Chandigarh: As part of the World Tourism Day Celebrations, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM, today launched a Chandigarh City Card, for tourists and visitors entitling them to have free access to various tourist places in Chandigarh and also a discount at CITCO Restaurants. An innovative venture, [...]
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Manali: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister gave a clarion call to the participants of all adventures events to be the ambassador of Himachal Tourism and motivate people from all walks of life, and every look in corner of the world to get re-energetic by spending some time in the lap of nature in the [...]
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CHANDIGARH: Strongly advocating the need for active public-private partnership for strengthening tourism infrastructure in the City, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM, promised to offer seamless and painless tourism-related quality services, to make Chandigarh as the destination of Choice, for tourists from all parts of the globe. [...]
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SR Pundir writes from Nahan: Due to expiry of boating contract the boating in the Holy Renuka Lake is suspended for the past nearly three weeks. Although Renuka Development Board has put this matter to be decided in the next meeting but Panchyats, NGO’s and Saints of Renuka Ji are up in arms to stop [...]
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New Delhi: India is witnessing encouraging trends in the tourism sector with foreign tourist inflows touching 5 million mark in the year 2007. Domestic tourism is also a key driver. The “Incredible India” campaign has led to immense interest and awareness and is likely to result in significantly larger numbers of tourists travelling to and [...]
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New Delhi: Mr. Ram Subhag Singh, Commissioner Tourism and Managing Director Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation said that Tour Operators and Travel Agents from all over the country would be able to make on line bookings for H.P.T.D.C hotels during the current summer season. He was addressing a meeting of Private Tour Operators and Travel [...]
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A living monument of spiritual and historical traditions of Sikhs, the Harimandir Sahib, popularly called the Golden Temple, has been a source of inspiration to the Sikhs. Ever since it was founded, the Golden Temple has been the most sacred shrine of Sikhs. Devotees, come here from all over the world to offer their prayers. [...]
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Shri Mahamaya Balasundari Jee Temple is situated about six kilometers from Kala Amb in hills of Himachal Pradesh at Village Trilokpur Tehsil Nahan, District Sirmour. It is a center of devotion for lakhs of pilgrims visiting from all over Northern India. It is firmly believed that due to blessings of Mata Balasundari Jee , every [...]
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Chandigarh: A Heritage walk was organized in the Mani Majra Fort by the INTACH Chandigarh Chapter today. Adviser to the UT Administrator, Mr. Pradip Mehra was the chief guest on the occasion. On the occasion, Adviser said that tourism is very important as it boosts the economy. But also important is to appreciate our own [...]
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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee informed the Rajya Sabha today in written reply to a question that Government are aware that there have been delays in obtaining of Pakistan visa for pilgrims visiting religious shrines
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Shimla: Keeping in view the tremendous tourism potential of the State, the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation would promote adventure and water sports tourism in a phased manner in the State.
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सुबह-सुबह रोहतांग पार से युवा कवि अजय का फ़ोन आ गया | मुंबई की ख़बरों से उसके स्वर में चिंता थी | उन्होंने पूछा, उत्तर भारतीयों पर कोई संकट तो नहीं है ? यह संकट अभी सफ़ेद कालर वालों पर नहीं आया है | इसलिए हम बाबु टाइप लोग बचे हुए हैं | यों यह [...]
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Tourism Ministry to Organize Road Shows in Russia and Adjoining Countries
February 14, 2008 No CommentNew Delhi: Head of the Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation Mr. V. Strzhalkovskiy today called on Minister of Tourism and Culture, Smt. Ambika Soni. During their 40 minutes meeting here, both the leaders agreed that India and Russia
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