Foreign tourists
Foreign tourists may be allowed to visit India soon
First five lakh foreign tourists will be issued visas free of cost in an attempt to revive the tourism, hospitality and aviation sectors
168 stranded in HP areas rescued by Army teams
“The effect has been more pronounced near Baralacha La and along the road from Killing-Sarai to Bharatpur,” he said.
KJ Alphons blames ‘biased’ reports on women safety for decline in tourism
Incidents like lynching are bad for India’s reputation; however, they are not affecting tourism ‘big time’, KJ Alphons said.
GST refund to foreign tourists at airports on the cards
Only purchases made by tourists from big retailers would be eligible for GST refunds at the airports.
J&K government tries to shed tourists’ negative notions
About 600 delegates from across the country and abroad are participating in the convention.
Move to ease tourist curbs for J&K, N-E and Himachal
So far foreign tourists require a special permit from the home ministry to visit such locations.
Elephanta island lights up after years
State government hopes that it will boost tourism on the island.
India limits local visitors to Taj Mahal
According to experts, vast crowds increase wear and tear on the white marble tomb.
Foreign tourists with e-visas to get free SIM cards on arrival
Govt said the talk time to the tune of Rs 50 will be available on the BSNL SIM card which will also have 50 MB data.