Hike in palace entry fee for foreigners will backfire on tourism sector, say experts

Hike in palace entry fee for foreigners will backfire on tourism sector, say experts

Stakeholders in the tourism sector want a rollback in the steep hike in entry fee for foreign tourists visiting Mysuru palace. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram The Mysuru Palace Board’s decision to increase the entry fee for foreigners from ₹100 to ₹1,000 has stirred a hornet’s nest with experts cautioning that the move will backfire … Read more

While domestic travel is booming, it’s a long road ahead to bring in foreign tourists to Karnataka

While domestic travel is booming, it’s a long road ahead to bring in foreign tourists to Karnataka

In the last year, though domestic travel has boomed in Karnataka, the number of foreign tourists has not picked up.  | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Now that the days of pandemic and limited travel are behind, Tourism Departments of several States are upping their game to attract more tourists. While tourism as an industry … Read more

Taj Mahal most-visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22: Report

Taj Mahal most-visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22: Report

While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites The Taj Mahal, … Read more

Foreign tourists will be allowed to visit India soon, but with certain restrictions–check details here

Foreign tourists will be allowed to visit India soon, but with certain restrictions–check details here

The Home Ministry officials also said that the tourists will be allowed with certain conditions–like those vaccinated will be allowed to enter the borders (Reuters Photo) COVID-19 India: With the covid cases in the country showing a steady decline, India may soon reopen its door to welcome foreign tourists for the first time after good … Read more