Articles tagged under: Gujarat Tourism

Gujarat identifies 29 sites for caravan park development; invites EOI

June 18, 2025
Gujarat identifies 29 sites for caravan park development; invites EOI

Gandhinagar: The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of caravan tourism across the state. This initiative aims to unlock Gujarat's vast tourism potential by introducing and expanding caravan-based travel experiences. Recognizing the nascent stage of caravan tourism in India, the EOI process is expected to generate ideas and gauge industry expectations for the complete caravan park ecosystem in Gujarat. This includes inpu...Read More

Gujarat Govt to host First ‘Dharoi Adventure Fest’ at Dharoi Dam from May 23

May 20, 2025
Gujarat Govt to host First ‘Dharoi Adventure Fest’ at Dharoi Dam from May 23

Mehsana: The first edition of the ‘Dharoi Adventure Fest’ will be held at Dharoi Dam in Satlasana taluka of Mehsana district starting May 23, 2025. The event will be inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at 9:30 AM. Organized by the Gujarat Tourism Department in association with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), the event will include over ten land, water, and aerial activities. According to Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera, the festival will feature a...Read More

Tourism to get independent department status in Gujarat

February 21, 2025
Tourism to get independent department status in Gujarat

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has taken a decision to grant the status of an independent department to the Tourism department. So far, Tourism department is part of the Industries department. Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai has made provision of Rs. 1.43 crore for this purpose in annual budget he presented on February 20. Desai has proposed an allocation of Rs. 50 crore for the beautification of tourist destinations, Rs. 1.90 crore for the creation of new posts at the offi...Read More

Gujarat Pavilion, helpline number for Gujarati pilgrims at Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj

January 17, 2025
Gujarat Pavilion, helpline number for Gujarati pilgrims at Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj

Prayagraj: India's grandest spiritual fair is the Kumbh Mela. The full Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. This year, 2025, the Maha Kumbh Mela holds immense spiritual significance as, according to Hindu beliefs, the four major celestial bodies—Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn—will align. This rare alignment, occurring once every 144 years, makes this Maha Kumbh exceptionally special. Devotees from India and across the globe participate in Maha Kumbh 2025, taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sanga...Read More

TCGL inks MoU with BodhiGaya Vijayalaya 980 Institute

December 10, 2024

Gandhinagar: The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TCGL) and BodhiGaya Vijjalaya 980 Institute signed the MoU here in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and members of the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhamma Yatra delegation for cooperation in the conservation and development of Buddhist tangible and intangible heritage in Gujarat and for global promotion of places of Buddhist circuit in the state. Representatives of  the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhamma Yatra met with Gujarat Chief Ministe...Read More

Centre approves 2 tourism projects worth ₹151.06 crore in Gujarat under SASCI scheme

November 29, 2024
Centre approves 2 tourism projects worth ₹151.06 crore in Gujarat under SASCI scheme

New Delhi: The Union government on Thursday approved 40 projects across 23 states under the Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, aimed at developing iconic tourist centers to global standards. These projects, worth ₹3,295.76 crore, will foster local economies and create employment through sustainable tourism. Among these 40 projects, two have been approved in Gujarat, namely the Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar), Porbandar, and the Te...Read More

Over 61 lakh people visited 16 tourist destinations in Gujarat during Diwali vacation 2024

November 25, 2024
Over 61 lakh people visited 16 tourist destinations in Gujarat during Diwali vacation 2024

Gandhinagar: Local and foreign tourists are equally attracted to Gujarat’s tourism sector, a trend that became more evident during the Diwali holidays this year. From October 26 to November 15, 2024, 61,70,716 people visited 16 tourist attractions and pilgrimage sites across the state. Famous attractions and pilgrimage sites in Gujarat, such as the Statue of Unity, Atal Bridge, Riverfront Flower Park, Kankaria Lake, Pavagadh Temple, Ambaji Temple, Girnar Ropeway, Science City, Vadnagar, Som...Read More