Question: Which of the following state of India has been awarded for best cultural tourist destination by the Lonely Planet Travel Magazine Awards 2016?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Punjab
Ans:(b)
Related facts:
- On 9 May 2016 Lonely Planet Travel Magazine Awards 2016 were presented for the best national and international tourist destinations in various categories in ceremony held at the St. Regis Hotel, Palladium, Mumbai.
- The following destinations are rewarded in various categories:
- Best destinations for Culture (International): Jordan
- Best destinations for Culture (Indian): Uttar Pradesh
- Best destinations for Adventure (International): New Zealand
- Best destinations for Adventure (India): Himachal Pradesh
- Best destinations for Value (International): Turkey
- Best destinations for Value (Indian): Goa
- Best destinations for Romance (International): Switzerland
- Best destinations for Romance (Indian): Jammu & Kashmir
- Best destinations for Shopping (International): Dubai
- Best destinations for Shopping (Indian): Delhi
- Best destinations for Wildlife (International): South Africa
- Best destinations for Wildlife (Indian): Madhya Pradesh
- Best destinations for Food & drinks (International): Singapore
- Best destinations for Food & drinks (Indian): Mumbai
- Best destinations for Relaxation (International): the Maldives
- Best destinations for Relaxation (Indian): Rajasthan
- Best destinations for Family (International): the United Kingdom
- Best destinations for Family (Indian): Kerala
- Best destinations for Best Emerging Destination (International): Peru
- Best destinations for Best Emerging Destination (Indian): Nagaland
- India’s favourite destination: United States of America
Reference:
http://www.lonelyplanet.in/magazine/articles/10745/the-lonely-planet-magazine-india-travel-awards-2016
https://tactstorage.blob.core.windows.net/docnews/task-doc-9e21d43a-f431-4c3d-a169-ac116c48030b.pdf
http://www.indiapages.in/mumbai-declared-best-destination-food-drink-lonely-planet-travel-magazine-awards-2016-2498.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/kerala-voted-country-s-best-family-destination-116051101169_1.html