# MakeMyTrip ties up with tourism ministry for guided tours 2026-08-14T11:15:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Online travel firm MakeMyTrip has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to offer over 350 guided tours across more than 60 Indian cities, bookable on its platform from Independence Day. The tie-up, aligned with the 'Incredible India' and 'Dekho Apna Desh' campaigns, aims to let travellers discover heritage, culture, and cuisine through local expert guides, the company said in a statement. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the partnership gives guides a direct channel to reach travellers. MakeMyTrip's group CEO added that while India has stories worth telling, a way to book them like flights or hotels was missing. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Incredible India, MakeMyTrip, Ministry of Tourism Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/makemytrip-ties-up-with-tourism-ministry-for-guided-tours/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/makemytrip-ties-up-with-tourism-ministry-for-guided-tours/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.