World Class forest museum announced by Chief Minister of Sikkim

Image via Wikipedia The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Mr. Pawan Chamling announced that a world class Forest Museum would be set up in the State, with a view to exhibiting the commendable works done by the state Forest Department, for the past century. The announcement was strategically timed with the closing ceremony of the yearlong centenary celebrations...

Travel Agents’ Association of Sikkim seeks Ministry of Tourism support to develop skiing tourism in Sikkim

Travel Agents Association of Sikkim (TAAS) is urging upon the Ministry of Tourism to support them with the development of a skiing infrastructure in Sikkim. This winter sport will have a tremendous effect on the tourism industry – people shall flock to the higher altitudes of North and East districts of Sikkim. The Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja...

Unexplained sighting in the skies of Sikkim adds to the mystery of UFOs

Image via Wikipedia There seems to be no end to all the bizarre occurrences in the state of Sikkim. After the unexplained sighting of bears in the urban area and the birth of an elephant in the shape of a goat’s kid, Sikkim seems to have experienced another unexplained phenomenon – the sighting of UFOs. The first reported sighting came from...

Boriya Wetland under threat due to encroachment

Image by PhBasumata via Flickr The Boriya Beel near Barpeta, Assam houses a variety of fishes, reptiles and even acts as a temporary roost for a number of migratory birds that visit the Beel (Wetland) every year. However, unabated encroachment around this wetland is posing to be a huge threat to the various species visiting the Beel. This Beel...

Tourism in Sikkim to get a further boost in 2010

Image via Wikipedia Sikkim as a state is constantly making new changes, which helps the already prospering tourism industry to grow and develop even further. It has received more than 15 tourism related awards and this shows how well Sikkim has managed to attract the tourists. To add to all this, the Chief Minister Mr. Pawan Chamling has presented...

Christmas and New Year celebrations at Mirihi

Are you planning to spend your Christmas and New Year somewhere exotic? Think Mirihi, Maldives. The Mirihi team has created a truly memorable package for this special time, starting 23 December 2009 and continuing up to 2 January 2010, along with live music by Glenn Aitken at Muraka or Anba Bar. However, this special occasion will not be held on December...

Offers at Sun Island Resort & Spa, Maldives

Planning a honeymoon in Maldives, or simply an exotic holiday experience in the lap of luxury and unrestrained natural beauty? You just cannot give a miss to the great offers by the Sun Island Resort, for its esteemed guests. This island, right in the middle of the Indian Ocean, with white beaches and blue lagoons, tall coconut trees and soft breeze,...