June 12, 2018
The Indian News | Page 11
Indian News Very interesting facts about Lucknow’s Mankameshwar NORTH EAST INDIA temple hosts Iftar Arunachal Pradesh Governor ‘P B Acharya’ said, “Indians know more about the US than about the Northeast”.
8. ‘Mawsynram’ in Meghalaya holds the Guinness World Record for being the Wettest Place on Earth.
He made a valid point - very few of us know enough about the Northeast. Here are some of the surprising facts about the Northeast.
9. ‘Sualkuchi’ in Assam is one of the World’s largest weaving villages where the entire population is engaged in weaving Silk Fabrics.
1. There are ‘eight states’ in Northeast: Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland.
10. ‘Muga’, the Golden Silk of Assam, is not produced anywhere else in the World.
2. There are nearly ‘220 languages’ spoken in the Northeast, It is a mix of Tibetan, South-east Asian and East Indian Cultures. 3. Northeast is the only part of India that the ‘Mughal Empire could not conquer’. 4. The ‘Ahom Dynasty’, which ruled the Northeast for 600 years, is the longest unbroken Dynasty in Indian history. 5. The world’s largest river island, the ‘Majuli’ and the world’s smallest river island, ‘Umananda’ both are in the Northeast. 6. ‘Seven prominent National Parks’ of India are located in Northeast.
11. It is the cleanest region in India. ‘Mawlynnong’ in Meghalaya is the cleanest village in ‘entire Asia’. 12. 70% of the country’s ‘Orchids’ are found in Northeast.
Spreading a message of communal harmony, Mankameshwar temple hosted Iftar for Muslims in the city on Sunday evening. This is the first time when a Temple hosted an Iftar. Mahant Divya Giri of the temple said Ramazan is a pious month and “we should celebrate every festival with great zeal.”
“By helping the ones on fast, people will earn ‘punya’. Everybody should also take part in it irrespective of their caste,” she said.
“This is very good deed to break someone’s Roza. The way this vent has been organised is commendable. This initiative will strengthen the bond between Hindu and Muslims,” said Imam Abdul Mannan.
13. Mizoram and Tripura are among the states with the highest ‘Literacy’ rate in India. 14. There is ‘no Dowry’ culture in entire Northeast.
‘These are only a few interest facts about the Northeast’ Kindly spread this information to all your contacts to develop the ‘Tourism’ in Northeast. For more information visit:
http://northeasttourism.gov.in
7. ‘Shillong’ is considered as the Rock Capital of India.
By Chander Satija
Airbnb launches ‘Experiences in Goa’ Online marketplace for hospitality services, Airbnb has announced the launch of ‘Experiences in Goa’, one of its fastest growing markets in India that adds to its footprint of almost 5,000 listings across the state. The newly launched Airbnb Experiences allows travellers to explore unique destinations by offering magical, handcrafted activities powered by locals. Experiences offer travellers unprecedented insider access to communities, places and things to do that go beyond traditional tourist selections. Using technology as a platform, Airbnb Experiences open up the world, connecting people and creating powerful cross-cultural interactions. Globally, Airbnb offers over 12,000 Experiences across 180+ cities around the world, with bookers from over 73 different countries. In India, Goa is the second largest market for Experiences after New Delhi.
Recognized as one of the fastest growing tourism markets in India, Goa holds a special importance for Airbnb. Only last year, the brand partnered with local insiders in the state to curate Airbnb’s Goa Insider’s Guide offering travellers a look at stunning homes spread across the state as well as unique ideas to authentically experience Goa ‘Like Locals’. “Airbnb Experiences make travel magical again by immersing guests in local communities around the world, offering unique, one-of-a-kind immersions that are handcrafted and led by local experts,” said head of Airbnb Global Public Policy and Communications, Chris Lehane. “We want Goans to participate and benefit from local tourism by sharing their interests and passions, enabling them to make additional remuneration. Experiences are also a great way for local residents to discover new things to do and new people to meet. We are thrilled to
bring this people-to-people platform to Goa,” added Lehane. Travelers may select from an array of Experiences in Goa including the following: Windsurf with a Champ: This experience is hosted by Derrick Menezes, a 15 time national windsurfing champion and pioneering water sports aficionado in Goa who has also represented India at the 1998 Asian Games. In this fun windsurfing experience, Derrick teaches the basics of windsurfing at beautiful Hawaii beach in the village of Dona Paula. By the end of the session, guests will gain enough confidence to sail across the wind back and forth. Panaji City Walking Tour: This experience is hosted by Ramachandran, a Goan who is an avid traveler and passionate about sharing historical knowledge of his home town. Focusing on the local stories and trivia of Panaji, the capital of Goa that overlooks
the magnificent Mandovi River, the tour begins with the historic buildings and churches of the Latin Quarter where one can witness colonial Portuguese influence first hand. Guests will visit quaint narrow lanes dotted with colorful heritage buildings with terracottatiled roofs, wrought iron balconies and arched oyster-shell windows. The walk ends with a traditional Goan breakfast. Old Goa Heritage Walk: This experience is hosted by Pooja and Rohan, who belong to one of Goa’s well known families with Portuguese roots. In this heritage walk, guests get to visit 5-6 UNESCO World Heritage sites located in Old Goa. They will learn about the history of the colonial Portuguese era, the establishment of Catholicism in the state, and tales of Old Goa which was founded in the 15th century as a port on the banks of the Mandovi River.