Visit Taj Mahal and Many Other Monuments for Free This World Tourism Day

India is celebrating the World Tourism Day with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. From free entry to about 200 ticketed monuments and museums, to cycle heritage tours - it is going to be a busy day. Here's more. 

It's World Tourism Day on September 27, and India has planned a delightful treat for all travel enthusiasts, heritage lovers, and history buffs in the country. While many different events have been organised at various places, the highlight of the day will be for those who are visiting the country's monuments and museums.

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As a part of the day’s celebration on Sunday, people will get free entry into Taj Mahal and about 200 other ticketed monuments and museums across India.

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The United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day since 1980. The day is celebrated with the aim of raising awareness about the impact that tourism has on countries and communities around the world, and it is celebrated with a different themes every year.

This year’s theme is "One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities".

This proposal was cleared by Culture Minister, Mahesh Sharma.

The national capital is also gearing up for celebrations, with events planned for the entire day. Tourists arriving at Delhi airport on Sunday will be surprised with a ceremonial Indian welcome, complete with garlands and tilaks. The day will also be marked by a 7km cycle rally with nearly 200 bicycles, and the participants will include ministers and bureaucrats as well.

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