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MP Tourism to host ‘Namaste Orchha’ from March 6

The latest endeavor of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is to bring the less-explored town of Orchha to fore in the tourism circuit. To ensure this effect, it is organizing Namaste Orchha, a cultural fest to attract tourist’s attention to Orchha in particular. Reports suggest that MP Tourism will be hosting Namaste Orchha from March 6 that will be highlighting the cultural landscape of the region via a range of activities. Those visiting the region during this time will be able to witness guided history tours, enjoy dance, art, and music performances, photography tours, and much more. Reportedly, the festival will also feature a food and crafts bazaar, where traditional crafts from the region and local cuisine will be on offer. Many popular artists will also be gracing the event, including the Indie music band, the Indian Ocean, and a performance by the famous Hindustani classical vocalist Shubha Mudgal. The festival will conclude on March 8, 2020.

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Coronavirus breakout in China: 7 Indian airports to screen passengers

After issuing a travel advisory to its citizens visiting China in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the Government of India has strengthened measures to block the spread of mystery virus in India. Reportedly, seven airports in India have been directed to screen passengers coming from China. The Ministry of Civil Aviation asked Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru and Cochin airports to screen all the passengers arriving from China. Prior to this, the Ministry had asked Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai airports to scan passengers. The coronavirus aka the Wuhan virus has made its way to even the USA after a traveler was reportedly diagnosed with the same. In addition, the virus has also entered countries including Thailand, Japan and South Korea. As many as 300 cases of infection have been reported in China, thus alarming the nations across the world.

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Tehri Lake Festival to be hosted from March 17

That exciting time of the year is fast approaching for Uttarakhand, as Asia’s biggest lake festival will soon be back in Tehri. To be hosted from March 17 to 19, Tehri Lake Festival will be attended by tons of visitors from around the world. The latest reports suggest that the main attraction of the Tehri Lake Festival will be adventure sports, with the motive of promoting tourism in the region. The Tehri Special Area Tourism Development Authority and tourism department have already started preparations to host this three-day festival. Every year, the Uttarakhand government hosts the Tehri Lake Festival, which is considered Asia’s biggest lake fest. Anyone interested in being a part of this festival should book their seats well in advance.

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Work on to include Mughal Gardens in UNESCO list

Steps are being taken to bring the famed Mughal Gardens of Srinagar on the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Muneer-ul-Islam, Director of Archives & Archaeology, who holds the charge of Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), informed that the department is working toward the said direction. He mentioned this while attending an interactive session with renowned Conservation Architect Narian Lambha that was organized by JKAACL and the Department of Archives, Archaeology, and Museums in Srinagar. He stated that substantial efforts are being made to bring Mughal Gardens on the prestigious list and that his department is working together to promote and preserve the heritage of the valley.

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For 2nd year in row, Kerala tops list of most welcoming places

Kerala has topped the list of ‘the most welcoming places’ in the country for the second consecutive year with four of its cities/tourism spots finding a place among the list of top 10 such places this year. According to a ranking by international travel site Booking.com’s ‘traveler review awards 2020, Mararikulam, Varkala, Thekkady and Kollam in Kerala have found their place in the top 10 list. The second state in the list is Goa with Agonda and Palolem, the other places in the list include Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, said Ritu Mehrotra, country manager for India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives at Booking.com.On a global level, the list the most welcoming place on the earth is Goreme in Turkey.

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A 111-day, around-the-world cruise ship for 2020 sets sail

As surprising as it may sound, an astonishing 111-day, the around-the-world cruise was recently flagged off with around 375 crew members and 670 guests onboard. Its itinerary boasts of exotic locations, including Singapore, Melbourne, Mauritius, and much more. The voyage, named 2020 World Cruise, is being carried out on Princess Cruises’ Pacific Princess ship, with a ticket costing $22999. This ship will, reportedly, tour around 38 ports in 26 countries on five continents, and will cover 34287 nautical miles during the ship’s lengthy trip. As per a press release, it is for the first time that Princess Cruises will make stops at Praslin, Seychelles Islands; Kaikoura, New Zealand; Zanzibar, and Tanzania. Those on board will also get an opportunity to see around 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The said cruise, carrying 670 passengers, has already set sail and will return on May 11. There will also be 12 late-night stays in places like Tahiti, Melbourne, Phuket, as well as Cape Town to maximize the number of times passengers can spend at a port.

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