Thursday, October 3, 2024

Press tour to Mumbai enters second day

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting//Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsavg20-India-202//Posted On: 02 October 2024 at 8:36 PM by PIB Kohima

Media persons visited many special places 


Kohima: 02 October 2024: (PIB Kohima//Tours and Travels Screen Desk)::

Mediapersons from Nagaland who are on a Press Tour to Mumbai, Maharashtra being sponsored by Press Information Bureau (PIB), Kohima were given a warm traditional welcome at the Mumbai airport by officials of PIB Mumbai last evening. All the 13 team members were adorned with the “Kheda”, a traditional headgear of Maharashtra upon arrival at the Chatrapati Shivaji Airport last evening.

On the second day of the press tour, coinciding with the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October), the team was taken to Mani Bhawan Gandhi Sangrahlaya, the residence of Mahatma Gandhi’s friend located at Laburnum Road from where Gandhi took important decisions with regard to the Indian Independence Movement including the Quit India Movement.

It is also said Gandhiji started his Khadi movement from this place and it houses important photographs of Gandhiji and the Indian freedom Movement, khadi products and khadi production tools and equipments.

The team also visited August Kranti Marg, Tejpal Auditorium, Mumbai University, Bombay High Court, Nariman Point, Gateway of India, Horniman Circle, Asiatic Library, St, Thomas Cathedral and the famous residence of Mukesh Ambani – Antilla.

In the afternoon, the team’s dinner was arranged at Punjab Grill Restaurant at Kala Ghoda where Dada Saheb Ambedkar was said to have sat and written the Indian Constitution there.

Later in the evening, the team was taken to the famous Wankhede cricket stadium at Churchgate which is owned and operated by the Mumbai Cricket Association and also had a glimpse of the set-ups inside the stadium.

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Many travel services make your tourism easy

 Get the tourism information here for the purpose 


Chandigarh
: 11th September 2024: (Karthika Kalyani Singh//The Tours and Travels Screen)::

If you want to go on tourism, it is necessary to have as much information as possible about the desired tourist destination. Now this is not possible in every case, so it is better to take the facility of some travel service which eases the possible difficulties in tourism. Nowadays, while personal guides are also available for this purpose, some organized companies are also ready to help for this work by charging some fee.

In our beloved country India too, many types of travel services are available to meet the various needs and preferences of tourists. Often their branch offices or representatives are also active in almost all major places. Some of the travel services available for tourism in this area are as follows, which are operated from individual level to organized level.

Tour operators are also important among those who provide such service/facility. There are many tour operators in India and abroad who offer various types of tour packages according to different interests, budget and duration. These operators also organize tours from sightseeing to adventure trips, cultural tours and many more. They plan and budget for pilgrimages, from group teams and groups to individuals.

Transport services come first in this regard. India has a well-developed transport network including domestic flights, trains, buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws. Tourists can easily avail these services to travel between desired cities, towns and tourist destinations.

Accommodation comes to mind immediately after reaching the desired destination. Of course, it feels good if the atmosphere is homely, even if it is for a short time, and there is no feeling of alienation. For this purpose, from luxury hotels and resorts to budget guesthouses and homestays are available. Our beloved country India also has a wide range of accommodation options to suit every budget and choice. Online booking platforms and travel agencies can also help tourists find suitable accommodation. Yes, the authenticity of these agencies and budget planning should be checked beforehand with utmost caution.

Guided tours are often a very good option when it comes to tourism. Guided tours with experienced local guides are available at popular tourist attractions, historical sites and cultural sites across India. These tours provide valuable information about the history, culture and significance of the places visited. The tourist also gets a lot of benefits from this.

Even in today's busy times, adventure tourism services are quite popular. Their charm is still intact. It is worth noting that India is considered a paradise for adventure enthusiasts. Activities like trekking, mountaineering, river rafting, paragliding, wildlife safaris and more are available here. Adventure tourism operators and specialized agencies organize these activities with safety measures.

Along with this, cultural experiences are still considered important. Many travel services in India focus on providing authentic cultural experiences, such as attending traditional festivals, visiting rural villages, attending cooking classes and learning traditional arts and crafts.

Pilgrimages continue to be important. India has many religious sites and pilgrimage sites that are sacred to various religions. Pilgrimage packages are designed with the religious traveler in mind and include visits to temples, mosques, churches and other sacred places.

Special interest tourism also continues to attract people. Travelers with specific interests such as yoga and health, photography, bird watching or culinary tourism can find special tour packages and services according to their preferences. Many times there is also economic benefit in this, as people can also sell their own goods and services at such events.

In today's expensive and busy times, customized itineraries are becoming very popular. Many travel agencies and tour operators provide the facility to customize the itinerary according to the preferences of tourists, allowing them to gain new experiences and create new records of personalized travel based on their interest, budget and schedule.

Online travel portals, which are very popular these days, make such travel extremely easy. Now in the digital age, various online travel portals and booking platforms facilitate planning and booking of travel services in India, including flights, accommodation, tours, and transportation, making it convenient for tourists to organize their trips.

Overall, the tourism industry in India is well-developed and offers a wide range of travel services to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience for tourists visiting the country.

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Friday, August 30, 2024

Over 2.5 lacs Malaysian Tourists Visited India in 2022

 Ministry of Tourism//Posted On: 30th August 2024 2:44 PM by PIB Delhi

India and Malaysia Sign MoU for Strengthening Co-operation in tourism 

New Delhi: 30th August 2024: (PIB//The Tours and Travel Desk):: 

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India and Malaysia have very close political, economic and socio-cultural relations. To further strengthen this relationship, India and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Republic of India and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Government of Malaysia for strengthening co-operation in the field of tourism.

The MoU was signed on 20th August 2024 between Minister of Tourism and Culture from India Shri Ganjendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia Mr. Y B Dato Sri Tiong King Sing.

The main objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding, among others, are: promotion and marketing of tourism products and services; expansion in the field of tourism research, training and development, including exchange programmes;encourage investment in tourism infrastructure, facilities, products and services; exchanging information in the field of medical tourism and encouraging stakeholders to promote the product; business tourism, which includes meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions (MICE); promoting cooperation between tourism stakeholders, tour operators and travel agents;promotion and development of community-based tourism and eco-tourism and responsible tourism.

Malaysia is one of the important inbound tourist source markets for India. In the year 2022, over 2.5 lacs Malaysian tourists visited India. It is hoped that the Memorandum of Understanding will give further fillip to tourist arrivals from Malaysia.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Must read it if Planning Astro Tourism

Monday 12th August 2024 at 5:00 PM

So many places and people waiting for you with a new surprise 

Mohali: 12th August 2024: (The Tours and Travels Screen Desk)::

Who believes in astrology and who does not is a different matter, but those who believe in astrology go far and wide to satisfy their curiosity to know their future. Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur districts of Punjab were once the main centers of astrology. Renowned astrologers used to tell people what was in their minds upon seeing them. 

Now those great knowledgeable people are no more physically, but their families are still carrying on this knowledge. They also publish magazines whose demand is still increasing. Similarly, later Sultanpur Lodhi and some other places in Punjab also became famous for this purpose.

By going to these places, while the purpose of knowing astrology or future was fulfilled, one also got the benefit of visiting the tourist places associated with these places. This demand is still increasing rapidly. Along with this, astrology has also started emerging as a career.

Even today there are many places where experts of astrology knowledge can be easily found. They have a good name in this field. In this way, there are many places in India and abroad which are famous for astrological studies and expertise. Here we are also discussing some major places briefly.

There are many places in India where astrologers are renowned. Many people believe in their astrological knowledge. People come to meet them from far and wide. The religious environment and image of such places also make these places more important.

Varanasi is also famous among these places, which is in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi (Kashi) is also considered the center of astrology and Vedas. Many reputed astrologers and gurus are also found here who are experts in ancient Vedas and astrology. In this way, a large number of people related to religious activities and astrology keep coming to Varanasi.

Like Varanasi, Ujjain is also very special in this matter, which is in Madhya Pradesh. It is worth noting that Ujjain is considered the stronghold of astrology. This city is also famous for Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and many old astrologer scholars are also found here. There are many institutes in Ujjain for the study of astrology which also play a role in the career field.

Tirupati has a special place in South India. It is in Andhra Pradesh. Tirumala temple of Tirupati is not only a religious place but is also a major center of astrological knowledge. There are many astrologers here who are also priests of the temple and also have special knowledge on astrology. Interestingly, there are many types of astrology here.

Pune is famous for many other reasons too but astrology is also special here. This place is in Maharashtra. There are many reputed institutes of astrology in Pune, from where many famous astrologers have emerged. There is a large number of students and experts studying astrology here. In this way, this place is also not just about astrology.

Well-known religious centers Haridwar and Rishikesh are both in Uttarakhand. Both these places are considered to be the center of spirituality and astrology. There are many astrologers and scholars here who are experts in Vedanta, astrology and meditation. International centres can also be called from here.

There are many centres of astrology discussion in the country as well as abroad.

Nepal has a special name in this matter. Astrology has an old history in Nepal too. In Kathmandu and other major cities, many well-known astrologers are found who are experts in Vedic astrology. There are many centres of faith here and are ancient. The libraries here are also very rich in this matter. Along with the print edition of books in Nepal, digital editions also came long ago.

London, which is the center of the United Kingdom, has reached. In London, many astrologers of the Indian community can be found who are well versed in Indian Vedic astrology. There are also many astrology institutes here. Many people have the desire and thirst to know.

New York i.e. America is the newest form of modernity. Many Indian astrologers are also found in New York, who provide their services to the Indian community living abroad. The style there is also very different from them. Computer systems were known long ago, so the influence of computers on astrology makes it very mysterious.

Astrology is also very popular in Bali, which is in Indonesia. Hinduism and astrology have a deep influence in Bali. There are many astrologers here who work by combining local culture and astrological knowledge.

These places are famous for astrology and knowledge, and the services of experts can be easily availed here. The scope of astrology is continuously expanding from these places.

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Listen to those voices--which are calling you

Following these voices will give you deep feelings in tourism 


Chandigarh: 28th July 2024: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//Irad Girad Desk)::

The desire to go somewhere is actually our deep inner self. The natural connection is a constant effort to bring us closer to each other. Some people, some places keep calling us continuously. Those voices are not meaningless. Those who start listening to those voices, they start following those voices. Have you heard any such voice?

This line has been very popular in the world of religion and spirituality that Jo Brahmande Soyi Pinde Jo Khojaye So Paave. This line is taken from the popular words of Bhakt Pipa Ji. Saint Pipa Ji was a popular ruler, great saint and poet. His life has always been and will remain inspiring. This line of his tells about the universe and unity and also indicates its discovery. Only lucky people.

In reality, our wandering here and there is the result of the restlessness of the inner mind, knowingly or unknowingly. Due to this restlessness, people get addicted to alcohol and due to this they go here and there and get stuck in some new place or the other. Still, peace of mind is not found. But if the thirst to see the hidden universe awakens while sitting, then the joy of that discovery is different. This discovery not only makes you travel to a particular location or station but also beyond the stars. Just a little thirst and a little regular meditation and it starts feeling as if you have gone beyond the skies. As long as you sit with your eyes closed, you will feel like travelling in this distant universe. The feeling of living in the world will also remain.

But not everyone experiences this feeling at first. The inner thirst starts awakening. Due to this thirst, many want to go to some far-off station. It is very good to have desire and thirst, but is it right and necessary to go far away for general tourism? Can't this thirst be quenched by staying in your own vicinity? You can also find nearby tourist spots. Let's have a look at the benefits and challenges of both.

There is a thrill and romance in going far away. The peaks of mountains touching the sky. If you stand in a village high up on a mountain and look down, then the floating clouds and flying peacocks appear to be a very sweet sight. At night, the stars can be seen by looking down there, then one feels, oh brother, how did the stars come down to the earth?

The water flowing in the plains is so pure that it looks completely transparent. Its coolness and its taste are also supernatural. The life of the hill people, the temples built at small and big places at various places evoke a different kind of faith. Means of transportation through rail and road, the dhabas and other shops opened at various places, all these have a different kind of attraction.

There are some difficulties in going to far-off places and there are many benefits of it too. By going far away, you get to see the culture of people from far away. You will also find many similarities with them. You will also get to know many new dishes in terms of food. You will also get to experience how people dress there. However, whether the clothes are home or outside, they are made according to personal convenience keeping in mind the local lifestyle.

By going far away, you will also experience new culture and traditions. Along with this, you get to know the culture, food, and customs of different places. You get to know about the customs, days, festivals, omens, literature and art of those places.

There are many exciting experiences in such travels. In this case also, new and unique experiences are available like trekking in the mountains, desert safari, enjoying the beaches etc. Those who want to pursue all these fields, they also get a good career many times. You also get the fun of adventurous activities separately. You also get ample opportunity to do activities like skiing, scuba diving and mountaineering. Overall, even a little time spent in this journey of life becomes very memorable.

Similarly, there are many advantages of visiting nearby and nearby places. Firstly, you stay close to your original residential center. In today's time, it is easy to keep an eye on the household. Secondly, traveling to nearby places is done at a lesser cost. In the case of transportation, the cost of travel is less because the cost of long-distance travel is saved. Along with this, the time taken is also less. Time is saved. Due to less travel time, you can spend more time at the tourist place.

By visiting nearby places, you have the advantage of familiarity. Due to prior information about nearby places, traveling is more comfortable and safe. In far-flung areas, ignorance sometimes causes harm. There you neither know the routes nor have complete transportation information. You also have to compromise with the situation in the matter of accommodation and food.

Healthy environmental impact is also achieved through traveling. Traveling nearby has less negative impact on the environment because less fuel is required for traveling.

If you are in a dilemma to make a decision, then first clarify your purpose. Decide the purpose of the journey whether you want relaxation, adventure, cultural experience or something else. In this way, you will start getting the answer yourself as to where it would be appropriate for you to visit.

Along with this, it is important to take care of time and budget. Working people also have to take care of this and so do business people. It is very important to take care of the time and budget available for your travel. Only those who have a lot of money and also an intelligent staff to handle their work can stop worrying about this.

Health and safety are very important when you have to travel. Give priority to your health and safety, especially when you are traveling to far-off places. It is necessary to know the weather and environment of the places you have to go and the routes you have to take.

Going to far-off places for tourism has its own joy, but there are many benefits of visiting nearby and nearby places. Come, let's take a look at the benefits of both. This will benefit you as well as the society.

While completing your travel, you can support local tourism and the economy of the local people: Support the local economy by visiting nearby tourist places. Many small but very beautiful tourist places are such that the people's livelihood depends on the tourists. So even if something seems expensive, do buy it. It is good to strengthen the hands of those who earn their bread through hard work.

Finally, whether you travel to far-off places or nearby places, the important thing is that you enjoy the journey and enrich yourself with new experiences. This will create an emotional bond with your country and the world that will grow stronger each time. If possible, you too should listen to those voices that are calling you.

Sunday, January 8, 2023

A Special Report on World’s longest river cruise ‘Ganga Vilas’

Posted On: 08th January 2023 at 1:43 PM by PIB Delhi

‘Ganga Vilas’ will unlock River Cruise tourism in India


Shri Sarbananda Sonowal explained each and every point

*To be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi on 13 January

*Ship to traverse through 27 different river systems with 50 tourist spots covering a distance of 3,200 kms between Varanasi in UP to Dibrugarh in Assam via Indo Bangladesh Protocol route

*MV Ganga Vilas to put India in the river cruise map of the world: Shri Sonowal

New Delhi: 8th January 2023: (PIB//The Tours and Travel Screen Desk)::

The launch of world’s longest river cruise with MV Ganga Vilas by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 13 January, 2023 in Varanasi will herald a new age of river cruise tourism for India, said Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush. The luxury cruise will cover a distance of more than 3,200 kms across 27 river systems in 5 states in India and Bangladesh. The huge untapped potential of river cruise is set to get unlocked with the launch of this service, added Shri Sonowal.                                   

Speaking on the occasion, the Shri Sonowal said, “Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are exploring the immense wealth that our rich river system has to offer. This avenue of sustainable development via inland waterways has received a tremendous boost as efforts to augment cargo traffic as well as passenger tourism has borne fruit with encouraging results. The MV Ganga Vilas cruise is a step towards unlocking the huge potential river tourism in the country has to offer. Our rich heritage will get further transcended in the global stage as tourists will be able to experience the spiritual, the educational, the well being, the cultural as well as the richness of the biodiversity of India. From Kashi to Sarnath, from Majuli to Mayong, from Sunderbans to Kaziranga, this cruise packs an experience of a lifetime. I believe that this wonderful initiative, under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi ji, is the beginning of a new era in river cruise tourism in India and strengthening our government’s commitment to enable Act East, both through policy and practice.” 

The MV Ganga Vilas cruise is curated to bring out the best of the country to be showcased to the world. The 51 days cruise is planned with visits to 50 tourist spots including World Heritage Sights, National Parks, river Ghats, and major cities like Patna in Bihar, Sahibganj in Jharkhand, Kolkata in West Bengal, Dhaka in Bangladesh and Guwahati in Assam. The MV Ganga Vilas vessel is 62 meters in length, 12 meters in width and comfortably sails with a draft of 1.4 meters. It has three decks, 18 suites on board with a capacity of 36 tourists, with all the amenities to provide a memorable and luxurious experience for the tourists. The ship follows sustainable principles at its core as it is equipped with pollution-free mechanisms and noise control technologies. The maiden voyage of MV Ganga Vilas will witness 32 tourists from Switzerland relishing the Varanasi to Dibrugarh journey. The expected date of arrival of MV Ganga Vilas in Dibrugarh is on 1st March, 2023.

The itinerary of MV Ganga Vilas has been curated to showcase the rich heritage of India with stop overs in spots of historical, cultural and religious importance. From the famous “Ganga Arti” in Varanasi, it will stop at Sarnath, a place of great reverence for Buddhism. It will also cover Mayong, known for its Tantric craft, and Majuli, the largest river island and hub of Vaishnavite cultural in Assam. The travellers will also visit the Bihar School of Yoga and Vikramshila University, allowing them to soak in the rich Indian heritage in spirituality and knowledge. The cruise will also traverse through the biodiversity rich World Heritage Sites of Sunderbans in Bay of Bengal delta, famous for Royal Bengal Tigers, as well as Kaziranga National Park, famous for one horn rhino.

Highlighting the need to develop river cruise tourism in the country, the Shri Sonowal said that the development of this sector would generate employment opportunity in the hinterland. The government is making capital expenditure to build capacity for the success of river cruise tourism in the country. He said the river tourism circuits will be developed and integrated with the existing tourism circuits for maximum exposure and rapid development of this sector in the country.

The MV Ganga Vilas cruise is a first-of-its-kind cruise service. With support from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under Ministry of Shipping, Ports and Waterways (MoPSW), the success of this service is likely to enthuse entrepreneurs to explore river cruise in other parts of the country.

The global River cruise market has grown at ~5% over the last few years and is expected to constitute ~37% of cruise market by 2027. Europe has been driving growth with approx. 60% share of river cruise vessels in the world. In India, 8 river cruise vessels are operational between Kolkata and Varanasi while cruise movement is also operation on National Waterways 2 (Brahmaputra). Tourism activities like river rafting, camping, sightseeing, kayaking and so on are operation in many spots in the country. The construction of 10 passengers terminals across NW2 are going on which will further bolster the prospect of river cruise. At present, four river cruise vessels are operational in NW2 while it is operating in limited capacity in NW3 (West Coast Canal), NW8, NW 4, NW 87, NW 97, and NW 5. As the capital expenditure is pumped to build capacity in the inland waterways, the river cruise is set to grow further with systematic forward and backward linkage for the economy, especially across the banks of the rivers. 

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Shri G. Kishan Reddy distributes skill training certificates

Posted On: 30th November 2022 at 7:12 PM by PIB Delhi

Certificates were given to Taxi/ Cab/Coach drivers 

This cerification was given under Tourism Awareness Programme


New Delhi: 30th November 2022: (PIB//The Tours and Travels Screen)::

A special skill campaign launched for to make the Indian tourism more attractiv.  This training programme before the G-20 summit will act as a milestone in the development of Indian tourism: Shri G. Kishan Reddy

Taxi/Cab Drivers are Brand Ambassadors in the promotion of tourist places of India: Union Tourism Minister

Key Highlights:

299 candidates attended the training, out of them 165 are male as compared to 134 female beneficiaries

Candidates have been given inputs on soft skills, behavioural skills, personal and workplace hygiene, places of tourist importance in Delhi, First Aid, COVID Protocol, Foreign language, etc. via theoretical as well as practical means during the training

“India is presiding over the G-20 summit for the next one year from 1st December 2022. Emerging economies of the world are participating in this summit. More than 200 meetings will be held in more than 55 different places during this summit. People of the world are eager to see India, they are not just tourists for us, but also influencers of India. I think this training programme before the G-20 summit will act as a milestone in the development of Indian tourism.” Union Tourism Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy said this during the skill training certificate distribution programme for Taxi/ Cab/ Coach drivers under Tourism Awareness Programme today in New Delhi.

Under the Capacity Building for Service Provider programme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management-AIH&TM, HRD division of ITDC conducted the training of Taxi/Cab/Coach drivers under Tourism Awareness Program (fully sponsored by MoT) on Behavioural & soft skills with one basic foreign language viz. French and German and Arabic.  Managing Director of  ITDC Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao  and other officials  of  ITDC were also present on this occasion.

During his address Shri G. Kishan Reddy congratulated Ashoka Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management, HRD Division of ITDC for conducting this training programme. Shri Reddy said that the aim of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is to take tourism  to New heights  in India. For this, the Modi government has implemented many types of training programmes and schemes. The objective of this training is to honecthe Persnewonal & Professional Skills of Taxi/Cab Drivers, so that they can interact and communicate effectively with Domestic and International Tourists. Our Taxi/Cab Drivers are Brand Ambassadors in the promotion of tourist places of India. “I have been informed that candidates have been given inputs on soft skills, behavioural skills, personal and workplace hygiene, places of tourist importance in Delhi, First Aid, COVID Protocol, Foreign language, etc. via theoretical as well as practical means during the course. Trade Experts from the industry conducted their classes and literature in the form of booklet was also distributed”, he added.

Shri Reddy informed that 299 candidates attended the training. Out of the total candidates, 165 are male beneficiaries as compared to 134 female beneficiaries. Candidates who successfully completed the course are provided with a stipend of Rs. 300/- per day as per the scheme.

This training programme was inaugurated by Chairman of ITDC Dr. Sambit Patra on 18.06.2022 at the Ashok Hotel. Various industry experts along with leading Taxi associations and approx. 300 no. drivers were also present during the inaugural function. The programme was conducted in various batches by AIH&TM, HRD division of ITDC at its campus located at Samrat Hotel in association with Rajdhani Taxi association and others who supported in mobilizing the drivers, wherein AIHTM has trained 299 candidates under the scheme.

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