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• Art & Culture | Sri Muktsar Sahib

In 1704 Anandpur was under an extended siege by the allied forces of the Mughals and the hill chiefs. Provisions were completely exhausted and the Khalsa lived on leaves and the bark of trees. The Jats of Majha made up their mind to go home. The Guru would not let...

• Spiritual | Music | Dance Festival | Sports & Adventure | mount abu

The Summer Festival is celebrated in the month of Vaishakh, on the occassion of Budhha Purnima. The event witnesses a unique ancient tradition of Garasia tribal community from all over Rajasthan who come to Mount Abu, to immerse the ashes of their elders who have passed on. They rejoice in...

• 10 May 2024

• 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

• 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

• 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...

• 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

• 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

• 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...

• Music | Sports & Adventure | Mechukha

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...

• 25 Jan 2025

• Spiritual | Village Of Pahuwind In Amritsar

Baba Deep Singh (26 January 1682 – 13 November 1757) is revered among Sikhs as one of the most hallowed martyrs in Sikhism. He is remembered for his sacrifice and devotion to the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Baba Deep Singh was the first head of Misl Shaheedan Tarna Dal...

• 28 Jan 2025

• Spiritual | Seasonal | Thanjavur

The Mahamaham festival which is celebrated in Kumbakonam is witnessed by lakhs of devotees across the world This spectacular event occurs once in 12 years in the Tamil month of Maasiin between February and March. According to Hindu mythology the sacred rivers Ganga Yamuna Sarayu Cauvery Saraswati Mahanadi and Narmada...

• Art & Culture | Spiritual | Dance Festival | Shravanabelagola

A ritual and a celebration that has no parallel anywhere in the world is the grand Mahamastakabhisheka that takes place in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka. It happens once in 12 years and is a grand spectacle that people wait for with bated breath.Mahamastakabhisheka is the abhisheka or anointment of the massive statue...

• 17 Feb 2030

• Seasonal | Kodaikanal

A vivid blue bellshaped flower known as the gregarious blossoming of Kurnji or neelakurinji Strobilanthes Kunthiana may be found on the western ghats hill slopes between 6000 and 7000 feet in elevation The Kurinji flower is indigenous to South India and may be found in the Tamilnadu regions of Kodaikanal...

• 15 Aug 2030

• Spiritual | Seasonal | Athi Varadhar Temple

The Arulmigu Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram commemorates the reappearance of Lord Athi Varathar a 10foottall idol devoted to Lord Vishnu once every forty years In 2019 thousands of worshippers gathered at the temple to witness this occasion The temple also celebrates the auspicious occasions of Vaikunta ekadesi Chitra Pournami...

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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....

• 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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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....

• 12:48 AM - 11:02 PM

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....

• 12:51 AM - 11:50 PM

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....

• 04:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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....

• 04:00 AM - 06:45 PM

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....

• 04:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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....

• 04:00 AM - 08:00 AM

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....

• 04:15 AM - 08:00 PM

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....

• 04:30 AM - 09:30 PM

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....

• 04:30 AM - 08:30 PM

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....

• 04:30 AM - 08:15 PM

• 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....

• 04:45 AM - 10:00 PM

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....

• Mata no Madh

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....

• 05:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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....

• 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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....

• 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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....

• 05:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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....

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....

• 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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....

• 05:30 AM - 07:00 PM

• 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....

• 05:30 AM - 08:30 PM

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....

• 05:30 AM - 06:15 PM

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....

• 05:30 AM - 08:45 PM

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....

• 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

• 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....

• 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 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....

• 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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....

• 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM

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....

• 06:15 AM - 09:15 PM

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.....

• 06:30 AM - 01:00 PM

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....

• 06:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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....

• 06:45 AM - 07:30 PM

• 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....

• 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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....

• 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

• 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....

• 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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....

• 07:00 AM - 08:30 PM

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....

• 07:00 AM - 07:45 AM

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....

• 07:15 AM - 08:15 AM

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....

• 07:30 AM - 08:15 PM

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....

• 07:30 AM - 08:30 PM

• Kohima Town

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....

• 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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 conc....

• 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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....

• 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

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....

• 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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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When the colours of the rainbow are spread in the earth below, we know it is Holi. This festival of colours is the epitome of all celebrations in India. A harbinger of Sp...

Deepavali or Diwali is an Indian festival of lights. ‘Deepa’ means lamp or light and‘Vali’ means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights. It celebrates the vict...

The festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil. As per the mythology it is a major festival held in honour of the divine feminine.Demon Mahishasur honored a boon t...

On the ninth day of Chaitra Navaratri in the month of April, India celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu. Born to King Dasar...

One of the most memorable event of Shri Krishna’s life which embarks him as God of love is his marriage to devi Rukmani. Krishna’s wife Rukmani was daughter of legendary...

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India is a perfect blend of arts and culture, where classical melodies merge seamlessly with a mesmerising mosaic of ancient handicrafts, fascinating festivals and scintillating sculptures. E.g.: Pushkar Camel Fair - Rajasthan, Surajkund Mela in Faridabad- Haryana Rann Utsav in Kutch -Gujarat.

From grand temples and mosques to opulent churches, magnificent gurudwaras and serene monasteries, India is the home of religion and pilgrimage. E.g.: Deepotsava in Ayodhya, Durga Puja Kolkata, Ganesh Chaturthi Maharashtra, Urs at Ajmer.

With the classical traditions of music in India like the Hindustani classical tradition and the Carnatic classical tradition, music has been as integral a part of the socio-religious expressions of cultural values as dance in India. E.g.: Udaipur World Music Festival, Ziro festival of Music in Arunachala Pradesh.

With the range of seasons and diversified geography, India is a year-round destination for all seasonal festivals and events. In every season, there are newer delights to explore and exciting adventures to be had. E.g.: National Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong, Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Tulip Festival Srinagar.

Sample the diverse flavours from different regions of the country that are distinctly characterised by the subtle and sophisticated use of spices, grains, fruits and vegetables that are all grown in the country. E.g.: The Grub Fest in Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, Sula Fest in Maharashtra, Mango Festival Delhi.

Dance Festival

Dance, an eloquent form of expression ranging from classical and traditional to folk and tribal, there are various dance forms in India. The most exquisite way of experiencing these graceful evocations is through the many prestigious dance festivals. E.g.: Khajuraho Dance Festival, Konark Dance Festival in Odisha.

Sports & Adventure

From trekking, mountain biking and mountaineering in the secluded snow-capped Himalayas to surfing, rafting, scuba diving and snorkelling, there are a plethora of options for thrill-seekers in India. E.g.: Boat Race Kerala, Kite Festival Ahmedabad.

Harvest Festival

Harvest festivals of Indian states occurs at the time of main harvest of region. Different regions of the country celebrate their own Harvest festival at various times throughout the year. Major harvest festivals in India are Makara Sankranti, which is also known as Pongal, Uttarayana, Lohri, and Bhogali Bihu.

Expo and Exhibitions

Expo and Exhibitions are professionally organised events where products and services are displayed. Most big exhibitions take place annually, at the same location. They are usually organised by trade associations, industry bodies, Government organizations and professional exhibition organizations.

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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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Get detailed list of tourism offices in various states by Ministry of Tourism. Users can get information about regional and sub-regional tourism offices, their address, phone number and e-mail address.

List of tourism offices overseas by Ministry of Tourism

Detailed list of tourism offices in various countries is given by Ministry of Tourism. Users can get information about India tourism offices, their address, phone number, e-mail address and jurisdiction.

Contact details of Ministry of Tourism

Information about contacts of officials of Ministry of Tourism is given. Users can get contact details, name and designation of employees of divisions of the ministry. Access to contact details of Indian Tourism Offices Overseas and intercom of ministry is also available.

Approval of Hotels at Project Stage and Classification and Reclassification of Hotels

Information about voluntary scheme for classification of operational hotels by Ministry of Tourism is given. Details related to conditions for approval of hotels at project level, classification or re-classification of operational hotels, guidelines for bar licence and sewage treatment plant, etc. are available. Users can also access downloadable forms.

Scheme of Financial Assistance to Institutes of Hotel Management & Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition and Food Craft Institutes

Scheme of capacity building for service providers.

The Ministry of Tourism has introduced Scheme of Capacity Building for Service Providers to provide training to tourism service providers. You can find information related to this scheme, its objectives, funding, beneficiaries etc. Information on how to apply, where to apply, concerned authority and officials is also available.

Application Format for National Tourism Awards for Star Category Hotels

Get application format for National Tourism Awards for Star Category Hotels by the Ministry of Tourism is given. This form is meant for hotels. Users can provide information about hotel such as name, address, category, company name, name of General Manager, etc.

Form for Proposal Submission for Assistance for Fairs Festivals and Events

Find the form for proposal submission for assistance for fairs, festivals and events provided by the Ministry of Tourism. Downloadable form is available along with instructions. Users need give information such as name of the proposing agency, scheme name, project name, duration of projection completion, primary implementing agency, etc.

Form for Proposal Submission for Product or Infrastructure Development of Destination and Circuits

Access to form for proposal submission for product or infrastructure development of destination and circuits 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.

Application for Proposal Submission for Central Financial Assistance for Information Technology Initiatives

This application form is for proposal submission for central financial assistance for Information Technology (IT) initiatives. The application form is provided by Ministry of Tourism. You can find details of documents to be attached with this form.

Guidelines and Application Proforma for Approval of Convention Centre

You can find the guidelines and application proforma for approval of convention centre provided by the Ministry of Tourism. Users can download and fill the form according to their requirement. Format of acceptance of regulatory conditions for approval of convention centre project and condition to be fulfilled after the convention centre or hotel becomes functional is also available.

Form for Proposal Submission for Hotel Classification or Reclassification

Downloadable form for proposal submission for hotel classification or reclassification is available. This form is provided by the Ministry of Tourism. Users can download and fill the form according to their requirement.

Guidelines and Application Format for Approval of Motels at the Project Stage

Find the guidelines and application format for approval of motels at the project stage provided by the Ministry of Tourism. Users can download and fill the form according to their requirement. Format for letter of acceptance of regulatory conditions, checklist of facilities for approval or re- approval of motels and undertaking are also given.

Ministry of Tourism - India

The Ministry of Tourism in India is the nodal agency for promoting tourism in India. The Ministry of Tourism makes programmes, formulates national policies, and coordinates the activities of various central government agencies, state governments, union territories, and private agencies for the promotion of tourism in India.

Ministry of Tourism, India – Important Facts

• The Ministry of Tourism in India is headed by the Union Minister for Tourism and Ministers of State.
• Currently, the Minister of Tourism is G Kishan Reddy.
• The Ministers of State for Tourism are Ajay Bhatt and Shripad Yesso Naik.
• The Secretary of Tourism is the administrative head of the Ministry of Tourism.
• India Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ITDC) is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Tourism.

Ministry of Tourism, India – Roles and Functions

Some of the roles and functions of the Ministry of Tourism are given below:

Infrastructure Development

More than fifty per cent of the Ministry of Tourism’s expenditure on plan schemes is incurred for the development of quality tourism infrastructure at various tourist destinations and circuits in the States/ UTs. The roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Tourism, India, under infrastructure development are given below:

• Conventions and conferences
• Hospitality programmes
• Field publicity, marketing, and promotions
• Tourist information and facilitation
• Release of incentives

Coordinating the Activities of Field Offices and Their Supervision, Regulation:

• Approval of tourist transport operators, inbound tour operators, travel agents, etc.
• Approval and classification of restaurants and hotels.

International Co-operation and External Assistance

• Foreign technical collaboration
• External assistance
• Bilateral agreements
• International bodies

All Policy Matters

• Investment facilitation
• Promotion and marketing
• Manpower development
• Development policies

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Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participates in World Travel Market (WTM) 2023, London from 6 - 8 November 2023.

Ministry of Tourism, along with various stakeholders including tour operators and state tourism departments is participating in WTM London from 6 - 8 November 2023. The Ministry of Tourism has taken a space of 650 square meters for the Incredible India Pavilion at WTM 2023, London to showcase varied tourism products and series of transformative experiences for travellers to India under the theme ‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023’.

The formal inauguration of the Indian Pavilion was done by Ms. V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and H.E. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the UK in the presence of  Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa. The inauguration of the India Pavilion was done with ribbon cutting, lamp lighting, Ganesh Vandana and welcome remarks by Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and by High Commissioner of India to the UK.

After the inauguration, the Indian delegation and participants went around the Indian Pavilion and booths of various participating states and other stakeholders. Throughout the day, Incredible India organized various Cultural Performances, henna and Yoga Sessions. The Secretary, Ministry of Tourism attended the UNWTO –WTTC Tourism Ministers Summit on ‘Transforming Tourism through Youth and Education’ held at Elevate Stage. Throughout the day, the Secretary Tourism met important tour operators, media and important stakeholders in the UK market.

In WTM 2023, 47 participants including tour operating companies / DMCs, State Tourism Departments from Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) are participating in the Incredible India Pavilion whereas States Tourism Departments of Kerala, Karnataka, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, have taken their own pavilions to showcase their products and services and connect with potential clients and partners.

During its participation the Ministry of Tourism would like to use WTM 2023, London as a platform to bring together professionals from various sectors of the travel and tourism industry. The platform would be used for networking, business opportunities, and the exchange of ideas and information as the event attracts a diverse range of attendees, including travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hoteliers, cruise lines, travel technology providers, tourism boards, and other professionals in the travel and hospitality sector.

Besides showcasing varied tourism products and series of transformative experiences for travellers to India under the theme ‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023’ the focus of Ministry of Tourism would be on promoting sustainable tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has launched the ‘Travel for LiFE’ program on 27th September 2023 on the occasion of World Tourism Day . The initiative is based on Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, as a global mass movement led by India urging individuals and communities to act for the protection of the environment against the effects of the climate change.