US to triple visa cost for Indians in 2026; apply now to avoid ₹20,000 hikeTraveling to America will be more expensive for Indians. From 2026, a new Visa Integrity Fee of $250 will be added. The total visa cost wil...
14 Jul, 2025, 05.31 PM IST
Climbing Mount Fuji in Japan will now require a $27 fee & a testStarting this summer, hikers on Mount Fuji’s four main trails will face a 4,000 yen ($27) entry fee to address overcrowding and environment...
24 Mar, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
New Zealand will significantly hike tourist visa fees, starting October 1New Zealand will increase its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from NZ$35 to NZ$100 starting October 1. This move aims t...
06 Sep, 2024, 09.48 AM IST
European holiday in mind? Your Schengen visa may soon cost you moreThe European Commission has proposed raising the fees for Schengen visas, impacting both adults and children. The adjustment would see fees...
08 Feb, 2024, 02.09 PM IST
Bhutan cuts daily tourist fee by half to lure more visitorsBhutan introduced a "Sustainable Development Fee" of $200 per visitor per night after the conclusion of two years of COVID-related restrict...
26 Aug, 2023, 02.48 PM IST
US increases tourist and student visa feeThe cost of obtaining tourist and student visas for the US will increase, according to the Department of State. The new fees, which will co...
08 Apr, 2023, 07.51 PM IST
Thailand advises Indians to obtain visas from embassy or consulate to avoid long queuesThailand has opened its borders to tourism and the number of passengers and tourists at Bangkok airport has increased leading to long passe...
28 Nov, 2022, 11.11 AM IST
Got New Zealand in your travel list? Get ready to shell out more in taxNZ plans to impose a tax of NZ$25-35 (Rs 1,200-1,700) on international visitors from mid-next year while price hikes for immigration fees a...
16 Jun, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
Tour operators criticise hike in monuments' entry feesThe government had last year announced hike in the ticket prices for 116 monuments across the country but it came into effect from April 1.
03 Apr, 2016, 02.46 PM IST
Soon, visiting Taj Mahal to cost moreThe new rates, expected to come into effect next month, will be Rs 40 for Indians and Rs 1,250 for foreigners, up from Rs 20 and Rs 750 res...
30 May, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
- Agra civic body clears proposal to hike Taj Mahal entry fee
In a meeting held yesterday, the civic agency passed a resolution to raise the entrance fee of Indian citizens from the present Rs 20 per p...
16 Dec, 2014, 03.39 PM IST
- Tadoba safari charges go up
Tiger darshan in high-end Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur will cost even more as Gypsy Association quietly increased the ...
18 Feb, 2014, 02.21 AM IST
Want to spot a tiger? Pay more from October 1With guides and entry fees going up from October 1, wildlife buffs and tourists will have to shell out more for tiger 'darshan' in Tadoba-A...
19 Jun, 2013, 02.19 AM IST
Budget 2013: Tourism gets Rs 88 crore more than last yearThe allocation for the Ministry this year is Rs 1,297.66 crore while it was Rs 1210 crore in the Budget 2012-13.
28 Feb, 2013, 04.49 PM IST
- Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve body floats 'priority entry' scheme for tourists
There is good news finally for wildlife tourists planning for a safari in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) with the start of new season.
06 Oct, 2012, 01.16 AM IST
- Government looking into hike in Delhi airport charges: Sultan Ahmed, MoS
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has decided to raise landing, parking and other charges by a whopping 346 per cent, effec...
01 May, 2012, 01.03 PM IST
- Travelog
IT seems higher baggage charges deliver more revenue, though less passengers check bags in because of the hikes.
28 Jan, 2010, 12.32 AM IST