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Fly91 launches direct flights from Tirupati to Vijayawada, Hyderabad, RajahmundryFly91 has launched new flight services connecting Tirupati with three key cities. The airline now offers direct flights to Vijayawada, Hyde...
Pilgrimage spots fast emerging highlight for travel operators; many packages launchedDomestic pilgrimages have seen runway growth in the past year, and the year-end is likely to be no different, said industry executives. Not...
IRCTC announces new Bharat Gaurav train for Rameswaram-Madurai-Tirupati pilgrimage: Check booking details, route, fare, timeIRCTC's new Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, the Rameswaram-Tirupati Dakshin Darshan Yatra, embarks on a 9-night, 10-day spiritual journey star...
TTD to deploy anti-drone, AI and facial recognition tech to boost security and pilgrim experience at Tirumala TempleTTD (Google Trends): The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board is set to implement anti-drone technology and AI-based systems, includi...
Tirupati Temple trust seeks 'No-Fly' zone over Tirumala; Aviation Minister respondsUnion minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu stated that authorities are discussing alternate flight routes with air traffic controllers after ...
Congress announces free 'tirth yatra' to Buddhist sites if elected in DelhiThe Congress party announced that if elected in the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, they will offer free pilgrimages to Buddhist sites, whic...
Holy cities like Ayodhya, Varanasi attracting big retail brands: ReportRetail brands are expanding their presence in key Indian cities like Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar, Puri, Tirupati, and Ajmer, as they capita...
How temple tourism competes head on with beach tourismA boom in spiritual tourism is gathering strength in India. Tourism ministry data shows over 60% of tourism in India is in the religious an...
Hotels seek to cash in on religious tourism boomPilgrimage tourism has rebounded in the nation of multiple faiths after two consecutive years of Covid-induced curbs, prompting hotel compa...
Oyo to open 50 hotels in AyodhyaOyo has announced it will expand its offerings with 50 new properties in Ayodhya this year. The properties will include 25 homestays run by...
Boosting connectivity between holy sites, local economies at centre of Vande Bharat train push: OfficialsThe Indian government is pushing to improve connectivity between pilgrim centres and boost local economies through the Vande Bharat Express...
Badrinath-Kedarnath temple doors to be shut on October 25 due to solar eclipseMinistry of Earth Science says the eclipse will begin in India before dusk in the day and be visible from most locations.
Restaurant, cafe chains on temple run: Places of worship top draws for big food services firmsExecutives said places of worship are turning out to be top draws for big food services companies since it gives them a first-mover advanta...
Varanasi, Tirupati, Puri among top pilgrimage destinations in India: OYOAs per OYO's booking data analysed between January to April 2022, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Bodhgaya, Shirdi and Jammu are among India's top five...
Ayodhya included in Delhi govt free pilgrimage scheme: Arvind KejriwalDue to COVID-19, the scheme was halted for the last one-and-a-half years but now instructions have been issued to resume it and the trains ...
COVID-19 puts curbs on religious travelHotel bookings and room nights in pilgrimage sites are declining across destinations with travellers deferring all plans, said hotels, tour...
Maharashtra to attract tourist from North IndiaMaharashtra to attract tourist from North India. Opens tourist information centre and conducts a road-show for tour operators in Delhi.
Religion e-commerce on the rise as ventures like 'Online Prasad', 'Proud Ummah' take offGrowing surge in Internet commerce that is pushing young entrepreneurs to vie for a share in India’s massive market for religious products ...
- Railways to start special 'Bharat Tirth' tourist trains
In a bid to promote tourism, Railways will be launching 16 special 'Bharat Tirth' trains connecting popular tourist sites as also pilgrimag...
- Pilgrimage centres turning into sex hotspots: Study
Two independent studies have pointed to a disturbing trend that pilgrimage centres are changing complexion to become hubs for sex tourism. ...