cultural tourism

Varanasi/Bhopal, March 31 – In a significant step to promote cultural and religious tourism between two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled neighboring states – Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh – the state governments have signed two crucial agreements during a business summit held in Varanasi on...

Jammu, March 29 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Jammu marathon, themed "Temples to Trails", will position the winter capital as a vibrant destination for fitness tourism and cultural exploration.An avid runner, Abdullah flagged off the Jammu Marathon at Maulana Azad...

New Delhi, March 26 – Delhi Education and Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood attended the 2nd ICC Aviation and Tourism Summit 2026 on Thursday, vowing to develop the national capital as a leading tourism destination."The time has come to develop Delhi not just as a transit hub, but as a...

New Delhi, March 26 Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Thursday that the time has come to develop the national capital into a leading tourism destination rather than just a transit hub, asserting that the city's growth vision is centered on improving infrastructure, aesthetics, and the...

Lucknow, March 25 Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Wednesday that tourism has emerged as a key driver of economic growth during the nine years of the Yogi Adityanath government.He highlighted a shift in the state's development model from what he termed a...

Aizawl, March 24 Officials from the Tourism department, led by Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, held talks with representatives of Mizoram's largest Presbyterian Church (Synod) on Tuesday to discuss collaborative strategies for managing the increasing number of tourists visiting the state, an...

Shillong, March 24 Meghalaya's Master Chef Nambi Marak will participate in SEETI 2.0, a six-day culinary and cultural initiative, alongside local and national culinary talents. The event, organized in Meghalaya from March 26, will bring together chefs, storytellers, creators, and cultural voices...

Guwahati, March 24 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Tuesday that the inscription of the Charaideo Moidams as a UNESCO World Heritage Site reflects the global recognition of the state's rich cultural heritage and the 600-year-old legacy of the Ahom kingdom.In a post on X...

New Delhi, March 21 A diverse collection of international and regional cinema, including films in Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi, and other languages, will be showcased at Delhi's first International Film Festival, which will be held from March 25.Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said the...

Srinagar, March 20 – Around 250 stakeholders, including representatives from 20 states, from across the country will participate in the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026, being organized by the Jammu and Kashmir government on April 14-15, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday.The Chief Minister's...

Srinagar, March 20 The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department will host the Kashmir Travel Mart in April this year to showcase the region's tourism potential."J&K Tourism is set to host the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026 on April 14-15, bringing together around 250 stakeholders from over 20 states...

New Delhi, March 17 The Delhi government has decided to develop a global tourist hub in the city under the Centre's 'One State: One Global Destination' scheme, officials said on Tuesday.The government's Tourism Department has started the process of hiring a consultant to prepare a detailed...

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens tomorrow, allowing them to visit the garden. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with States and Union Territories, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for...

Minister C. Lalsawivunga has extended warm greetings and best wishes to the Zo community worldwide on the occasion of Chapchar Kut, encouraging everyone to celebrate the festival in peace and harmony.In his message, the minister noted that Chapchar Kut has increasingly gained recognition among...

New Delhi, March 12 The government is developing 15 archaeological sites into experience centers, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Thursday.During the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said that previously, excavation sites were closed after scientific...

Members of the Mizo diaspora in Canada are set to showcase the traditional Cheraw dance (what people outside the state called ‘bamboo dance’) at a major cultural event celebrating the heritage of Northeast India, scheduled to be held in Vancouver later this year.The event, titled “Northeast...

India held bilateral meetings with Germany and Indonesia to promote tourism and sustainable travel at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2026. ITB Berlin is a key meeting point and the world's leading travel exhibition for the global tourism industry, providing an important platform...

Kathmandu, March 10 RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has said that he looks forward to strengthening Nepal-India ties through "development diplomacy" as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for wishing him on the party's electoral success.The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won 125 of the...

Kathmandu, March 10 Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has said he looks forward to strengthening Nepal-India ties through "development diplomacy" as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating him on the party's electoral success.The RSP is on track to...

New Delhi, March 2 Expanding its heritage footprint beyond traditional tourist circuits, Delhi Tourism has scaled up its curated Heritage Walks program across multiple locations in the capital to promote experiential and night tourism and encourage visitors to extend their stay.As part of the...