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A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...- Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
- India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
- Monsoon alert for travellers: Heading to hill stations? Check's IMD rain warning for these statesMonsoon update: Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. Southern and west...
- Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...
- Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
- Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
- IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposalBihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost internationa...
- Char Dham Yatra registrations cross 33 lakh markData released in the daily bulletin shows Kedarnath recorded 11,68,522 registrations, followed by Badrinath with 10,19,560 pilgrims. Gangot...
- Badrinath may look like this as Uttarakhand planning to make it a 'Smart Hill Town'Uttarakhand is developing Badrinath Dham into a spiritual hill town with a comprehensive masterplan. The initiative aims to provide pilgrim...
- Andhra Pradesh govt notifies five model e-mobility cities under EV policy 4.0Andhra Pradesh has launched its Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0. Five cities, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore, and...
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh pass to begin in JuneThe Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Uttarakhand's Lipulekh pass is set to commence in June, with 500 pilgrims scheduled to visit Tibet in 10 b...
- PM Modi to flag off Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express trainIndian Railway launches a new weekly train connecting Ayodhya to Mumbai. This service will improve travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharas...
- Uttarakhand govt appoints PCS Sohan Singh as CEO of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple CommitteeSohan Singh is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. This appointment supports the upcoming Char Dha...
- Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faithKedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes. He described the ...
- Saudi Arabia raises Hajj hospitality penalties, tightens compliance rulesSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter penalties for hospitality providers in Mecca and Medina during Hajj to enhance pilgrim services. Repe...
- Uttarakhand government geared up for Char Dham Yatra, no cap on pilgrims: Chief Minister DhamiUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the removal of the pilgrim cap for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, assuring comprehe...
- Government redesigning 'Prasad' scheme: Govt in Lok SabhaThe government is redesigning the Prasad scheme to boost pilgrim tourism. This initiative, launched in 2014-15, has funded 54 projects over...
- Centre approves Rs 91 crore proposal for pilgrim centres in KeralaThe ministry of tourism has endorsed the proposal submitted by the state government as part of the tourism infrastructure development plan.
- Rail Budget 2014: Railways announce special trains on pilgrim circuitsPrivate participation in pilgrim areas will be encouraged to introduce some trains for pilgrims and tourists in the short run.
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