Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh Designated as International Airport
The Union Cabinet has declared Kushinagar Airport, located in the north-eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, as an International Airport.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for the declaration of Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh as an International Airport.
Kushinagar Airport is located in the vicinity of several Buddhist Cultural Sites like Sravasti, Kapilvastu, Lumbini (Kushinagar itself is a Buddhist cultural site) and declaration as an “International Airport” will offer improved connectivity, a wider choice of competitive costs to the air-travellers. It will result in boosting domestic/international tourism and economic development of the regions. It will be an important strategic location with the international border close by.
Kushinagar is located in the north-eastern part of Uttar Pradesh about 50 km east of Gorakhpur and is one of the important Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
You might also like
Heavenly Spa launches Tibetan Sound Healing Meditation
As part of a conscious effort to enrich its Wellness Calendar, Heavenly Spa by Westin™ takes great pleasure to announce the launch of yet another meaningful program. Tibetan Sound Healing is a
Tourism Ministry considering night markets, restaurants: K J Alphons
Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons recently said at a meeting held in New Delhi that all night open restaurants and night markets are some of the proposals
The Leela Palace Udaipur voted one of the best hotels in the world
The Leela voted one of top 15 hotel brands in the world by Travel+Leisure USA 2017 World’s Best Awards Survey. India’s Gem – The Leela Palace Udaipur – Voted one
