Goa, in association with BLADE India, has launched three helicopter services in order to boost tourism in the Goan hinterlands. Heli tourism services in the state will offer better connectivity to the tourists as well as residents. The helicopters will provide better connectivity from Goa airport to North, South and Old Goa. Also, there will be private charter services from Maharashtra. With the heli services, tourists can now get better views of the stunning Goan coasts and also take in the aerial view of the Western Ghats region and the Goan hinterlands.

BLADE has three landing points - North Goa (in Surla), South Goa and Old airport -- available to it for operating its services in the state, as per the company. The aim of heli-tourism services is to make places more accessible through short-haul air mobility, said Amit Dutta, managing director at BLADE India.

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Heli- Tourism In Goa

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Lakhsadweep are a stunning group of islands off the coast of Kerala. Kavaratti Island being the capital of this paradisiacal union territory. There are a total of 36 individual islands in Lakshadweep where some of these islands are inhabited while some aren’t. Not all of these islands are open for tourists to visit but those which are open to visit will enthrall you like no other place in the country. Lakshadweep are magnificent heavenly islands and make for a perfect exotic beachside holiday. With their stunning beauty – the islands are popular for their entrancing colourful flora, exotic fauna and incredible adventures the place offers.

Kalpatti Island is an uninhabited island of Agatti atoll in Lakshadweep, India. There were plans to extend the runway of the airport on the nearby Agatti Island to Kalpati Island to accommodate jet aircraft. The plans were rejected on environmental grounds because the proposed runway extension would have passed a turtle colony.

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A Sojourn To The Kalpitti Island : Lakshdweep

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The hub of Ayurveda, the land of tranquility, and the home of backwaters, there is no one who wouldn’t want to visit Kerala when in India. However, no matter how much God’s own country may make you feel like being at home, it is always a good time to hit the roads and make the most of the weekends. Exploring some of the best weekend getaways from Kerala is something that keeps the travelers hooked to this place as well. Being accessible to some of the romantic escapes in the neighboring states, Kerala always makes a good base for some of the most memorable journeys, even on the weekends!

Imagined yourself surrounded by lush greenery and covered by mist all around? Well such is the gem that goes by the name of Coorg. A paradise of coffee plantations nestled in the heart of Karnataka, Coorg serves as a great escape over the weekends for all the nature lovers. Also known as Kodagu amongst the locals, make sure you do not miss out experiencing some of the best of luxury, authentic cuisine, and the rich history when in Coorg.

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Coorg : Quickest Weekend Getaway From Kerala !!

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The Munich Oktoberfest (Munich Beerfest) is one of the most famous events and the world's largest fair. This years Oktoberfest will be no exception. With some six million people attending every year, it is an important part of Bavarian culture.

A raucous celebration of Bavarian culture, Munich's Oktoberfest is one of the world's oldest, biggest, and longest parties. Dating back to 1810, the event these days kicks off when the mayor taps the first keg at noon on the third Saturday of September. Some 6 million revelers spend the ensuing 16 days clinking and drinking 1-liter beer steins, eating sausages and doughy pretzels, and swooshing through the air aboard carnival rides. Technically a folk festival rather than a beer festival, Oktoberfest features plenty of merrymakers in traditional lederhosen and dirndl dresses belting out old Bavarian songs in giant tents and beer gardens. Regardless of attire, though, anyone is welcome to link arms and join the fun.

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Munich Oktoberfest | World's Largest Beer Festival

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Varkala is a coastal town in the southern part of Kerala known for the unique 15m high 'Northern Cliff' adjacent to the Arabian Sea. It is popular for its hippie culture, shacks on the cliff serving great seafood and playing global music and the samadhi of Kerala's saint Sree Narayana Guru. Varkala is also known for Jardana Swami Temple, also known as Dakshin Kashi.

Varkala has some of the best pristine beaches, hills, lakes, forts, lighthouses, natural fisheries and springs - all of this together makes this town a little paradise. You will also find a lot of shops with signboards in Hebrew selling Yoga mats, oxidised silver jewellery and harem pants made of cotton. Ayurvedic spas, affordable resorts, hostels, clean beaches make it a must-visit city of Kerala.

Varkala’s peaceful seaside cliffs adjoin the Arabian Sea, setting the scene for several water spouts and wellness spas. The waters lapping at Papanasam beach are considered to have holy, sin-cleansing properties, and the nearby Ayurveda treatment centre will cleanse what the ocean missed.

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Varkala: Kerela's Hidden Beauty

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Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some 40 kilometers from Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season.

The lake surface reflects different colors with changes of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colors of the lake.   The lake is surrounded by steep mountains which are covered with snow during winter. During summer the snow cover melts and forms the source for the lake.

Tsomgo Lake is related to many myths and stories. The Sikkimese regard the lake as holy. In ancient times, Buddhists would study the colour of the lake ‘s water to predict the future. The lake is also of huge importance to the Jhakris (faith healers) of Sikkim. They gather here on Guru Purnima every year to offer their prayers.

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Tsomgo Lake – Sacred and Beautiful

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Seoul, South Korea is a vibrant and exciting city, one that deftly combines ancient history with ultra-modern design and technology. The city is filled with a wide range of tourist attractions of all types, from outdoor adventures like exploring Mount Namsan and its surrounding park to indoor fun like visiting one of Seoul's many museums.

Seoul is also a city of palaces, with five huge palace complexes located throughout the city and now restored to their former glory. Of course it's also known for its food, with a mouthwatering array of street food, Korean specialties like barbecue, and fine-dining options.

Housing a metropolitan population of over 25.6 million, Seoul is, in every sense, the largest city to exist in Korea. The city is East Asia’s financial and cultural nucleus and houses an intriguing amalgamation of cutting-edge technology and ancient traditions. The city is home to countless street food vendors and a pulsating nightlife. From tranquil Buddhist temples and exquisite architecture to never ending rows of monotonous grey apartments, Seoul is a displayal of stark contrasts and peaceful coexistence. Over the years, the city has managed to attract a major tourist turnout due to the ever growing popularity of the Korean Wave, Hallyu. The trend setting youth of the city known for crushing conformism, Seoul is a city that never rests.

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Soul Of Seoul

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