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Government has enhanced the entry fee at 116 Centrally protected monuments under Archaeological Survey of India. The enhancement comes after 15 years as the last increase took place in 2000. The revised rates shall be effective from today, ie – 01.04.2016
The fee has been revised after calling for comments/suggestions from general public and in consultation with Ministry of Tourism, Tour Operators and Travel Associations. The enhanced rates are at par with entry fee at monuments abroad.
Govt Sources said that it has been done with the aim to enhance the tourism sector, a decision has also been taken to provide better facilities to tourists coming to ASI monuments. Accordingly better facilities in the form of free bottled water, wi-fi connectivity, mementoes and CDs with pictures and films of monuments would be offered to tourists purchasing high value tickets @ Rs 750/ and Rs 300/- at World Heritage monuments and Other Ticketed monuments respectively. This would also generate additional revenue for the exchequer. Further, separate queue would be provided for ticket holders of Rs.750/-, Rs.500/-, Rs.300/- and Rs.200/- for ensuring smooth entry to the monument.
The revised entry fee structure is as under:
| Type of Visitor | Existing entry fee | Revised entry fee (w.e.f. 01.04.2016 | Type of monuments |
| citizens of India and visitors from SAARC, visitors from BIMSTEC Countries and overseas citizens of India | Rs.10/- | Rs.30/-
per head |
World Heritage Monument |
| others (All Nationals other than from countries mentioned above) | Rs.250/- | Rs.500/-
per head |
World Heritage Monument |
| citizens of India and visitors from SAARC countries, visitors from BIMSTEC Countries and overseas citizens of India | Rs.5/- | Rs.15/-
per head |
Other monument |
| others (All Nationals other than from countries mentioned above) | Rs.100/- | Rs.200/-
per head |
Other monument |