Hampi's conservation and tourism will get a major boost with the announcement of acquiring 228-acres of private land at the cost of Rs.8.31 crore by Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
It indicates the Ministry is intent of making Hampi a major...
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Konark in Orissa India is a marvel of human Endeavour, architectural imagination, and amazing sculpture art.
Declared a World Heritage Site in 1984, it is neither as big as Angkorwat in Cambodia or Burobodor in Indonesia. But then...
For the last three years, we have been projecting India as a next tourism hub for oversees travels but have completely failed to elevate its basic infrastructure to meet international standards of hospitality, a report said.
Pacific Asia Travel...
The current boost in Indian tourism that has broken all previous records in terms of overseas arrivals and foreign exchange is not satisfactory for Indian tourism industry. It is learnt that still India is way behind; even places like Macao registered...
The spirituality of Varanasi, the most popular shrine of North India, is now spreading beyond the borders. Whether it is its tranquility that allures western travelers or its natural beauty, which woo oversees tourists, but one thing is sure that city...
Aviation industry in India is seeing a phenomenal growth in the coming years. The industry is expected to add 200 commercial airliners in its current squad in the next two or three years.
According to the industry insiders, the Indian aviation market...
Sri Lankan Airlines wants to operate its regular flights to the popular Buddhist destinations in India. Airlines had hold a discussion with Indian tourism department in this regard.
Manoj Gunawardena, Head of Worldwide Passenger Sales, SriLankan...
The emerging online travel industry in India is constantly alluring global players to come with huge investment.In the last 12 months, the market has doubled its revenue, which is expected to touch $1-billion hike by the end of this year and $2 billion...
India lives in the villages and if I am not wrong then Indian villages well represent the true Indian culture. Recognizing this identity, tourism ministry has traced 36 hamlets across 20 states all round the country, in order to unearth rural culture of...
Darjeeling, one of the most renowned hill stations of India that has been a center of great attraction from long. The 10-days long Darjeeling Carnival has started last week. This year carnival expects around 2 lakh domestic and foreigner tourists in...
The legacy of Indian decade-old castles is now preserved by their successors. But the way is pretty different. They are preserved neither as museums nor as historical destinations where you can find the glorious past of Indian emperors.
Now this...
The Indian tourism ministry is contemplating to set up Special Tourism Zones on the same lines of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). A proposal of STZs has been passed in the recent meeting of National Tourism Advisory Council (NTAC) presided over by union...
The government will invest Rs 40 crore to renovate the surroundings of the Taj Mahal. A detailed project 'Agra Revitalization and Visitor Management for Taj Mahal' has been implemented by the government, which would cost Rs 39.34 crore, said Tourism...
If you want princely treatment for yourself, and wish to be escorted by brightly dressed staff, and also want to ride an elephant then to experience this royal splendor you should take an 8 days journey on The Palace on wheels, one of the most luxurious...
The Indian tourism ministry has signed an agreement with BBC to promote its 'Incredible India' campaign worldwide.
The BBC's international 24-hour news service will air the commercials. The commercials will be shown in Europe, Asia Pacific, North...
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