[ad_1] With rains finally gaining momentum, white-water rafting in the Mhadei river basin is set to start this week. Introduced in Goa a decade ago, the adventure sport has become popular among tourists during the rains. However, with the monsoon being weak in the initial part of June, the white-water …
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Starscapes to host Astro Camp at Kaza in Spiti Valley & Chandratal from July 10, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Astro tourism company Starscapes will host an Astro Camp at Kaza in Spiti Valley and Chandratal, in Himachal Pradesh, from July 10, 2023, to September 9, 2023. Starscapes said its Astro Camp provides a ‘rare opportunity for participants to fully immerse themselves in the wonders of the cosmos and …
Read More »What makes Rajasthan a crème de la crème venue for destination weddings?, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Rajasthan, the majestic desert state is the land of the royals boasting the Rajputana splendour and grandeur of its kingdoms. Dotted with magnificent palaces, hawelis, historic forts, lakes, gardens and breathtaking dunes, the former Princely state is known for its vibrancy. The home to rich …
Read More »After long wait, Virgin Galactic begins commercial spaceflights, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] San Francisco, June 16 (IANS) Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is aiming to launch its first-ever commercial spaceflight service on Thursday, the company has announced. Virgin Galactic is set to finally begin commercial spaceflights on June 29, a major milestone for the company founded in 2004 by British billionaire Richard …
Read More »Agoda witness 5x hike in travel searches during monsoon season, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representative purpose Digital travel platform, Agoda, has revealed a 5x, equalling a whooping 410 per cent hike in travel searches for monsoon season during June and August months. The growth experienced in comparision to the pre-Covid levels in 2019 indicates heightened interest among Indian travellers for …
Read More »When wealthy adventurers take huge risks, who should foot the bill for rescue attempts?, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] FILE – This 2004 photo provided by the Institute for Exploration, Center for Archaeological Oceanography/University of Rhode Island/NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration, shows the remains of a coat and boots in the mud on the sea bed near the Titanic’s stern. The wrecks of the Titanic and the Titan …
Read More »Lyon, the tale of city between the two rivers, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Lyon is known as a city of bridges and bikes. For Lyonnais, a bike is a great alternative to walking around. Barely had I hit the city of Lyon (and the wifi zone) my phone chimed a whatsapp alert: ‘Have you been to a Buchon yet?’ quizzed my foodie …
Read More »First-ever cricket cruise to sail from July till August, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Kolkata: Legends League Cricket Co-founder & CEO Raman Raheja and former cricketer & Legends League Cricket Commissioner Ravi Shastri pose with the tournament’s trophy, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo)( Legends League Cricket announced a unique holiday getaway with cricketing legends recently. The Legends League Cricket has partnered with Oceanus Voyages …
Read More »With fate of those on Titanic-bound submersible known, focus turns to cause of fatal implosion, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] FILE – This undated image provided by OceanGate Expeditions in June 2021 shows the company’s Titan submersible. (OceanGate Expeditions via AP, File) The search for a missing Titanic-bound submersible has become an investigation and salvage mission that will take an indefinite amount of time, officials said, as tributes from …
Read More »Chennai bets big on cruise tourism but yet to address infra gaps, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] In several shuttle buses, some 1,800 people reached the cruise terminal at Chennai Port on June 6. They were set to board a cruise ship to Sri Lanka. Many were thrilled, but the excitement was short-lived. It took almost two hours for immigration procedures to get over. Once done, …
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