Paryatan Parv

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with other Central Ministries, State Governments and Stakeholders is organizing a “Paryatan Parv” across the country from the 5^th to 25^th October 2017.

The programme is being organized with the objective of drawing focus on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of “Tourism for All”. A series of events and activities are being organised in all States of the country, which will include illumination in and around important sites, cultural programmes, guided heritage and tourism walks, tourism exhibitions, display and exhibition of handicrafts & handlooms, competitions for students, sensitisation programmes for tourism service providers, etc. In addition, interactive sessions and workshops on varied themes are also being arranged. 

The Parv will be inaugurated at the Humayun’s Tomb on 5^th October 2017. Heritage Walks are being organized at the monument from 8 AM to 4 PM along with a Painting Competition for students. The formal inauguration of the event will be held at 5 PM at the venue which will include a cultural programme with Meera Bhajans and Dastan-e-Amir Khusrau.

The Paryatan Parv will culminate in a 3 day event in New Delhi from the 23^rd to 25^th October 2017 which will showcase the cultural diversity of the country, with cultural performances, crafts bazaar, food court showcasing folk and classical dance & music, handicrafts & handlooms and cuisine from all regions and States of the country.

Participants and Partners in the event include Central Ministries, State Governments, Cultural Associations and Organisations, Travel & Hospitality Industry, Institutes of Hotel Management, Indian Institutes of Tourism & Travel Management, Service Providers, Students and Youth and the Local Population.