Travel And Tourism: News
02 Dec 2018
IndiaEngine-less Train 18 breaches 180kmph mark; might make January debut
India's first engine-less train, dubbed Train 18, breached the 180kmph mark on Sunday, two weeks after trial runs first commenced.
02 Dec 2018
ShimlaTourists to enjoy Railways' first hop-on-hop-off service on Kalka-Shimla route
A train journey in the hilly areas makes the moments memorable. The new service by Indian Railways will give another level of excitement to tourists visiting Shimla.
02 Dec 2018
India#IndianRailways: This new rule helps waitlisted passengers get confirmed tickets
In a huge relief for passengers, the Indian Railways is rolling out a new rule from January next year in order to increase the number of confirmed tickets by using advanced technology.
01 Dec 2018
IndiaIRCTC: Know chances/probability of waitlisted train ticket getting confirmed
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a new service, under which the passengers can check the probability of their waitlisted ticket getting confirmed, while booking tickets online on the new IRCTC website or app.
28 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations
Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).
27 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC online ticket cancellation rules before and after chart preparation
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of online cancellation of e-tickets via its website and mobile app.
25 Nov 2018
IndiaASI monuments to remain open till 9PM? Government plans so
Almost 4,000 historical sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) may have to junk their "closed-after-the-sunset" dictum and remain open for visitors till 9 pm, if a blueprint being prepared by the Ministry of Culture sees the light of day.
25 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
23 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirMaster Plan to develop Gulmarg as ace tourist destination approved
Battling encroachment, haphazard construction, and deforestation, the picturesque town of Gulmarg will be developed into an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable tourist destination, the Gulmarg Master Plan-2032, approved by the Jammu and Kashmir government, has envisaged.
23 Nov 2018
GoaGoa: Event organizers upset with entertainment tax on free passes
The imposition of entertainment tax on free passes distributed by organizers for major events is a dampener for tourism in Goa, industry stakeholders have said.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: Rules about train ticket cancellations and refunds
Not all plans are meant to be.
17 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota: Booking rules and charges
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of booking train tickets under the Foreign Tourist Quota on its app and website, to foreign tourists (including NRIs) holding a valid passport.
17 Nov 2018
IndiaTrain 18, India's first engine-less train, trial-run today: Details here
The maiden trial-run of India's first engine-less train, the indigenously-built 'Train 18' is scheduled to take place today, on the Bareilly-Moradabad section on a standard railway track.
17 Nov 2018
Himachal PradeshSnowfall effect: Temperature falls below freezing point, Himachal shivers
Cold wave in Keylong of tribal Lahaul and Spiti district intensified today as the night temperature fell further, especially in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, after the recent snowfall, the meteorological department said.
16 Nov 2018
GoaNo major New-Year event planned, Goa government might reconsider fee
With no big-ticket entertainment event scheduled for New Year in Goa, the state government today said it could reconsider the fees levied on them in case organizers sought a reduction.
15 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC is offering 50% discount on Maharajas Express tickets
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering 50% discount on second ticket booking of its world-class, luxury train Maharajas Express.
14 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysNow, travel from Delhi to Leh in just 20 hours
Thanks to the highly ambitious and strategically-significant Northern Railways project of the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line, Delhiites will now be able to travel directly to Leh-Ladakh in nearly 20 hours, compared to the current duration of 40 hours.
14 Nov 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 best credit cards in India for frequent flyers
For many, traveling is a passion and an escape from their hectic life. Though traveling has become popular in India, it has also become expensive.
13 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: How to transfer train ticket to blood relations
For facilitating last-minute change in plans of the passengers, the Indian Railways offers the option of transferring ticket to one of their blood relations.
12 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: Booking and cancellation rules for Suvidha Trains
Introduced by the Railways Ministry in 2015, in order to replace Premium trains and provide confirmed accommodation to the passengers, Suvidha Trains are special trains that run on the routes that have high demand, and for which, the passengers are willing to pay extra amount for a confirmed ticket.
11 Nov 2018
ManipurManipur CM talks about state becoming an ideal tourist destination
Manipur is trying to firmly position itself on the tourism map of the country, riding on the picturesque beauty of its lush-green valleys and forested hills, along with the annual Sangai Festival which showcases the state's rich tradition to the world.
11 Nov 2018
IndiaAll you need to know about IRCTC Loyalty scheme
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Union Bank (UBI), operates the Loyalty scheme.
10 Nov 2018
GoaGoa to have no EDM festival this year?
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said no organizer has approached the government to conduct the electronic, dance and music (EDM) festival this year.
08 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
06 Nov 2018
IndiaIRCTC: Rules and charges of booking 'Premium Tatkal' tickets
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
03 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: Rules about train ticket cancellations and refunds
Not all plans are meant to be.
02 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways introduces 78 special trains for festive-season: Details here
With Diwali and Chhath just a few days away, Northern Railways has introduced 78 special trains, in order to manage extra rush during the festive season.
01 Nov 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
30 Oct 2018
IndiaIndian Railways luggage rules and charges: Details here
Indian Railways has certain luggage carrying rules for the passengers, under which they can bring in luggage upto certain specified limit free-of-cost, and have to pay extra fees if they carry additional luggage, over and above that limit.
30 Oct 2018
IndiaVisiting Sikkim next month? Do check-out world's tallest Chenrezig statue
Planning for a November vacation to Sikkim? Be sure to check out the 137-feet statue of Chenrezig, touted to be the world's tallest figurine of the Tibetan-Buddhist deity.
29 Oct 2018
IndiaIRCTC: Know chances/probability of waitlisted train ticket getting confirmed
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a new service, under which the passengers can check the probability of their waitlisted ticket getting confirmed, while booking tickets online on the new IRCTC website or app.
28 Oct 2018
OdishaAttention Nature-Lovers! You can now visit this uninhabited Odisha island
Nature lovers now have a reason to rejoice as the Odisha government has prepped up the idyllic Habelikhati Island at Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) for "eco-tourism".
28 Oct 2018
IndiaIndian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations
Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).
27 Oct 2018
India5 most breathtakingly beautiful airports in India
Many amazing domestic and International trips begin and end with air travel.
26 Oct 2018
DiwaliIndian Railways bookings: How to book General tickets online
To save passengers the hassle of standing in long queues and waiting for their turn to get a General ticket from ticket counters, the Indian Railways had launched the UTS mobile app.
19 Oct 2018
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
17 Oct 2018
IndiaIndian Railways announces Diwali, Chhath Puja special trains: Details here
With Diwali and Chhath Puja just a couple of weeks away, the Indian Railways has announced special trains on certain routes, especially in Bihar and Jharkhand.
16 Oct 2018
Indian RailwaysIRCTC online ticket cancellation rules before and after chart preparation
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of online cancellation of e-tickets via its website and mobile app.
15 Oct 2018
IndiaIndian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations
Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).
10 Oct 2018
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
