3 flight routes terminated, Agra expects ‘tourism hit’ – Times of India
Agra: Three vital flight routes from Agra ceased operations on Monday. Agra airport director Neeraj Srivastava said the flights linking Agra to Jaipur, Bhopal, and Ahmedabad have been stopped due to a shortage of aircraft.Despite being home to iconic sites like the Taj Mahal, Agra has struggled with inadequate air links to major cities nationwide. […]
Agra tourism hit as 3 flight routes to face closure from April 1
A handful of flights operate, connecting destinations such as Mumbai, Lucknow, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Bengaluru to Agra. (Representative image) Agra,UPDATED: Mar 31, 2024 02:06 IST Agra faces a severe blow to its air connectivity as three crucial flight routes are slated for termination, leaving stakeholders in the tourism industry fuming. Flights connecting Agra to […]
March to boost tourism, ensure safety of women tourists in Agra
To ensure safety of tourists, especially women, coming to Agra and spread the message of providing them a safe and friendly ambience, a march will be taken out here on Friday morning. Women tourists at Taj Mahal. (HT File Photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The event, under Mission Shakti and ongoing campaign by tourism police […]
Agra: Tourists wait long to reach Taj Mahal amid shortage of golf carts – Times of India
AGRA: Tourists visiting Taj Mahal had to wait in long queues to reach the monument on Saturday due to a shortage of golf carts.Agra Development Authority operates a golf cart facility to help visitors commute from Shilpgram and west gate parking to the east and west gates of Taj Mahal, respectively. The distance from the […]
French tourist dies after falling from platform at Fatehpur Sikri Fort
AGRA A 61-year-old French tourist allegedly died after falling off a 5-ft-high platform when the wooden railing she was leaning on collapsed near Khwabgah memorial inside Fatehpur Sikri fort, about 40 km from Agra. The platform at Turkey Sultana Palace, from where the French tourist fell on Thursday. (HT Photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The […]
Agra tourism gets a boost as UP promotes present airport project to international category
Apart from the financial nod, ministers also approved the expenditure related to the displacement and reconstruction of assets of various government departments present in the project area. Trees, roads, canals, electric poles, sub-stations, schools will be removed by concerned departments. These government agencies will provide land and assets to the Civil Aviation Department for free, […]