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TAAI announced its new Managing Commitee Team for the tern 2022 24 in the 71st Annual General Meeting of TAAI, held on 29th September, 2022 at ITC Maratha, Mumbai
Theteamwaselectedunopposedthisyear
PRESIDENT – Mrs. Jyoti Mayal, New Airways Travels (Delhi)PvtLtd,NewDelhi
VICE PRESIDENT – Mr Jay Bhatia, Tulsidas Khimji HolidaysPrivateLimited,Mumbai
HON. SECRETARY GENERAL – Mr Bettaiah Lokesh, TriwayTravelsPrivateLimited,Bangalore
HON. TREASURER – Mr Shreeram Patel, Unicorn Travels,Ahmedabad
MANAGINGCOMMITTEEMEMBERS–
Mr.AmishDesai,BeleastTravelsPvt. Ltd.Bangalore;Mr. Anoop B. Kanuga, Bathija Travels Pvt. Limited, Mumbai; Mr Devesh Kumar Agarwal, Victoria Travels Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata; Dr. P. Murugesan, Pioneer Aero Travels (Madras) P.Ltd, Chennai; Mr Paras Lakhia, Utopia Travel Services Pvt. Ltd, Ahmedabad; Mr R. Venkatachalam, Naveen Air Traavels (P) Limited, Trichy; Mr. Sameer Karnani,ArunodayaTravels,Mumbai
BrandAmbassador: VyomKesari
EditorialAssistant: PriyanshuKesarwani
Advisory: GourKanjilal OmPrakashSehgal
MarketingTeam: Prashant&DineshGupta
Correspondent: PayalGupta
The 37th IATO Annual Convention is going to be held from 16 to 19 December 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh The theme of the convention is: INBOUND TOURISM What Lies Ahead !
Mr. Ravi Gosain, Vice President will be the Chairman of the convention along with Mr. Sunil Mishra, Hony Treasurer and Mr. Prateek Hira, Chairman, IATO Uttar Pradesh Chapter as the Co-Chairmen. This was announced by Mr Rajiv Mehra, President of Indian Association of Tour Operators in the 40th Annual General Meeting held in NewDelhiyesterday.
The inaugural function will be held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath has given his kind consent to grace the occasion with his presence and inaugurate the convention. The Centrum Lucknow will be the venue hotel and all other activities including registration for the convention, business sessions and
We expect about 900 1000 delegates from all over the country to participate which will include senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and States, industry leaders, tourism and hospitality professionals, travel trade media. Added attractions for this year's convention would be Post Convention Tours to Ayodhya and Varanasi. There are 5 post-convention tours being organised in various sectors. This year we expect larger participation from the state Government as every state is keen to re-instate inbound tourism to their respectivestates,saidMr RajivMehra.
During the 3 days convention there will be deliberations on burning issues during the business sessions being finalised and we will have experts in all fields, said Mr Rajiv Mehra
Mr Pankaj Saxena joins Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi as General Manager Pankaj was most recently General Manager at Radisson Blu Mumbai International Airport.
With a career spanning 24 years of hospitality experience Pankaj previously worked at RHG hotels at distinctlocationsfornearlyadecade also with Sarovar Hotels & ITC Hotels He is Certified Leader under RHG: The Leaders Excellence Program - 2019 at RHG Corporate OfficeBrussels,Belgium. Having done Diploma in Business AdministrationalsoholdsaBachelor’s
degree in Hotel Management from Mangalore University. Also served In Exe Committee as Vice President 2011 12 Hotels & Restaurant Association of Andhra Pradesh, India affiliatedwithFHRAI
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He received ‘National Award Swachh Bharat Award (III) 2020 on October 2020 for development/ Construction of community toilets in rural areas of Jalgaon District, from the Ministry of Jalshakti, GovernmentofIndia.
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Kerala Tourism has chalked out a slew of programmes for the winter to attract a stillhighernumberofvisitorsfromwithinthecountryandoutside.
Tourism Minister Shri PA Mohamed Riyas said, “We are looking forward to promoting the winter holiday season even in a bigger way in Kerala, which has been included in TIME magazine’s 50 Extraordinary Destinations of the World to explore in 2022. The state’s uniqueness lies in a variety of experiences awaiting the tourists like houseboats, caravan stays, jungle lodges, plantation visits, homestays, Ayurveda-based wellness solutions, and countrywide walks besidesadventureactivities,includingtrekkingtoverdanthills,”
Tourism Principal Secretary Shri K S Srinivas said, “This is evident from the fact that Kerala recorded a staggering 196 per cent spike in domestic tourist arrivals during the first three quarters of the current year as compared to the correspondingperiodayearearlier,”headded.
Kerala recorded a total of 1,33,80,000 domestic tourists in the nine months till this September, registering a 1.49 per cent increase as compared to the same periodofpre-COVID2019.
Tourism Director Shri P B Nooh said, “We have made elaborate plans to give an effective thrust to showcase Kerala’s new projects as well as its core assets like
According to the assessment taken by Union Ministry of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh registered 27% of growth in Domestic Tourism compared to 2021-22. The state has also emerged as the second biggest contributor, after Tamil Nadu, with over 16percentshareinthenationalpie.
Against 8.6 crore tourists in 2020-21, Uttar Pradesh was visited by 10.9 crore people in 2021-22. The state also made it to the top ten states witnessing foreign tourist visits in 2021. It ranked seventh in the category and accounted for over 4 percentshareofthetotalforeigntourists.
Principal Secretary, Tourism, Mukesh Meshram said, “While the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor has become a magnet, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be the next big thing that will draw pilgrims. Tourist facilities in Mathura are also being revamped in a big way Till now it was the Taj Mahal that was the major tourist attraction in UP, but with Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and now the Ram temple as well as Mathura, the number of attractions are increasing and so will thetouristfootfall.”
SayaGrandResort&Spa, located at UpperThane (an hour away from Mumbai), is an ideal venue
Destination Wedding and Corporate Gathering. As you enter the retreat,youfeelasenseofserenityandpeacewatchingthelushgreenery
Ultimate getaway within the city sprawling across 16 acres of lush greenery serenity It is a perfect choice to unwind & take a quick break in between the buzzy busy Mumbai life. Ample of event spaces, spacious accommodation, flexible arrangements
Resort will leave you mesmerized by its beauty, untapped luxury & magical ambiancewithmultiplerecreationalactivitiesthatcanengagethekidsaswell.
One can indulge in lip-smacking unmatched dining experience with your family & friends while you stay or you can simply walk-in too. The gourmet spreads would have the perfect balance of flavours, to cater to all tastes and food pallets and you can opt from ample of dinning options at resort - The House of Gaia – Indian specialty;PlanB;Cafeccino;Indulge.
Allthatyou needforasatisfiedstayisrighthere.Itboastsofelegantwell-appointed rooms from the Presidential Suites comprising of a living room, a bedroom, bathroomwithbathtub,aJacuzziandaprivatepooltoGoldFamilyRoom(forfamily of 4). Here also you have many options to choose from - Silver Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Platinum Rooms, Titanium Rooms, Pool Suites, Honeymoon Suites (with Private pool). If you are looking for a luxurious and aesthetic destination wedding venue,thenlooknofurther!
On 6th Nov, 2022 Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde inaugurated ‘Planet Hollywood’ a hotel in Thane. The hotel is the second property of the brand in Asia after Planet Hollywood Beach Resort, Goa Actor-entrepreneur Sachiin Joshi of JMJ Group of Industries has put all his effort to bring the brand as anIndianfranchiseeofthisglobalbrand.
The property is located in Hiranandani Estate an upmarket condominium-style township built by the Hiranandani Group in the lake city Thane. With 125 rooms key and each designed to give a touch of Hollywood and contemporary interiors. The hotel has all facilities to match the world class, 5 star service The restaurants, bars, ballroom and lobby
sport a vibrant and energetic look with different dramatic patterns, lighting and artwork. The hotel takes pride in being eco-friendlyandsustainable. CM expressed his happiness and congratulated Sachiin Joshi and his team. He also mentioned the hotels will bring in opportunities to Thaneites. And the city mayhosttheIPLinfutureasthecricketers use to come to the city for practice but stayedinMumbai.
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Mizoramisaland of dramaticseasof morningmists that enfoldislandsofhillsandpeaks.
Aizawl is the state capital, and also the political and cultural centre of Mizoram. Places for a visits in Aizawl are - The Mizoram State Museum, Lalchhuana Puk, Lungleng Lal In, Synod Press & Pi Zaii Compund, Solomon’s TempleatChawlhmun,KVParadise.
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The adventurous visitor to Mizoram can try paragliding, a relatively new sport here,thoughVanlaiphai–about86kmfromAizawl-ThenzawlandDurtlanghills have already become popular paragliding sites. Paragliding has been practised ataplacecalledChuanhnuaithatisbetweenSerchhiptownandKeitumVillage along the National Highway NH 54 since 2012. It has now become so popular that a Paragliding Festival was even organised once, attracting Paragliders fromotherstatesaswell.
Reiek is a mountain and tourist spot 29 km from Aizawl. It rests at an elevation of 1465 m overlooking Aizawl, and offers a view of the surrounding valleys and
importedclothes.Dawrpuiisthehub,whichhousesthemainshoppingplaces like Millennium Centre, Zion Street and Bara Bazar, where one would find stalls selling hand-woven traditional garbs, finely-woven handloom shawls, colourful bags and bamboo handicrafts. Other shopping centres are - New Market, Ritz Market, Bazar Bungkawn, Lalbuaia Shopping Complex, Zodin Square,TSMarket,ThakthingBazarand Solomon'sCave,ashopper’sparadise forimportedgarments,cosmeticsandshoes.
Champhai lies at a distance of about 192 km from Aizawl located near the Indo-Myanmar border It looks like a little piece of heaven. Its colourful tribal traditions coupled with romantic ruins, ancient relics, memorials and monuments, make Champhai a serene relief from the bustle of the city Champhai enjoys a salubrious climate and one of the best spots to visit is the picturesque Champhai valley that is also known as the Rice Bowl of Mizoram. Theplaceisfullofgreenpaddyfieldsandissopleasingtotheeyes. Rih Dil Lake is the main attraction of Champhai. Shaped like a heart it is one of
hills. On a clear day, the plains of Bangladesh can be seen from the top of the hill A short climb uphill brings one to a quiet space where the Reiek Tourist Complex stands, offering cheap accommodation and decent food at the nine tabled cafeteria A walk up the forested mountain is a trekker’s delight For the more adventurous, a small path also winds through the thicker jungle from Ailawngvillage,leadinguptoabeautifulmeadow Itisringedbywildgrasstaller thanmostmenandwhere,ifoneisluckyenough,onemightspotagrazingserow or even a wild boar The mountain forest is a 200 sq km blanket of trees that villagershaveprotectedfordecadesfromforestfiresandoutsidersalike
The Tourist Resort also has rock-climbing gyms, shooting range, outdoor camping infrastructure, mountain biking trail, ziplining, zorbing, a children’s playareaandotheroutdooractivitiesfortheadventurousvisitor
Mizoram has a moderate and pleasant climate throughout the year, and is an idylliclandofgreatnaturalbeautyhavingrichvarietyoffloraandfaunawhichis anaddedattractiontothenaturelovers.
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India’s (HRAWI) 19th Regional Convention in Nashik concluded recently with the massive participation of various stakeholders from the industry The event was inaugurated by Mr Venkatesan Dhattareyan Regional Director, IndiaTourism (Western and Central Region) and Mr Dilip Vengsarkar, former Indian cricketer, who delivered the keynote address. The convention witnessed one of the largest congregations of professionals from the hospitality industry in the Western region of India after a gap of two years. Thisyear’sthemefortheconventionwas‘HereToWin’. “The convention turned out to be a much awaited event for the hospitality industry The event offered hoteliers and restaurateurs an opportunity to express and share experiences from the days of the pandemic induced lockdowns. It also gave us an opportunity to share best practices and strategiesforovercomingthehurdlestokeepthebusinessaliveandthriving. The convention was indeed a show of strength, spirit and resilience of our industry, and of course, we are here to win,” concludes Mr. Pradeep Shetty, President,HRAWI.
The first business session on Human Resources – Revolving Doors to
Opening Human Doors was moderated by Mr Kamlesh Barot of Revival Indian Thali with Mr Natwar Nagar, Founder & CEO of The People Network; Mr Riyan Bhatia, Enterprise Account Director at LinkedIn and Mr Yogendra Agnihotri, Sr Director – HR (South Asia) at Radisson Hotel Group as the speakers. The following session on New Trends in F&B in the post-pandemic world was moderated by Mr Nirav Gandhi, Sr VP of HRAWI and had Mr Ganesh Kumar, Corporate Director at Qmin Operations; Mr Anurag Mehrotra, Co-founder & CEO of Charcoal Eats; Chef Rakesh Sethi, Corporate Exec Chef at Radisson Hotel Group and Mr Sandeep Talaulicar, MD of Mr Chowasspeakers.
The next two business sessions were hosted on Deciding Between the Best of International&DomesticBrandsandSustainableDesigns:OnlyWayForward The former session was moderated by Mr Jaideep Dang, President, JLL Hospitality with Mr Zubin Saxena, MD of Radisson Hotel Group; Mr Suhail Kannampilly, CEO of The Fern Hotels & Resorts and Mr Kapil Chopra, Founder of Postcard Resorts as the Speakers The latter was moderated by Mr Reza Kabul, of ARK Reza Kabul Architects and had Mr Faizan Khatri, Principal Architect, Founder of FK’D, Faizan Khatri Design workshop;MsVirajPatki,CEOofPGPatkiArchitects;MrSahilKhan, Sr Director,Design&TechnicalServices SouthAsia,RadissonHotel GroupandMrSanjayPatil,Sr.ArchitectatEnvironPlanners.
The speakers for the last business session on Unconventional Destinations were Ms Shoba Mohan, Founder Partner of Rare India and Mr Sandeep Talaulicar, MD of Mr Chow as Speakers. Special dignitary - Shri Chandrakant Pulkundwar (IAS), Municipal CommissionerandAdministratortoo,attendedthesession.
Nestled in a beautifully serene setting in South Goa and infused with the magic of Greek architecture, Soul Vacation is a sanctuary to escape one’s busylife.RootedinAyurvedicphilosophies,guestscanindulgeinarefreshing andrejuvenatingjourneywithcustom-madepackagesfacilitatedbyKare
The collaboration between Soul Vacation and Kare Ayurveda will offer guests a unique experience that combines the best of both worlds – the tranquillity and beauty of Soul Vacation’s setting with the customized and holisticapproachtowellnessofferedbyKare.
“We are very excited to launch this partnership with Kare Ayurveda,” said Vinod Dhawan, chairman of Soul Vacation “Kare’s approach to wellness is aligned with our philosophy of offering a bespoke experience that helps our guests disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with themselves We believe that this partnership will offer our guestsatrulytransformationalexperience ”
“We are delighted to be partnering with Soul Vacation to bring our custom wellness packages to South Goa,” said Dr Kalmadi, founder of Kare Ayurveda “Kare’s philosophy is based on the belief that everyone is unique and therefore requires a personalized approach to wellness We are confident that our partnership with Soul Vacation will offer guests a one of a kind experience that will leave them feeling refreshed, rejuvenatedandtransformed ”
Odisha, soul of Incredible India is a land of exciting spectacles and sports is oneofthem.ThestateisyetagainreadyandallsettohosttheFIHWorldCup 2023.
The Odisha government is leaving no stone unturned to project the state as a sports destination ahead of Men's Hockey World Cup to be held here in January While projecting Bhubaneswar as the country's sports capital, the governmentalsoaimstoattracttouristsfromthecountryandabroad.
T h e tournament is divided into 5 pools consisting of 4 countries each.
Date: 13 - 29 January 2023 Venue: Kalinga S t a d i u m , Bhubaneswar a n d B i r s a M u n d a International HockeyStadium,Rourkela Majestic mountains, serene beaches, spectacular wildlife, unique arts & crats, breath-taking waterfalls, interesting culture, and some gorgeous landscapes – that’s how the charm of Odisha is! Visitors will also get the opportunity to witness the culture of Odisha through its food, music, entertainment,andstorytelling.
Rebranded and expanded from the previous Shoppes at Cotai Central, Shoppes at Londoner recreates an authentic London street scene and interprets The Londoner Macao’s vision of ‘Bringing the Best of London to Macao’. Guests can explore more than 150 world-renowned brands across 600,000 square feet of retail space, including top luxury brands, international fashion brands, family fun boutiques and innovative entertainment options. The themed retail complex also innovatively combines shopping experience with visitor attraction by featuring meticulously designeddetailsandphotogenic spots, such as the Victorian-era feature elevator and replicas of Greater London Blue Plaques. Joining Shoppes at Venetian, Shoppes at Four Seasons and Shoppes at Parisian, Shoppes at Londoner reaffirms Sands Shoppes Macao’s pledge to create one of a kind, truly immersive experience and further optimises its strong retailportfolio.
Shoppes at Londoner has been honoured as the ‘Most Innovative Retail & Tourism Destination 2022’ at the prestigious ‘Global RLI Awards 2022’. The grand award ceremony was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov 2, allowing for exposure of retail offerings in Macao to industry leaders and brands not yetinAsiaontheinternationalstage.
The much-anticipated first-look images of Dubai’s newest icon are released, as bookings open from 31st October, 2022 for guests who wanttoenjoytheirownsliceofultra-luxury The images capture, for the very first time, the scale, grandeur and ambition of this ultra-luxurious Dubai resort, which includes 44 suites with their own private infinity pools, a stylish infinity pool on the 22nd floor with spectacular views out over the Palm Island, the largest jellyfish aquarium in the world, a water fountain show that breathes fire, and an unrivalled collection of celebrity chef restaurants and bars. As these new images show, Atlantis The Royal is the pinnacle of luxury, offering guests an experience like no other, uniquely tailored to their everydesire.
The 795-room resort surges 43 storeys high with unparalleled views over the Arabian Sea and Palm Island. 44 of the resort’s luxury Suites and Signature Penthouses offer private infinity pools, inviting guests to swim amongsttheclouds.
The Atlantis The Royal combine experiences across 17 restaurants and bars - Gaston Acurio, Ariana Bundy, Costas Spiliadis, Jose Andres, Nobu, Heston Blumenthal, ResonanceandCloud22.
Retail,LasVegasSandsCorp , said: “We are thrilled to have won this much sought after accolade, which recognises Shoppes at Londoner as one of the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the globe, and validates Sands’ constant effortstobringthebestluxuryretailexperiencestoMacaowhilstcreatingunique experiencesforourguestsacrosstheintegratedresorts Itfurtherestablishesour commitment to shining an international spotlight on Macao and making it a premiumglobalretaildestinationthatshoppersaspiretovisit”
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As the retail industry’s premier awards event, the Global RLI Awards is held by Retail&LeisureInternational,theonlyglobalmagazinetocoverboththeretail and leisure sectors. The Global RLI Awards 2022 acknowledges exceptional projects in 20 different categories. The judging panel is a group of leading industry experts who review eligible submissions and score them confidentially and inform the RLI Awards team. Sands Shoppes Macao’s previous wins include ‘RLI International Shopping Center 2017’ for Shoppes at Parisian and ‘RLI Shopping Centre Renovation2014’forShoppesatFourSeasons.
90-metre long Skypool on the 22nd floor featuring VIP cabanas with private plunge pools, a swim up-bar and a glittering head-shaped DJ booth, this venue is the jewel in AtlantisTheRoyal’scrown.
TheRoyalwillholdaspectacularGrandRevealinJanuarywithastar-studdedlineupin attendance which included Robert DeNiro, Gerard Butler, Kylie Minogue and Priyanka Chopra,withafireworkdisplaythatcouldbeseenfromspace.
IndiGo, announced Hollongi, Itanagar as its 75th domestic and 101st overall destination in the 6E network. The airline will commence flights between MumbaiKolkata-Hollongi effective November 28, 2022, from Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar (Hollongi). It also announced a second weekly frequency between Kolkata and HollongicommencingonDecember03,2022.
ThenewlyairportinHollongi,officiallyknownasDonyiPoloAirportislocatedonly15 km away from the state capital, Itanagar (Hollongi). The increased access to Itanagar (Hollongi),alsoknownasthelandofdawn-litmountainswillboosttouristfootprintat destinationslikeItaFort,JawaharlalNehruMuseum,NamdaphaNationalPark,and places like Tawang, which is a beautiful town positioned between the Gudpi and Chong-Chung Mi ranges. Travellers can explore the glacial lakes of Sangetser and Sela, meditate in the Taktsang Gompa, or go up the Gorichen Peak, which offers excellentviewsofthetownbelow
These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantlyonthelookoutfornewandaffordableflyingoptionstoaccessdestinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official websitehttps://www goindigo.in/domestic-flights/flights-to-hollongi.html.Theintroduction oftheseflightswillfurtherbolstertheairline’sinternationalconnectivity
Air India Express, India’s first international budget airline, is elated to announce the launch of the direct international flight from Vijayawada to Sharjah The inaugural flight is scheduled to take off on October 31st, 2022 at 06.35 PM. The inaugural fares for the Vijayawada-Sharjah sector begin at INR 13,669, while those for the SharjahVijayawadasectorbeginatAED399.
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Patom Organic Farm and GalileOasis in countryside of Bangkok are available for meetings, dining, or teambuildingactivities.Thepropertyoffersacountryside setting with luxuriant greenery while the latter a rugged combination of old and new that has proved to be pitchperfect for theatrical performances, literary events, and craft markets. The venues also showcase how the BCG model has enable them to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of good health and well-being, sustainable cities and communities, and responsibleconsumptionandproduction.
Patom Organic Farm is located about an hour’s drive to the west of Bangkok on 40,000 sqm of riverside farmland where herbs, vegetables, and fruits are grown. The site was untouched swampland for more than half a century untilitsownersdecidedtodevelopitasanorganicfarmin 2018. Today, the farm also offers seven meeting rooms with capacity for up to 125 persons and 83 guest rooms for visitors who wish to stay over MICE planners can organise activities based on a range of traditional practices such as seed-sorting, organic fertiliser making, vegetable planting, making scrub from rice grain, and making massage oil from herbs. At Patom’s wellness zone, there are also mind and body rehabilitation sessions to e n h a n c e a v i s i t o r ’s
understanding of healthy living Withitsback-to-natureatmosphere, wholesome gastronomy and ecocultural activities, Patom Organic Farm is a statement on sustainability articulated with Thai ingenuity and artistry
Despite its location near the Ratchathewi BTS skytrain station, GalileOasis lives up to its name of being a pocket of serenity amid the frenzyofurbanBangkok.Madeupof 20 units of three-storey shophouses that had for many years lay abandoned in dilapidated neglect, it was given a new lease of life in 2019 when a group of theatre enthusiasts decided to come together to create a space that would fulfil their needs. Mindfulofthehistoryofthesite,theyrenovateditwithalight touch by repurposing some of the original materials and preserving the site’s gritty imperfection even as modern functional features were installed. The result is a multipurpose arts space comprising a gallery, theatre, café and a 19-room loft-style hotel that quickly caught the fancy of Bangkok’s creative community. Now known as an urban sanctuary with a unique identity and youthful energy with a meeting capacity of 60 pax, GalileOasis is living proof of the transformative power of the BCG model when vision meets determination.
Udupi, a hideaway unexplored city in the southwest IndianstateofKarnatakaiswell-connectedbyrailand road served by the Mangalore International Airport (60 km). "Udupi" word is derived from the word "Udupa" which means Moon in Sanskrit. The town is famous for its temple enshrining Lord Krishna. More importantlyitisknownforitsHindutemples,beaches, food and educational & financial institutions. Udupi is the cultural centre of Karnataka and hosts several festivalsandculturaleventsthroughouttheyear.
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1. Located just 4 kms of the coast in the Arabian Sea is Saint Mary's Island, a geological treasure trove of the coastofMalpe.
2. Beaches – Udupi beaches are some quick getaway destinations
a. Malpe Beach, pristine white sandy beaches offers some activities such as parasailing, Jet Skiing Malpe is a natural port about six kilometers to the west of Udupi
b. Kaup beach is more popular because of the
lighthouselocatedhere.Visitorscan go up the light house for a small fee andgetpanoramicviewofthesea)
c. Kodi Bengre Beach or Delta Point is unique because of clean lite golden colorsand.
3. In the center of Udupi city is the Shree Krishna Mutt Temple surrounded by the Anantheshwara temple, one of South India's famous
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4. The Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary and close to the sanctuary is the Jamlu Tirth waterfall formed by theriverSita.
Manipal is the suburb and university town within Udupi city limits The Manipal University and International headquarters of Syndicate Bank is the religional IT hub. Manipal also houses a cultural , architectural,historicartandhealthytreasuretrove.
The Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum - Here, traditional houses have been preserved for the future generations. Inside there are 11 heritage structures, 8 traditional shrines, 3 museums, 40 odd by gone era shopsandmanymore.Otherattractionsare Manipal Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, Manipal Lake where one can spend a pleasant evening, Venugopal Temple,ArbiFall,ENDpointandmore
One can opt from several premium to budget accommodation available ranging from service apartments5starhotelstolocallodgesandInns.Ithas somethingtoserveeverybudget.
The best time to visit Udupi is during winters from October to March. In summer temperatures sour upto 40 degrees however evenings are relatively cooler Monsoon (June to September) is also suitable as people cangetgreeneryallaround. Here, "Athiti Devo Bhava", can be experiencedwhilstinteractingwiththe people.
