UNESCO declares Mumbai’s Victorian World Heritage Site Mumbai’s Victorian and Art Deco building in the Fort precinct and Marine Drive has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site 2018. World Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving this valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. This special day offers...Read More
Visit Taj Mahal during full Moon Night June 2018 In the month of June 2018, the Taj Mahal will be open for the night viewing from 26th June to 30th June 2018. It is open two days before and two days after the full moon. The tickets are booked 24 hours in advance. The visitor is required to...Read More
Treasure Discovered inside Humayun’s Tomb While doing the conservation at Humayun’s tomb, a stunning discovery of hidden paintings in blue, yellow, red and white, and some even in gold. The domed ceiling is located at the 16th-century Sabz Burj, a Mughal monument near Humayun’s tomb. Sabz Burj (or Green Tower, although the dome is blue on...Read More
Tips for Creating Responsible Tourism We are often asked about the key things that travelers must know when it comes to creating responsible Tourism. It is about leaving a positive impact on not only the environment, but also the people who live in the places we choose to visit. Here is a quick guide to...Read More
Conveniently book online tickets of Monuments Tourists now will be able to book online tickets of the monuments in the country. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two private entities, i.e., Yatra and Book my show, to make the online booking process smooth. Visitors will now be able...Read More
Taj Mahal among Top 10 TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice awards 2018 The Taj Mahal, an epitome of love in Agra and the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link in Mumbai are among the Top 10 TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice awards of 2018 for most visited and popular tourist destinations. The other top Indian monuments in the list...Read More
Iconic Marvels Constructed by Indian Women Women all over the world have created history in whatever field they have entered. In Indian history too they are equal contributors in the field of administration, art, culture, religion and architecture. The best known iconic marvels constructed by women in India are: 1. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi Humayun’s eldest...Read More
Celebrate India’s Rich Heritage on the World Heritage Day World Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving this valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. This special day offers an opportunity to raise the public’s awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to...Read More
Devastating thunderstorm damaged some parts of Taj Mahal A devastating storm of 135 km per hour damaged the pillars of the royal and southern gates of the Taj Mahal. A north-west pillar on top of the royal gate and a flower vase in stone and a brass filial were brought down in the thunderstorm, said conservation...Read More
Taj Mahal entrance ticket valid only for three hours After restricting the number of visitors per day now the Archaeological Survey of India has decided that the entry ticket to the world heritage monument would be valid for only three hours. The move was necessitated by the surge in the number of visitors. Taj Mahal...Read More
