Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faithKedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes. He described the ...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Kedarnath Dham opens today: Check kapat opening time, how to register, helicopter route, weather updates and moreKedarnath Dham opening today: The Kedarnath Temple has reopened on April 22, 2026, at 8 am. Pilgrims must complete mandatory registration b...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2026 begins: Kedarnath opens tomorrow; Check registration process, helicopter booking, routes, dates and new rules hereChar Dham Yatra 2026: The 2026 Char Dham Yatra is in full swing, with the highly anticipated opening of the Kedarnath Dham portals schedule...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Pilgrimage spots fast emerging highlight for travel operators; many packages launchedDomestic pilgrimages have seen runway growth in the past year, and the year-end is likely to be no different, said industry executives. Not...
30 Nov, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
Year in review: The 2024 project scorecard of India's Ministry of TourismThe Ministry of Tourism sanctioned 76 projects under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, 48 projects under the PRASHAD Scheme, and 65 projects unde...
25 Dec, 2024, 10.02 PM IST
PM Modi launches 52 tourism sector projects worth over Rs 1400 crorePrime Minister Narendra Modi launched 52 tourism projects worth over Rs 1400 crore under the Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes. The proje...
07 Mar, 2024, 11.32 PM IST
Cleartrip has embarked on year-long spiritual journey; sees 70% jump in hotel bookings: Karthick PrabuCleartrip has seen a significant increase in flight bookings and hotel bookings for religious destinations like Ayodhya. They offer free fl...
04 Mar, 2024, 09.37 AM IST
Govt says 27 new sites identified for development under PRASHAD schemeThe government has identified 27 new sites for development under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation D...
05 Feb, 2024, 10.18 PM IST
Delhi-Bangkok flights cheaper than air travel to NE states: Tour operatorsMeghalaya has been allotted two schemes - Sohra and Shillong - under SD 2.0 where investment of up to Rs 50 crore will be made. The ministr...
22 Nov, 2023, 08.30 PM IST
MP govt mulls including air travel in senior citizens' pilgrimage schemeSo far, an entire train is run to the pilgrim destinations under this scheme.
26 Mar, 2022, 09.21 PM IST
Kartarpur Gurdwara added in MP govt's pilgrimage scheme"The name of Kartarpur Sahib, Pakistan, is added in the list of destinations to be covered under the 'Mukhya Mantri Teerth Darshan Yojna',"...
13 Nov, 2019, 06.55 PM IST
Religious pilgrimage site, Make My Pilgrimage, looking to raise fundsMMP will be competing with the likes of online puja-booking startup Harivara founded by Arun Kumar Somaskandan.
15 Jun, 2019, 02.45 PM IST
South Haryana heritage circuit to be developed as global tourist destination: Ram Bilas SharmaThe Union Tourism Ministry launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014-15 for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in Ind...
09 Jun, 2018, 01.15 PM IST
Rs 1,200 cr sanctioned for development of beaches, rivers as tourist spots: GovernmentKarnataka has been sanctioned Rs 95.67 crore during 2016 -2017 and West Bengal and Maharashtra have been sanctioned Rs 85.39 crore and Rs 8...
19 Jul, 2017, 05.13 PM IST
Maharashtra government ropes in Ola as official mobility partner to promote tourismWithin Maharashtra, Ola is looking to enhance the offerings beyond the Mumbai Darshan to include customised tourist maps of the cities as w...
12 Apr, 2017, 08.40 PM IST
Bharat Darshan train to cover major pilgrim spotsRailways has launched the Bharat Darshan Tourist train for pilgrims to visit Shirdi, Tirupati, Jagannath Puri, Gangasagar, Baidyanath Dham ...
07 May, 2016, 09.17 PM IST
East Coast Railway lines up special trains to manage rush during the Rath Yatra festivalBesides the Special trains announced for Rath Yatra day earlier, 49 Special trains will now run for Sandhya Darshan, Bahuda and Suna vesa .
03 Jul, 2014, 03.47 PM IST