WHAT'S NEW?

• Nashik calling. This place lies towards the north-east of Mumbai & is one of the many holy spots in India that hosts the largest religious gathering on Earth! the Kumbh Mela every 12 years. But didn’t you know that? What's new here on this place surrounded by 37 vineyards and claiming 80% of the output of Indian wine industry is the wine tourism. Yes you read it right. Out of the several vineyards offering accommodations, tours and tastings lies Sula, also the country’s biggest producers, that is attracting a high flowing stream of hip mumbaikars as well as foreign tourists to its sommelier-guided tours.

• Intelligent Transport System (ITS) introduced by Bangalore Municipal Transport Corporation (BMTC) is one blessing that'll be knocking your doors in July. Including a centralised, real time monitoring system, LED boards will provide the passengers with information regarding the buses and their timings on bus stops. Also, BMTC will begin smart card issues through Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETM), useable in both Namma metro and BMTC buses. So who’s going to Bangalore next vacation? 

• Australia India travel & tourism council along with India tourism jointly celebrated a successful 'Know India Better' event. As Australia moved from 9th to the 7th position in list of foreign tourists arriving India, the event was full of exotic destination information presented by various contributors. Also, B. Vanlalvawna, the consul general of India in Sydney, mentioned about the festival showcasing Indian art and culture to be held in five major Australian cities in september/october this year.

• Important: “In view of prevailing security situation in Libya, security threats and challenges to lives of Indian nationals in Libya, the Government of India has decided to impose (a) travel ban on Indian nationals planning to travel to Libya irrespective of the purpose. All Immigration authorities have been notified in this respect.” w.e.f. 3rd may 2016 until further orders.