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On the eve of India’s 75th Independence Day celebration today on Saturday, the 14th August 2021, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)  held a webinar. During the webinar, a series of 12 episodes was launched that will take the participants on a virtual journey of Incredible India. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Shri G Kishan Reddy. The Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan was the esteemed Chief Guest of the event.  Minister of ... Read more

The Union Territory of Ladakh has lifted the terms of its Inner Line Permit to attract more domestic tourists. Indian tourists no longer need special permits to enter here. An Inner Line Permit is prior permission to visit protected areas along the China-Pakistan border. In a notification issued yesterday, the Ladakh UT Home Department completely removed the requirement for ILP to visit notified protected areas for Indian citizens, including domestic tourists and local residents. However, foreigners wishing to visit these protected areas still need to apply for a permit (protected area permit). Meanwhile, the validity of the permit for foreign ... Read more

Although the covid threat is not over, Tourism centers in the Kottayam district are ready to welcome tourists. Allowed access to tourist attractions such as Kumarakom, Aruvikuzhi Falls, Illikkal Kal, Erumeli Pilgrim Center, and Vagamon. The vaccination was completed by including those working in the tourism sector in the priority list. Resorts, houseboats, Aruvikkuzhi, and open space were all disinfected. Those staying at resorts and houseboats are required to have an RTPCR negative certificate or vaccination. With this, the tourism sector in the district has become a ‘safe tourism’ hub. Kumarakom Lake Song General Manager Arun Kumar said bookings have ... Read more

The main eco-tourism hub in Wayanad district, Chembra Peak will open on Monday. Passenger entry will be subject to covid restrictions. The Trekking hours will be from 7 am to 12 pm and visitation times are from 7 am to 3 p.m. Meppadi Range Forest Officer M.K. Samir said. Visitors should follow the instructions of forest rangers and V.S.S guides. It was closed in 2018 following a Supreme Court ruling. Chembra is the highest peak in the Wayanad district and lives up to its billing of being a picturesque location. It has managed to maintain its pristine nature over the ... Read more

India organized the IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) Tourism Ministers’ virtual meeting on Thursday. The Minister of Tourism of India, Shri G. Kishan Reddy; the Minister of Tourism of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Mr. Gilson Machado Neto and the Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Fish Amos Mahlalela, met through videoconferencing under India’s IBSA Chairship on 12th August 2021. India organized the IBSA Tourism Ministers’ Meeting to promote tourism cooperation among the member states and reviewed the intra IBSA Tourism cooperation. During virtual meeting, the Minister for Tourism, Shri G Kishan ... Read more

The suspension bridge at Punalur, a historical monument has not been opened, despite the opening of tourist attractions due to the reduction of restrictions by the covid. Many tourist places in the eastern region such as Thenmala Ecotourism, Senthuruni and Palaruvi have opened in recent days. The authorities in Punalur also said that permission has not been granted to open the suspension bridge under the control of the Archaeological Department. The bridge was closed and reopened several times in accordance with covid regulations. When the bridge opened earlier with restrictions, visitors were admitted with strict restrictions. Now many people come ... Read more

Civil Aviation Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announces increase in frequency of flight operations to daily between Delhi-Bareilly from 26th August 2021 Inauguration of flights will open immense opportunities in tourism, education, industry and trade and commerce : Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia along with the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, General (Retd.) Dr. V.K. Singh, and Member of Parliament, Bareilly, Shri Santosh Gangwar, flagged off the new flight connecting Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) with Mumbai (Maharashtra) in a virtual ceremony. Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary Ministry of Civil Aviation ... Read more

Low-key celebrations began in Kerala’s Tripunithura town on Thursday adhering to the COVID-19 protocols marking the start of the 10-day “Onam” festivities. Tripunithura MLA K Babu hoisted the Atham flag on the “Atham” day in Tripunithura but there was no Athachamayam procession — the cultural carnival which used to provide one the rare opportunity to watch almost all the folk art forms of Kerala. Last year also, there was no colourful rally on the streets of the town, the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin, as people largely celebrated the Atham festival indoors in the shadow of the COVID-19 ... Read more

The development and promotion of tourism, including adventure tourism, enhancing safety and convenience at adventure tourism sites and conducting survey to recognise new sites for adventure tourism, is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/ Union Territory Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism has recognized Adventure Tourism as a Niche Tourism Product to promote India as a 365 days destination and attract tourists with specific interest. Apart from above, Ministry of Tourism has also issued Guidelines for Approval of Adventure Tour Operators as well as provides Central Financial Assistance to State Governments/UT Administration for development of tourism infrastructure which also ... Read more

Ministry of Tourism has already launched certificate programme of Incredible India Tourist Facilitator/ Incredible India Tourist Guide (IITF/IITG), which is a digital initiative that aims at creating an Online learning platform with the objective of creating a pool of well trained and professional Tourist Facilitators across the country. Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), which is an autonomous institute of the Ministry, is the implementing agency for this programme. The Programme was operationalized on 01.01.2020.  The system will provide basic, advanced (IITF – Heritage and Adventure), spoken language and refresher courses for candidates. Inputs are being received by ... Read more

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) , Shri G Kishan Reddy has said that the Covid 19 vaccination  crossing the landmark of 50 crore doses  would serve as a huge confidence booster for Tourism. “With 50 crore #COVID vaccines administered, we have proven to the world that India is emerging from the pandemic with the concerted efforts of our people, health care providers & the @narendramodi govt! #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine”, the minister tweeted Tweet: https://twitter.com/kishanreddybjp/status/1423674302314868741?s=20 The Union Minister has said that vaccination plays and important role towards the revival of tourism. “The universal vaccination programmme will ... Read more

P A Mohammad Riyaz said that the tourism department had decided to organize the Onam celebrations in a virtual manner because of covid. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the Onam celebrations on the 14th at 6 pm. Events that introduce tourism destinations, art, culture, and food diversity will also be conducted with the help of visual media. The idea put forward by the Department of Tourism this time as part of the Onam celebrations is ‘Viswamanavikathayude Loka Ona Pookkalam‘. Malayalees from all over the world can upload their Onampookkalam on the digital platform of the Department of Tourism. There ... Read more

The doors of the Periyar Tiger Reserve Center will reopen to tourists on Monday after a long hiatus of months. Tourism resumes in Thekkady following the covid protocol. The withdrawal of increased boat tickets and ecotourism event rates during covid is expected to attract more tourists. Ecotourism with boat rides in the Thekkady Lake and the whole event, including trekking and bamboo rafting, will be resumed on Monday. The restrictions were relaxed following covid. However, the increase in ticket prices has made it difficult for tourists. Boating in Thekkady per person, including boat ticket and entry fee, had to spend ... Read more

With the easing of covid restrictions, people began to flock to tourist destinations. Visitors came from different parts of the state on the first day of the opening of the District Tourism Promotion Council’s Illikkal Kal and Aruvikuzhi tourism centers. About 60 people reached Illikkal kal yesterday. Access is restricted by the passenger’s name, address, and Aadhaar number. Passes are not issued to those who do not comply with government regulations. 2 hours is provided to passengers. Up to 40 people will be allowed at a time. The remaining entry will be given only after the passengers who have entered ... Read more

The Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series held its 93rdwebinar titled “Bailey Trail & Gorichen Trek in Arunachal Pradesh” recently. India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off by the mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity. Bounded by the Great Himalayas in the north, it stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.Every state in India is distinct from each other in its landscapes, heritage, arts & crafts, cuisine ... Read more