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Can you visit Vantara, Anant Ambani’s ambitious wildlife sanctuary?

Recently, Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, introduced his ambitious wildlife preservation project, which is poised to become the world's largest zoo and rehabilitation centre. Dubbed 'Vantara,' meaning 'Star Of The Forest,' this extensive initiative encompasses 3,000 acres within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, often recognized as the Green Belt Of Gujarat.

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Bill Gates visited Gujarat’s Statue of Unity. When are you planning your trip?

Before heading out to mingle with the global elite at the highly anticipated Ambani pre-wedding celebration, Bill Gates decided to play the role of a tourist in India. And he did so in a great way. His Instagram speaks volumes about this. He took to the gram to share a series of captivating snapshots from his visit to the Statue of Unity, an awe-inspiring monument situated in the Indian state of Gujarat. This monumental structure, towering at nearly 600 ft, serves as a tribute to the esteemed political figure Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key architect in reuniting India after the period of British colonial rule.

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The Rann of Kutch, Dholavira and the real road to heaven

The full moon is the timeless ambassador of the Rann Utsav. Dhordo in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat opens its ice-white vastness of gritty, granular, dazzling salt to thousands of visitors from November till the end of February every year. The sun smoulders gold-orange-red in the west. The full moon rises ivory amidst the blue, turning gold then silver in the night sky. There is the exhilaration of natural phenomena, akin to the feeling of seeing the Northern Lights of Iceland’s winter solstice. Thankfully at Kutch’s Rann, the desert wind turns a soft chill, not freezing.

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Jamnagar airport gets international status for 10-days for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant pre-

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations and all the eminent personalities attending the celebrations have stirred the whole of the country, especially Jamnagar. Being the host, Jamnagar in Gujarat is drawing famous people from across the globe to its land.

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Coming soon! The Rig – world’s first floating theme park

In a bold move that merges innovation with luxury, Saudi Arabia is set to welcome the world's first floating theme park, aptly named The Rig. Spearheaded by the Oil Park Development Company (OPDC), this groundbreaking project promises to redefine the concept of entertainment and leisure in the region.

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Gulmarg and Gurez in Kashmir experiences fresh snowfall

Fresh snowfall has been reported in Gulmarg, located in north Kashmir's Baramulla, and in Gurez Valley within the Bandipora district. The snowfall began on Friday evening, according to reports. Meanwhile, in lower areas like Srinagar, there has been intermittent rain since Friday morning. The Meteorological department has forecasted more snowfall starting tonight, marking the commencement of a three-day wet spell.

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New initiatives unveiled by Transport Minister to enhance connectivity

In a bid to improve transportation options and streamline travel for residents of Chennai, Transport Minister S.C. Sivasankar introduced two groundbreaking initiatives during a ceremony at the Chief Secretariat. These initiatives promise to enhance connectivity within the city and facilitate smoother commuting experiences for passengers.

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Dubai to host ‘India by the Creek’, a three-day cultural extravaganza from March 8

The inaugural 'India by the Creek' festival, offering free admission to all, is set to take place at Al Seef Park in Dubai from March 8-10. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of the longstanding historical ties between India and the emirate of Dubai.

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Vantara: the 3000-acre animal shelter launched by Anant Ambani in Jamnagar

Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, has announced the launch of his ambitious wildlife preservation project, which is all set to become the world's largest zoo and rehabilitation center.

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IndiGo Strengthens Its Domestic Connectivity with 6 New Routes

Today (Feb 29, 2024), India’s largest carrier in terms of fleet and passengers carried, IndiGo Airlines (6E), unveiled new domestic routes to cater to the surge in summer travel demand.

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Saudi Arabia is offering 96-hour stopover visa to Indian travellers

Saudi Arabia is offering a 96-hour free visa to Indian citizens, which is seen as a significant step in enhancing travel opportunities between the two nations.

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Rajasthan: Palace on Wheels now available for weddings, shoots, and corporate meetings

As per the latest development, the Rajasthan state government has given its preliminary nod to open the extraordinary doors of the Palace on Wheels, considered one of the most opulent trains globally, for various events like destination weddings, corporate meetings, and wedding shoots.

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Here are top destinations for Indian travelers this Holi

Goa and Dubai are the top two domestic and international destinations for Indian travellers looking to make the most of the two long weekends in March 2024, according to data analysed by digital travel platform Agoda.

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Nepal embraces digitalisation: Trekking permits go online

In a ground-breaking move, Nepal has bid farewell to decades of paper-based trekking permit applications, ushering in a new era with the introduction of an online system.

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WTTC Celebrates Saudi Arabia's Milestone Surpassing 100 Million Tourists

London, UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) congratulates Saudi Arabia's achievement of welcoming over 100 million tourists, a testament to the Kingdom's strategic reforms, visionary investments, and resilience in the face of global challenges.

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Sikkim all set to get its first railway station after a long wait of 49 years!

Sikkim is all poised to undergo a transformation in connectivity. It’s the only Indian state that doesn't have railway access, and this is soon going to change. As per the latest news reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the state's inaugural railway station on Monday, February 26.

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Nepal to make carrying e-chips mandatory for Everest climbers

Nepal is all set to introduce a mandatory safety measure for all those climbers who head on to the challenging journey to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. If reports are to go by, beginning this Spring, all climbers will be required to carry an electronic chip, a rule that aims to enhance rescue operations in case of emergencies during the ascent or descent of the 8,849 metres (29,032 ft) high mountain.

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Pamban Bridge, India's first-ever vertical lift sea bridge, to be up and ready soon!

India's first-ever vertical lift bridge over sea is near completion. Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairperson of the Railway Board, recently announced that the Pamban railway bridge, India's pioneering vertical-lift bridge connecting the mainland with Rameswaram Island, will be ready soon, and in all likelihood, will be ready for use too. Following a recent visit to Rameswaram to assess the project's progress, Varma affirmed that the reconstruction is advancing smoothly.

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Gujarat: Sudarshan Setu, India's longest cable-stayed bridge inaugurated by PM Modi

Gujarat: Sudarshan Setu, India's longest cable-stayed bridge inaugurated by PM Modi

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