#ExploreThisWeek: Bodh Gaya's revival tourism and lots more

Team Indulge

The State Water Transport Department recently unveiled Indra, India’s longest solar electric cruise boat, in Alappuzha.

Accommodating up to 100 passengers, Indra offers a comfortable and eco-friendly way to explore Kerala's waterways. Tickets are priced at ₹300.

China has reopened the route to Mount Everest via Tibet after four years.

However, the official announcement on permit distribution by the China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) is still pending.

AlUla, Saudi Arabia’s up-and-coming tourist hotspot, recently unveiled its global campaign in Shanghai.

In its endeavour to attract travellers, it will bring its signature event to India’s city of dreams – Mumbai.

Bodh Gaya, a spiritual beacon which holds utmost significance for Buddhists worldwide, is grappling with a decline in tourist influx.

Suresh Singh, President of the Travel Association, highlighted the need for a dedicated Buddhist corridor for tourists and pointed out the lack of air connectivity to Gaya beyond March.