Mandarmani is an off-beat destination for the tourists who want to explore the new destinations. It is still a virgin spot as it does not reverberate with the scurrying feet and prattling of horde of tourists. The serenity of the place makes you forget the commotion of city place and a perfect destination for health recovery.

Laying at 180 km. distance from Kolkata it is beckoning the tourists with its pristine beauty mingled with the sound of lashing waves. At a full moon light when you saunter along the moonlit sea beaches and get your feet kissed by the crushing waves it will be a perfect solace for your mind. The nighttime sea looks spangled with white tiny spots of surging waves all over. The sunrise and sunshine are always two special attractions on sea beach and Mandarmani is no exception to that. As the beach is still free from the hustle and bustle, so feasting your eyes on nature’s sublime beauty will be much easier. You can freeze these precious moments in your camera.

At the end point of beach where the sea meets the river, you can watch the crawling red crabs all over. The waddle of the fishermen with nets in their hands and the row of jhau trees along one side of the river on the background of the picturesque beauty will be locked in your mind’s eye for ever.

Ms. Madhu Dubey
INDIATOURISM GUWAHATI ( Assam ) Amrawati Path, Christian Basti
G.S. Road ,Guwahati-781 005, Assam
Tel : 0361-2341603, Fax:2341598
E-mail : indtour@sancharnet.in

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Das
INDIATOURISM IMPHAL (Manipur)
Old Lambulane, Jail Road ,
Imphal-795 001, Manipur
Tel/fax : 03852-221131

Mr. S.S. Dev Barman,
Manager
INDIATOURISM SHILLONG (Meghalaya)
Tirot Singh Sylem Road , Police Bazar
Shillong-793001, Meghalaya
Tel/fax : 0364-225632
E-mail : indtour@shillong.meg.nic.in

Officer- in -Charge
INDIATOURISM NAHARLAGUN (Arunachal Pradesh)
C-Sector, Barapani Police Point,
Naharlagun-791110,
Arunachal Pradesh
Tel : 0360-2244328

Sources: http://www.incredibleindia.org/

Mr. D. Subhash,
Regional Director
INDIATOURISM CHENNAI (Tamil Nadu)
154, Anna Salai,
Chennai-600002, Tamil Nadu
Tel : 044-2846 1459,2846 0285
Fax: 044-2846 0193
E-mail : indtour@dataone.in

Airport Domestic Counter: 044-2256 0386

Mr. T.W. Sudhakar,
INDIATOUTRISM BANGALORE (Karnataka)
KFC Building , 48 Church Street,
Bangalore-560 001, Karnataka
Tel: 080-2558-3030/ 2532-1683
Fax: 080-2558 5417
E-mail : indtour@kar.nic.in

Ms. Sushila Tigga,
Manager
INDIATOURISM HYDERABAD (Andhra Pradesh) Netaji Bhawan, II floor, Liberty Road , Himayat Nagar,
Hyderabad-500029, Andhra Pradesh
Tel : 040- 2326 1360 /3, 23260770
Fax : 040-2326 1362
E-mail : indtourhyd_hyd@dataone.in

Shri Ashok Sharma ,
Manager
INDIATOURISM KOCHI (Kerala)
Willingdon Island ,
Kochi-682009, Kerala
Telfax : 0484-2668352 / 266 9125
E-mail : indtourismkochi@sify.com

Sources: http://www.incredibleindia.org/

Ms. Sujata Thakur ,
Regional Director
INDIATOURISM MUMBAI (Maharastra) 123, M Karve Road, Opp.Churchgate,
Mumbai-400 020, Maharashtra
Tel : 022-2203 3144 /45,2207 4333 /4
Fax: 022-2201 4496
E-mail : indiatourism@vsnl.com
Airport Domestic Counter: 022-2615 6920
Airport International Counter:022-2832 5331

Mr. Hari Singh,
Manager
INDIATOURISM KHAJURAHO (Madhya Pradesh)
Near Western Group of Temples ,
Khajuraho-471 606, Madhya Pradesh
Tel : 07686-242347
Fax: 07686-242348
E-mail : goito@sancharnet.in

Mr. R. Pattanaik,
Manager
INDIATOURISM PANAJI ( Goa )
Communidade Building ,
Church Square , Panaji-403001, Goa
Tel : 0832-222 3412
Fax: 0832-564 1653 Email:indiatourismgoa@sancharnet.in

Dr. Ramakant Bhoir,
Manager
INDIATOURISM AURANGABAD ( Maharashtra )
‘Krishna Vilas’, Station Road,
Aurangabad-431 005, Maharashtra
Tel: 0240- 236 4999
Fax : 0240-233 1217
E-mail : indiatourism@sancharnet.in

Sources: http://www.incredibleindia.org/

Regional Director
INDIATOURISM KOLKATA ( West Bengal )
‘Embassy’, 4 Shakespeare Sarani
Kolkata-700 071, West Bengal
Tel : 033-2282 1402, 282 1475
Fax: 033-2282 3521
E-mail : indtour@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Airport Domestic Counter: 033-25118299
International Airport Counter: 033-25130495

Mr. G.C Bhuyan,
Manager
INDIATOURISM BHUBANESWAR (Orissa)
B/21, B.J.B Nagar,
Bhubaneswar-751 014, Orissa
Tel: 0674-2432203, 2435487 Fax: 2432203, Exnt. 23
E-mail: itobbs@ori.nic.in

Manager
INDIATOURISM PORT BLAIR (Andaman & Nicobar)
VIP Road , 189, IInd Floor,
Junglighat, PO . Port Blair- 744103
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Tel : 03192-236348
Fax: 03192-233006
E-mail: indiatourism_pb@hotmail.com

Sources: http://www.incredibleindia.org/

Shri M. Sadana,
Regional Director
INDIATOURISM NEW DELHI
88 Janpath, New Delhi-110 001
Tel : 011-2332 0342, 2332 0005/8
Fax: 011-2332 0109
E-mail : goitodelhi@nic.in
Domestic Airport Counter
Tel : 011-2567 5296
Intl Airport Counter Tel : 011-2569 1171

Mr. Sanjay Srivats,
Director
INDIATOURISM JAIPUR (Rajasthan)
State Hotel, Khasa Kothi,
Jaipur-302 001, Rajasthan
Tel/fax : 0141-2372200
E-mail : indtourjpr@raj.nic.in

Mr. Sudhir Kumar,
Manager
INDIATOURISM AGRA (Uttar Pradesh)
191, The Mall Agra 282 001
Tel : 0562-2226378
Telefax : 0562-2226368
E-mail : goitoagr@sancharnet.in

Shri R.K. Bhatti,
Manager
INDIATOURISM VARANASI (Uttar Pradesh)
15-B, The Mall Varanasi 221002
Uttar Pradesh
Tel/Fax: 0542- 2501784
E-mail :indiatourvns@sify.com

Sources: http://www.incredibleindia.org/

Cultural
• Agra Fort
• Ajanta Caves (1983)
• Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
• Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
• Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
• Elephanta Caves (1987)
• Ellora Caves (1983)
• Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
• Great Living Chola Temples (1987)
• Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
• Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
• Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)
• Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993)
• Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
• Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)
• Mountain Railways of India (1999)
• Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
• Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
• Sun Temple, Konârak (1984)
• Taj Mahal (1983)

Natural

• Kaziranga National Park (1985)
• Keoladeo National Park (1985)
• Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
• Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988)
• Sundarbans National Park (1987)

Source: http://www.incredibleindia.org/heritage/index.htm and http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/in

Poush mela is a big festival in Shantiniketan in West Bengal. It happens in end of December. This festival is full of folk songs, baul songs, theatres and group dance. During this time the air in Shantiniketan is filled with colors, soft musics. People from all over India and outside India come here to rediscover India

On the first day the festival begins with community prayer or Brahmopasana written by Maharshi and Rabindranath. This followed by Tagore songs. Next comes the famous folk songs of West Bengal along with boul songs.

On the second day the university arrange a award ceremony for students who have completed graduation. At the fair, the centre stage never quietens – more bauls and kirtan singers perform ; jatras and folk theatres are held.

On the second evening, there is a celebration of fireworks, thoroughly enjoyed by everyone

By the third day the number of tourist reach to near about ten thousand ; at night some areas are flooded with neon lights, while at other corners, you cannot even discern your own big toe. Irrespective of their urban or rural roots, children happily pick up brightly coloured wooden toys while their mothers select palm-leaf trinkets

Usually, the three days include Christmas Day and everyone joins in the Krishtotsav, observed by the ashramites. Besides, there are cultural events and memorial lecture.

Although real estate is booming, still the place is comfortably swathed in green and with not much auto mobile traffic (walking or cycling is the common mode of commuting), Shantiniketan offers a welcome weekend getaway, any time throughout the year and specially during its festive days.

For a better Ecotourism the people from all quarters have to help the government. Whether its local authorities or developer or local people or the tourist all have to play an active part in having a successful ecotourism spot. The government alone cannot make this ecotourism successful. Everyone should follow the rules and guidelines so make the attempt of government successful.

Besides this non-governmental organizations and scientific and research institutions also have to play a key role. The management of ecotourism should make a 20 years of Master Plan for each state This plan should include construction of proper roads and railway, greenery, Garbage disposal utensils and drums everywhere, Banners and Advertisement to make people aware of effects of garbage disposal here n there. The tourist should also take care of the need to protect the environment. Many hospitality sectors have developed who have adopted environment-friendly practices like conserving energy and water and recycling of unutilized hotel outputs.

Now a days, the political parties, non government organization, print and tele media are taking active part to aware people about the destruction we are making by not protecting our environment.
The Government has also set up institutions like the Central and State Pollution Control Board to deal with the defaulters. The state governments also have Departments of Environment and Pollution Control. The Ministry of Tourism has issued ecotourism guidelines for adoption by all concerned organisations. Some tourism bodies and associations like the Pacific Travel Association have introduced an ecotourism pledge which requires their members to adopt environment-friendly practices.

Government departments working for Ecotourism in India.

The Government of India has set up a group of Ministers under the Minister of Tourism to coordinate activities of various government departments and agencies. Many of the activities in the tourism sector are dependent on initiatives of the state governments. Enlightened state governments like Kerala, Goa and Rajasthan have done a lot to attract more tourists by making facilities more tourist friendly.

Shantiniketan is the land of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Bengal’s pride and the greatest figure. Shantiniketan has become a famous tourist spot because of its garden village look which compels you to come again and again specially in spring. This is because Rabindranath Tagore inspired of Holi(a festival of colours). He introduced Vasanta Utsav, the festival of spring here. Not only youth but also old generation takes active participation in Holi here, All were dressed in traditional colors like yellow, white, and red dhotis, kurtas, and saris, celebrating Holi in a very special way. Not only they play with colors but also sing Tagore songs and dance with it. Thousands of  people come from all over the world to see this festival here. Though there are so many enjoyment but the place don’t lose its ambience and heavenly experience. Everyone looked simple and gay as though they did not have any worries in the world.

Heavenly experience , enthusiastic participation from all people make the spring in shantiniketan a different one from any any of india