Tourism

As the much-awaited Mahakumbh Mela kicks off today in a grand scale after a gap of 12 years, the Uttar Pradesh Police (UP Police) and the state government are in full preparation to ensure safety and security of the devotees who are flocking from across the globe to attend the world's largest religious gathering....

Indian Railways has responded to misleading news reports claiming that there will be free trains to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj during the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, which will be hosted in January 2025. The Railways has issued a clarification saying that there will be no free of cost travel for passengers travelling to attend the...

Australia is becoming one of the key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, for India. In the last 2 years, Australia has shown its soft support to India on global platforms and through agreements on security to audiovisual co-production. In March 2023, India signed an audiovisual co-production agreement with Australia. The minister of information and...

As the country hits the festive season, families are ready to pack their bags and travel to more exotic and adventurous locations for sightseeing, trekking, cultural festivals and nature basking. But what if the nature we want to come in contact with gets destroyed because of the kind of tourism we practice on vacation?  The...

With an aim to boost cruise tourism in the country, the Government of India has launched the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’. The aim is to propel India’s cruise tourism industry by doubling cruise passenger traffic by 2029, thus enhancing India’s potential as a global hub for cruise tourism. Ten Sea Cruise Terminals, 100 River Cruise...

To celebrate the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27th September this year, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has launched the Incredible India Content Hub on the revamped Incredible India digital portal. The Incredible India Content Hub is a comprehensive digital repository, featuring a rich collection of high-quality images, films, brochures, and newsletters related...

Indian street food, irrespective of its cross over with other cuisines is a cuisine in itself. Tourists travel miles for the taste a particular stall offers in the nook of a remote lane in India. But most recently, these very delicacies of India have scared not just Indians but the whole world. Too many...

Goa, renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant culture, is currently witnessing significant public unrest. The protests stem from widespread opposition to the construction of NH 17-B, an infrastructural project aimed at facilitating coal transportation between Goa and Karnataka. This project, seen as detrimental to both the environment and the indigenous population, has ignited...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a 5-year multi-entry tourist visa, garnering significant interest among the Indian population. With over 3.8 million Indians residing in the UAE, they constitute about 38% of the country’s total population, making them the largest expatriate community there. This visa, designed to facilitate frequent travel, has seen a...

Maharashtra was born on 1st May 1960 after division of the erstwhile Bombay State on linguistic basis into two states, the other one being Gujarat. Hence this day is celebrated as Maharashtra Day. Located in the South-western part of India, Maharashtra is the third largest state in India with an area of ​​more than...

Travelling with your family by train during summer? Don’t know where to order fresh and hygienic food at a low budget? Then here is an exciting piece of news for you! Now you can book a budget-friendly meal which is as cheap as Rs 50 and Rs 20 while travelling on train! The Indian...

Are you a dog parent? Planning to go on a vacation with your pet somewhere within India? Trains are the best option in that case! Indian Railways has a provision for transportation of animals such as elephants, horses, mules, sheep, goats, dogs and other animals and birds. When it comes to transportation of pet...