European Space Agency shares mesmerizing image of Ram Setu linking India and Sri LankaESA Ram Setu Image: The European Space Agency released a satellite image of the historic Ram Setu, linking India and Sri Lanka. Spanning 48...
25 Jun, 2024, 02.43 PM IST
Oyo to add 50 homestays, hotels in Rameswaram and RamanathapuramThe company said most of the homestays will be near Ramanathaswamy Temple.
07 Aug, 2023, 02.54 PM IST
IRCTC plans series of Shri Ramayana Yatra train tours to promote religious tourismShri Ramayana Yatra train will start from Madurai with boarding points at Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Ka...
06 Nov, 2021, 06.38 PM IST
Travel Companies, hotels cashing in big time on spiritual tourismA company survey reveals the latest trend among Indians to be looking for a preplanned, organised and comfortable spiritual travel experien...
05 Sep, 2017, 01.18 AM IST
IRCTC rolls out Bharat Darshan package for Goa, south IndiaIndian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced the launch of four 'Bharat Darshan' special packages from Delhi and C...
06 Feb, 2016, 07.15 PM IST
Minister Mahesh Sharma gets Kalam's bungalow; AAP flays govt moveTourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma has been allotted the bungalow of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, a move severely criticised b...
28 Oct, 2015, 07.05 PM IST
Convert APJ Abdul Kalam's residence here into a Knowledge Centre: AAPThe party also urged the Centre to "hand over" the belongings of Kalam to Delhi government in case it lacks the required resources and spac...
28 Oct, 2015, 06.13 PM IST
PIL seeking more amenities in Rameswaram filedThe Municipal Commissioner said they planned to issue 2 garbage bins and recyclable bags to all the houses in the town for collecting biode...
11 Aug, 2015, 12.35 PM IST
Government to use the romance of light houses to draw in touristsAccording to shipping ministry officials, areas adjoining lighthouses will be developed as major tourism zones.
09 Jun, 2015, 11.45 AM IST
Rail Budget 2014: Tourist trains to connect pilgrim centresTourist train from Rameswaram covering pilgrim and tourist places like Bengaluru, Chennai, Ayodhya, Varanasi and Haridwar.
08 Jul, 2014, 02.56 PM IST
Shipping Ministry to develop 15 lighthouses as tourist spotsAfter opening Chennai lighthouse overlooking the Marina beach for public, the Shipping Ministry now plans to develop 14 heritage lighthouse...
19 Nov, 2013, 05.07 PM IST
- Daiwik Hotels to unveil a chain of full service specialty hotels for pilgrimage travellers
Daiwik Hotels is looking to set up specialty chain of full service four-star hotels in pilgrimage destinations across India.
24 May, 2012, 07.26 PM IST
- Mega project to develop Rameswaram
Tamil Nadu government will take up a mega project" to develop Rameswaram as a major pilgrim and tourism centre in the country, Tourism Mini...
27 Feb, 2012, 10.10 PM IST
- Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala temple tops tourist spots list
Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala attracts more domestic tourists than any other spot in the country - scenic, religious or otherwise.
21 Jul, 2011, 09.08 AM IST
- India, Sri Lanka to sign agreement on ferry service soon
India and Sri Lanka would soon sign an agreement to commence ferry service between Tamil Nadu and the island nation, a step towards promoti...
10 Nov, 2010, 12.10 PM IST
- Railways to start special 'Bharat Tirth' tourist trains
In a bid to promote tourism, Railways will be launching 16 special 'Bharat Tirth' trains connecting popular tourist sites as also pilgrimag...
24 Feb, 2010, 03.11 PM IST
- TN to launch rail-cum-road tour to woo Karnataka tourists
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation has planned to introduce a rail-cum-road tour from Bangalore to various tourist sites in Tam...
18 Mar, 2008, 03.34 PM IST