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MakeMyTrip and ASI Partners for Online Bookings of 116 Historical Monuments

Online travel firm MakeMyTrip has signed a memorandum of agreement with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for online bookings for over 116 historical monuments and sites across India. The agreement, signed on Sunday, entails listing and offering an online booking gateway to the world heritage and well-known monuments under the protection of ASI including the Taj Mahal, Red fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Khajuraho group of monuments, Charminar, Golconda Fort, among others.The platform will offer quick and easy e-ticket booking service to help travelers plan in advance and eliminate the hassle of standing in long queues, saving time and effort by booking online through MakeMyTrip!
This move by ASI and MakeMyTrip is surely a step further to promote India’s rich heritage tourism as effectively as possible.

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