Africa Business Radio

The Indian government says it will re-open for tourists from October 15 after being closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.The country famous for the Taj Mahal, desert palaces, tiger reserves, elephants and beaches had barred all foreign tourists in March 2020 in a strict lockdown when the pandemic took off.The home ministry in a statement says Tourist visas will be granted for foreigners arriving on charter flights from October 15, and on other flights from November 15, It stressed that all Covid-19 protocols should be adhered to by the foreign tourists, carriers bringing them into India and all other stakeholders at landing stations.