Tag: Paryatan Parv 2018

Seminar on Homestay and sustainable tourism in Manipur

Photo Courtesy-sangaimoonlightcamping Manipur Tourism has organized a seminar on Homestays & Sustainable Tourism as a part of ‘Paryatan Parv 2018’ celebrations, at Sangai Hall, Hotel Imphal. “The department is in the process of preparing guidelines of home stay for the state in line with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tourism. We are also planning to provide training to the registered home stay owners and conduct district-wise awareness drive regarding the importance of homestay development to the public,” said W Ibohal Singh, Director, Manipur Tourism in his welcome address. “Knowing the purpose of the visit of a tourist is very important ... Read more

Paryatan Parv celebrations are on in various parts of the country

Cultural event at Rajpath Lawn, Delhi The celebration of ParyatanParv (16th to 27th September 2018) organized by the Ministry of Tourism is in full swing with a series of activities and events being held across the country. The events with an aim to sensitize people about Sustainable Tourism, Swachatha (Cleanliness) and to promote tourism were organized in collaboration with the India Tourism domestic offices, Central and State Government organizations and other Stakeholders. Cultural Events at Rajpath Lawn, Delhi India Tourism Delhi organized an inter school drawing competition themed ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ (See our nation) in which 370 MCD Schools participated. ... Read more

Southern railway to operate joy rides between Ooty and Ketti

Southern Railway is planning to operate round trip Udagamandalam-Ketti-Udagamandalam as part of Paryatan Parv 2018. The special train have seating capacity of 80 seats in First class and 40 in second class totalling 120 seats, with four trips consisting of three coaches.First Round trip service started from Udagamandalam at 10.00 am on September 16 and arrived at Lovedale at 10.11 am and departed at 10.13 am. The train reached Ketti at 10.30 am and returned from Ketti at 11.00 to reach Udagamandalam at 11.30 am. The new service halt at Ketti for 30 minutes to enjoy the beauty of Ketti ... Read more

‘Paryatan Parv’ 2018 kick starts in Delhi

Home minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Paryatan Parv 2018 Union home minister Rajnath Singh reiterated that India is full of cultural diversity but yet it is unbreakable and it is being developed as a tourist destination. He was inaugurating the second edition of ‘Paryatan Parv’ (Tourism Festival) at Rajpath Lawns in Delhi on Sunday.  K.J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourism, Rashmi Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and other dignitaries from participating Central Ministries and State Governments, were present at the occasion. The event is being organised by the Tourism Ministry, aiming at drawing attention on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural ... Read more