Tourism

News Tourists can now get a tour of the city and its landmarks as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a Mumbai Darshan by Helicopter package. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative, which has been initiated in association with a private helicopter operator. Cost: Ride is available for Rs ...

News Tourism in the hills of Darjeeling and Siliguri is expected to get a leg up with the newly-formed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) planning to spend more than Rs 200 crore to build tourism-related infrastructure in the area. The GTA administers the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision, Kalimpong subdivision, Kurseong subdivision and ...

News The government is set to give a major push to the e-tourist visa scheme by extending it to 31 more countries and allowing foreign tourists to avail of the facility at seven more airports by June 15. Among the countries that will benefit from the latest extension are the ...

News Some parts of India, particularly the smaller towns and villages, still have traditional styles of dressing. To find out about local customs and traditions,  or concerned authorities before visiting such places and many such advisories  Union tourism ministry’s will distribute little booklet to foreign tourists visiting India from next ...