Travel And Tourism: News
10 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: Top 5 deserts in India that you must visit
Deserts are often and unconventional choice for those seeking to go on relaxing vacations, but what's the point of traveling if you're not willing to step out of comfort zones?
08 Aug 2018
MumbaiMost Indians spend 6-10hrs on online research to plan holidays
Almost 42% of Indians spend an average of 6-10 hours researching online for deals on hotels, airlines or combo offers before booking a week-long holiday, an online survey revealed.
07 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: Top 5 road trips India has to offer
Road trips are not everyone's cup of tea, but if you dream of travelling with your friends along mesmerizing routes with some upbeat music on the stereo, then road trips are definitely up your lane.
06 Aug 2018
India14% jump in foreign tourist arrivals in India: Tourism Minister
Foreign tourist arrivals in India has seen a 14% jump in 2017 and foreign exchange earnings in the sector during the same period was Rs. 1.77 lakh crore, Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons said today.
06 Aug 2018
IndiaGovernment extends e-visa facility for citizens of 165 countries: Tourism-Minister
Seeking to promote tourism, the government has extended e-visa facility for citizens of 165 countries at 25 airports and five seaports, Tourism Minister KJ Alphons informed Lok Sabha today.
06 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: 5 beaches you shouldn't miss this monsoon season
India is a kaleidoscopic country and is home to a wide range of alluring mountains, hills, and stunning beaches.
05 Aug 2018
IndiaIf you are a student, avail these discounts by Railways
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) offers tickets at concessional rates to a number of specified categories.
03 Aug 2018
IndiaEnough hotchpotch? Here are top 5 weekend getaways from Mumbai
No matter how much we all adore our beloved 'City of dreams', but the fact is that it can, at times, get unbearably frustrating.
03 Aug 2018
IndiaTrekking on your mind? Here are 5 best Indian treks
One of the favorite activities of adventure seekers across the globe, trekking is more than just a sport.
01 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: 5 Indian places that are prettier than Europe
Considering the humongous costs involved, we dare say that Europe is over-hyped.
31 Jul 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Traditional snake boat races in Kerala to get IPL makeover
Kerala's famed snake boat races, which have mesmerized visitors for ages, would take a new avatar, on the lines of Indian Premier League (IPL) from this year.
30 Jul 2018
Tamil NaduFeasibility study in Tamil Nadu on heli-tourism submitted: Tourism Minister
Soon, Pawan Hans services could be available for tourists in Tamil Nadu as a feasibility report on heli-tourism has been submitted to the Tamil Nadu government, Minister of Tourism K J Alphons informed the Lok Sabha today.
30 Jul 2018
IndiaTop five travel experiences to have in your 30s
Writer Henry Miller once said, "One's destination is never a place, but rather a new way of seeing things."
29 Jul 2018
IndiaCentral govt employees can soon go abroad on LTC
Central government employees may soon be able to go abroad on Leave Travel Concession (LTC), top officials said today.
29 Jul 2018
Himachal Pradesh#TravelBytes: 5 best destinations for laid-back Indian travelers
Want to take a break from seemingly never-ending work, head on to an unexplored town, put up at a humble abode, and just enjoy numbness and nothingness, with a pint in hand?
28 Jul 2018
IndonesiaTop 5 budget foreign travel destinations for Indians
While some international destinations are extremely pricey, if you choose your destination smartly, your vacation won't necessarily translate to burning a hole in your pocket.
27 Jul 2018
IndiaTravel Bytes: Top five weekend getaways from Bengaluru
Want a break from the maddening city life, the crazy Bengaluru traffic, the unending crowds, and not-to-mention, another week at your desk job?
26 Jul 2018
WhatsAppTourists who don't respect Goan culture not welcome: Minister
Tourists who do not respect the culture of Goa and create nuisance by littering on the beaches or taking drugs are not welcome in the state, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said in the Legislative Assembly today.
25 Jul 2018
John F KennedySoon, travel without removing laptops from hand baggage at airports
Indian authorities are mulling a new passenger-friendly technology that is increasingly being tested in some of the world's busiest airports.
24 Jul 2018
India#FinancialBytes: Top 5 Travel Loans available in India
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty and adventure, and the best way to explore it is through travel. This wonderful experience, however, comes with a baggage of expenses.
23 Jul 2018
India#TravelBytes: 5 breathtakingly beautiful Indian trips to take during monsoon
Admit it or not, it's difficult to concentrate on work when the mighty rain gods are vigorously showering little drops of happiness outside.
23 Jul 2018
WhatsAppNow you can check status of trains on WhatsApp!
Taking its passenger services up a notch, Indian Railways has partnered with MakeMyTrip to bring to you the latest status of running trains.
22 Jul 2018
IndiaIf you're a travel-junkie, you should have these 5 apps
In this time and age, your smartphone basically sorts your life out. Right from traveling to work, getting lunch delivered, and watching your favorite show, an intangible mobile app is all you need to get things done.
22 Jul 2018
IndiaSteady rise in Indians visiting overseas tourist spots: Report
The outbound tourism from India is on the rise, going by the steady year-on-year increase in visa applications in the last few years, a report has said.
21 Jul 2018
Jaipur#TravelBytes: 5 best weekend getaways for Delhiites
Nothing feels better than a weekend after a hard week of work.
20 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiGovernment spent nearly Rs. 1,500cr on Modi's 84 country visits
Since becoming PM in May 2014, the government has spent over R. 1,484cr on chartered flights, maintenance of aircraft and hotline for Narendra Modi's foreign visits.
19 Jul 2018
MumbaiMeet these 2 Indian women who could conquer South Pole
Come December and an all-women squad will head toward the South Pole.
19 Jul 2018
JaipurRajasthan expects 50mn tourists by year-end, meeting its 2020 target
Rajasthan is expecting 50 million tourists to visit the state by the year-end, meeting its 2020 target, a senior official said.
17 Jul 2018
IndiaPeak-hour flight fares may increase if govt. passes new proposal
In a move akin to surge pricing policies on ride-hailing services, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is mulling over a proposal to impose additional charges on airlines for flights during peak hours.
17 Jul 2018
IndiaGoa wants only 'good tourists': Heavy fines for public-drinking, littering
Goa, a state dependent on tourism, is becoming selective. Now it wants only "good" visitors, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar has said.
16 Jul 2018
IndiaUS: Astoria revives its more than 100-year-old Indian connection
The historic port city of Astoria in the North Western American State of Oregon is trying to revive its more than a century old Indian connection which was forgotten till a few years ago.
16 Jul 2018
IndiGoFive rules that every airline flier should know
Over the years, the number of airlines operating globally has surged. Air travel is the fastest way to travel within a country or overseas, and it's also the most preferred mode of transportation.
15 Jul 2018
OdishaOdisha: Jagannath temple sans deities waits for state govt's attention
Even as Rath Yatra was celebrated with fervor in Puri, a small town Marada in Odisha's Ganjam district, which houses a 300-year-old Jagannath temple, spent a quiet day with no chariots rolling out of the shrine.
13 Jul 2018
IndiaHours after Modi's remarks, ASI lifts photography ban in monuments
In a major relief to photographers and historians, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has lifted a ban on photography inside centrally protected monuments.
11 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaClose Taj Mahal, demolish or restore it: SC lashes out
The SC has lashed out at the Centre and the UP government for their "lethargy" in protecting the Taj Mahal, which has now become a "hopeless cause."
10 Jul 2018
KarnatakaInfuriated with drunk-tourists, Goa villagers want bars to shut down
The residents of Surla village, North Goa, have had enough of drunk tourists creating a ruckus and are now demanding the closure of bars in the area.
07 Jul 2018
India5 must-have official apps for frequent train travelers
Indian Railways, which started its services 165 years ago, is considered the country's most economical mode of transportation.
07 Jul 2018
IndiaSummer 2018 saw Indians flying more than ever
According to ToI, summer 2018 saw Indians taking to the skies like never before, with numbers of both domestic and international Indian fliers seeing a significant jump.
06 Jul 2018
Bollywood"Chaiyya-Chaiyya" train to get theme-based restaurant, other attractions
The heritage Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR), operating mountain train services to the famous hill resort town of Ooty, is set to get new attractions, including a 'Coachteria', to woo tourists.
03 Jul 2018
HaryanaLord Venkateshwara Temple opened in Kurukshetra, biggest in North India
After inaugurating the Lord Venkateshwara Temple in Delhi in 2013, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) had started work to build another in Kurukshetra, a holy city of Haryana.
