Category Archives: Alternative Tourism

Monsoon tourism: hotels gear up to make a splash

This is not a bad idea…tourism is not just about the beach. It would also be good if monsoon tourism would also look at fresh green fresh spaces with rain drops …even indulging in Ayurveda which is recommended during the … Continue reading →

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Dudhsagar tourists to register online

The carrying capacity of the Dudsagar waterfalls needs to be studied. This is an eco-sensitive area and having uncontrolled number of tourists will only lead to destroying nature and ecology. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Dudhsagar-tourists-to-register-online/articleshow/52719360.cms With tourists starting to throng Dudhsagar lake, having been … Continue reading →

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Charter trains could make comeback at Dudhsagar falls, govt eyes tourist flow

Its a good idea to introduce a charter train. The government should also develop basic infrastructure for tourists who will visit the area. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Charter-trains-could-make-comeback-at-Dudhsagar-falls-govt-eyes-tourist-flow/articleshow/52719345.cms After having the Dudhsagar waterfall ‘offbound’ for a year, authorities have suggested that ‘charter trains’ could … Continue reading →

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Locals rise up against Chapora river project

Yet another example of the locals not wanting the so-called- development that has been proposed by the government. It is very clear that this will not only affect the livelihoods of local fishermen but will also be detrimental to the … Continue reading →

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MICE a big contributor to Goa’s Tourism

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Chapora projects: govt plans to involve locals

Do the Local people even want this ? have they been consulted? or is this another crores siphoning project under Investment Promotion Board (IPB)   The http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=18154 consultant has said that developers will be warned that the CRZ regulations will … Continue reading →

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