Foreign Tourists In Delhi

A couple of foreign tourists, seated in an autorickshaw, found themselves in an unsettling situation when they were chased by two homeless child beggars, making the tourists feel unsafe in Delhi.

Tourists in Delhi may soon enjoy rides on rented two-wheelers with the Delhi government's transport department firming up a scheme to issue licences for "rent-a-bike" services in the city, officials said.

The Delhi Police intercepted two buses with foreign tourists at the India Gate on Wednesday, but allowed them to pass after they furnished the permission to go to the airport, from where a special plane was to take them to their countries.

The home ministry has blacklisted 960 foreigners currently in India on tourist visas for their involvement in the activities of the religious group Tablighi Jamaat, whose event in Delhi last month turned out to be a hotspot for coronavirus. Several people from COVID-19 nations had attended the event. So far, more than 550 people with links to the g...

One more person tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, taking the number of affected persons to 30. The figure had taken a jump from Wednesday with a group of 14 Italian tourists testing positive for the virus. The rising number of cases has pushed the Delhi government to shut the primary schools till March 31. A similar decision is likely fo...

A Belgian tourist's visit to India in the month of December last year proved to be such an ordeal that she had to fly back within 24 hours of landing in the country.

China has asked its citizens travelling to India not to breach local laws and avoid areas restricted to foreigners, warning that they can detained, fined or even sentenced for violating rules and regulations.

An attack on two Swiss tourists near Agra last month sparked worries about the safety of foreign travellers visiting the city. Agra attracts over five lakh foreign tourists every year. Tourists visiting Agra this month did not complain of feeling unsafe, but they continue to be hounded by selfie requests, salespersons and auto drivers

Cheap eateries, shops and hotels of Paharganj have always been popular among budget-tourists in Delhi. However, since the government's surprise decision to scrap high-value currency notes last week, the tourism business has faced a dip and foreign tourists are left helpless.

Ravana effigies going up in flames in spectacular display and the visual treat of Ramlila may be a routine affair for Indians, but for many foreigners who attended the Dussehra celebrations in Delhi, it was one of the unforgettable moments of "experiencing India".

Unsuspecting foreign tourists visiting Delhi have complained of being harassed and cheated out of thousands of rupees by an organised group which claims the city is under curfew.

Welcoming the Centre's decision to extend e-tourist visa to foreigners willing to pursue yoga courses in New Delhi, tour operators' body Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Friday said the move would have a "positive impact" on tourism sector as the ancient Indian practice is becoming popular globally.

Tourists, foreign travellers, government or private school children, NGOs running schools for differently able children can book coaches for metro tours for anything between Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000.

A 26-year-old youth has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly robbing valuables from foreign nationals after drugging them.

A 28-year-old Uzbek woman's complaint on an alleged robbery was rejected by police on Tuesday because her application was written in English.

A couple of foreign tourists, seated in an autorickshaw, found themselves in an unsettling situation when they were chased by two homeless child beggars, making the tourists feel unsafe in Delhi.

Tourists in Delhi may soon enjoy rides on rented two-wheelers with the Delhi government's transport department firming up a scheme to issue licences for "rent-a-bike" services in the city, officials said.

The Delhi Police intercepted two buses with foreign tourists at the India Gate on Wednesday, but allowed them to pass after they furnished the permission to go to the airport, from where a special plane was to take them to their countries.

The home ministry has blacklisted 960 foreigners currently in India on tourist visas for their involvement in the activities of the religious group Tablighi Jamaat, whose event in Delhi last month turned out to be a hotspot for coronavirus. Several people from COVID-19 nations had attended the event. So far, more than 550 people with links to the g...

One more person tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, taking the number of affected persons to 30. The figure had taken a jump from Wednesday with a group of 14 Italian tourists testing positive for the virus. The rising number of cases has pushed the Delhi government to shut the primary schools till March 31. A similar decision is likely fo...

A Belgian tourist's visit to India in the month of December last year proved to be such an ordeal that she had to fly back within 24 hours of landing in the country.

China has asked its citizens travelling to India not to breach local laws and avoid areas restricted to foreigners, warning that they can detained, fined or even sentenced for violating rules and regulations.

An attack on two Swiss tourists near Agra last month sparked worries about the safety of foreign travellers visiting the city. Agra attracts over five lakh foreign tourists every year. Tourists visiting Agra this month did not complain of feeling unsafe, but they continue to be hounded by selfie requests, salespersons and auto drivers

Cheap eateries, shops and hotels of Paharganj have always been popular among budget-tourists in Delhi. However, since the government's surprise decision to scrap high-value currency notes last week, the tourism business has faced a dip and foreign tourists are left helpless.

Ravana effigies going up in flames in spectacular display and the visual treat of Ramlila may be a routine affair for Indians, but for many foreigners who attended the Dussehra celebrations in Delhi, it was one of the unforgettable moments of "experiencing India".

Unsuspecting foreign tourists visiting Delhi have complained of being harassed and cheated out of thousands of rupees by an organised group which claims the city is under curfew.

Welcoming the Centre's decision to extend e-tourist visa to foreigners willing to pursue yoga courses in New Delhi, tour operators' body Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Friday said the move would have a "positive impact" on tourism sector as the ancient Indian practice is becoming popular globally.

Tourists, foreign travellers, government or private school children, NGOs running schools for differently able children can book coaches for metro tours for anything between Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000.

A 26-year-old youth has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly robbing valuables from foreign nationals after drugging them.

A 28-year-old Uzbek woman's complaint on an alleged robbery was rejected by police on Tuesday because her application was written in English.