Mumbai to Nashik to Pune to Shirdi: How to plan a holiday to Maharashtra, what are the costsIf, instead of foreign holidays, you prefer to travel within India, here’s a series to help you plan the best vacations in each of the 28 s...
17 Apr, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
‘Ironman’ Krishna Prakash becomes first person to swim from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves; covers 16.20 km in less than 6 hrsThe IPS officer covered more than 16 km in less than six hours!
27 Mar, 2023, 02.23 PM IST
Celebrity chef Marco Pierre gears up for first India tour, plans to visit Elephanta CavesPierre is often touted as the first celebrity chef.
03 Jan, 2019, 03.38 PM IST
Aurangabad's 'Ajanta and Ellora' can become a hotspot for Buddhist TourismMaharashtra has rich Buddhist heritage and culture.
13 Sep, 2018, 05.00 AM IST
Quick getaways: Make the most of the upcoming long weekends by heading to these placesElephanta Caves are a good option for those who live in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
08 Feb, 2018, 05.18 AM IST
Budget 2018: Government plans private investments with tech to deck up heritage, tourist sitesThe govt proposes to develop ten prominent tourist sites as Iconic Tourism destinations.
01 Feb, 2018, 03.41 PM IST
India's first sea ropeway to link Mumbai, Elephanta islandLast week, a pre-bid meeting convened by MbPT was attended by a handful of top consortiums with technical expertise to implement it.
24 Apr, 2017, 07.28 PM IST
Why monuments would be worse off without the World Heritage statusThe World Heritage status does not mean much financially nor does it give UNESCO serious powers, but monuments and national parks would be ...
09 Oct, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
MTDC to launch heli-tourism in partnership with Pawan HansThe helicopters will take off from Juhu Aerodrome every day for a 10 minute joyride which is priced at Rs 3,200 per passenger.
07 Jan, 2016, 02.57 PM IST
Maharashtra government inks MoU with Pawan Hans to boost tourismCM Fadnavis said the MoU between Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and Pawan Hans was signed on December 30, 2015.
01 Jan, 2016, 03.11 PM IST
A $ 1,20,000 per head secret luxury trip on the Four Seasons jetA motley group of 52 HNIs — successful businessmen, entrepreneurs and some retired executives — stopped by in Mumbai last week as part of t...
10 Apr, 2015, 02.03 PM IST
3 New Delhi monuments to be developed as model sitesThe decision was announced by culture minister Mahesh Sharma while inaugurating e-ticketing facilities and a helpline for visitors to Taj M...
27 Dec, 2014, 12.10 PM IST
A sneak peek into the weekend getaway in SeptemberHere is an awesome list of short getaways in different parts of the country for the month of September.
04 Sep, 2014, 10.00 AM IST
ONGC to maintain cleanliness at Taj Mahal, Red FortThe Tourism Ministry has roped in ONGC to maintain cleanliness and hygiene at six tourist destinations across the country, as part of its C...
06 Jun, 2013, 09.39 PM IST
- MTDC instals 100 solar lamps at Elephanta
Villagers residing around the famous Elephanta Caves on the Gharapuri islands have no power supply, but for tourists, the state tourism dep...
20 Oct, 2012, 04.41 AM IST
- Quick getaway: Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves, situated on the Elephanta Island is home to 1,200 year old rock cut temple of Lord Shiva. Ancient carvings and sculptures ...
23 Aug, 2012, 08.00 AM IST
- DP World chips in to protect environment at Elephanta Caves
DP World, one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world that operates a container terminal at JN Port, has undertaken a project...
15 Sep, 2008, 12.00 AM IST