Rejoice, history buffs!
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Archaeological Survey of India has announced free entry for all visitors.
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In an order released on Monday, the ASI stated that “no fee will be charged from visitors (both domestic and foreign) at all ticketed Centrally protected monuments / Archaeological Sites and Remains specified in the Second Schedule of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959 on 8th March, 2022”.
No fees shall be charged from visitors (both domestic and foreign) at all ticketed Centrally Protected Monuments/Museums/Archaeological Sites & Remains on 8th March 2022 on the occasion of #internationalwomensday. pic.twitter.com/pyJ45d9zZx
— Archaeological Survey of India (@ASIGoI) March 7, 2022
This initiative was introduced by the Ministry of Culture, GOI in 2019 wherein only female visitors were allowed free entry in ASI monuments on Women’s Day. This year, it has been extended to all visitors.
At present, there is a total of 3691 monuments protected by the Central Government. This order is applicable to the Taj Mahal, Red Fort and all other monuments across the country.
We advise you to follow COVID appropriate behaviours while visiting these monuments. Happy travels! 😀
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