About the tourism awards
Welcome to the myriad facets of Indian traditions, culture and vibrant geographies. With Indian Tourism branched into several forms, India has a chunk for every kind of a traveler. To address this diversity India Today Tourism Awards asks India To Vote for the best tourism destinations in the country.
So come forth, vote and let the world see India through your eyes.
10.25 - 10.30 am
Introductory Remarks
10.30 - 10.50 am
Inaugural Address
"Building Co-operation between Government, Private enterprise and Local Communities for the next Tourism Revolution in India"
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Speaker: Parameswaran Iyer
Executive Director, World Bank and former CEO, NITI Aayog
10.50 - 11.45 am
SPOTLIGHT
Centre-State Synergies in Tourism Policy
10.50 - 11.00 am
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Speaker: Harshwardhan Chauhan
Minister for Industries, Himachal Pradesh
11.00 - 11.10 am
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Speaker: Kanwar Pal
Minister for Tourism, Education, Forest, Legislative affairs, and Hospitality, Haryana
11.10 - 11.20 am
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Speaker: P.A.Mohamed Riyas
Minister for PWD and Tourism, Kerala
11.20 - 11.30 am
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Speaker: Satpal Maharaj
Minister of Tourism, PWD, Panchayati Raj and Irrigation, Uttarakhand
11.30 - 11.35 pm
Switchover Break
11.35 - 11.45 pm
Welcome address: Raj Chengappa, Group Editorial Director, India Today Group
11.45 - 12.15 pm
Keynote address: Indian Tourism: The Road Ahead
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Speaker: G Kishan Reddy
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region of India
12.15 - 12.30 pm
Presentation of India Today Tourism Awards by Chief Guest
12.30 - 01.30 pm
Making the old new again—What role should the State play?”
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Speaker: Gayatri Rathore
Principal Secretary, Tourism, Rajasthan
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Speaker: Aman Nath
Founder and Chairman, Neemrana Hotels
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Speaker: Abhay Kumar Singh
IAS, Secretary, Tourism, Bihar
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Speaker: Sandip Nanduri
Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism
nominations
categories
Adventure Destination
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Hanuwantiya, Dist. Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
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Kovalam beach, Tamil Nadu
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Rameswaram beach, Tamil Nadu
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Mudumalai wildlife, Tamil Nadu
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Periyakulam Adukkam- Kodaikanal Trek, Tamil Nadu
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Sam, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
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Nagoa Beach, Diu
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Mayem Lake, Goa
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Morni Hills, Haryana
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Bir Billing, Paragliding, Himachal Pradesh
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Kullu, River Rafting, Himachal Pradesh
Best Beach Destination
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Rajbag Beach, South Goa
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Goghla Beach, Diu
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Lemur Beach, Tamil Nadu
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Marina Beach, Tamil Nadu
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Kovalam Beach, Tamil Nadu
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Eden Beach, Puducherry
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Golden Beach, Puri, Odisha
Mountain Destination
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Ooty, Tamil Nadu
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Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
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Yercaud, Tamil Nadu
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Kumbhalgarh, Rajsamand, Rajasthan
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Mainpat, Chhattisgarh
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Morni Hills, Haryana
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Tikkar Taal Panchkula, Haryana
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Manali, Himachal Pradesh
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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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Keylong, Himachal Pradesh
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Sangla, Himachal Pradesh
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Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
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Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Wildlife Destination
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Satpura National Park, Dist. Hoshangabad , MADHYA PRADESH
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Vedanthangal, TAMIL NADU
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Karaivetti, TAMIL NADU
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Mudumalai, TAMIL NADU
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Topslip, Tamil Nadu
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Jawai Leopard Sanctuary, Pali, RAJASTHAN
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Satmaliya Deer Park, DAMAN & DIU
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Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, GOA
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Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, UP
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Katarniya Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary, UP
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Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha
Heritage Destination
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Gwalior , MADHYA PRADESH
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Mamallapuram, TAMIL NADU
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Gangaikonda cholapuram, TAMIL NADU
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Brihadeeshwara Temple, TAMIL NADU
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Darasuram, TAMIL NADU
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Ajmer- Pushkar, RAJASTHAN
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Diu Fort, DAMAN & DIU
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Gobindgarh Fort, Amritsar
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Sirpur, Chhattisgarh
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Taj Mahal, UP
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Fatehpur Sikri, UP
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Agra Fort, UP
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Mahakavi Bharthiyar Museum, Puducherry
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Raghurajpur, Odisha
Best Festival
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Chithira Thiruvizha, TAMIL NADU
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Pongal, TAMIL NADU
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Karthigai Deepam, TAMIL NADU
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Bharatpur Braj Holi, Rajasthan
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Holla Mohalla, Anandpur Sahib
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Bastar Dussehra, Chhattisgarh
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Deepotsav, UP
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Dev Deepawali, Kashi, UP
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Rangotsav, UP
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Veerampattinam, Puducherry
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Surajkund Arts & Crafts Mela, Haryana
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Kullu Dussehra, Himachal Pradesh
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Chamba Minjar Fair, Himachal Pradesh
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Mandi Shivratri Fair, Himachal Pradesh
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Rath Yatra, Puri, Odisha
Iconic landscape Destination
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Khajuraho, Dist. Chhatarpur , MADHYA PRADESH
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Meghamalai, TAMIL NADU
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Pykara Lake, TAMIL NADU
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Kolukkumalai, TAMIL NADU
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Kurangani, TAMIL NADU
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Hogenakkal, TAMIL NADU
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Khukri Memorial, DAMAN & DIU
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Tiracol Fort, GOA
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Virasat-e-khalsa, Anandpur Sahib
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Chitrakoti Waterfall, Chhattisgarh
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Chuka Beach, UP
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Jhansi/ Lalitpur, UP
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Aayi Mandapam, Puducherry
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Atal Tunnel Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh
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Kangra Fort, Himachal Pradesh
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Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha
Spiritual Destination
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Ujjain , MADHYA PRADESH
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Chandkhuri, Chhatisgarh
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Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
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Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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Thanjavur, TAMIL NADU
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Tiruvannamalai, TAMIL NADU
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Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla, GOA
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Golden Temple, Amritsar
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Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh
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Ayodhya, UP
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Varanasi, UP
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Mathura- Vrindavan, UP
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Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry
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Kurukshetra, Haryana
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Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh
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Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
Scenic Roads
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Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu
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Pamban Bridge, Tamil Nadu
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Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu
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Udaipur to Jodhpur, RAJASTHAN
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Ramsetu, DAMAN & DIU
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Parra Coconut Tree Road, GOA
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Street Scapes, Puducherry
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Shimla- Kinnaur Road, Himachal Pradesh
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