Kedarnath Dham opens today: Check kapat opening time, how to register, helicopter route, weather updates and moreKedarnath Dham opening today: The Kedarnath Temple has reopened on April 22, 2026, at 8 am. Pilgrims must complete mandatory registration b...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Nepal opens restricted trekking routes to solo foreign travellersNepal's immigration department has eased trekking rules, now permitting solo foreign tourists in restricted areas. Previously requiring gro...
23 Mar, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2025 starts: Registration, routes, helicopter booking, medical form requirement, here’s all you need to know before your tripThe Amarnath Yatra is set to commence on July 3. The first group of pilgrims will depart from Jammu under tight security. Lieutenant Govern...
02 Jul, 2025, 09.25 AM IST
Nepal plans to restrict Everest permits to experienced climbersNepal is set to require Everest climbers to have previously scaled a 7,000-meter peak within the country to reduce overcrowding and improve...
29 Apr, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
Mind Over Money: This IIT, IIM alumni MD & COO is an avid reader, does Vipassana and trekking to keep mentally fitShilpa Gupta discusses her experience with Vipassana meditation and its impact on her mental fitness. She was introduced to Vipassana at th...
20 Jan, 2024, 10.02 AM IST
Nepal bans solo trekking, makes guides mandatory from April 1The new rules apply to international tourists of all experience levels on treks in Nepal’s national parks, such as the popular Annapurna Ci...
13 Mar, 2023, 10.55 AM IST
Facing pandemic economic woes, Nepal reopens to adventurersFor now the reopening will come with restrictions and mainly be limited to those seeking to to climb or trek its famous peaks. Nepal is hom...
03 Nov, 2020, 11.25 AM IST
MHA opens up 137 peaks in India to foreigners for mountaineering and trekking purposesThe decision comes following a proposal from the tourism ministry.
21 Aug, 2019, 04.41 PM IST
Scenic encounters, tranquil waters: Here's where to head for a weekend getaway this monsoonMonsoon showers transform most tourist spots into quiet, green retreats covered with mist and fog
18 Jul, 2019, 07.14 AM IST
PPP scheme to boost tourism in Andamans & LakshadweepThree projects each in Andamans and Lakshadweep are ready to be launched through public-private partnership (PPP), the Union home ministry ...
25 Apr, 2018, 11.29 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh calling! Treasure the experience of being in the lap of natureOffering gorgeous nature trails, Roing district is criss-crossed with numerous streams, rivers and rivulets.
01 Dec, 2016, 05.16 AM IST
Mallya's craft beer firm brews fresh funding in USMallya and his group firms are also being probed by multiple regulators and agencies including Sebi, Enforcement Directorate and SFIO (Seri...
04 Apr, 2016, 03.41 AM IST
Mount Everest not officially closed to climbers, Nepal says"The govt will not officially announce the closure because we have given the permit to climbers," Tulsi Prasad Gautam of Nepal's tourism de...
04 May, 2015, 05.35 PM IST
Good news for domestic tourists visiting LehThe Leh admin has notified that any identification proof shall be treated as an Inner Line Permit for citizens of the country who visit the...
14 May, 2014, 06.31 PM IST
Forget visa hassles, just carry your passport along from India to Bhutan and NepalSituated close to India’s North-Eastern states, Bhutan and Nepal are a treat during this season. Why think twice?
01 Aug, 2013, 01.13 PM IST
Why India lost out to Nepal, Pakistan, China in mountain adventureLack of 8,000-m-plus peaks and red tape are some of the reasons why mountaineers are giving India the go-by. But plans are afoot to make In...
22 Apr, 2012, 02.49 AM IST
- New visas to make it easier for foreign nationals to access mountains
Mountain climbing for foreigners visiting India could get easier. The government is considering to introduce a new category of visa - calle...
25 Apr, 2009, 02.56 AM IST