Varanasi gets its 5-star luxury cruise on the River Ganga introducing a unique insight into the ancient city of India. Recently, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath officially flagged off the much talked luxury river cruise, Alaknanda from the Khirkiya Ghat
President of India draws parallel between Buddhism and Tourism
In the recently inaugurated 6th biennial International Buddhist Conference organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India, said that both Tourism and Buddhism have the people as their main focus and that the empowerment of
Now foreigners can visit 29 islands in Andaman without Restricted Area Permit
Good news for foreigners planning to visit the Andaman Islands, The Government of India (GoI) removes Restricted Area Permit (RAP) from 29 islands in Andaman, in order to foster tourism in the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. Thus, the
Now, Shimla Just 20 Minutes Away From Chandigarh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur flags off the heli-taxi service from Shimla to Chandigarh and vice-versa. The launch of the heli-taxi has cut down the almost 4-hours travel distance of 113km between the capital city of Himachal Pradesh
New Guidelines for Adventure Tourism in India set by Indian Government
The Minister of State for Tourism, Indian Government, Mr K J Alphons has announced revised guidelines for Adventure Tourism in India. To promote adventure sports in India, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) in association with tourist departments
Sikkim to Host the World’s Highest Mountain Bike Race
Fascinated with mountain biking? Sikkim is renowned for being a hub of adventure sports and hosts a thrilling mountain bike race every year in June. Sikkim is known for its incredible landscape and spellbinding beauty, and this race being held
Abu Dhabi to Get its First Hindu Temple by 2020
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi flagged off the foundation-laying ceremony for the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The temple will be covering an area of 14 acres and will be finalized by 2020 in
India to promote Adventure Tourism
2018 has been declared as the ‘Year of Adventure Tourism’ by the Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry in addition to the Adventure Tour Operator Association of India (ATOAI) has decided to promote adventure travel via maneuvering activities to rejoice the
The Travel & Tourism Highlights of India
India offers a variety of exciting holiday destinations, numerous cultures, and a myriad of experiences. The country has been luring travelers from around the globe for centuries and continues to date. Endorsing the diverse interests, the Indian Ministry of Tourism
Hot-air balloon rides in Varanasi all set to thrill tourists
Tourists visiting the ancient city of Varanasi are in for a treat. Now, hot air balloon rides on the banks of the Ganga River at Assi Ghat provide a magnificent aerial view of the surroundings below. This is also the