Bihar Tourism making preparations for tourists from Bhutan arriving this winter Patna: according to latest reports on news channels, the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) has started making preparations for the arrival of tourists from Bhutan this winter with the onset of the tourism season. Tourism Minister Sunil Kumar Pintoo stated that at this point, a six-day and seven-night tour package, including food, accommodation and sight-seeing is being offered to the Bhutanese tourists. This influx of tourists from Bhutan comes in the wake of Bihar CM’s recent visit to Thimphu. Going... 

Branding Bihar as a tourist destination Patna: with several states of India vying for global attention, Bihar is now on its way to taking some new initiatives. According to reports, Sunil Kumar Pintu, the tourism minister, the state government is in the process of formulating plans to boost its brand image through a brand ambassador.  A number of Bollywood stars have been commissioned in the past by other states and organizations to stand for various states and events. The tourism minister on a more realistic and sensible level however admitted that before such measures are taken, Bihar...