The Home Ministry has given its approval to Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport to set up an immigration counter- providing it the status of an international airport. This will enable the airport to commence direct international flight operations from the city. “The central government has designated Indore airport as an authorised immigration check post for entry […]
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India Tourism to start working out of Air India’s overseas offices
Air India may soon join hands with the Ministry of Tourism for a working partnership overseas. The plan includes shifting of tourist offices at eight overseas destinations to Air India offices. Discussions for the partnership are on between the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Tourism. The move is part of cost restructuring […]
Read MoreOrchha makes it to tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites
Orchha town in Madhya Pradesh, famous for its architectural heritage from the Bundela dynasty has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO’s world heritage sites after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) sent a proposal to the UN body. For any heritage or any historical sites to become part of UNESCO’s World Heritage list, […]
Read MoreASI Team Visits Jagannath Temple And Sun Temple To Assess The Damage Caused By Fani
A high level team of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials led by DG ASI, Usha Sharma is on a visit to Odisha to assess the nature and quantum of damage caused by cyclone Fani to Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri and Sun Temple, Konark. The team visited the Konark in forenoon on 10th May 2019. […]
Read MoreDemolition of Pangong Lake Camps by District Administration
The Local authorities have decided to ban camping at Pangong lake completely. This will be applicable for campsites and self-camping both. Campsites owners have been instructed to not bring up any more constructions near the lake, either temporary or permanent. People planning to self camp as well will not be allowed to pitch their tents […]
Read MoreStatement from Sri Lanka Tourism (SLTDA & SLTPB)
All India, 25th April 2019: Following the acts of terror that took place on Easter Sunday, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) have continued to engage with high-level government officials and tourism stakeholders in order to assess the current situation and have taken necessary steps to ensure all possible […]
Read MoreThe Alaknanda cruise, Varanasi – the first ever air-conditioned luxury river cruise in the city.
One of India’s oldest cities, Varanasi, is a very popular tourist spot. The religious and spiritual environment, witnessing the aartis near river Ganga, experiencing the aura of the place is said to be a one-of-its-kind experience. Apart from enjoying the serenity of the place from its ghats, tourists can now also relax on a luxury […]
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