Paryatan Parv, a national-level tourism event organized by the Ministry of Tourism during September 16 to September 27, has been celebrated across the country in full swing, said an official release on Friday.

The celebration of Paryatan Parv reached a high note on its 4th and 5th day, with a series of activities and events being held across the country, an official release said.

The events with an aim to sensitize people about Sustainable Tourism,  Swachhta, and to promote tourism were organized in collaboration with the India Tourism domestic offices, Central / State Government organizations and other Stakeholders.

Apart from the events in Rajpath Lawns, India tourism Delhi organized an inter school drawing competition themed ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ in which 370 MCD Schools participated. Hon'ble Mayor Sri B.B. Singh and the local councilor graced the event, participated by the Regional Director and distributed prizes.

A Yoga Session was also organized at the ALT center, Ghaziabad, in collaboration with Vihangam Yoga Sansthan.  Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with India tourism Delhi organised a Nukkad Natak on the theme ‘Hindustan Dekho’, Cleanliness Drive and the students also took a swachhtasha path.

As part of the celebration, In Bangalore IHM Bangalore-Students cleaned the public parking pathway in front of IHM Gate. The main focus of Paryatan Parv celebrations was on sanitation and the importance of maintaining a hygienic environment.

India tourismVaranasi organized Yoga Sessions in collaboration with Sadguru Sadafal DeoVihangam Yog Sansthan at Swarvveda Mahamandir Umahara, Varanasi, which was attended by more than 75 people.

Indiatourism Hyderabad in association with Bhongir Rock climbing school organized a trek to Bhongir fort and also organized a motivational speech by Ms. Jai Bharati and Ms. Shanti, who completed 17000 KM by road in 50 days in 7 countries, directed at 200 girl students of various schools. IHM Hyderabad organised a Swachhta drive at the College, as part of the celebrations.

The event is being organized in several other places of the country.