MoT finalises Caravan policy

According to a PTI report, Caravan tour packages popular in Europe and USA, will soon be launched in India to attract the high-end tourist particularly foreigners. Caravan Tourism, a new concept in India is being envisaged as a niche tourism product will be launched in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh (HP) in the first phase. A senior official from the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) mentioned that the Caravan policy and guidelines for the state governments have been finalised. The official added that states including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh have shown interest in the Caravan scheme. Under the Caravan or a 'home on wheel' packages, tourists will be provided air-conditioned vehicles with all modern facilities such as Wi-Fi connectivity, mini bar, TV besides bed and toilets.