India was on Tuesday ranked at the 54th place in a global travel and tourism development index, down from 46th in 2019, but still remained on the top within South Asia. Japan has topped the global charts, followed by the US, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austraila, UK, Singapore and Italy in the top ten. The … Read more
In the West, it is pretty normal for families to own a caravan or even rent one for a road trip or a vacation. It is no news that caravan tourism is immensely popular in foreign countries, but the good news is, that this caravan culture has found its way in India as well! In … Read more
Popular travel destinations in India: As the coronavirus pandemic has become an endemic, places have begun opening up again. After two years of subdued spirits and bare essentials, the travel sector seems to be properly resuming in and outside India. The elation in this regard is only enhanced by the fact that many states and … Read more
The identified lighthouses are spread across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (Image: Gujarat Tourism) Lighthouse tourism in India: Lighthouse tourism in India set to get a boost! Lighthouses are an interesting tourism feature all over the world, and it is time that … Read more
The three new additions are a part of the second developmental phase of the Science City, which sees an annual footfall of more than eight lakh. (Image: IE/Nirmal Harindran) Ahmedabad’s Science City: Science City premises in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad is set to get an aquatic gallery, a nature park and a robotic gallery, as Prime Minister … Read more
The announcement is likely to come as a relief to thousands of licenced tourist guides and recognised travel agencies, as the pandemic has left the entire tourism sector in the country gasping for breath. Tourism sector in India: Travel and tourism sector in India set to get a financial boost! The coronavirus pandemic that struck … Read more
Gujarat has tried to offer to its visitors several natural as well as man-made destinations. Gujarat Tourism: With the launch of its new tourism policy, Gujarat is aiming to become one of the biggest tourism destinations within the country. Having aggressively undertaken the promotion of tourism in the state for a long time now, Gujarat … Read more
Gujarat also hopes to maximise benefits by following “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and “Vocal for Local”. Gujarat Tourism: Gujarat announces new tourism policy! India has been a popular country for tourism purposes, with it being ranked 23rd in terms of world tourist arrivals. Moreover, in terms of contribution to GDP, India is the 10th largest tourism economy … Read more
The easing of rules have come as a great respite for the tourism dependent state. (Image: Vishakha Talreja) By Vishakha Talreja If it wasn’t for pandemic hit 2020, it would have been business as usual for Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand , a mecca for North India tourists during summers. It would have been a packed Mall … Read more