Online Ticket Booking for 143 ASI Monuments and Museums Now Live on ONDC Network

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has enabled online ticket booking for over 143 centrally protected monuments and museums on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

Initiative:
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, has enabled online ticket booking for 143+ centrally protected monuments and museums.
- Tickets are now available via the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

Benefits for Visitors:
- Seamless booking through multiple digital platforms.
- Discounts: ₹5 for Indian visitors, ₹50 for foreign nationals.
- Skip physical queues → faster, smoother entry.
- Transparent and efficient delivery of public services.

Technical Enablement:
- Integration carried out by NDML (NSDL Database Management Limited).
- ASI’s complete inventory onboarded onto ONDC.

Platforms Currently Live:
- Highway Delite (web, Android, iOS).
- Pelocal’s WhatsApp-based ticketing (start by sending “Hi” to +91 84228 89057).
- Abhee by Mondee (Android, iOS).
- More consumer-facing apps are in the pipeline.

Big Picture
This move is part of India’s push toward digital public infrastructure, making heritage sites more accessible to both domestic and international tourists. It strengthens the interoperability of digital systems, aligns with Digital India, and enhances the visitor experience at iconic cultural landmarks.