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One of the oldest civilisations in the world, India is a mosaic of multicultural experiences. With a rich heritage and myriad attractions, the country is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It covers an area of 32, 87,263 sq. km, extending from the snow-covered Himalayan heights to the tropical rain forests of the south. As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity.

Fringed by the Great Himalayas in the north, it stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. As you travel the expanse of the country, you are greeted by diverse nuances of cuisines, faiths, arts, crafts, music, nature, lands, tribes, history and adventure sports. India has a mesmeric conflation of the old and the new. As the bustling old bazaars rub shoulders with swanky shopping malls, and majestic monuments accompany luxurious heritage hotels, the quintessential traveller can get the best of both worlds. Head to the mountains, enjoy a beach retreat or cruise through the golden Thar, India has options galore for all.

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Statue of Unity

It’s huge, almost gigantic! That is the first reaction most people have as they speed down the winding road leading to the towering Statue of Unity (SoU). A long bridge connects the mainland to the...

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India is a remarkable tourist destination that offers a plethora of experiences to travellers. From the grandiose Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world, to opulent palaces and forts, India...

Museums In India

The glorious ancient history of India withits rich cultural heritage and a vibrant potpourri of traditions has beenimmortalised in various museums and galleries across the country. Frompre-historic...

Forts and Palaces

India is blessed with heritage riches and a regal lineage. Vestiges of Indian royalty can be felt in the various forts and palaces speckled across the country. From hill forts in Rajasthan to...

The Land of Gandhi

The legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, is perfectly preserved in India. From various museums and memorials to Gandhiji's ashram, there are various stopovers in the country that...

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Himalayan Odyssey

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On Buddha’s Footsteps

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Rhododendrons and Red Pandas

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Get detailed information on the Ministry of Tourism. Users can find information on tourism infrastructure development, approved hotels and restaurants, overseas promotion, international corporation etc. Details related to the travel trade division, approved travel agents, tour operators, training programmes for the human resource development, schemes etc. are given. Information related to the national tourism awards, national tourism policy, NABH Accreditation, India Tourism Development Corporation, Hospitality Development and Promotion Board etc. is also available.

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The Indian Tourism Development Corporation ( ITDC) came into existence in October 1966 and has been the prime mover in the progressive development, promotion and expansion of tourism in the country. Users can find detailed information on the mission and objectives of the Corporation.

State wise list of domestic tour operators by Ministry of Tourism

Find information on domestic tour operators in various states by Ministry of Tourism. Users can find details such as agency name, contact person’s name, office address, phone and fax numbers, email id etc. Provision to search operators information by selecting state and city name is also available.

Guidelines and Application Format for Recognition or Renewal or Extension as an Approved Inbound Tour Operator

You can find the guidelines and application format for recognition or renewal or extension as an approved inbound tour operator provided by the Ministry of Tourism. Users can download and fill the form according to their requirement. List of documents required is also given.

Guidelines for recognition or renewal as an approved travel agent or agency

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Guidelines and Application Proforma for Recognition or Renewal or Extension as an Approved Tourist Transport Operator

Get guidelines and application proforma for recognition or renewal or extension as an approved tourist transport operator provided by the Ministry of Tourism. Users can download the form and use it further. Instructions on how to fill the form are also available.

Statistical Survey Reports by Ministry of Tourism

Access to statistical survey reports by Ministry of Tourism is given. Information about tourism survey, survey on tourism statistics, international passenger survey, domestic tourism survey, etc. is given. Statistical survey reports from 2002 onwards are available.

Guidelines and Proforma for Application for Recognition or Renewal or Extension as an Approved Travel Agent or Travel Agency

Access to guidelines and proforma for application for recognition or renewal or extension as an approved travel agent or travel agency provided by the Ministry of Tourism is given. Instructions on how to fill the form are available. Users can download the form and use it further.

Financial Reports by Ministry of Tourism

Details related to various financial reports of Ministry of Tourism are given. Users can access outcome budget, demand for grants, accounts at glance, approved annual plan outlay, transfer to autonomous bodies, etc. Information about Financial Controller is also available.

Guidelines for grant of guide licence to regional level tourist guides

Guidelines for travel agents, guidelines for approved inbound tour operators.

Guidelines for recognition or renewal or extension as an approved Inbound Tour Operator (ITO) are given by Ministry of Tourism. Details related to fees, conditions to be filled and centres to apply for recognition, renewal and extension as inbound tour operator are given. Access downloadable application form and list of documents required for recognition or renewal or extension as an approved Inbound Tour Operator (ITO) is also available.

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About Swadesh Darshan 2.0

The Ministry of Tourism has revamped the scheme and launched Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with a holistic mission to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations across the country.

Based on the detailed review, the Ministry has revamped the scheme. With the mantra of ‘vocal for local’, the revamped scheme namely Swadesh Darshan 2.0 seeks to attain “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” by realizing India’s full potential as tourism destination. Swadesh Darshan 2.0 is a generational shift to evolve Swadesh Darshan Scheme as a holistic mission to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations covering tourism and allied infrastructure, tourism services, human capital development, destination management and promotion backed by policy and institutional reforms.

Projects Executed Under SD 1.0

Light and Sound show Chittorgarh Fort Rajasthan

Light and Sound Show Muchhkund Rajasthan

Log Hut BV Palem Andhra Pradesh

Log Huts at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Madhya Pradesh

Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kohima, Nagaland

Tourist Facilitation Centre, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh

Tourist Information Centre, Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Tourist Information Centre, Medaram, Telangana

Tourist Information Centre, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

Tourist Information Centre, Vadnagar, Gujarat

virtual train journey, Hussainawala, Punjab

Sound and Light Show Gorakhnat Temple Uttar Pradesh

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Planned initiatives under sd 2.0.

Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone

Border Tourism Experience at Attari Amritsar

Eco and Wellness arena at Mount Abott Champavat

Ecological Experience Zone Mysuru

Eco Tourism Experience at Kanjili Wetland Kapurthala

Gangtok Cultural Village

Gangtok MG road Experience

Immersive experience at Shore Temple Mammalapuram

Julley Leh Biodiversity Park Leh

Meghalayan Age Cave Experience Sohra

Police Bazaar Wards Lake Culture Zone Shillong

Polo Precinct Area Shillong

Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate Jorhat

Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji Pithoragarh

Setting up of Traveller Nooks at Hampi Karnataka

Sohra Waterfall Trails experience

Tea Tourism experience at Kamalasagar Agartala

Tonga ride Heritage experience zone Mysuru

Tripura Heritage Village experience Agartala

Winter Sports Arena at Leh lake Leh

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Purnagiri mela , champawat.

26 Mar 2024 - 15 Jun 2024

Hemis Tsechu

16 Jun 2024 - 17 Jun 2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

International Yoga Day

21 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY AT NADABET

21 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

RATH YATRA - AHMEDABAD

7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

RATH YATRA ISKON VADODARA

7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Bastar Goncha festival 2024

7 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2024 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Hanumangarh Sthapana Diwas

12 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Jagannath Fair, Alwar, Rajasthan

16 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

SHRAVAN FAIR, BILIMORA

23 Jul 2024 - 17 Aug 2024 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM

BOOK FAIR AT NADABET INDIA -PAKISTAN BORDER

28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Morbi Lok Mela

10 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

DAYRO MUSIC CONCERT AT NADABET

15 Aug 2024 - 15 Aug 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

DNH & DD Monsoon Festival

17 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Feast of Holy Cross Shrine

5 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Athachamayam

6 Sep 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

Lakshmi Ganapati Vari Devastanam, Bikkavolu

18 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Aranmula Boat Race

18 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024

Marwar Festival

16 Oct 2024 - 17 Oct 2024 6:15 AM - 9:00 PM

30 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Alpashi Utsavam

31 Oct 2024 - 9 Nov 2024

Rajasthan day celebration

14 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2024 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Shaheedi Baba Deep Singh Ji

15 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024

Akal Chalana Bhai Mardana Ji

28 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Janam Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji

30 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Hornbill Festival 2022

1 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2024 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Hornbill Festival 2022 Closing Ceremony

10 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sri Sri Sri Veerulamma talli jathara Mahostavalu, at Anaparthi, East Godavari District.

14 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Janam Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji

14 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Christmas Sambharalu, St.John's Lutheran Church, Peddapuram

20 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

3 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Beach Kite Festival 2024

14 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2025 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sonam Losar

25 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Birthday Baba Deep Singh Ji

28 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2025

Khajuraho Dance Festival

20 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025 6:00 PM - 12:00 PM

Dhinga Gavar

16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Maha Maham festival: The Holy Bath Festival- Kumbakonam

7 Feb 2028 - 16 Feb 2028 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Maha Mastakabhisheka, Shravanabelagola

17 Feb 2030 - 25 Feb 2030 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Kurinji Festival: A Charming Flower that only Blossoms once in 12 years

15 Aug 2030 - 15 Aug 2030 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Athi varadhar Utsav - A Grand Celebration Once In Forty Years.

1 Jul 2059 - 17 Aug 2059 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Events & Festivals

Come and experience our incredible festivals. Indian fairs and festivals are the major attraction and best way to explore India. India is a land of festivals and fairs. In India, every region, every season and every religion has plenty to celebrate. Celebrations centre around prayers, seeking blessings, exchanging goodwill, decorating houses, wearing new clothes, music, dance, traditional sports and feasting. India also hosts a large number of contemporary events celebrating culture, art, dance, music, food, literature and sports etc.

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• Art & Culture | Seasonal | Dance Festival | Leh

One of the must-visit festivals in Ladakh is Hemis Tsechu. It’s a colourful two-day affair that falls on 10th of the fifth month of Tibetan lunar calendar. The occasion celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava - the founder of Nyingma, the oldest order of Tibetan Buddhism.  If you haven’t...

• 16 Jun 2024

• Sports & Adventure | Various Cities of Gujarat

Yoga is a 5,000-year-old tradition from India that combines physical, mental and spiritual pursuits to achieve harmony of the body and mind. On December 11 in 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. The declaration came at the behest of the Indian...

• 21 Jun 2024

• Art & Culture | Spiritual | Seasonal | Nadabet

June 21, International Yoga Day celebrates the physical and spiritual prowess that yoga has brought to the world stage and it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the...

• Art & Culture | Music | Jagdalpur

Goncha Festival is Celebrated from over 600 years. The chariot procession of Bastar was started by the rulers of Chalukya dynast and Maharaja Purushottam Dev of Bastar visited Jagannathpuri at Odisha. Raja Purushottam Dev Maharaja offered emeralds to Jagannathpuri and got the title of Rathapati. After being coronated in 1408...

• Art & Culture | Spiritual | Seasonal | Ahmedabad

The 'Ratha Yatra'  Festival celebrated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is considered to be the second biggest Rath Yatra in the country after the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra  .  The chariots of Lord Jagannath his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra embark on the annual yatra from the 400 year old Jagannath...

• Art & Culture | Spiritual | Vadodara

The Ratha Yatra Festival celebrated by Iskon in Vadodara is the festival in which parade or procession of chariots is carried out by devotees wherein devotees chant and dance on the street, pulling a chariot. Ratha Yatra is derived from two Sanskrit words,  Ratha , which means chariot...

• Music | hanumangarh

हनुमानगढ़ जिले का गठन 12.7.1994 को गंगानगर जिले से राजस्थान राज्य के 31 वें जिले के रूप में किया गया था।भटनेर- 700 वर्ष से अधिक पुराना माना जाता है, इसे सबसे पुराने भारतीय किलों में से एक माना जाता है। कालीबंगा पुरातत्व स्थल- यह साइट प्राचीन सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता का...

• 12 Jul 2024

Jagannath temple is situated in Alwar city. The fair of Jagannthji is famous for its annual Rath Yatra festival where Lord Jagannath is carried in a chariot called Indra Vimana. This is an important fair in the district where devotees from different walks of society throng the temple. Department of...

• 16 Jul 2024

• Art & Culture | Expo and Exhibitions | Nadabet

Event of Book Fair at Nadabet  is a two days event i.e. - 28th & 29th MAY, for the tourists who are coming all the way to visit Indo-Pak Border. To promote the importance of literacy among children & adults while introducing them to different genres of books for reading...

• 28 Jul 2024

• Art & Culture | Spiritual | Music | Nadabet

Nada Bet, a small slice of land jutting into a sprawling lake, where the ‘Seema Darshan’ is held. It is an opportunity for travellers to see the workings of an Border Security Force post on the border of India. Some of the activities and sights that will interest the...

• 15 Aug 2024

• Music | Seasonal | Culinary | Sports & Adventure | Daman

DNH & DD Monsoon Festival 2024It promises an exciting blend of culture, adventure, and entertainment: Cultural Parade: The festival kicks off with a vibrant cultural parade, showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Colorful costumes, traditional music, and dance performances will fill...

• 17 Aug 2024

• Seasonal | Mapranam

The Holy Cross Church, Mapranam, Thrissur is one of the few churches in Asia which has received the relic of the Holy Cross, part of the Holy blood of Jesus Christ and the bloodstained Holy Cloth used by Veronica to wipe the face of Jesus Christ, all donated from Vatican...

• Art & Culture | Harvest Festival | Thripunithura

The Athachamayam parade held at Thripunithura in Ernakulam district every year during the month of Chingam marks the beginning of Onam festivities in Kerala. Before independence, the event used to be held at Thripunithura as it was the headquarters of the Maharajas of Cochin state. On this day, the Maharaja...

• Seasonal | Kakinada

Ganesh Chadurdi is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesha who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. During this festival, people pray to Lord Ganesha with great devotion and admiration. The festival lasts for eleven days during which various festivities take place....

• 18 Sep 2024

• Seasonal | Pathanamthitta

Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race in Pathanamthitta district is a grand sporting and cultural spectacle that is unlike any other boat races in Kerala. Its unique history, the legends that surround it, the types and shapes of boats that participate and the very backdrop of the race is different, making it...

• Music | Dance Festival | jodhpur and osian

Marwar Festival  is most popular festival in Jodhpur region. This two day event is held every year during the full moon of Sharad Poornima in the Hindu month of Ashwin (between September and October). Marwar Festival Celebrated in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. It was originally known as the...

• 16 Oct 2024

• Art & Culture | Music | Seasonal | Sports & Adventure | Ranchi

The Murma festival is celebrated by the Oraon tribe to celebrate victory. It is believed that people of the Munda tribe were the original residents of Murma, but with the migration of Oraon tribe to the area, the Munda raised a strong objection. It was decided that the dispute...

• 30 Oct 2024

• Seasonal | East Fort

Apart from the countless riches in its now renowned hidden vaults to the sheer genius and magnificence of both its interiors and exterior, there are myriad other reasons why people throng in great numbers to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. One such great event is the Alpasi Festival, which...

• 31 Oct 2024

• Dance Festival | Jhalrapatan

Chandrabhaga Fair is a state fair which is organized on a large scale for 10 days by the Animal Husbandry Department. This fair reflects the folk culture, customs and traditions of the area. On Kartik Purnima, thousands of devotees take a dip in the holy Chandrabhaga river. Three-day programs are...

• 14 Nov 2024

• Spiritual | AMRITSAR

Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji is one of most honored martyrs of Sikh history. His parents, Bhai Bhagtu Ji and Mata Jeonee Ji, lived in the village of Pahuwind, Amritsar, India. They were hard working Sikh farmers but had not been blessed with any children. A Sikh saint told them...

• 15 Nov 2024

• Spiritual | Golden Temple Darbar Sahib

Bhai Mardana (1459-1534), Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s longtime Muslim companion throughout his extensive journeys across the country and abroad, was born as the son of a Mirasi couple, Badra and Lakkho, of Talvandi Rai Bhoe, now Nankana Sahib, in the Sheikhupura district of Pakistan. The Mirasan were a caste of...

• 28 Nov 2024

• Spiritual | Sri Anandpur Sahib

ABA ZORÂWAR SIṄGH (1696-1705), the third son of Gurû Gobind Siṅgh, was born to Mâtâ Jîtojî at Anandpur on 17 November 1696, and was barely nine years old at the time of the evacuation of Anandpur on the night of 5-6 December 1705. Since the passing away, on 5 December...

• 30 Nov 2024

• | Kohima Town

The Hornbill Festival, a yearly feature taking place on the first week of December is a modern-day cultural extravaganza of all Naga tribes. The Festival was conceptualized to showcase Naga culture, traditional and contemporary, in the spirit of unity in diversity. This Festival is held at the heritage village of...

Conceptualised in the year 2000, the Hornbill Festival is a ten day annual tourism promotional event organised by the State Government to showcase Nagaland’s rich and traditional cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur. Dubbed as the “Festival of Festivals” this event provides a unique platform for visitors...

• 10 Dec 2024

• Seasonal | Anaparthi

Veerallamma Jatara and Bapanamma Jatara are held every year in Anaparthi with great grandeur. Veerallamma Jatara is held during Sankranthi. A week-long fair is held from the railway station to Devi Chowk at Myin Road. Both sides of the road are decorated with electric lamps. Food stalls (Jeel, Sugar Chila...

• 14 Dec 2024

Sahibzada Fateh Singh (12 December 1699 - 26 December 1705), the youngest of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons, was born to Mata Jito ji (also known as Mata Sundari ji) at Anandpur on 12 December 1699. During the flight from Anandpur, when the Sikhs, having been promised safe passage to...

• Spiritual | Peddapuiram

St. John's Lutheran Church, Peddapuram is one of the popular place listed under Church/religious Organization in Peddapuram Town , Lutheran Church in Peddapuram Town ,St John's Lutheran Church Peddapuram Town, 533437 India, hurch with faith. Started in missionary compound(whittekar high school).which has many miracles hist, The ultimate and joyful christmas...

• 20 Dec 2024

• Art & Culture | Music | Dance Festival | Sports & Adventure | Expo and Exhibitions | Nacho

Si-Donyi is the Tagin Tribe’s main festival in Arunachal Pradesh marking the end of the agricultural season. The festival is a dedication to ‘Si’ and ‘Donyi’, means the Earth (si) and the Sun (Donyi). Considered benevolent spirits associated with the Sun and the Moon. During Si-Donyi rituals, prayers, and traditional...

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The DNH & DD Beach Kite Festival 2025 will be a vibrant celebration that combines the magic of Makar Sankranti with the thrill of kite flying. Held on the picturesque beaches of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, this festival promises a day of fun, food, and festivities....

• 14 Jan 2025

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During the Tibetan regime, each household of the Memba tribe under Kongpo Agegap was to send one male for war. With their return from the battlefield uncertain, the Losar festival was celebrated one month earlier, naming the festival ‘Sonam Losar’, to bid farewell to the year past, and to greet...

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Bambleshwari Temple is at Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India. It is on a hilltop of 1600 feet. This temple is referred as Badi Bambleshwari. Another temple at ground level, the....

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Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple is one of the historic temple of Lord Hanumanji situated at Bhurakhiya, a small village of Lathi taluka in Amreli District Gujarat. Bhurakhiya Hanuman Temple is nea....

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One of the famous religious places in Kutch, Shree Swaminarayan temple located in Bhuj Kutch is worth a visit. Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj (SSMB) is a socio-spiritual Hindu or....

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One of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country and among the most prominent temples in Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The lingam (a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) at Mahak....

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One of the most important pilgrimage places in Maharashtra, Pandharpur is located on the banks of the river Bhima, which is alternatively known as Chandrabhaga because of its crescent shape meandering....

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Jyotiba temple complex also known as Jyotiba Hill has numerous temples and sacred spots associated with lord Shiva. The oral traditions and mythologies associated with Goddess Ambabai and Shiva are....

• Shri Naina Devi ji

Shri Naina Devi Temple Perched on a hilltop on the borders with Punjab, Shri Naina Devi is an important Shaktipeeth pilgrimage center that lakhs of people visit every year. It is one of the....

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Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan is the worldwide centre for spiritual, cultural and social welfare. The almighty Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested upon the Earth in the 18th century CE....

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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir - Kadi was first built with the divine blessings of Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa just over a hundred years ago.Shree Nirgun Bapa blessed Gopallalbhai,to become Governo....

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which Srila Prabhupada established to spread the message of Lord Krishna, has beautiful temples worldwide. These temples are the centres o....

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Tulja Bhavani Templededicated to the goddess Parvati is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is counted among one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is situated 45 km from Solapur. Th....

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Hare Krishna Land (ISKCON Juhu) is set upon four acres of prime land and a stone throw away from Juhu beach. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, inspired the construction of....

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Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj, is one of the most renowned places to visit in Ahmedabad. Since its inauguration in April 2015, the temple has been standing as a beacon of spirituality and service to....

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• Bhadaj, Ahmedabad

Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj, is one of the most renowned places to visit in Ahmedabad. Since its inauguration in April 2015, the temple has been standing as a beacon of spirituality and service to man....

Shirdi is an important pilgrimage site associated with Sai Baba of Shirdi. He was an Indian spiritual leader considered by his devotees to be a manifestation of Sri Datt guru. He is also identified....

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The holy shrine called Samadhi was built at place where the master's last rites were performed. Shri Brahmanand, one of the dearest disciples of Shri Maharaj, was appointed as one of the Trustees by....

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This shrine or Ashapura is steeped in antiquity as far as its origin is concerned. There are references to this goddess in the Puranas, Rudrayamal Tantra and so on which are all said to point to th....

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Around 50 km from Pune lies Jejuri, the main centre of worship of Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand or Mylaralinga. Khandoba or Malhari Martanda is the deity of several Maharastria....

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A historic temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, widely known as "Thawe Mata Mandir," is located on the Patna-Gopalganj route and is also one of India's shakti-peeths. According to folklore, Goddess D....

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Moti Doongri is a small hill around which the city of Jaipur flourishes. Moti Doongri means pearl hill, because the hill indeed resembles a pearl drop. Visitors go there to pay homage at the famous Ga....

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Jaipur, famous for its spiritual locations and architectures, is home to the magnanimous Govind Devji Mandir. The temple is located in the City Palace complex between the Badal Mahal and Chandra Mahal....

The story of Khaatu Shyamji temple goes back to the time of the ‘Mahabharata’ around 5500 years back. It revolves around great Barberic who was the grandson of Bheema and son of Ghatothkach. Barberi....

Lambhvel village is located just 2 Km of Anand city Gujarat. This village is famous for Swayambhu Lord Hanumanji Temple. It is a centre of faith since long time in and around Anand. This temple is loc....

Kunkeshwar Temple, an ancient Shiva Temple is located in Kunkeshwar village, 14 Kms from Devgad town. A pristine beach with a very long stretch of seashore and white sand adds to the beauty of the tem....

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• Ganpatipule

The Ganesh Temple at Ganpatipule in the Ratnagiri district of Konkan is very ancient, right from the Peshwas. In ancient literature like Mudgal - Puran etc. this Lambodara's (Ganesh) temple is refe....

Karveer area the present town of Kolhapur city is one of special significance of Shri Mahalaxmi Temple of Kolhapur which, one of the Shakti peetha located in maharashtra state, mention in various pura....

This is one of the most visited temples in the city because of its history and religious beliefs attached to it. The locals especially have a lot of faith in the temple and the blessings that they get....

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It is said that mother always sits on high places. The way devotees reach Vaishno Devi by crossing the mountains to have darshan of Maa Durga. Similarly, in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, 1063 step....

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• Omkareshwar

Omkareshwar is the fourth in the twelfth Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Omkar was first uttered from the mouth of the creator Brahma. Even the text of Vedas does not begin without Om. The same Omkar form....

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On the Chittorgarh Udaipur Highway a grand temple of Sanwaliya ji situated in Mandafiya village, where millions of devotees visit every year. According to the local residents, in the year 1840, on the....

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The 'Saptashrungi Temple' situated at Vani in Nashik district of Maharashtra is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saptashrungi. Being a unique Shaktipeeth and a huge rock-cut temple, it is a site worth a....

The temple of Shri Kamakshi is located amidst the hills of the picturesque village of Shiroda and was built in the late 16th century. In the village of Shiroda. A  huge Mahadwar or temple gate....

Hanumanji temple, Salangpur is a Hindu temple located in Salangpur, Gujarat. This Hanumanji temple is considered the holiest and sacred. It is among the more prominent ones in the Swaminarayan Sampr....

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Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal headquarters of the LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi are located in this temple in Vadtal, Gujarat.  This temple contains three main shrines. Among which the central....

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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur  is the first Temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, a Hindu sect. It is located in Kalupur area of Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, India. It was built....

Shree Somnath is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. Ancient Indian traditions maintain a close relationship of Somnath with re....

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• Prabhadevi, Mumbai

Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple at Prabhadevi is a much revered place of worship in Mumbai. Built in the year 1801, this temple is visited by people belonging to alm....

The temple was founded by Dagadushet Halwai, a local sweet seller who got wealthy by his business in 1893. Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife Lakshmi Bai when they lost their two sons in the plague of 1....

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 One of the most important and much venerated attraction of Tripura is the ancient temple of Matabari or Tripurasundari temple located on a hill-top 5 KM from the main town at Udaipur. Maharaja D....

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Pashupatinath Temple is situated at the banks of the Shivna River in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, Pashupatinath Temple is popular for its eight-faced shivalinga. The spiritual aura of the te....

Shree Jagannathji Mandir is situated on bank of River Sabarmati near Jamalpur, Ahmedabad.  The principal deity in this temple is   Lord Shree Krishna. The other deities  in the....

Maa Baglamukhi Mandir A renowned and revered temple situated in Nalkheda town of District Agar Malwa in Madhya Pradesh on about a distance of 165 KM from Indore. Situated near the banks of river Lakhu....

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Famous MP in India And the famous pilgrimage area of Bundelkhand, Siddhpeeth Shri Jageshwarnath Ji Mahadev Temple is located in Bandakpur of Damoh district. Swayambhu Shivling Shri Jageshwarnath Ji Te....

Umiya Mata Temple is the Temple of Goddess Umiya, the clan-deity or kuldevi of the Kadava Patidars. According to the mythological tale, Maa Umiya was established by Lord Shankar himself at Unjha. In....

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Dwarkadhish Temple also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a Chalukya styled architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The town of Dwarka has its history dated back to the Kingdom of Dwaraka in Mahabharata.....

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Mumba Devi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Mumba, the local incarnation of the Devi, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Mother Goddess). Sanskrit is the source of the Marathi Mumba. M....

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The main temple, enclosed by a fort wall, is situated near the bank of the holy lake Gomti in the midst of the main bazaar of Dakor. The temple is covered with 8 domes and 24 turrets, with the central....

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• Trimbakeshwar

Located on the outskirts of Nashik, the ancient Trimbakeshwar Temple was constructed by the third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao (1740-1760) at the site of an even older temple. It sits at the foot of the Brah....

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The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy ri....

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• Akkarappatti

    Sprawling over an area of 50,000 sq. ft, Akkaraipatti Sai Baba Temple is one of the largest temples for Shirdi Sai Baba in Asia. It was consecrated near Samayapuram, Trichy in a sma....

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple is located in Gondal city within 35 KM of Rajkot city Gujarat India. The temple was built in 1934 and was built by the third successor of Sawmnarayan Shashtriji Mahara....

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Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (1908-1988) was a Gnani who devoted His life to perpetuating the religion of the Soul. His life’s spiritual mission arose from two intents, that: 1) May all the people....

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Swaminarayan Mandir located at Jetalpur just 17 kms from Ahmedabad and 5 km from Bareja is very popular and historical temple for devotee of Swaminarayna Sampraday. This is one of the temple which was....

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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a part of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. This is the oldest Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, being over a hundred years old. On Vaishakh Shukla Ekadashi, 1868, Ranchhoddas Pra....

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Sarangpur is a village in the Botad District in the state of Gujarat, India, and its name is also often pronounced, 'Salangpur'. Sarangpur is known throughout India for the historic Shri Kashtabhanjan....

The village of Bochasan  near borsad in Anand District of Gujarat is said to have been established in Vikram Samvat 1352 and named after Bucheshvar Mahadev. Lord Swaminarayan visited Bochasan....

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir- Ahmedabad was the first ever Swaminarayan mandir in the Kalupur area of Amdavad built by Lord Swaminarayan in the year 1822 by in....

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August Rush is an annual event , and this is the 4th Edition . Platform for musicians, artisans and most importantly celebrate the youth . This year the theme of the event is to promote monsoon Tour....

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Anthurium FestivalThe most popular festival celebrated in Mizoram, the Festival  is a successful tourism promotion venture of the Tourism Department. This two-day festival is held annually at the....

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The world famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri was started by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in 1916 and since then Ganga Aarti is being organised by Shri Ganga Sabha. two times in a day, Mangala Aarti....

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Welcome to one of the most religiously-celebrated, architecturally superb and culturally rich temple of south-east India: Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir, Ratanpur. From many decades since, the templ....

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India’s Travel Spending: ‘Fast-Growing Pools of First-Time Tourists’

Bulbul Dhawan , Skift

May 31st, 2024 at 7:48 AM EDT

Indian travelers are becoming an attractive source market, a McKinsey says. And a boom in the domestic travel market is leading to "substantial investments."

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India is becoming a fast-growing source of outbound tourism, according to a report by consulting firm McKinsey and Company.

The report reiterated McKinsey’s earlier projection of India becoming the fourth-largest domestic travel market in terms of spending by 2030 – it currently ranks sixth.

“They are developing fast-growing pools of first-time tourists,” the report said.

Indian travelers have reached a new peak in overseas spending . Data from India’s central bank showed that Indians spent $31.7 billion overseas in the 2023-24 financial year. About 54% of that amount was on travel, or $17 billion.

In a report released last year , Booking.com and McKinsey projected that travel spending by Indians would rise from $150 billion in 2019 to $410 billion by 2030.

Countries such as Thailand, Sri Lanka , and South Africa have eased visa requirements for Indian travelers. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, and Turkey are also looking at India as an important source market for tourism and are stepping up marketing activities. 

Domestic Travel Boom

Domestic travel makes up the bulk of travel spending in India, the McKinsey report said, and Indian airlines and hotels are making “substantial investments” to meet demand.

IndiGo last year placed the largest single purchase order in commercial aviation when it ordered 500 A320Neo-family jets. Air India placed orders for a total of 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing last year. Domestic carriers such as Akasa Air and SpiceJet are also expanding their networks within India and outside.

Meanwhile, hotel companies are ramping up their portfolios in India. The report added that the development focus has shifted from major metropolises to smaller cities .

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has a portfolio of over 200 operational hotels in the country, and more than 90 hotels are in its development pipeline. The company aims to open 25 hotels in the 2024-25 financial year . It has also announced its decision to revive its Gateway brand to cater to emerging markets in metros and Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

IHG Hotels and Resorts is planning to double its presence in India to 100 operating hotels over the next five years. 

Hilton believes that 2024 is going to be its best year yet in India, according to India country head Zubin Saxena . With 26 operational hotels in India, the company is looking to double its portfolio in the next 3 to 4 years. It is also looking at an aggressive expansion in terms of the Indian markets where it operates, including emerging Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. 

Accor, in 2023, signed a record 11 hotels in India and opened six properties. The company plans to open nine hotels this year. However, CEO Sébastien Bazin believes that India is an untapped market , stating that the top five hotel operators in India collectively have less than 1,000 hotels.

Challenges For India

The McKinsey report studied the cities of Mumbai and Delhi to assess the potential risks that these destinations deal with in terms of tourism. 

The report noted that while Mumbai has the lowest tourism density relative to its population in the cities it studied, visitors have been experiencing “long waits for entrance to attractions and a plethora of guides and vendors competing for attention.” Road traffic is also a major issue.

Mumbai is at a risk of an overloaded infrastructure due to tourism. This could lead to a negative impact on the visitor experience in a city where the local economy depends considerably on tourism. 

On the other hand, Delhi is at a risk of having a negative visitor experience because of threat to its culture and heritage.

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Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday instituted a broad asylum ban on migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a major enforcement move in the run-up to November elections that will decide control of the White House.