[ad_1] Representative Image The record-breaking increase in tourists in Varanasi in recent years is attributable to the opening of the revamped Kashi Viswanath corridor as well as the Centre’s fresh impetus to religious tourism. In his Sunday’s ‘Mann Ki Baat‘, PM Modi said the tourist footfall in Varanasi has crossed …
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Tourism industry faces financial hardships in Himachal due to monsoon mayhem, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representational purpose The stakeholders of the tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh have complained of facing financial hardships following the suspension of tourism in the hill state owing to heavy rains this year. State Tourism Industry Stakeholders’ Association president, Mohinder Seth, said that tourism has been badly …
Read More »Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak becomes prominent destination for tourists, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak becomes prominent destination for tourists The 1,000-year-old Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak, which is located in the alluring landscapes of northeastern India, is sure to wow visitors as it rises to prominence in a recently established cultural and religious tourism circuit, reported The Bhutan …
Read More »Bihar govt constitutes advisory board of Bodh Gaya temple, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Bodh Gaya: Buddhist devotees during the 88th birthday celebrations of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, at Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya. (PTI Photo) The Bihar government has constituted the advisory board of Bodh Gaya temple (Mahabodhi Temple), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important pilgrimage site …
Read More »Monsoon affects tourism industry in Himachal; Dharamshala to Mcleodganj NH damaged, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image The tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh has been badly hit due to heavy rains this year. The National Highway from Dharamshala to Mcleodganj is severely damaged in several places. A loss of more than Rs 6 crore has been estimated due to rains in Dharamshala only which …
Read More »Monsoon affects tourism industry in Himachal; Dharamshala to Mcleodganj NH damaged, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image The tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh has been badly hit due to heavy rains this year. The National Highway from Dharamshala to Mcleodganj is severely damaged in several places. A loss of more than Rs 6 crore has been estimated due to rains in Dharamshala only which …
Read More »Report Lists Various Ways To Enhance Ut’s Tourist Inflow, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The inception report submitted by the project development and management consultants (PDMC) on Thursday posits development of tourism along four main themes in Chandigarh. Its architectural heritage, cultural vibrance, medical tourism and MICE (meeting, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) will be leveraged to project it as a domestic …
Read More »MP Tourism, IATO collaborate to boost foreign tourist arrivals in the state, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Rajiv Mehra (IATO) with Sheo Shekhar Shukla (MP Tourism) Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, in conjunction with the Madhya Pradesh Chapter of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), organised a workshop along with a panel discussion in Bhopal on July 26, 2023. The primary objective of the workshop was …
Read More »Panel suggests regulation of tourists in Mussoorie to tackle over tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Mussoorie-file photo A nine-member panel appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has put forth recommendations to tackle the issue of Mussoorie‘s carrying capacity. As per a news article, the report suggests implementing measures such as tourist regulation, charging visitors, utilizing proceeds for waste management, monitoring construction activities, rejuvenating …
Read More »Nepalese delegation hails Uttarakhand CM for boosting religious tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami A high-level delegation of Nepalese politicians Thursday hailed the steps taken by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to boost religious tourism in Uttarakhand. Expressing interest in joining hands on the state’s Manaskhand Mandir Mala project, the delegation said Nepal could benefit from it …
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