REPORT OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON TOURISM

India Tourism has been a major social phenomenon of the societies all along. It is motivated by the natural urge of every human being for new experience, adventure, education and entertainment. The motivations for tourism also include social, religious and business interests. The spread of education has fostered a desire to know more about different parts of the globe. The basic human thirst for new experience and knowledge has become stronger, as technological advances are overcoming communication barriers. Progress in air transport and development...

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The Taj Mahal: One of The Most Beautiful Architectural Creation of a Love Story

They set stone flowers in the marble. That by their color, if not their perfume, surpasses real flowers. ---Abu Talib Kalim  If a visit to India is a crown, missing the Taj is as good as missing the crown's finest jewel! The Taj Mahal is the culmination of architectural achievements of India under the Mughal rule. Arguably the finest piece of architecture in the medieval world, the Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan over the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Starting from 1632 it took about 20 years to...

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World Tourism Day focuses on Tourism & Biodiversity

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27th September, 2010, the Union Minister of Tourism, Kumari Selja administered a pledge to various stakeholders of the tourism, travel and hospitality industries to abide by the Code of Conduct for Safe and Honourable Tourism and to promote sustainable tourism. The Pledge is a follow-up of the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism to take these two initiatives forward. The theme of World Tourism Day, 2010 was Tourism and Bio-diversity.  With an increasing number of people travelling every year, the need...

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India Heritage and Culture Tourism

INDIA TOURISM            The year 2006 has been a highly successful year for India. For the fourth successive year, India witnessed a positive growth in foreign tourist arrivals, reaching a level of 4.43 million against 2.38 million during 2002. The growth rate of 13.04 % during 2006 was achieved over 2005 and the share of...

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India Best Place for Tourism

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Kerala Tourism

Kerala Tour Package Gods own Country, Welcomes you to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of one of the 50 must see destinations of a lifetime.The small state of Kerala, which reoresents just 1% of the land mass, is considered to be one of india's most beautiful state. It is a very rural state with most of the population living in villages but is culturally and scenically diverse. We...

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Sikkim Tourism

Small but beautiful. Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas. Spread below word, and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective deity. With an area of 7300 sq kms and measuring approx.The magical lure of sikkim has always been attracting people all over the word. PLACES OF INTEREST IN SIKKIM 1 Glimpses of Sikkim-  (a)Flora and Fauna-Because of the altitude that vary right from sea     level to summits that touch the skies, the flora and fauna maturally     covers a wide spectrum.   (b)Hot Springs-Sikkim...

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