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Eastern India's Largest Tourism Fair Opens
A big travel fair called Anandabazar Patrika Tourist Spot 2026 opened in eastern India.
Many people came to look for trips in India and other countries.
Some wanted to go to Sri Lanka, while others wanted to visit places like Udaipur and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
The fair has lots of travel companies, airlines, and hotels showing their offers.
Maharashtra is the special state being highlighted this year.
The fair is open from noon to 8pm and will end on Sunday.
People are also booking trips for the Puja holidays.
The tourism minister of Bengal said they want to make travel affordable for everyone and improve the state's image.
Anandabazar Patrika Tourist Spot 2026, one of eastern India's largest tourism fairs, opened at Netaji Indoor Stadium.
Over 100 tour operators, state tourism boards, airlines, and hospitality players participated in the 14th edition.
Visitors like Ranajit Das (retired teacher) and Avradita Saha (railway employee) sought trips to Sri Lanka and Rajasthan, respectively.
Maharashtra is the state under the spotlight, with Telangana, Rajasthan, and Tripura as partner states.
Significant queries were around Puja vacations, with bookings already made for Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Nainital.
- Who
- Visitors from near and far, including Ranajit Das (retired teacher) and Avradita Saha (railway employee)
- What
- Opening of Anandabazar Patrika Tourist Spot 2026, a major tourism fair
- Where
- Netaji Indoor Stadium, eastern India
- When
- Current day (ends Sunday)
- Why
- To explore travel options in India and abroad, with a focus on Puja vacations
Key facts
- Event Name
- Anandabazar Patrika Tourist Spot 2026
- Location
- Netaji Indoor Stadium
- Duration
- 3 days (ends Sunday)
- Timings
- Noon to 8pm
- Participants
- 100+ tour operators, state tourism boards, airlines, hospitality players
- Highlighted State
- Maharashtra
- Partner States
- Telangana, Rajasthan, Tripura
- International Tourist Arrivals in Bengal (2023-24)
- 32 lakh
Quotes
Trishita Roychowdhury
28-year-old visitor from New Town
“"We have already received around 40 bookings for our Europe package covering France, Italy and Switzerland. Many visitors are also enquiring about Norway to witness the Northern Lights, whose best viewing season is from late September to late March."”
telegraphindia.com
“"We visited Himachal Pradesh in May. My son was fascinated by the Tabo Monastery and later spoke about it with his friends. It is important for children to learn about new places beyond textbooks."”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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