Travellers' World - April - May 2023

Rural Tourism In Jammu & Kashmir

A Conversation With Sh. Abdul Jabbar, JKAS, Deputy Director, Tourism, Directorate of Tourism, Jammu

The Crown Jewel of the Nandi Hills

Today’s “Silicon Valley of India” is an epithet no less evocative and captivating than the city mentioned in the mythical story of the King Veera Ballala of the 12th century, which ultimately came to be known as ‘Benda - Kal - Ooru’ (the land of cooked beans), that changed to Bengaluru over time

A Success Story

Subharanjan Sen, Additional Principal Conservator of Forests wildlife), Madhya Pradesh has been a passionate wildlife lover and photographer. A man with extensive experience in various wildlife parks in India and a proven track record behind him, Mr. Sen is optimistic about a brighter future for wildlife conservation and balanced wildlife tourism in the country. He speaks with T&E Editor Anirban Dasgupta in an exclusive interview.

THE WINNER'S TIPS

The Hospitality industry is all excited and motivated anticipating steady and exciting growth in the near future.

The 'Art' of Conservation

Sudarshan Shaw's illustrations have always fascinated me. His ability to weave traditional knowledge and folklore into the fabric of conservation can play a huge role in how we spread the message of biodiversity and co-existence. His work apart from creating awareness helps instil a sense of pride in the folk and natural heritage treasure that is India, and for that, he is our Green Warrior of the month.

HIMALAYAN BOOKSTORES: A SPECIAL BOND

Bookstores on the one hand and travel B destinations in the Indian Himalayas born out of the same womb. Both give an infinite amount of comfort and pleasure, as well as an urge to know the unknown

MANGROVE CONSERVATION

When we hear the word Mangroves, we instantly associate it with Sundarbans. Yes, Sundarbans is the largest Mangrove forest in India, however, there are others too, in different parts of India. Beautiful and somewhat mysterious yet so alluring

INTO THE HEART OF TIGHER LAND

Dr. Oishimaya Sen Nag in conversation with Ace Naturalist Yadvendra Singh Of Ranthambhore as he looks down memory lane and talks about the experience of working inside this amazing wildlife park since 1992

NORWAY'S SVALBARD A Polar Tea Break

Norway, a country blessed with glaciers, magnificent Fjords and majestic mountains has been on the radar of adventure tourists for a long time now

A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF REAL INDIA RURAL TOURISM

United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has defined Rural Tourism as \"a type of tourism activity in which the visitor's experience is related to a wide range of products generally linked to nature-based activities, agriculture, rural lifestyle/culture, angling and sightseeing.\" In tune with the definition and vision of Rural Tourism, the importance and the potential of the vertical cannot be more significant than in the perspective of a country like India