Travel & Tourism
As India plans to open Siachen for tourists, Pakistan raises objections
Responding to media reports that India was starting tourism in the Siachen area, Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Muhammad Faisal said, "India forcibly occupied Siachen Glacier and it is a disputed area. How can India open it for tourism?"
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor to have smog towers! Here’s how faith is meeting environment sustainability in Varanasi
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the work for Kashi Vishanath Corridor project on March 8th this year. It is planned to completed by December 31st, 2021.
Over a million visited Kedarnath in 2019! New rules, facilities including massage centres planned from next year; check details
Officials said that massage chairs similar to the ones installed inside shopping malls will be seen in the centres.
Sabarimala: Stray dog walks around 500 km with Ayyappa devotees atop shrine
Chief priest A K Sudheer Namboothiri opened the sanctum sanctorum at 3 a.m and performed special pujas including 'Neyyabhishekam' among others.
Sabarimala temple: Shrine receives over Rs 3.30 crore as revenue on opening day
Over 70,000 devotees have offered prayers at the hill shrine since the temple opened on November 16 evening for the two-month long Mandala-Makkarvilakku puja.
Good news travellers! Water villas to be set up in Lakshadweep and Andaman Nicobar Islands
UT administration and Niti Aayog have issued the Rest for Qualification(RFQ) documents for the development of water villas in Lakshwadeep Islands as well as ecotourism resorts on the island.
Sabarimala: Heavy rush of pilgrims continues at Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala
With the temple witnessing heavy rush, devotees have complained that many of the facilities are inadequate.
Chardham Yatra 2019 culminates: Portals of Badrinath close for winter
After traditional prayers, the gates of the famed Himalayan shrine were closed at 5.13 pm, Badrinath-Kedarnath Mandir Samiti sources said.
A dream destination! Kerala receives ‘Best Honeymoon Destination’ award
Now, the state has received the prestigious 'Travel + Leisure India & South Asia' magazine's 2019 award as India's 'Best Honeymoon Destination', in the domestic category.
Rising on India’s travel map! Here’s why Bhopal is attracting global travellers
While the North of Bhopal echoes its rich history with notable structures and monuments like mosques, bazaars, and narrow lanes; the South of Bhopal reflects the contemporary side.
Visiting Rishikesh: Uttarakhand’s gateway to the valley of gods
The town of Rishikesh plays an important role in the epic Ramayana, because it is in this sacred town that Ram along with his brothers came to offer penance after killing Ravan.
Discounts galore on flight tickets: Check details of latest Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Go Air, Vistara, Air Asia offers
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Go Air, Vistara, Air Asia flight ticket offers, discounts: These offers are applicable on tickets for domestic as well as international flights.
Children’s day celebrations: SpiceJet takes over 100 cancer patients for ‘joy-flight’
As part of the initiative, a SpiceJet team flew with the patients along with their guardians on a sortie from New Delhi airport. Flying 35,000 feet above sea level was a once in a lifetime experience
Visiting Delhi? Here is an app that addresses emergency situations
India Assist has launched unique mobile-based assistance service or App. India Assist app is available on Google play store (android) and App store for Apple iPhone. The service is currently available
Ayodhya becomes pilgrim magnet! From Bihar to Gujarat, first-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict
Since the historic judgement of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the c
Stunning! An inside look at the features of the world’s first hybrid cruise
The ship’s interiors have Scandinavia-inspired design featuring wool, granite, oak and birch through its many cabins.
Venice floods: Highest in 50 years, tourists fleeing amidst rising water
The government in Rome was expected to declare a state of emergency at a cabinet meeting on Thursday after Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte described the flooding as "a blow to the heart of our country".
Kartarpur Corridor: SGPC demands simplification of registration process for Darbar Sahib visit
Asserting that the process should be simplified, Singh suggested that the pilgrims be allowed to visit Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur -- the final resting place of Guru Nanak Dev -- on the basis
Ayodhya to get complete makeover! From international airport to pilgrim centeres, here’s everything planned for Ayodhya
Elaborating about the developmental plan, deputy director Information of Ayodhya division Murlidhar Singh said,"Ayodhya Teerth Vikas Parishad will be constituted. Plans are on to start river cruise on
Ayodhya Ram Temple: Patna’s Hanuman mandir to contribute Rs 10 crore; start kitchen for devotees
Enthused by the Supreme Court verdict, the secretary of the trust, Kishore Kunal, had earlier announced here that the Patna-based religious body will contribute Rs 10 crore for the construction of a t
Now, Sita temple planned in Uttrakhand; UCAS helps finalise the location
During the announcement of the project, the CM suggested, all households in the district to contribute a donation of Rs 11 along with a fistful of soil and stone.
Kartik Purnima: Devotees take holy dip in Saryu river amid high security in Ayodhya
People began flocking to the ghats since early the hours amid chants of "Sita Ram" playing on loudspeakers in the streets, while many devotees who came from neighbouring districts in Uttar Pradesh cam
Dev Deepawali in Kashi: Varanasi hotels booked one year in advance, rent skyrockets to Rs 2.5 lakhs!
Dev Diwali 2019: Cost of a room in one Nadesar hotel reached Rs 2.5 lakhs! The normal price range for rooms during Dev Deepawali is Rs 80 to Rs 90 thousand.
Srinagar’s Dal Lake to be declared eco-sensitive zone, JK govt sets up panel
Pollution and encroachments have resulted in the Dal Lake shrinking from its original area of 22 square kilometers to about 10 square kilometers, according to an assessment by the Dredging Corporation
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