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COVID-19 Travel Update: Important information for international passengers arriving at Indian Airports
Government of India issues new guidelines for international arrivals To reduce the risk of importation of mutant strains of SARS-CoV-2, SOP for International Passengers arriving in India have been updated in supersession of all guidelines on the subject since 2 Aug20. The new SOP will be in effect on 23:59 hrs on 22nd Feb,21 Attention Passengers!To reduce the risk of importation of mutant strains of SARS-CoV-2, SOP for International Passengers arriving in India have been updated in supersession of all guidelines on the subject since 2 Aug20. The new SOP will be in effect on 23:59 hrs on 22nd Feb,21 pic.twitter.com/YoGFkitP2t — MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) February 17, 2021 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Attention Passengers!All…
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Tourism desperately wants a return to the ‘old normal’ but that would be a disaster
Tourism desperately wants a return to the ‘old normal’ but that would be a disaster Shutterstock Susanne Becken, Griffith University With each passing day, the grave future of Earth becomes more stark. The disruption of COVID-19 has not been enough to shift the trajectory, nor has it prompted polluting sectors of the economy to reconsider the harms they inflict on the planet. Nowhere is this clearer than in the global tourism sector. Before COVID-19, international aviation emissions – already a major contributor to global warming – were forecast to potentially triple between 2015 and 2050. Likewise, emissions from the cruise ship industry were also growing. The pandemic itself can be…
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Munsiyari: “Little Kashmir” of Uttarakhand
A precious gem referred to as Munsiyari, whose beauty is in its serenity and untouched landscape, is embedded within the crown of the Kumaon Hills, within the Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand. Munsiyari is alleged to be the sub-division headquarters and is usually compared to the geographic region for its natural beauty At 2298 meter, this scenic hill station is home to awe-inspiring views of the Panchachuli Peaks, including Nanda Devi and Nandakot. Apart from a great vacation spot for nature lovers, Munsiyari is a vacation spot for the ones in search of a solitude journey withinside the Kumaon Hills, hiking on much less trodden paths and viewing sight-seeing views, an…
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Bucket List Travel: The 8 Best Indian Stunning Snowfall Destinations For 2021
नए साल की शुरुआत हो चुकी है। इस नए साल को और भी खूबसूरत बनाने के लिए आईये हम जानते हैं की कम बजट और कम समय मे वर्फबारी का लुफ्त कहाँ उठाएं… ओली (Auli): Auli, Uttarakhand उत्तराखंड की सबसे खूबसूरत जगहों में से एक है जगह ऑली है, जो चारों और भारत से भरे पहाड़ों से गिरी है। हिमालय की पहाड़ियां, शाहबलूत और देवदार के ऊंचे-ऊंचे पेड़, हरे-भरे घास के मैदान और पहाड़ों का ढलान जिसकी ऊंचाई 2 हजार 519 मीटर से 3 हजार 49 मीटर के बीच है। उत्तराखंड के चमोली जिले में स्थित ऑली, देश के सबसे फेमस स्कीइंग डेस्टिनेशन्स में से एक है और यह टूरिस्ट लोगों…
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Chopta: Rhododendron Forest Mud House
Experience the magic of Chopta with a stay in a rustic mud house surrounded by vibrant rhododendron forests. Perfect for trekking, photography, and nature escapes, this offbeat Uttarakhand destination offers a peaceful retreat and unforgettable Himalayan views
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What is Pure Land Buddhism? A look at how East Asian Buddhists chant and strive for buddhahood
What is Pure Land Buddhism? A look at how East Asian Buddhists chant and strive for buddhahood Monks pray at Nanshan Temple in Sanya, Hainan Province of China. Chen Wenwu/VCG via Getty Images Charles B. Jones, Association of Theological Schools Many people in the West interpret Buddhism as a path of meditation leading to enlightenment. What many may not know is that this interpretation differs vastly from its practice in East Asia. I have spent many years observing Buddhist temples in Taiwan and mainland China, and my research culminated in the book “Chinese Pure Land Buddhism.” This form of Buddhism teaches people to call upon a buddha named Amitābha in…
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India: 5 Best Places to See Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh
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Henley Passport Index issued its Q1 2021 ranking: How powerful is your passport?
The Henley Passport Index, which regularly measures the world’s most travel-friendly passports, has just released its latest report – along with predictions for the future. Japan maintains its leadership in 2021 as the most powerful passport in the world, while the Asian giant has ranked first since 2018, according to the Henley Passport Index, which published the ranking on Tuesday. The Indian passport is the 85th most powerful passport in the world, based on the 2021 Henley Passport Index. The country finished the same ranking as Tajikistan in the annual list made by London-based research firm Henley & Partners. The world’s most powerful passports for 20211. Japan 2. Singapore 3.…
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Rajasthan: Pushkar – Spirituality, Religious Enthusiasm, and Magic
जब बात आस्था की हो तो हिंदू धर्म में 33 करोड़ देवी-देवता हैं जिनकी हम अपनी मान्यताओं के अनुसार पूजा करते हैं। लेकिन हिन्दू शास्त्रों में 3 देवों को सबसे प्रमुख देव बताया गया है। ” ब्रह्म, विष्णु, महेश ” जिसमें भगवान ब्रह्मा पुरी सृष्टि के सृजन कर्ता यानी रचना करने वाले देव माने जाते हैं, भगवान विष्णु पालक कर्ता और भगवान महेश विलय करने वाले देवता माने जाते हैं। लेकिन क्या आपको मालूम है कि भगवान विष्णु और महेश यानी शिव शंकर की प्रसिद्ध स्थल और मंदिर कई जगहों पर मिल जाएंगे लेकिन ब्रह्मा की नहीं। सोचने वाली बात है ना कि सृष्टि के रचयिता की एक भी मंदिर…
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La Gruyère! The charming small medieval town in Switzerland (La Gruyere in Pictures)
La Gruyère is a small romantic medieval town in the Canton of Friborg of Switzerland, known for its ancient castle, the HR Giger Museum and the best Swiss cheese and chocolate. The old part of the city was turned into a market square, all along with fascinating buildings and shops that retain their historic facades. Stroll down the street in Gruyères with a nostalgic feeling as it is a journey from the past to the future. At the entrance of the village, that is, at the beginning of the street, you are surrounded by houses dating back to the 15th centuries. Another landmark of the village of Gruyeres is the…
