Browsing Tag: Tourism

The Punjab government in Pakistan has decided to promote religious tourism for strengthening provincial economy. In first phase of it’s plans, the government has decided to focus on Sikh religious tourism.

The government of the Punjab has decided to establish four Tourists Information Centres (TICs) for facilitation of Sikh devotees coming to Pakistan for “Yatra” of their religious shrines spread over the province of Punjab.

THE mesmerising and unique blend of culture and heritage of Lahore is so beautiful that one cannot forget the memories since long and wants to come again and again to witness this prospering city. These views were expressed by a delegation of a 27-member Sikh Yatrees who visited various historical buildings within the Walled City of Lahore on Monday.

Indian govt refuses to send visitors through train; Foreign Office in Islamabad says India’s decision was caused by fear of terror hit within Pakistani territory. Sikhs arriving in Pakistan on Sunday are visiting the country to perform 10-day rituals in relation to Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s 408th death anniversary.

AMRITSAR & BEYOND: From temples so gold they'll make your eyes water, to food you'll be longing for days after it hits your lips, Punjab is India at its colorful, lively best. That's good news for intrepid travelers. Just reading this list takes you there.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will launch the 'Panch Takht Special', a tourist train for the Sikh pilgrims, starting on Feb 16th. It is an all inclusive 10 day trip.

India's government has decided to extend the country's limited visa-on-arrival scheme from 11 countries to tourists from 180 countries.

In a move to boost religious tourism in Punjab, chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday approved a 'Sikh circuit tourism plan' worth Rs. 250 crore for developing prominent Sikh shrines in the state.

PAKISTAN PRESIDENT Asif Ali Zardari and Dr Manmohan Singh will have plenty to discuss, from trade to Hafiz Saeed – a last-minute addition but an important one – during their lunch on April 8. It is believed that the issue of easing the bilateral visa regime, especially for the business community, is likely to be high on the agenda.

FUTURISTIC driverless pods will overhaul mass transportation in India, with plans in place for the rest of the world too, the creators of the technology say. ...has announced it will bring the pods to Amritsar, the home to Sikh holy shrine the Golden Temple.

For the inaugural journey Punjab Tourism offered logistical support for the train throughout Punjab. Apart from the government machinery, the SGPC, organized traditional welcome for the train at all places. Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab government said, “It’s a historic moment for Punjab Tourism and the government would extend help to make the journey a regular one.

The state capital seems to have no dearth of innovative ideas aimed at attracting tourists and local revellers. After revolving and floating restaurants, a cruise will very soon be set afloat to ferry tourists from Patna collectorate ghat to Patna Saheb.

Emphasizing attracting additional tourists to Amritsar city, Mr. Badal approved the plan of Heritage Village to be set up on G.T. Road, in the area provided by GNDU. Mr. Badal said that the management and construction of Heritage Village would be outsourced to private specialized agency.

The curtailing of international flights from Amritsar international airport has been announced.

The first ever film festival organized to promote 300 saal guru de naal.