Interesting because we see international interest in archaeological riches of South India. Painful because I am yet to see a similar archaeological tour with expert guidance ever organized in india (atleast to my limited knowledge)
While american institues are making money my properly projecting our riches and heritage, why not us ? No answer !
Did you notice the cost for this trip? somewhere around 3.50 lacs out of which more than 80% would go towards hotel and transportation. The local tour guides they have mentioned may get some small tips. I hope they select good guides locally. The entry tickets that are charged to visitors ( from local tourists as well) is hardly anything. What would go towards maintenance of these heritage places is almost nothing. What is the answer? How do we ensure that these heritage places are available as tourist attractions in the next 100 years atleast.
There is no meaning in bashing up the Government for everything. We can do something.
As SB Sir has pointed out, it is time we discuss action-plans in this group / PSVP group.