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02/02/2024

The mention of hot air ballooning conjures up images of floating over Cappadocia in Turkey, but the activity is picking up in India too, from Jaipur and Pinjore to Hampi and Agra.

12/11/2023

Dear Friends
May the festival of lights illuminate your home with health, happiness and joy and brighten up the lives of your near and dear ones.
Wish you a happy Diwali!
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15/09/2023

Glimpse of early years of tourism in Kashmir!

02/06/2023

Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes and verdant valleys, attendees are treated to panoramic vistas of the great Bhutanese kingdom. The ethereal beauty of the landscape combined with the striking colours of the fest is nothing short of a stupendous once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The beautiful alpine ecosystem is home to a plethora of flora and fauna. Apart from the festival’s scenic location, which is set amidst an awe-inspiring backdrop of the Himalayas, the festival promises a mesmerising experience for all who attend.

The ‘Land of Happiness’ brings you the Royal Highland Festival

15/05/2023

This article helps you to understand Income Tax and GST implications on your tours.

27/04/2023

A village frozen in time and nestled amid the Himalayas, boasts of unmatched scenic beauty with its snowcapped mountains and lush green valley.

Located at an altitude of 12,800 ft and 180 km from Dehradun, it offers a picture-perfect landscape.

For adventure lovers, Jadung and its surroundings offer an array of activities such as trekking, hiking, bird watching and nature camps.

It offers a rare opportunity for travellers to explore a destination that retains its natural charm and remains untouched by commercialisation.

27/01/2023

The Prettiest Railway Station in India – Barog

Barog, a picturesque and tranquil hill station, lined with oak and pine trees, is located on Shimla-Kalka (UNESCO heritage ) railway line and probably the most photogenic railway station in India with its hanging planters of pink flowers and pretty as a button station building.

The spotlessly clean Barog station enthralls one with its Gothic influenced architecture, red tin roofs and the white and blue painted wooden station building.

The tunnel at Barog is the longest and straightest tunnel amidst nearly 102 tunnels on the route of the Shimla-Kalka Railway.

Read more : https://www.pipaltrips.com/destination-himachal-barog

14/01/2023

Not Delhi, not Mumbai, but the metropolitan city of foodies- Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, India has made its way to the list of eleven best food destinations in the world for 2023 according to a website called Eaters.

The capital city of West Bengal has always been known to be a melting pot of cultures and far placed from political hold on the state's food habits. Every resident of Kolkata loves their food, home-made, or street food, or a cafe or restaurant menu. They are known to enjoy a through conversation with food that offers quantity, delectability and is worth every penny.

Eater's list included a variety of cuisines from around the world, including those from Albuquerque, Cambridge, Dakar, Sardinia, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Tamaki Makaurau, Asheville, Halland and Guatemala City

11/12/2022

Maheshwar - Madhya Pradesh

The glorious city of Mahishmati, the ancient capital of King Kartivirajun, Maheshwar is a charming temple town dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated on the convergence of the River Narmada and Kaveri in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Maheshwar is a temple town, but the usual turmoil of crowds, noise and commercialization has not touched it yet. A walk along the riverside in Maheshwar or a boat ride on the Narmada River at sunrise or sunset is a hypnotising experience.

At Maheshwar the tradition of weaving saris in cotton and silk has been continuing for over 200 years. These saris are famous throughout India and abroad for their simple elegance and beauty.

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21/11/2022

Guidelines for International Arrivals in India have been updated by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Key developments are:

Discontinuation of:
1. Air Suvidha/SDF
2. Full vaccination
3. Pre-departure RTPCR test

As per an earlier announcement, wearing masks while in flight is no longer mandatory.

The new requirements come into effect from 22nd Nov 2022 (00:01 AM).

16/11/2022

The inflight announcements henceforth may only mention that in view of the threat posed by COVID-19, all passengers should preferably use masks/face covers.

Any specific reference to fine/penal action need not be announced as part of the in-flight announcements.

21/10/2022

The Qutub Minar Complex soaked in dazzling light !!

Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, constitutes an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. The tower stands in the Qutub complex in South Delhi, India. UNESCO designated the Qutub Minar and its monuments a World Heritage Site. In addition to the most famous monument in the complex, Qutub Minar, other important buildings and structures stand in the complex, including the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, the Ala-I-Darwaza, the Alai Minar, and the Iron Pillar. Complex also has the ruins of Jain temples which were previously there.

29/07/2022

In a bid to boost adventure tourism in Uttarakhand, the state government has opened 30 unscaled peaks and 10 high-altitude trekking routes for mountaineers and trekkers. Most of these peaks are at a height of over 6,000 m.

Some of these peaks include Rishi Pahar (6,992 m), Devtoli (6,788 m), Garur Parbat (6,504 m), Manda II (6,529 m), Manda III (6,510 m), Avalanche (6,443 m), Rishi Kot (6,236 m), Kali Dhang (6,373 m), and Bhirgu Parbat (6,041 m).

The 10 new trekking routes include Nanda Lapak, Ratangarian, Yan Buk, Mahalay Parbat, Pawagarh, Bhagnyu, Lamchir, Lamchir South, Nar Parbat and Narayan Parbat.


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In a bid to boost adventure tourism in Uttarakhand, the state government has opened 30 unscaled peaks and 10 high-altitude trekking routes for mountai

29/07/2022

Rock-cut temples at Masroor,
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

32.0654 degree N, 76.1233 degree E

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It is located in district Kangra of Himachal Pradesh. These temples were carved out of monolithic to rock with " Shikara" with a sacred pool. Rock-cut temples in India present a different perspective. Rock-cut architecture exists in the form of caves carved out of hills. Barbar caves in Bihar, Ajanta-Ellora and Elephanta caves in Maharashtra, and Badami caves in Karnataka are significant examples of rock-cut architecture in India.

UNESCO World Heritage Site Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram is another example of rock-cut monolithic temple complex (which is not caves).

In North India, rock-cut architecture is not commonly found. Masroor temples are the only example of monolithic rock-cut temples in the sub-Himalayan region.

Interestingly these temples have striking similarity with temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia which 4000 km. away.

The temple complex was first reported by Henry Shuttleworth in 1913.

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Interesting fact is Kangra Valley Railway (KVR) project was surveyed in 1912 and 1914. Can it be possible that during the survey they discovered these temples because nearest Kangra Valley Railway is Nagrota Surian which is 11 km and Henry Shuttleworth could be one of the surveyer official.

Masroor is well connected with road. Nearest airport is Kangra Airport at Gaggal, Kangra which is 30 kms. Nearest broad gauge railhead is Daulatpur Chowk in Himachal Pradesh and Pathankot in Punjab -both are equidistant from Masroor.

Masroor Temple complex is under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Monument Entrance:
For Indians/SAARC/BIMSTEC : INR 20/- Per Adult
For Foreigners: INR 250/- Per Adult

As of now, they not accepting cash and issuing physical tickets. You need to pay online on below ASI website.

https://asi.payumoney.com/



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PC : Anoop S Rana

18/07/2022

Travellers planing to / scheduled to travel between Delhi and London must remain in contact with their airlines.

Virgin Atlantic cancelled its Delhi-London flight on Thursday and other carriers could also pull out India-London flights from their summer schedule following Heathrow airport’s decision to limit the number of passengers to one lakh a day.

The limits on passenger numbers imposed by Heathrow airport to cope with a staff crunch has been in force from July 12 to September 11.
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Virgin Atlantic cancelled its Delhi-London flight on Thursday and other carriers could also pull out India-London flights

04/07/2022

Snake boats have seven centuries of history, starting with an order of Chembakassery principality’s 14th-century king Devanarayanan to design wooden vessels with one prow rising in the shape of a reptile’s hood. The ruler won the battle in the sprawling backwaters, earning more reputation for the 138-foot-long boats as multipurpose carriers too. The looks of the boat made from wild jackfruit trees remain unchanged in the present times.



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CBL-2, modelled on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in cricket, will have half its legs in the Alappuzha district, two each in Kollam and ..

29/06/2022

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The Kingdom of Bhutan will be reopening its borders to tourists from 23" September 2022.

18/06/2022

Every year, as the monsoon season sets in, major national parks in India shuts down for four to five months. The reasons vary from region to region. For instance, towards the north eastern side of the country, the rainfall is maximum and every year the parks get flooded. In other parts of the country, even though it may not be a flood situation, during monsoon season, the forest gets heavy undergrowth and it becomes difficult for any vehicular movement.

In tiger territories, though it is believed that this is the time when breeding happens, that might not be the case. They breed the whole year round. It’s just that the wildlife also needs some breathing time, free from visitors in their territory.

Here are some of the parks either already off-limits now, or will be closed very soon for the season.



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Every year, as the monsoon season sets in, major national parks in India shuts down for four to five months. The reasons vary from region to region. For instance, towards the north eastern side of the country, the rainfall is maximum and every year the parks get flooded. In other parts of the countr...

18/06/2022

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Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and an US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors, effective 1 July, 2022.

From 1 July, 2022, foreign nationals are only required to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. These can be in a print or digital format. Random checks will be made on arrivals at Thailand’s international airports or land border checkpoints (in 22 provinces). Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers who are random checked and who are unable to show proof of a pre-arrival negative test will be required to undergo a professional ATK test at the point of entry.

*Source : https://www.tatnews.org/2022/06/thailand-pass-registration-scheme-to-be-lifted-from-1-july-2022/

16/06/2022

Very few trips can rival a vacation amidst the mountains. The Himalayas in the North and North-East and the Niligiris in the south are ideal places to relax and unwind or enjoy an activity filled holiday.

Wake up to bird songs, fresh air and breathtaking sights of the mountains, observe the simple life of the mountain villages, spend days hiking and birdwatching and in the evenings curl up with a mug of tea or coffee. There is no better way to re-charge your batteries.

Offbeat Mountain Lodges in India Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps - April 10, 2021 Very few trips can rival a vacation amidst the mountains. The Himalayas in the North and North-East and the Niligiris in the south are ideal places to relax and unwind or enjoy an activity filled h...

14/06/2022

Malaysian government has officially announce Malaysia's "VISA ON ARRIVAL" (VOA) for International visitors.

Please find attached below the visa on arrival details for your information.

URL: https://www.imi.gov.my/

11/06/2022

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From 11 June 2022, all COVID-19-related restrictions for entry into will preliminarily be lifted. from to Germany will be permitted for all travel purposes (incl. and visits).

10/06/2022

Beating the heat!

With North India sizzling at 40+ temperatures, this is the only way to stay cool……..
During the scorching summer months, you are likely to find them in water upto their neck. Even in the months of winter you can see them resting in the water to cool down after a heavy meal.

Did you know that tigers have webbed toes?

Unlike most cats, tigers love swimming and playing in the water. In fact, such is their love for water that they seem to have adopted a semi-aquatic lifestyle by living around the water bodies. They have been observed to enjoy staying in water for long duration, and are excellent swimmers. Their webbed toes, makes it easy for them to push a greater volume of water while swimming, enabling them to swim across rivers at a stretch for several kilometres.

Explore in India https://www.pipaltrips.com/collections/wild-journeys

07/06/2022

If you are a frequent traveller you can opt for credit cards which offer benefits which are specifically related to travel related expenses and rewards.

Here is an article on some of the best cards to opt for.



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Frequent travellers or holiday buffs can increase their savings by opting for credit cards that are loaded with benefits. Here are some of the best cards to opt for.

05/06/2022

Update from Jaipur, Rajasthan : The state government has decided that from 5th June 2022 Jantar Mantar shall remain open for visitors till 7 in the evening. Till now, it used to get closed at 5 pm.

About Jantar Mantar : Located in the heart of the Pink City, this UNESCO world heritage site is an astronomical observation site build by Maharaja Jai Singh during the period 1727-1734 in north India.

They are monumental examples in masonry of known instruments but which in many cases have specific characteristics of their own. Designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye, they embody several architectural and instrumental innovations. This is the most significant, most comprehensive, and the best preserved of India's historic observatories. It is an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period.

04/06/2022

If you are visiting Mussoorie, do pay a visit to Surkunda Devi temple which is located at a hilltop (around 40 km, 2 hrs drive from there). Besides the religious significance for the believers, it is also a scenic spot for those who love nature.

With the new Ropeway project, visit to the temple has become quite easy and swift. Reasonably priced, it is drawing a lot of tourist traffic. Reach early before 10 to avoid long queues.

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20/05/2022

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝🐝🐝

is observed on May 20th every year to draw attention to the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy.

It honours not just honeybees, but bumblebees (of which there are 21 species) and the 77 species of solitary bees, too.

While bees are most commonly known for honey, these intelligent creatures are also behind most of the food we love – fruit, veg, chocolate and even coffee.

And Albert Einstein once famously said that “if the bee disappeared off the face of the Earth, man would only have four years left to live”. But why are bees so important?

Essentially, bees are crucial for the pollination of plants – pollinating a third of the food we eat and 80 per cent of flowering plants – many fruit, veg and crops that feed livestock depend on bees to pollinate them.

While there are other methods of pollination – including wind, birds, bats and other insects – wild bees are among the most important, because they are capable of pollinating on a much bigger scale.

Photo: Neha @ Big Bee Farm, ,

Can read more about Bee Day here https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/world-bee-day-2022-uk-b2083463.html

24/04/2022

When we think of Kahwa, we think of Kashmir.

However, you can relish the same when in Ladakh too.

A cup of heavenly Kehwa (as it is called in Ladakh) is the rich concoction of saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, almonds, walnuts and honey is not only a warm, refreshing beverage but also gives nourishment and helps into getting rid of toxins from body.

Photo Credit: Sreejith R. Kumar via The Hindu


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13/04/2022

Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar !!

Snuggled on the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range overlooking the Dal Lake , the 80-acre garden of tulips and other spring blooms—from daffodils to roses and irises—are the pride of the Department of Floriculture in Kashmir.

Thousands of travellers visit the Tulip garden in Sri Nagar every year during annual Tulip Festival to enjoy the magnificent view of rows upon rows of purple, white, orange, yellow and red tulips sway gently in the breeze.

With origin in Persia, the tulip has travelled a long way to add colour and charm to the Valley. Kashmir’s tulip garden is home to more than 70 varieties of tulips of different colours.

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02/04/2022

There are few places left in the world like Ladakh, where the forces of nature conspired to create a land of fantasy and reality… a landscape of extremes… high altitude desert and blue waters… burning sun and freezing winds… glaciers, sand dunes and magnificent monasteries.
Apart from the breathtaking natural vistas, a visit to Ladakh is also a journey of learning and understanding. You will get to explore the rich cultural heritage, lifestyle, festivals & cuisine of this unique land.
Read More : https://www.pipaltrips.com/tours/roof-of-the-world-ladakh
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