UTTARAKHAND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

India has vast adventure tourism potential due to its diversity of geography and opportunities. But many trek operators are doing good business but, unfortunately, cutting corners on the crucial issue of trekkers' physical safety, neglecting to chec...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed creating 50 large ponds in the Northeast to divert Brahmaputra water for flood management, agriculture, and tourism. He emphasized using ISRO satellite imagery for water management and preparing for Glacial Lak...

India's first astro tourism campaign 'Nakshatra Sabha' was inaugurated at the George Everest peak in Mussoorie, offering spectacular views of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks and the Doon Valley.

A helicopter carrying seven people, including six pilgrims, made an emergency landing near Kedarnath's helipad due to a technical snag. All passengers, including the pilot, are safe. The incident prompted Rudraprayag District Magistrate Saurabh Gaha...

Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in India's Ministry of External Affairs, represented India at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming SCO Heads of States Cou...

State Government of Manipur initiates diverse relief efforts, including skill training in hospitality and healthcare restoration for ethnic conflict victims. Emphasis on long-term solutions to foster societal well-being and economic growth in the re...

The Saudi Tourism Authority has said the imminent introduction of the Unified GCC visa, permitting travellers to explore all six Gulf nations for more than 30 days, is scheduled for implementation by year's end. This initiative, introduced by the UA...

The GCC Grand Tours unified tourist visa aims to boost tourism by simplifying travel across Gulf countries, with an estimated 128.7 million visitors by 2030, enhancing the regional economy and cultural exchange opportunities.

Founded by an Indian-American couple from Bihar, Florida-based Cricketbuster is trying to capture this "cricket mania" among the Indian-American population and those from the cricket-playing nations by offering them customisable travel packages that...

The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Sector Council (THSC) has released a report on the Demand And Skill Gap, estimating that 5.7 million youth could be trained to meet an expected incremental labor demand of 3 million workers between 2025-2028. Challe...

Sachin Kurve, Secretary, Tourism, and CEO of Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board said that in order to promote sustainable inclusive, climate resilient tourism, and for the development of designated areas in Tehri, the state decided to develop Teh...

Assam Cabinet approved the formation of a development council for the 'Kiran Sheikh' community in Barak Valley. Assam government is conducting a socio-economic census of indigenous Assamese Muslims. The BJP-led government proposed a development boar...

Looking for a unique holiday experience? Consider skydiving in Madhya Pradesh, exploring a “seabeach” in Rajasthan, or going on a temple trail in Goa. State tourism departments are promoting new destinations and activities to attract more travelers....

Residents of the border area of Turtuk in Ladakh are demanding an additional seat in the Ladakh Hill Development Council and a degree college for the area. Turtuk, a Balti-speaking region, was part of Skardu in Gilgit Baltistan until 1971 when it ca...

While increased tourism and infrastructural development is critical, it should not be at the expense of the environment. Recent events in 2 states show there is an urgent need to review the way policies in these areas are implemented.

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy that aims at making the state a water tourism and adventure sports destination. The Uttar Pradesh Water Tourism and Adventure Sports Policy, 2023, will be valid for 10 years from the date notifi...

The portals of the Kedarnath Dham will be opened for all devotees on 25 April, officials said on Wednesday. Chief Minister Dhami had said, "Health ATM will be set up for health screening during Chardham Yatra. With this facility, the devotees will g...

The DGCA has issued a circular for the conduct of helicopter pilgrimage operation for 2023 in February. The circular lays down the responsibilities and other guidelines that helicopter operators must follow. It also mentions certain guidelines to re...