Tourism

If you love nature's beauty then you must visit Malarickal village to see stunning water lilies in the paddy field in Kerala's Alappuzha district. Following some local photographers uploaded the photographs on the internet, the area has become so famous especially among couples and younger. The ideal time to visit here is morning as the flowers get wilt during noon. However, the natural phenomenon will be vanished by mid-October. 

Nine tourists were killed and several others injured after massive boulders hit a bridge and cars during a landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Sangla valley. CM Jairam Thakur offered condolences to the families of those killed in the incident. He tweeted, "I spoke to the Kinnaur district administration and inquired about the accident. The administration has started rescue operations at the spot and immediate relief is being provided there."

Goa CM Pramod Sawant on May 7 announced that tourists entering the state will now have to mandatorily produce valid RT-PCR negative test reports or proof of vaccination. The measure, which followed the Bombay High Court's observation that Goa is not serious about restrictions, will be enforced from next week. Earlier, the HC had said it was "not justified" for the government to refrain from restrictions citing tourism.

Mediterranean country Malta has announced to pay $238.10 (Rs 3400) to each tourist, if S/he chooses to stay in the country for a minimum period of three days. Aimed at reviving the tourism industry, the announcement is expected to benefit about 35,000 visitors. Reportedly, all the foreign tourists will be entitled to the uniform cash reward. Notably, the tourism industry contributes 27% to the country's economy.

Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple Trust has announced the picturesque beach view temple open for weddings. Boosting up destination weddings idea at ancient temples, the trust stated that they would arrange all the prerequisites for marriage rituals including mandap, authorised marriage certificates at Rs 11,000. Moreover, the trust also built a huge pavilion at tourist facilitation centre to precipitate the marriage guests at the newly… read-more