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A file photo of Mahabalipuram temple
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has the third most numerous monuments and heritage sites in the country, all maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) but a majority of them lack even the basic amenities, a reply to the Lok Sabha has revealed. Of 412 such sites in the state, drinking water is available at just 78 sites and toilets ate available in 26 monuments.
In reply to a question in Parliament s lower house recently, Union culture minister G Kishan Reddy said 283 monuments had approach pathways and 23 had parking facilities. While only one monument has Wi-Fi facility, none has audio guide/app based guide, the reply said, adding that 116 monuments in the state have signages. Only 21 monuments have benches, the reply said.
Fewer Indians traveling this New Year, but many changing minds last minute
While fares are lower overall, they has surged year-on-year on some routes because of the last-minute surge
The celebrations themselves can take various different forms.
Fewer Indians are traveling for the New Year this time, as compared to 2019. There are no surprises here. But, there is a last-minute surge in travelers as one got closer to January 1, 2021, much higher than the usual spot bookings seen, including in 2019.
Online travel agencies say there has been a change in the booking pattern. The last-minute surge has been 44 percent higher from 2019, says Yatra.com. Overall, we have witnessed 25 percent month-on-month growth in bookings as travellers pack their bags for the year end trips, said Sabina Chopra, Co-Founder and COO, Corporate Travel and Head Industry Relations.