachli in Maharashtra is an agrarian homestay surrounded by coconut, betel, and banana plantations. The Bishnoi village in Rajasthan has frequent visits from the endangered Great Indian Bustard. These are destinations … Read more