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Villa companies set to greet a happy holiday season on uptick in Christmas, New Year travel
1 week ago

Villa companies set to greet a happy holiday season on uptick in Christmas, New Year travel

Live Mint  

New Delhi: As the year ends, villa rental companies are gearing up for a busy season, buoyed by extended travel plans with two midweek holidays – Christmas is on a Wednesday and New Year’s Eve on a Tuesday. For locations such as Goa, where homestays and villas are becoming increasingly popular, the company hopes to "activate" new villa supply so …

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A Guide to the Enchanting Hill Stations of Maharashtra
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Guide to the Enchanting Hill Stations of Maharashtra

ABP News  

A comprehensive overview of 5 hill stations in Maharashtra, offering a perfect escape for nature lovers. Each destination boasts unique landscapes and activities, catering to various interests. From the lush forests of Lonavala to the serene beauty of Matheran, visitors can embark on a journey through breathtaking scenery and experience the tranquility of nature.

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Exploring the Enchanting Landscapes of Tamil Nadu: From Serene Mangroves to Breathtaking Hills
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Exploring the Enchanting Landscapes of Tamil Nadu: From Serene Mangroves to Breathtaking Hills

ABP News  

Explore the hidden gems of Tamil Nadu with these lesser-explored destinations. From the serene mangrove forests of Pichavaram to the pristine beaches of Tranquebar, each place offers a unique and captivating experience. The quaint hill station of Yelagiri, the captivating Kolli Hills, and the ancient city of Poompuhar are just a few of the many hidden treasures waiting to be …

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Discovering Hidden Gems: 6 Less-Crowded Hill Stations in South India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Discovering Hidden Gems: 6 Less-Crowded Hill Stations in South India

ABP News  

A journey through lesser-known hill stations in South India reveals a world of stunning natural beauty and tranquility. From the verdant landscapes of Yelagiri to the tranquil tea estates of Kotagiri, these hidden gems offer a perfect escape for travellers seeking peace and solitude amidst nature's wonders. Each destination provides unique experiences, from nature explorations and trekking to bird watching …

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Chain snatcher who spent loot money to visit hill stations with family arrested in Lucknow
6 months ago

Chain snatcher who spent loot money to visit hill stations with family arrested in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

A 30-year-old turned a chain snatcher so that he could visit hill stations with family, police said. Chain snatcher who spent loot money to visit hill stations with family arrested in Lucknow The accused, Jagjeet Singh, 32, an Alambagh resident, snatched gold chains from two different areas in Lucknow and then sold them to fund his trip to hill stations …

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Heat, traffic and massive crowd: Himalayan summer not as dreamy anymore
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heat, traffic and massive crowd: Himalayan summer not as dreamy anymore

India Today  

For generations, the hill towns of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have been the go-to summer refuges for North Indians during the hot summer months. Nearly 215 km away in Shimla, local girl Neha expressed her shock at the heat: “I’ve never felt such heat in Shimla before," as the city recorded a sizzling 31.7 degrees Celsius on May 29, the …

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Tamil Nadu launches e-Pass portal for entry to hill stations
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu launches e-Pass portal for entry to hill stations

The Hindu  

May 05, 2024 08:53 pm | Updated May 06, 2024 07:15 pm IST - Udhagamandalam/KODAIKANAL The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday announced the launch of a portal for registering to obtain an e-Pass to enter the hill stations of the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal from May 7 to June 30, as mandated by the Madras High Court. Poongodi on Sunday said …

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Summer of 2024 - Travel Edition: our cities need a master plan; data deficiency and lack of decentralisation challenges
8 months, 1 week ago

Summer of 2024 - Travel Edition: our cities need a master plan; data deficiency and lack of decentralisation challenges

The Hindu  

Hill stations in India have witnessed a notable escalation in traffic congestion in recent years, particularly during weekends and the summer season. Notably, during New Year’s Eve in 2023, traffic congestion in and around Himachal Pradesh resulted in prolonged delays lasting for hours It is not just the hills, our cities and towns are also a mess. In India, instead …

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G20 Summit in Delhi brings cheer to hoteliers in Uttarakhand hill stations
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit in Delhi brings cheer to hoteliers in Uttarakhand hill stations

Hindustan Times  

The G20 summit is bringing cheers to hoteliers in Uttarakhand with over 70% hotels and resorts have been booked in Nainital and Mussoorie so far, and hoteliers are expecting 100% booking by September 7. “We are expecting 100% booking or business this coming weekend as offices and education institutions in Delhi are closing for three days in connection with the …

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Centre seeks SC direction to 13 Himalayan states for assessing their population 'carrying capacity'
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre seeks SC direction to 13 Himalayan states for assessing their population 'carrying capacity'

India TV News  

In the wake of recent natural disasters in the Himalayan states like- Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the Centre urged the Supreme Court to direct 13 hill states of the country to assess their 'carrying capacity'. The ministry told the apex court that it has in the past circulated guidelines for assessing carrying capacity of hill stations including cities and eco-sensitive …

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Beyond The Lines | An uphill battle: Why India’s hill stations are in a freefall
1 year, 3 months ago

Beyond The Lines | An uphill battle: Why India’s hill stations are in a freefall

Firstpost  

The degradation of hill stations due to mismanagement and unchecked development calls for the strict enforcement of punitive measures, such as fines, which compel both local administrations and tourists to prioritise responsible behaviour and environmental preservation Matheran is a hill station known to provide succour to tourists from Pune and Mumbai looking to escape the drudgery, heat and pollution of …

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Owning a piece of the hills
1 year, 5 months ago

Owning a piece of the hills

Deccan Chronicle  

If you love travelling, your social media feeds are sure to be filled with videos and reels of offbeat travel locations, information on unexplored places, home stays, plantation stays, resorts, eateries and the like. That’s why I decided to put up a place there for people to relax and rejuvenate themselves,” says Deepa Palaniappan, who runs Shambala Plantation Stay in …

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Domestic tourists hill stations bound
1 year, 8 months ago

Domestic tourists hill stations bound

The Hindu  

Domestic tourists are flocking to the hills of Kerala to escape the unbearably hot and humid conditions in the plains. According to James Kodianthara, chairman of the Kerala chapter of the Indian Association of Tour Operators, although there has been a clear surge in families visiting hill stations during April and May, which coincides with the school vacation in Kerala, …

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Modi cautions on possible third wave of Covid-19
3 years, 5 months ago

Modi cautions on possible third wave of Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Crowded marketplaces and hill stations may be good for a revival of the economy, but they are also a cause of worry and an invitation for a possible Covid-19 “third wave”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as he expressed concern over people crowding at hill stations and markets without wearing masks or observing the social distancing …

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Crowds without masks in hill stations matter of concern: PM Modi
3 years, 5 months ago

Crowds without masks in hill stations matter of concern: PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed concerns over crowds gathering in hill stations and violating of Covid norms. Reviewing the Covid-19 situation with the Chief Minister of North-East states, he said that there is need to work together to stop the third wave and called for ramping up the vaccination. "It is a matter of concern that people are …

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Curbs Relaxed, You Shouldn't: Govt to States Amid Tourist Rush at Hill Stations
3 years, 5 months ago

Curbs Relaxed, You Shouldn't: Govt to States Amid Tourist Rush at Hill Stations

News 18  

Amid ‘frightening‘ visuals of tourists thronging scenic hill stations after relaxation of Covid norms, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the steps taken by state governments for checking the spread of the pandemic at these tourist locations. The central government has recently reiterated the need for Covid-appropriate behavior amid people thronging tourist locations, …

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Netizens remind all of COVID appropriate behaviour as #CovidIsNotOver takes over Twitter
3 years, 5 months ago

Netizens remind all of COVID appropriate behaviour as #CovidIsNotOver takes over Twitter

India TV News  

Friday saw hashtag #CovidIsNotOver trending on Twitter. The trend has caught up with netizens who are reminding one and all of COVID appropriate behaviour. The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday warned that gross violations of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour after lifting lockdown restrictions in different parts of the country can lead to the easing being nullified. Referring to the massive footfall …

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Why So Careless? Alarming Crowds at Hill Stations, Markets May Usher 3rd Wave Early
3 years, 5 months ago

Why So Careless? Alarming Crowds at Hill Stations, Markets May Usher 3rd Wave Early

News 18  

With more than three crore COVID-19 cases and above four lakh deaths, one would think that Indians understand the graveness of COVID-19 and would abide by the COVID-19 appropriate behaviour of wearing masks and social distancing as the sacred law of existence; however, as the recent incidents of overcrowding have made it amply clear, that’s not the case. As we …

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Urge them to follow COVID norms, says Himachal CM as tourist influx increased in state
3 years, 5 months ago

Urge them to follow COVID norms, says Himachal CM as tourist influx increased in state

India TV News  

After Union Health Ministry on Tuesday warned that it can re-impose restrictions as Covid protocols are not followed by people who are travelling to hill stations, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday said "we are anxious too" as the tourist influx has increased in the State. Earlier, Chief Secretary to Government of Himachal Pradesh, Anil Kumar Khachi …

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COVID-19 news: Centre warns of reinstating curbs, calls crowds in hill stations 'frightening'; India logs 34,703 new cases
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 news: Centre warns of reinstating curbs, calls crowds in hill stations 'frightening'; India logs 34,703 new cases

Firstpost  

The government said violations of COVID-19 protocols will lead to a further increase in infections as it stressed on wearing of masks and maintaining physical distancing Health ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on Tuesday said that tourists visiting hill stations were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and warned that it can nullify the gains made in the management of the …

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Valentine’s plans: Tripping outside Delhi over weekend
3 years, 10 months ago

Valentine’s plans: Tripping outside Delhi over weekend

Hindustan Times  

If you thought that Delhi University students are going to spend this Valentine’s by dating virtually, bundled up in their blankets and PJs, you stand corrected! Youngsters have decided to make up for the time lost amid the pandemic by taking their bae to the nearest hill station around the Capital, for a pitch perfect Valentine weekend! Students have spent …

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