Strategic Cho La, Dok La at India-China border opened for battlefield tourismIndia has opened the strategic Cho La and Dok La passes along the China border for battlefield tourism. This initiative aims to boost borde...
15 Dec, 2025, 09.00 PM IST
Ministry of Tourism enters into MoU with Netflix to promote tourism destinations globally: GovtIndia's Ministry of Tourism is collaborating with Netflix to showcase the nation's diverse travel spots worldwide. This partnership aims to...
01 Dec, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
20 killed after rain triggers landslides in Darjeeling HillsIncessant rains triggered devastating landslides and floods across North Bengal, killing at least 20 people and injuring many. The deluge d...
06 Oct, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
Sikkim to open Doka-La and Cho-La battlefields for domestic tourists from October 1Get ready, travelers. Sikkim is opening Doka-La and Cho-La to domestic tourists starting October 1. Indian tourists with voter IDs can visi...
25 Sep, 2025, 01.54 PM IST
Buddhist soft power: India doubles down on showcasing Buddha’s life & legacy—partly to boost tourism & global influenceIndia is intensifying efforts to highlight its Buddhist heritage, targeting tourism and global influence. The government is improving infra...
02 Mar, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
Nathu-la permission process halted after Sikkim snowfallBased on the weather forecast, the upper parts of north and east Sikkim are likely to get more snow over the next few days.
30 Dec, 2022, 12.47 PM IST
Border forces on alert as Bhutan tourism turns upmarket overnightBhutan has been grappling with heavy tourist influx from India, Maldives and Bangladesh, who tap 'budget hotels' and more than 600 budget h...
15 Sep, 2022, 01.04 PM IST
National Tourism Day: Travel with a vengeance in 2022. Explore mindful holidays, self-care trips, caravan drive, and a ride to space (if you are lucky & have the money)Some experts believe the future of tourism belongs to more motorhomes and caravan travel.
25 Jan, 2022, 02.46 PM IST
Fully vaccinated? Begin planning your long-awaited Sikkim tripThe state government has lifted the temporary ban on the entry of visitors.
05 Jul, 2021, 09.26 AM IST
Planning a holiday? Here are the coronavirus related rules of different states for touristsIf you test Covid-positive, quarantine will follow as per the state protocol. Bookings at hotels are being permitted with strict safety gui...
29 Sep, 2020, 09.48 AM IST
Help foreign tourists return home soon: Centre tells statesThe tourism ministry has reached out to state governments, local bodies, association of tour operators and hotels, asking them to "restrict...
16 Mar, 2020, 09.43 AM IST
These Gujarat women's monthly earnings are more than their family's annual incomeListed on bed-and-breakfast aggregator Airbnb, Gauriben’s thatched-roof house has three rooms with cots covered with hand-embroidered sheet...
07 Jan, 2018, 12.12 PM IST
Planning a vacation? Explore the historical sites & ancient tales of Orchha and HampiOrchha is a charming heritage town, teaming with temples, fort and cenotaphs.
11 May, 2017, 03.34 PM IST
10 lesser known weekend vacation spots for this summer: Here's all you need to knowGet the best value for your money by taking short holidays in these lesser known tourist destinations across the country.
17 Apr, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
- Sikkim makes an organic shift
The next time you stop by in Sikkim, you might want to look for a souvenir with a difference - perhaps a packet of organic paddy or ginger ...
07 May, 2010, 08.36 PM IST
- Responsible tourism, the new buzz in India
With India becoming a hot spot for tourists from across the world, rural tourism or what now is called 'responsible tourism' is gaining pop...
07 Apr, 2008, 02.28 PM IST