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After Dholavira’s inclusion in Unesco World Heritage Sites list, Gujarat is now home to four World Heritage Sites. These include Dholavira (prominent Indus Valley Civilization site), Champaner near Pavagadh, Rani ki Vav in Patan and the city of Ahmedabad, frequently researched by students because of its Gandhian legacy, have made …

The UP government is working to promote tourism in Ayodhya. The city has become a popular religious site for tourists. UP has always been known for the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra, but after the speedy development of Ayodhya, a new tourist triangle could come into the picture. Janice Alyosius …

Maharashtra’s Directorate of Tourism aims to attract more medical and wellness tourists from the UAE and the Gulf region, as it announces MoU with destinations at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. Maharashtra’s Directorate of Tourism and Medical Value Travel Council of India (MVTCI) have signed MoUs with the UAE, …

With the tourism sector excitedly anticipating a revival in the coming days, EKTTA (Enterprising Knot of Travel & Tourism Associates) is in ‘Walk-the-Talk’ mode. KTTA resolved to revitalise focused action on the subjects it has been talking about since its inception, namely, empowering and enabling the industry with effective workshops …

Border tourism in the state to be promoted by boosting confidence of locals. The Union Territory  Administration will  soon  launch its tourism policy, in which border tourism will be included. The centre recently announced to construct four new airports and 37 helipads to increase air connectivity to the region. Janice …

Haryana involves private stakeholders in planning and discussion of the upcoming Hisar Airport. The state plans on developing the airport as an Integrated Aviation Hub. With the airport coming up in the vicinity, Hisar and surrounding regions will develop. Janice Alyosius Members from Civil Aviation department, Government of Haryana held …

Rivers in India comprise a total area of 329 million hectares. They are significant in terms of culture, history, religion, and geography. India has long been known as the “Land of the Rivers.” It is a country where rivers and other bodies of water are revered as gods or goddesses. …

The development of Ayodhya is a priority for the Uttar Pradesh government. Ayodhya will soon become a popular tourist attraction for both domestic and foreign visitors. To exploit its heritage, the government along with Indian Association of Tour Operators, invited 60 tour operators exclusively to the state, for tourism development. …

The UP government held Deepotsav in Ayodhya on the banks Saryu River.  The Dept of Tourism is giving subsidy to hoteliers to set up hotels and resorts in the state in order to exploit the tourism potential of more religious sites across the state. Janice Alyosius The Department of Tourism, …