The tranquil beauty of Ward’s Lake became a vibrant hub of intellectual and cultural exchange on the concluding day of the Shillong Literary Festival. A notable highlight was an engaging conversation with Turkish Ambassador and acclaimed novelist Fırat Sunel.
He made the announcement during the inaugural ceremony of the 4th Edition of the Shillong Literary Festival at Ward's Lake, Shillong. The event saw the presence of prominent literary figures such as Shobhaa De, Vikram Seth—recipient of the Padma Shri—and others.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday said he is yet to receive the suggestion made by the Meghalaya Tourism Development Forum (MTDF) for establishing a high-speed luxury rail network to reduce the travel time from Guwahati to Shillong.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday said the department will soon take a call on the proposal to implement the Reciprocal Transport Agreement (RTA).
To boost tourism in Arunachal Pradesh, the state government is rolling out red carpet for both domestic and international tourists visiting the picturesque northeastern state.
Tourism organizations including tour operators in Meghalaya have unanimously resolved to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in the state for the benefit of all tourism stakeholders and visitors.
"We do not want crowd. The crowd produces garbage and pollution. We want sustainable tourism while preserving our rich biodiversity. High-end tourism, in line with Bhutan, is the only way forward,” Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on the occasion of World Tourism Day.
