Kolkata travel agents hoping on vaccine vacation in Russia to pick up

Published on : Wednesday, May 19, 2021

After almost a year barely without any revenue, travel agents in Kolkata have witnessed little improvement following approval from Russian authorities to promote vaccine vacation to the country. With the impending wedding season, the agents expect honeymooners to especially make use of this opportunity.

While the vaccination trip plans floated by few Delhi-based travel agencies are currently doing the rounds, agents in Kolkata are working on packages that are expected to settle proposals by this weekend. Roughly, the trip duration will be for 24 days – 20 days in Moscow and four in St Petersburg.

“We had a word with authorities at the Russian consulate as well as travel agents in Russia. They have confirmed that vaccination will be offered to tourists. The vaccination drive in Russia has been so successful that from May 15, people aren’t required to wear masks. Indians can travel to Russia after getting an RT-PCR test done and can either enjoy a vacation without the hassle of quarantine or can opt for a vaccination package that will include two shots within 24 days in addition to the sightseeing opportunities,” said Travel Agents Federation of India chairman (east) Anil Punjabi.
City travel agents opined that they are already getting inquiries about the vaccine holiday in Russia.