Summary
The main aim of Agra Mahotsava is to attract more influx of international tourists to Agra; and perhaps, this aim was left behind this time. Tour operators would never want this spot to go dull. Some North India tour operators at New Delhi have decided to fight back by introducing more pocket friendly Agra tour packages.
Agra Mahotsava concluded just few days ago with a large note that encourages the tourists and North India tour operators both. Though this time, some criticism surfaced in the air about the way it was organized and managed but some people were happy too. The main concern of people unhappy with this annual event was about making the entire event a showcase for bureaucrats. Some people complain for making it a platform to serve political interests. Feelings may be different, but one thing is definite. The main aim of this event is to attract more international tourists for Agra tours; and perhaps this time, this aim was left behind.
However, every development has some positives also. This time too, Agra Mahotsava came in to the lime light because of many new announcements. Some of announcements are really encouraging for the tourism industry. The invitation to industrialists for investing In UP including the Agra promises a great future for the hotel industry. If this Taj city joins the development race for next century, the opportunities to grow would be unlimited to grab.
The local voices are being raised to preserve and develop local art and tourists attractions. We can expect some early announcements of programs supporting the Agra tour industry. Agra has been the prime choice among the North India tourism destinations; so, the tour operators would never want this spot to go dull. Some tour operators at New Delhi have decided to fight back with the incompetency of government officials to bring the desired results of Agra Mohotsava. In same bid, they now introduced more variety of two or one day Agra tours to suit to match every budget.
Now many North India tour operators offer Agra tours by train and mini coaches. Shares coaches are being seen as the best cost effective alternative to taxi tours. The Air conditioned mini busses are quite comfortable and safe; these take almost same time to reach Agra as was needed to reach here by car. Train tours to Agra are also good but this option needs planning much in advance. In case someone is looking for two or three day Golden Triangle kind of package, then it may be a fantastic choice.
The main aim of Agra Mahotsava is to attract more influx of international tourists to Agra; and perhaps, this aim was left behind this time. Tour operators would never want this spot to go dull. Some North India tour operators at New Delhi have decided to fight back by introducing more pocket friendly Agra tour packages.
Agra Mahotsava concluded just few days ago with a large note that encourages the tourists and North India tour operators both. Though this time, some criticism surfaced in the air about the way it was organized and managed but some people were happy too. The main concern of people unhappy with this annual event was about making the entire event a showcase for bureaucrats. Some people complain for making it a platform to serve political interests. Feelings may be different, but one thing is definite. The main aim of this event is to attract more international tourists for Agra tours; and perhaps this time, this aim was left behind.
The local voices are being raised to preserve and develop local art and tourists attractions. We can expect some early announcements of programs supporting the Agra tour industry. Agra has been the prime choice among the North India tourism destinations; so, the tour operators would never want this spot to go dull. Some tour operators at New Delhi have decided to fight back with the incompetency of government officials to bring the desired results of Agra Mohotsava. In same bid, they now introduced more variety of two or one day Agra tours to suit to match every budget.
Now many North India tour operators offer Agra tours by train and mini coaches. Shares coaches are being seen as the best cost effective alternative to taxi tours. The Air conditioned mini busses are quite comfortable and safe; these take almost same time to reach Agra as was needed to reach here by car. Train tours to Agra are also good but this option needs planning much in advance. In case someone is looking for two or three day Golden Triangle kind of package, then it may be a fantastic choice.
