Aurangabad's 'Ajanta and Ellora' can become a hotspot for Buddhist TourismMaharashtra has rich Buddhist heritage and culture.
13 Sep, 2018, 05.00 AM IST
Quick getaways: Make the most of the upcoming long weekends by heading to these placesElephanta Caves are a good option for those who live in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
08 Feb, 2018, 05.18 AM IST
Budget 2018: Government plans private investments with tech to deck up heritage, tourist sitesThe govt proposes to develop ten prominent tourist sites as Iconic Tourism destinations.
01 Feb, 2018, 03.41 PM IST
India's first sea ropeway to link Mumbai, Elephanta islandLast week, a pre-bid meeting convened by MbPT was attended by a handful of top consortiums with technical expertise to implement it.
24 Apr, 2017, 07.28 PM IST
Why monuments would be worse off without the World Heritage statusThe World Heritage status does not mean much financially nor does it give UNESCO serious powers, but monuments and national parks would be ...
09 Oct, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
Now, an app to keep heritage sites cleanThe picture taken will be sent to a control room manned by officials from the ASI, that is tasked with the upkeep of these monuments.
20 Feb, 2016, 11.45 AM IST
MTDC to launch heli-tourism in partnership with Pawan HansThe helicopters will take off from Juhu Aerodrome every day for a 10 minute joyride which is priced at Rs 3,200 per passenger.
07 Jan, 2016, 02.57 PM IST
Maharashtra government inks MoU with Pawan Hans to boost tourismCM Fadnavis said the MoU between Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and Pawan Hans was signed on December 30, 2015.
01 Jan, 2016, 03.11 PM IST
Maharashtra government declares 2017 as 'Visit Maharashtra Year'Maharashtra government will observe the year 2017 as 'Visit Maharashtra Year' to promote tourism in the state.
28 Sep, 2015, 04.29 PM IST
Budget 2015: Government to increase visa on arrival facilities to 150 countries, says FM JaitleyIndia will increase visa on arrival facilities to 150 countries from 43 currently in a phasewise manner, Arun Jaitley proposed in the lates...
28 Feb, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
2013 saw Tourism Ministry making lot of promisesTourism Minister Chiranjeevi quit midway after the government's decision to create Telangana state. His resignation was not accepted and he...
28 Dec, 2013, 01.12 PM IST
- Chiranjeevi launches Clean India campaign at Taj Mahal
"We have formulated an action plan to cover at least 36 monuments and tourism sites where the Clean India campaign will be undertaken."
24 Jul, 2013, 07.50 PM IST
ONGC to maintain cleanliness at Taj Mahal, Red FortThe Tourism Ministry has roped in ONGC to maintain cleanliness and hygiene at six tourist destinations across the country, as part of its C...
06 Jun, 2013, 09.39 PM IST
- MTDC instals 100 solar lamps at Elephanta
Villagers residing around the famous Elephanta Caves on the Gharapuri islands have no power supply, but for tourists, the state tourism dep...
20 Oct, 2012, 04.41 AM IST
- Quick getaway: Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves, situated on the Elephanta Island is home to 1,200 year old rock cut temple of Lord Shiva. Ancient carvings and sculptures ...
23 Aug, 2012, 08.00 AM IST
Must-visit islands in IndiaNot many people know about India’s many scenic islands that dot the coastline and river routes. ET-Travel visits the popular islands along ...
21 Jun, 2012, 08.04 AM IST
- Obama's India visit: Mumbai's Gateway out of bounds for boats
The police have issued notices to boat operators asking them not to ferry vessels from the Gateway of India for three days beginning Novemb...
03 Nov, 2010, 01.35 AM IST