Travel And Tourism: News
27 Sep 2021
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal launches 'Dekho Hamari Delhi' app
On World Tourism Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a mobile app that provides information about tourist spots along with their brief history, popular local cuisines, market places, and heritage walks in the national capital.
24 Sep 2021
Andaman & NicobarAndaman and Nicobar administration issues new SOPs for travel
The Andaman and Nicobar administration has decided to exempt fully vaccinated people from mandatorily carrying a negative RT-PCR report to travel to Port Blair, an official said on Friday.
23 Sep 2021
Andaman & NicobarRadhanagar beach retains prestigious Blue Flag certification
Radhanagar beach in Swaraj Deep island of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has retained the Blue Flag certification for 2021-22, an official release said.
21 Sep 2021
S JaishankarIndia criticizes new UK travel rules; Jaishankar raises issue
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has pushed for a resolution of the COVID-19 quarantine issue faced by Indians in the United Kingdom.
11 Sep 2021
LifestyleLooking to travel on a tight budget? Follow these tips
Are you passionate about traveling but are often held back after thinking about how much you need to spend on travel expenses?
02 Sep 2021
DubaiHeard of gold Vada Pav? Dubai restaurant is serving one
What's better than Vada Pav? A gold Vada Pav.
20 Aug 2021
Taj MahalTaj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from Saturday
After remaining closed for over a year for night viewing, the Taj Mahal in Agra will open from August 21 for visitors who want to explore the marble monument under the moonlight, the officials said on Friday.
11 Aug 2021
IndiaIndependence Day 2021: 5 amazing facts to know about India
Endowed with history and culture dating back centuries, more than a billion people, and innumerable religious, ethnic, and regional identities, India is not just the second-most populous country in the world.
11 Aug 2021
IndiaCanada extends ban on direct flights from India
Canada has again extended its ban on arriving passenger flights directly from India till September 21 due to the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal transport ministry has said.
05 Aug 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 travel-curbs: India moved to UK's 'amber' list from 'red'
The United Kingdom has moved India, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE from "red" to the "amber" list following a review of its traffic light system for international COVID-19 travel restrictions.
22 Jul 2021
Health & WellnessBabymoon: What is it and how to plan one?
A babymoon is described as a quality time-off with your partner, when you are expecting.
22 Jul 2021
NepalTharu tribe-dominated village along Indo-Nepal border to become tourism spot
A Tharu tribe-dominated village along the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich will be developed as a tourist destination under the Uttar Pradesh government's One District, One Eco-Tourism Spot scheme, a forest official said on Thursday.
20 Jul 2021
United States of AmericaUS eases travel advisory for India as COVID-19 cases decline
As India's COVID-19 outbreak subsides, the United States has eased the travel advisory for its citizens traveling to India.
16 Jul 2021
EnvironmentFew ways in which you can make eco-friendly travel decisions
Given that global warming and climate change are already happening, it's important to choose environmental-friendly and sustainable ways of living.
14 Jun 2021
VaccineCOVID-19: Which Indian states are allowing vaccinated travelers?
Months after the launch of India's COVID-19 vaccination drive, at least seven states and union territories have allowed the entry of vaccinated travelers without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test.
06 May 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: Sri Lanka bans travelers from India with immediate effect
Sri Lanka became the latest country on Thursday to announce that all arrivals from India will be banned with immediate effect due to the record rise in COVID-19 cases in the neighboring country.
01 May 2021
AustraliaAustralians returning from India face five-year jail or hefty fine
Threatening a five-year jail term or a hefty fine, the Australian government temporarily barred its citizens from entering the country if they happened to be in India within 14 days of their intended arrival.
23 Apr 2021
IndiaCanada bans passenger flights from India, Pakistan for a month
The Canadian government has banned all passenger flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days due to the unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, the longest country-specific travel ban imposed by Canada.
02 Apr 2021
GoaGoa Tourism Department calls Marathas 'invaders,' apologizes soon after
The Goa Tourism Department on Friday referred to the Maratha warriors led by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as invaders but deleted the tweet containing that reference soon after and also issued an apology.
24 Mar 2021
SrinagarAsia's largest tulip garden to open for visitors from tomorrow
Asia's largest tulip garden, overlooking the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar, will be thrown open to the public on Thursday, said Tulip Garden in-charge, Inam Rehman Sofi.
09 Mar 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO advises against using vaccine passports for international travel
A senior World Health Organization official said that so-called vaccine passports for COVID-19 should not be used for international travel because of numerous concerns, including ethical considerations that vaccines are not easily available globally.
07 Mar 2021
ManipurHere's why you should visit the floating islands in Manipur
Northeastern states in India are unique for their picturesque backdrops, lush greenery, and mountainous terrains.
03 Mar 2021
GoaAllow chartered flights in Goa from safe places: Tourism body
Ahead of the Goa Assembly's budget session, an apex tourism body here has urged the Pramod Sawant government to allow chartered flights in the state from "safe destinations" to boost tourism.
21 Feb 2021
KeralaNot just Goa, these places are great water-sport destinations too
When it comes to water sports and adrenaline-pumping adventures in India, Goa is the first name that is most likely to pop into your mind.
14 Feb 2021
LifestylePandemic Special: Countries that have opened up for tourists
Travel took a backseat last year with strict lockdowns in countries and severe travel restrictions being imposed on visitors from other places.
08 Feb 2021
LifestyleAzerbaijan: Here's why you should visit this unexplored country
Have you heard of Azerbaijan? Nope, it isn't a Bollywood film but a largely unexplored nation in the Caucasus.
01 Feb 2021
NagalandExplore Nagaland, mystic beauty of North-East, home to indigenous tribes
Enticing and mystical are two descriptions that best suit Nagaland.
13 Dec 2020
Madhya PradeshUnderrated tourist destinations in India that should be explored
This year started with a nightmare, which caused unprecedented mayhem and due to this, many of us had to cancel our travel plans.
12 Nov 2020
IslamDiwali 2020: Five countries that love celebrating Diwali
The much-awaited festival of lights, Diwali is just around the corner.
25 Aug 2020
IndiaDelhi to London via bus? It's possible, but in 2021
Just in case you needed yet another reason to madly wait for 2021, here you go: A bus trip from Delhi to London shall be possible next year.
07 Aug 2020
LondonRawsha: Incredible drinks and food amid unique ambience
If you have been looking for the most happening bars and restaurants in London, head to Rawsha and you wouldn't return disappointed.
04 Aug 2020
Google MapsPlanning a vacation? Note these five cool travel hacks
Have you heard anyone saying no to a vacation? But the preparations needed to make the traveling easier give us the biggest headache.
19 Jul 2020
ForbesFBI is using a travel company for global surveillance: Report
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) employs a range of tools and databases to de-anonymize and track criminal suspects.
01 Jun 2020
OYO RoomsMakeMyTrip lays off 350 employees due to COVID-19: Details here
Following Ritesh Agarwal's OYO Rooms, India's largest travel aggregator MakeMyTrip has laid off 350 employees from its workforce.
11 Apr 2020
LifestyleFive essential travel accessories that everyone needs
Everyone loves to travel. It gives a break from your mundane routine and, of course, a trove of amazing pictures to upload on social media.
05 Apr 2020
UttarakhandAuli: A guide to the skiing destination of India
Engulfed with apple orchards, oak, deodars, and abundant flora and fauna, Auli is a divine getaway spot for everyone.
18 Mar 2020
HimalayasRishikesh: Things to do in the adventure capital of India
Set in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh has no dearth of both spiritual centers and adventure sports.
01 Mar 2020
UttarakhandTop treks in North India that anyone can take
Have you been feeling lost and tired lately?
27 Feb 2020
TelanganaTop five amusement parks in India
Doing more than just existing is what makes life worth living.
