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The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has dropped by 33 per cent as compared to last year, Maldivian website Adhadhu reported, citing data from the Maldives Tourism Ministry.
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The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam has witnessed all-time high tourist footfall this season, officials said. According to the park authorities, nearly 1.80 lakh visitors visited this year.
Iran on Tuesday announced the initiation of a 15-day visa-free policy for Indian tourists visiting the country
France has been overwhelmed in recent weeks following the outbreak of bedbugs that have not only wreaked havoc in Paris and Marseille but also are spotted almost everywhere in the cities creating panic among locals.
If only I could erase the hammer marks of the Islamic marauders and replace the amputated arms, the broken noses and hacked breasts of all the Murtis that they destroyed.
New venture has been announced by the Road Ministry, a trilateral project India-Thailand-Myanmar highway to boost India’s transport system. The new project will allow you to have a smooth drive from Kolkata to Bangkok.
The Indian Army in collaboration with Civil Police and Administration has rescued 370 tourists, stranded due to heavy snowfall in East Sikkim on Saturday (Mar 11), according to an official statement.
Nepal has decided to ban solo trekking for foreign trekkers from Apr 1, making it mandatory to take a guide along the trekking path/route to ensure the safety and well-being of the visiting guests.
With the Ganga Vilas Cruise, the world's longest river cruise to be inaugurated on January 13, a group of 33 Swiss tourists were welcomed with a Dhobia folk dance at the Babatpur airport as they arrived today in Varanasi.
With the surge in Covid cases in China and other countries, one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country Taj Mahal in Agra is put on alert, confirmed the District Health Information Officer.
Union Ministry of Tourism, in consideration of the security concern of tourists, has set up a 24x7 functional tourist info-helpline. The helpline functions in 12 languages, out of which 10 are international languages.
World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on Sept 27, ever since 1980. According to the UN, the date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the Organization in 1970, paving the way for the establishment of UNWTO (United Nations World Trade Organization) five years later.
Nepal has ceased entry of people coming from India after four Indian tourists tested positive for COVID 19 and were sent back. The four Indian tourists had entered Nepal via the Jhulaghat border point in Baitadi district of western Nepal.
As per the local reports, a group of ten Gujarati tourists reportedly paid a visit to the Palace and offered namaz after washing their hands and legs.
India began allowing fully vaccinated foreign tourists to enter the country on regular commercial flights on Monday
Ladakh police officer has urged them "respect nature and Mother Earth" and not litter when they visit tourist spots like Lake Pangong in the union territory.
Lost their way due to heavy snowfall and stormy weather at Lamkhaga Pass, five trekkers were found dead on Friday. These were a total of 17 trekkers including tourists, porters who had lost their way on October 18. The Indian Air Force had responded to the SOS call and started their rescue operations immediately. The Lamkhaga Pass is considered to be one of the toughest passes connecting Kinnaur district with Harshil in Uttrakhand.
'Atithi Devo Bhava' that drives Incredible India is really being implemented to help the foreign tourists who are stranded in India due to the lockdown. The Tourism Ministry has reported on Monday that in the first 5 days of its operation, 769 foreign tourists from all over the country had registered on the portal "Stranded in India".
Exhibiting their duty with utmost dedication, the Indian Army on Thursday rescued nearly 1,500 stranded tourists in Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim after heavy snowfall blocked the Jawaharlal Nehru road in the state. Despite poor visibility and harsh weather, the army carried out the rescue operation. The Army ensured relief to the tourists and provided them with shelter, food, medicines, and warm clothing.
Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi are the most-booked international cities for Indian travellers in 2019, and the United Arab Emirates the most-booked country, says a report by Cleartrip, a travel booking platform.
Opening door of opportunities and new avenues for people of India, Brazil has stated that the Indian tourists and businessmen do not require visa to travel the country. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday the South American nation will drop its requirement that visiting Chinese and Indian tourists or businesspeople obtain visas.
After two long months, Jammu and Kashmir finally opens gates of heaven’s beauty for tourists. Beginning from today, tourists are welcome to Jammu and Kashmir after the state Governor Satya Pal Malik lifted the ban on tourists directed for their safety. The advisory had directed all Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and tourists to leave the Valley in August after intelligence agencies warned of possible threat in the areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
Tourists are now to get a feel of Madhya Pradesh's rich culture and heritage by being part of the month-long 'City Walk Festival' starting on October 12 where over 100 walks will be conducted by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board across 11 cities during the festival, covering themes like art, culture, heritage, history, food, textiles, photography and spirituality.
Himalaya is very fast becoming the victim of such ‘careless enjoyment’ of the human being. It’s very saddening picture when we see heaps of plastic dumped on this beautiful landscape!
Emancipating the idea of love and care in the rightest way, the epitome of love Taj Mahal now has a baby care and feeding room for mother and child. Making the tourist place citizen friendly and most importantly mother friendly, Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel on Thursday inaugurated a Babycare and Feeding Room in the campus of world-famous monument Taj Mahal in Agra.
Triggering a debate on morality ahead of the rising demands of closure of the casinos, terming them a social evil, the BJP led Goa government on Wednesday announced that it would ban locals from entering the casinos operating in the coastal state, further refusing to commit any timeline for implementation.
The Indian Army on Friday said it has confirmed intelligence inputs about Pakistan trying to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra, adding that mines and ammunition had been recovered along the route. Pertaining to the terror threat backed by Pakistan Army in Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir government issued an unprecedented security advisory asking the Amarnath Yatris to curtail their stay and return back from the valley.
As per the decision announced today by the Ministry of Tourism of Shri Lanka, Indian tourists now will not need to pay visa fees in order to travel to Shri Lanka!
Allowing the tourists and jet-setters to experience the beauty of the Indian ancient headstones, the Centre on Tuesday announced the extension in the opening hours of 10 historical monuments across the country.
Sharing an enduring experience with the tourists, the Jammu Tourism Department along with a private partner started an open bus service 'Jammu Darshan' to ferry tourists across various destinations in Jammu.
Rolling up their sleeves, ever ready to recue people from hardships, the Indian Army has been rightly rewarded as a saviour. Demonstrating their dedication towards mother India, the soldiers have also exemplified their duty perfectly towards the citizens. In a latest, the Indian Army rescued some 81 tourists who were stranded near Siachen’s Shyok.
Reviving its lost beauty, Sri Lanka has pumped up its efforts on attracting tourists to visit the island nation yet again. Luring the Indian tourists, the Sri Lanka Tourism has joined hands with the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines to launch attractive, promotional packages to stimulate the Indian market.
Foreigners applying for Indian visa will now have to declare their criminal records as part of the new visa format. The move aims to check child sexual abuse and a range of other crimes by travelers.
Proving an ease of travelling, the foreign tourists are now allowed to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands without any restrictions. The decision was taken by the Home Ministry with modifying its order for tourism in the tourist’s favorite island.
Varanasi brings a bundle of tourists and these tourists bring massive income not only to the place but also to the state and country. Since Varanasi and Varanasi ghats were famous for bathing to purify oneself of sins, the final rituals of the dead, boating, evening aartis, sadhus and hippies. But sooner the double-decker cruise ship will also get listed amongst the major attractions in Varanasi.
With an aim to boost the tourism sector in the state, Himachal Pradesh government has decided to introduce 'Heli-Taxi' services at major tourist destinations. The move from Himachal Pradesh government comes two weeks after it introduced free Heli-ambulance services across the state.
The date 7 May 2018 will be remembered as the most embarrassing day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir as a 22-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed and two members of his family, including his mother, were injured when their cab was attacked by a group of stone pelters at Narbal on the Srinagar-Gulmarg highway.
India has always attracted foreign tourists towards itself because of diverse beauty and enormous tourist destinations. This has led to increment in Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) through tourism in the nation. This year’s March has seen a good boost in FEEs than last year.
Reciprocating by tightening the security force, the Sri Lankan Government has announced that it would establish new police posts and step up patrols at popular resorts after a spate of sexual attacks and violence targeting foreign tourists.
With an aim to promote tourism in the picturesque north-eastern region, the Union Government has decided to relax the Protected Area Permit (PAP) from Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur official sources said.
Arunachal Pradesh plans to relax restrictions which will allow tourists to visit some of the most pristine locations of the country, kept out of bound so far for them without a special permit.
India has become a centre of tourism since few years due to various efforts were taken by the central government which also led a massive surge in the economy of a country. Notably, Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) during the month of February 2018 was Rs.17, 407 crore as compared to Rs.15,790 crore in February 2017 and Rs.13,661 crore in February 2016.
Tourism in India has been getting a good response due to several effective steps were taken by the government. However, as the tourism is flourishing, the country's economy is also getting a massive hike. Notably, the Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTA) have registered a comprehensive growth of 10.1% in February 2018. The number of FTAs in February 2018 was 10.53 lakh as compared to FTAs of 9.56 lakh in February 2017 and 8.49 lakh in February 2016.
Tourism is a major engine of economic growth and an important source of foreign exchange earnings in many countries including India. However, tourism in India flourished since last four year as the government has taken various steps for the normal tourists as well as for the differently abled tourists.
Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) during the month of January 2018 were Rs. 17,725 crore as compared to Rs. 16,135 crore in January 2017 and Rs. 13,671 crore in January 2016. Notably, Tourism is a major engine of economic growth and an important source of foreign exchange earnings in many countries including India. However, as the tourism is flourishing, the country's economy is also getting a massive hike.
Over 4.50 lakh tourists across the world visited the fish-shaped Bagh-e-Bahu Aquarium which is located in Jammu. Notably, the Bagh-e-Bahu Aquarium has been titled as the largest underground aquarium in the country. An official of the fisheries department on Sunday said that over 4.53 lakh tourists Bagh-e-Bahu Aquarium in the year 2017 generating a total revenue of over Rs 1.70 crore. “Besides students, the aquarium has become a centre of attraction for tourists, giving them an opportunity to revel in the ex
The Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTA) have registered a comprehensive growth of 8.4% in January this year in the country. The number of FTAs in January 2018 was 10.66 lakh as compared to FTAs of 9.83 lakh in January 2017 and 8.45 lakh in January 2016.
In a bid to promote cruise tourism in the country, the Government has exempted cruise tourists arriving with e-visa from the requirement of biometric enrolment for the major ports of Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai, Mormugao and New Mangalore for a period of three years till 31st December 2020.
“The Great India Blog Train”, the Social Media Key Influencers Campaign involving Travel bloggers from across the world was launched at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi.
January 25 dedicated as a day to promote tourism in India. It’s a day dedicated to educating people about the importance of tourism and the role it plays in the Indian economy. It is perhaps the best day to know how amazing a country India is when it comes to travel and tourism. Many of us dream of visiting alluring destinations abroad without considering how much there is to see in our own country.
