UP to develop ecotourism in Ayodhya
Virendra Singh Rawat Ayodhya, the reverred birthplace of Lord Ram, is all set to become an ecotourism hub, drawing visitors from across the globe. Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board…
1.2 million ‘diyas’ to illuminate Varanasi on ‘Dev Deepawali’
Virendra Singh Rawat Nearly 1.2 million earthen lamps (diyas) will illuminate Kashi or Varanasi on the occasion of auspicious ‘Dev Deepawali’ on November 15. Thousands of such lamps will be…
110 million tourists visited Ayodhya
Virendra Singh Rawat Uttar Pradesh has achieved a milestone in the tourism sector, witnessing a stupendous number of tourists arriving in the first six months of the current year. A…
UP to launch electric boats in Ayodhya, Varanasi
Virendra Singh Rawat To boost religious tourism, Uttar Pradesh will expand electric-based adventure water activities and boat ride facilities in Ayodhya and Varanasi. The Yogi Adityanath government is in the…
Yogi 2.0 to promote ‘Brand UP’ at airports
Virendra Singh Rawat To position Uttar Pradesh as the country’s most favoured tourism destination, the Yogi Adityanath government is set to promote the state’s tourist hotspots at major airports across…
UP to develop Madfa Fort as eco-tourism hub
Virendra Singh Rawat In consonance with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision, the Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a slew of tourism development projects. The state has commenced the construction of…
UP Tourism partners with MakeMyTrip
Virendra Singh Rawat Uttar Pradesh Tourism has partnered with travel and tour aggregator MakeMyTrip to promote tourism in the state. The two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with…
Kashi Vishwanath temple logs 28 million visitors
Virendra Singh Rawat Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is witnessing a stupendous growth in the number of devotees visiting the much reverred shrine dedicated to Lord Shiv. The temple logged…
UP tiger reserves log high visitor count
Virendra Singh Rawat Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred tourist destination witnessing a notable increase in visitors to its tiger reserves in 2023-24. Compared to the previous year, a…
UP to boost rural economy with agri-tourism
Virendra Singh Rawat The Uttar Pradesh governmnt is looking to partner hospitality players to boost the rural economy and create local jobs. The state has identified 229 agri-tourism villages to…