Category TOURISM

Says Union Minister for Culture and tourism, Ganendra Singh Shekhawat, at the inauguration of the FHRAI Sustainability Summit “When we talk tourism, we talk sustainability. We can all see the situation around the world. Opportunities are knocking at our door,…

India is working towards becoming among the top 3 tourism economies by 2047 In a conversation by Suman Billa, additional secretary, tourism, Government of India, at the Sustainable Tourism Summit, organized by FHRAI and PHDCCI. “I t’s a pleasure to…

A session at the recent FHRAI Sustainable Tourism Summit held in Delhi. Participants included: Dr. Sanjana John, filmmaker and philanthropist, Moderator; His Excellency, Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal to India; His Excellency, Mr. Fernando Xavier Bucheli Vargas, Ambassador…

Every 144 years, the Purna Mahakumbh Mela unfolds as an event of mythic scale—a vast tide of humanity surging towards the sacred, converging in a moment that transcends religion, geography, and even time itself. From 13th January to 26th February…

Never before has tourism held budgetary centre stage… with a wide choice range that loops in the Himalaya-Karakoram (HK), right up to our frontline local communities from the Indus to the Brahmaputra. This initiative positions Ministry of Defence support to…

A first of its kind, Nepal woed its two biggest markets in a single event in Pokhara. The first ever tri-nation tourism expo, Nepal India China Expo (NICE 2025) concluded on a high note in Nepal’s tourism capital, Pokhara, attracting…

In a small town in Rajasthan’ Sikar district – Ramgarh Shekhawati, with its carved havelis and frescos, an renewed narrative is playing out. How to protect and conserve our heritage? And, it is not just about money, but more so…

Introduction India’s border areas offer a rich tapestry of cultural experiences and natural beauty. The terrain has so much to offer. The creeks and swamps and the Rann Utsav in the Rann of Kutch slowly give way to the treacherous…

How is the Indian infrastructure story for tourism panning out? Especially in the light of the current budget pronouncement of 50 new destinations to be built on fast-track mode.  I think broadly there are three pieces. If you look at…

Decidedly, going by released government figures, to increase domestic tourism by 60 plus crores of travellers in just 45 days is no mean achievement. Not just in India but globally anywhere; one single event, clocking such magical numbers, this has…

We have created an ancient hull, we don’t know how it works. We have to do more construction. We have to put the masts…It should be fully ready by May [2025]. After that we will test it, because we do…

This is where human connection, resilience, and the enduring power of tradition are on full display. The juxtaposition of ancient rituals with modern logistics also shows India’s ability to honour its spiritual heritage while embracing innovation. Standing on the banks…