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A Tryst with Heritage -
WTM 2011 Special
India has made a great business of turning palaces, forts
and havelis into hotels, in fact the experience of being in
a heritage property is something that travellers yearn for.
But, what does the future have in-store for these exquisite
hotels? Express TravelWorld turns the pages of history to
check out
Strengthening
heritage
Heritage hotels in India are quite a draw when it comes to
international travellers. But how is the nation's tourism
industry geared up to propel the sector further yet maintaining
the sanctity of the culture and history? By Sayoni Bhaduri
Restoring
its glory
Lying lifeless for many years, Jal Mahal, the pleasure palace
in Mansagar Lake, Jaipur has returned to life, courtesy Jal
Mahal Resorts. After renovating the historical Jal Mahal complex,
the company is taking the project to the next level by constructing
a resort equipped with several high-end amenities and facilities.
By Nupur Singh
Rediscovering
the lost heritage
A developing Indian town with more than 500 years of history
packed in, Rewa is perhaps the future of heritage tourism
in Madhya Pradesh. By Sayoni Bhaduri
A
tryst with history
The biggest value that a heritage property can add is bring
a tiny piece of India's rich and diverse culture to the masses.
Fort Jadhavgadh near Pune in Maharashtra makes one such effort.
Its GM, Sanjib Mukherjee, tells us how it was done. By Sayoni
Bhaduri
A
slice of authentic heritage
Situated in central Rajasthan, the Ranvas is an impressive
heritage property that makes a visitor connect instinctively
to its royal legacy and fascinating past. By Nupur Singh
Red
Fort Complex
Built by the ‘Prince Architect of India’, Mughal
emperor Shah Jahan, Red Fort, also known as the Lal Quila,
is one of the finest masterpieces the Mughal Dynasty gave
to India
Fatehpur
Sikri
The famous Mughal Emperor, Akbar, wanted his capital to be
in a location close to Agra Fort
Agra
Fort
Situated near the Taj Mahal is the Agra Fort
Preserving
our national wealth
We have to be proud of all that our land's historic inheritance
has given us over the years. Without this sense of belonging,
protecting and conserving our monuments and historic places
will be impossible
Heritage
& culture rests on safe and honourable tourism
It is important for the citizens themselves be awakened to
the need for conservation and preservation. The discipline
has to come from within. Education of Indian tourists and
visitors in the civic sense will go a long way in maintaining
the beauty and grandeur of the world famous heritage sites
An
inheritance to treasure
Dholavira, a site over 5,000 years old, is still languishing
in a waiting list for over 10 years! The Ministry of Culture
must pursue these proposals urgently and ensure that some
of our very important sites are given due recognition
Heritage
sites critical to 'Brand India' experience
The concern to achieve sound infrastructure at tourist spots
is a need, which needs no reiteration. The approach could
be complex in many forms. If you have}infrastructure then
you can provide the power,water, transport and communications
required to enable businesses and communities to develop
In
true Travancore tradition
Taking nearly 12 years to build, Kollam’s first five-star
property, The Raviz, on the banks (literally) of the famed
Ashtamudi Lake in south Kerala, is an epitome of traditional
elegance, a paean to the history of Travancore and an environmentalist’s
delight. By Steena Joy
Social
media takes centre stage at EyeforTravel 2011
With the usage of online and mobile platform set to further
increase in future, the sixth edition of the Travel Distribution
Summit 2011 focused on deliberating on the evolving distribution
channels, potential of social media and current trends in
the Indian travel scene. By Kahini Chakraborty
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