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Lights,
Camera… It’s Time For Action India!
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has all the makings of a blockbuster. The roller coaster
ride that Indian tourism has been through, its various
ups and downs (downs mostly), the unpredictability and
the ability to persevere through the most precarious
of situations against all odds, is a perfect mix for
our very own brand of Bollywood (Bombay + Hollywood)
movies in India.
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Tourism Driven By
Ecology
One of the world’s most spectacular tropical island
systems, Lakshadweep, with an area of 32 square kilometres,
is an archipelago consisting of 12 atolls, three reefs and
five submerged banks.
‘Our
Slogan Is High Value Low Volume Tourism’
Dr M S Sayed Ismail Koya, director - Information, Publicity
& Tourism talks about the future of tourism in Lakshadweep.
Excerpts
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| Goa |
Goa - Sachin
It has been just a year since I have visited Goa
but looking back, it feels like a decade. Goa, the much-acclaimed
tourist destination, has it all.
Looking Beyond The Beaches
The surf, sand and the sea, add a dash of Portuguese
legacy, ‘susegad’ culture and lace it with ‘booze’
at dirt cheap prices, voila! you are guaranteed hordes of tourists.
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| Madhya
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Madhya Pradesh - Prem
Chopra
What comes to your mind when you think of Madhya
Pradesh? The temples of Khajuraho, right. But there is more
to the state.
Mystical, Magical And
More...
Can the land of Khajuraho be any less exotic than
the famous temples? Madhya Pradesh (MP) is not called the
‘heart of India’ just because it is located in the
centre of the country.
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| Karnataka |
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Karnataka - Shilpa
Shetty
I was brought up in Bangalore but being the kind
of person I am, exploration has been my forte. I have therefore
seen the many faces of Karnataka and rarely have I returned
disappointed.
The
Beginning Of A New Era In Tourism
February,
14, 2002 marked the beginning of a new era in the history
of Karnataka tourism. A first of its kind initiative, christened
‘Connect’, was launched to build a healthy, working
relationship between the trade and the state tourism department.
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Maharashtra - Manisha
Koirala
The catch phrase ‘Maharashtra Unlimited’
is ideal for a state with so much vibrancy and gusto. To explore
the state and optimise that ‘potential’, you must
wrench your focus away from Mumbai because the state capital
tends to hog all the attention. There is more to Maharashtra.
Racing On Tourism’s
Fast Track
Non-Traditional Tourist
Sectors
Mumbai - A Destination
In Itself
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| Chhattisgarh |
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Chhattisgarh - Reema
Rakesh Nath
When urban life gets too much for me and I want a far-from-the-madding
crowd break, I head off to the Chitrakote Falls in Chhattisgarh.
Young And Raring To
Go
Metaphorically, Chhattisgarh represents India’s
centre of gravity being located at the heart of the country.
This new-born state is as old as yesterday and as new as tomorrow.
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| Tamil
Nadu |
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Tamil
Nadu - Raj Kumar Santoshi
A trip to Tamil Nadu has always been a spiritual sojourn
for me. It is a state where tradition and heritage are ingrained
in the very essence of the state’s cultural fabric.
A
Classical Amalgamation Of Culture And Heritage
Tamil nadu is fast, gaining the strong attention of
tourists worldwide like never before and the state tourism
department has taken efforts to provide for world class infrastructure.
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| Kerala |
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Kerala
- Akshay Kumar
You may think that I am exaggerating but I am not -
Kerala has it all. It may not be endowed with the lengthy
archives of culture which other states can boast of, but Kerala
more than makes up for it with its pristine natural beauty.
Pioneering
The Green Revolution
Kerala
or should we say ‘God’s Own Country’ has been
a success story from inception. The state with a landmass
of 38,863 square kilometres and a positioning at the edge
of India, has been recognised by many travellers, both national
and international, as a masterpiece destination.
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| Gujarat |
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Gujarat
- Poonam Dhillon
What is the essence of Gujarat? Well, as somebody who
was born in Gujarat (not brought up though), I find it difficult
to give a brief answer since the state is so vibrant in every
aspect. It just takes you by surprise.
On
The Tourism Highway
Billed as the ‘Jewel of the West,’ Gujarat
is a state with myriad faces, a destination offering something
for everyone. One of the country’s most industrialised
and progressive states, Gujarat showcases a perfect blend
of the modern milieu and age old traditions.
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| Rajasthan |
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Rajasthan
- Yash Chopra
I can describe Rajasthan in just one sentence –
‘A hot city with cool people, places and monuments’.
That’s the state for me.
The Desert Rose
Rajasthan, a state replete with beauty and valour,
is a land of marvelous havelis, magnificent forts, opulent
palaces and exquisite handicraft. Heritage is the essence
of the state.
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Uttaranchal
- Divya Dutta
Scenic, divine, pure and peaceful are a few adjectives
that immediately come to my mind the moment I think of Uttaranchal.
Carving A Niche In Indian
Tourism
In this age of increasing globalisation, with the spread
of Internet, the world has come closer. Travel, as S K Misra,
vice-president, Intach puts it, “has become much easier
on one hand.
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