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Owing to the high rising cases of Covid-19 and the severity of the pandemic, the J&K administration has decided to keep the Amarnath Yatra symbolic, for another year straight.    Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha made this announcement after discussions with members of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and other officials. He also initiated making arrangements so that devotees can virtu

In the view of the improved Covid situation, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday (June 22) decided to end the e-pass system to enter the state from July 1. A meeting of the state cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur to review the Covid-19 situation. It was decided that from July 1, the inter-state bus service would be resumed with 50 per cent capacity, e-pa

Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (I/C), performed yoga with other officials of Ministries of Culture and Tourism as well as yoga experts and yoga fans at the Red Fort in Delhi on the occasion of the seventh International Day of Yoga yesterday.   Patel, along with other ministers, led the drive “Yoga, An Indian Heritage” as a division of the “A

Observing health risks while eating in public spaces amidst covid 19, the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) has introduced ‘In-Car Dining’ services that serve travellers food inside their vehicles.    Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas has announced that ‘In-Car Dining’ will help customers remain within the parked vehicles, to where orders placed at

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has finalized the date for the revered and famous Puri Rath Yatra 2021. This year, the yatra will be held on July 12 in the town of Puri with COVID-19 protocols in place. The schedule was finalized on Sunday by the SJTA. All those, including servitors who will be involved in the rituals, will have to undergo RT-PCR tests or complete two dose

Morni Hills has been bolted to turn into a major tourist hub beginning with the preparations lately. On Sunday, the CM of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the ‘Flying Milka Singh Club’ giving a tribute to the late legendary athlete, Milkha Singh, who passed away some days back owing to Covid-19 complications.    The club- dedicated to the legendary deceased athlete,

The Jammu and Kashmir government is all ready to turn adventure tourism on a big scale at a major spot, Jammu, as officials declared on Saturday. The suburb offers access to several adventure activities, from the marvellous foothills of Jammu to the sky rising mountains and trails of Kishtwar, the serene lakes and rich flora of Rajouri- Poonch and the beautiful meadows of Bhaderwah and Patnitop.&n

A vaccination center will be set up on the Central College campus, Bengaluru City University from July 22,Tuesday  for people travelling abroad. It will operate between 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. "The NHM has also included workers of milk cooperative societies and cable operators in the priority list for vaccination," Those going overseas will have to show their visa, admission recei

The UAE authorities announced a revision in protocols for traveller's from India.  Where as South Africa and Nigeria granted permission to the residents who have received 2 doses of approved vaccines. The revised protocol notified by UAE for inbound passengers from India has given a big relief for hundreds of visa-holding Non Resident Indians stranded back home in Ke

Vistara Airlines will need a “unified” solution for domestic and international air travel to enable hassle-free movement for fully vaccinated passengers - Vinod Kannan (CCO of Vistara).  The comment comes at a time when the Ministry of Civil Aviation is learnt to be analyzing a proposal to put off RT-PCR take a look at necessities for absolutely vaccinated passengers for hom

Indian Railways has decided to restart services of 50 special trains which were stopped because of COVID-19 pandemic. These special trains will recommence operations from June 21. The demand of passengers has increased in recent times. The number of trains has been increased gradually. From 800 express trains which were in operation daily in the first week of June, passenger service

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the state will remain closed for the tourism until every adult in the state get's vaccinated. The CM added that the administration is aiming to achieve this goal by July 31. "Until we administer the first dose of vaccine, tourism will not be reopened here. Our target is to accomplish this goal by 31 July. We will consider reopening o

The Patnitop ropeway in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir has started to operate on a weekendly basis following Friday, after over a month of halt owing to the Coronavirus pandemic. The 2.8 km eco-friendly cable car project by Skyview is the first of its kind leisure, lifestyle and adventure destination located within the breathtakingly beautiful and scenic beauty of nature, in the lap of the

 ITC’s hotel group integrates India’s renowned tradition of hospitality and warmth, with globally benchmarked facilities & services .There are over 100 hotels in 70 destinations . Now it entered into the scenic Himachal Pradesh for the 2nd time, 106 km from Chandigarh, Chail has been a popular choice among tourists for its geography and a climate that attracts travellers

Archaeological survey of India also known as ASI decided to open all the centrally protected monuments and museums from June16,2021.These monuments across India were shattered down after the hit of second wave of Covid-19 in India. After 2 months from June 16,2021 now the monuments are ready to welcome the tourists.   There are a total of 3693  monuments and 50 national galleries

officials said passengers will not be charged any fees for changing date or time in their tickets at least five days prior to the departure date. Earlier, the zero-fee was applicable only for changes done at least seven days prior to the journey, the airline’s press release said. “Under the new offering, passengers booking direct domestic flight tickets from April 17 to May 10 can en

It will be mandatory for Char Dham pilgrims from outside of Uttarakhand to carry a negative Covid-19 test report, the state tourism and culture minister said on Saturday. The yatra is scheduled to start on May 14. The minister also hinted at placing a limit on the number of pilgrims that can visit a shrine daily. “Pilgrims coming from other states to Haridwar Maha Kumbh as well as the Char

The much-awaited mega event of Kumbha Mela has officially commenced in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. The event is hailed as one of the largest religious and peaceful gatherings in the world and sees enthusiasts and devotees coming in from all over the country as well as from across the world. The state has made it essential for visitors from 12 states to carry COVID negative test reports

Journey to space is no longer a dream. Very soon, the general public will be able to fly to space and spend holidays and book vacations there, thanks to the Orbital Assembly's Voyager Station. The space construction firm has announced the opening of the world’s first space hotel in 2027. The Voyager Space Station is a proposed space station which aims to be the first commercial space hot

Tourism in Jammu & Kashmir is soon going to get a much-needed boost as direct evening flights got introduced. Night flight operations have already begun at Srinagar airport, thus allowing travellers to get into the valley at all times of the day now. This should also bring an advantage for the hospitality industry in Jammu and Kashmir. The first such flight operated by IndiGo, landed in S

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has hit the tourism industry worldwide, Tourism Malaysia has decided to touch base with international tour operators in Ahmedabad to woo potential tourists from Gujarat to famous destinations in Malaysia once travel restrictions are eased. Currently, Malaysia is closed for foreign tourists with the exception of students and essential workers. It is mulli

IndiGo on Thursday said it has started 14 new flights under regional connectivity scheme Udan from March 28 onwards. In a press release, the carrier said it has started these flights on various routes including Bhubaneswar-Allahabad, Bhubaneswar-Varanasi, Bhopal-Allahabad, Dibrugarh-Dimapur, Shillong-Agartala and Shillong-Silchar. Under the Udan scheme, financial incentives from the Centre, stat

Travellers on their next trip to Jammu and Kashmir will not just get an opportunity to explore more trekking routes but will also get a chance to stay at accommodations located in quaint places amidst pristine nature. Jammu and Kashmir will be developing seven new trekking routes in various wildlife protected areas and to further promote sustainable tourism, the existing infrastructure and resourc

SpiceJet has introduced a 'zero change fee' offer under which passengers can modify dates or names on the ticket, at least seven days prior to the date of departure, without any charges. This offer will be applicable to all bookings done between March 27 and April 4 for travel period between March 27 and June 30, said the airline's press release. "The offer thus aims to extend

Over the last year, many couples around the world had to cancel or postpone their wedding or honeymoon plans, but one thing we know is that – love is not cancelled! In the spirit of romance, the Jamaica Tourist Board has launched the ‘No Wedding, No Cry’ Jamaica Honeymoon Sweepstakes. Couples who show proof of a wedding cancellation between April-December last year can enter to

Qatar Airways is resuming its service to Mykonos, Greece for the summer season as the destination welcomes visitors once again. The airline is planning to operate three flights a week using an A320 aircraft. The news has been welcomed by Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker. The national carrier of Qatar continues to rebuild its network, which currently stands at over 130 destina

As Covid-19 restrictions ease throughout the UK, Jersey, the largest Channel Island, has announced the re-opening of its borders. Guests from the UK and Crown Dependencies will be welcome again from April 26th. Visitors do not need to complete the UK government travel declaration form for travel to the island and Jersey is not included in the UK international travel ban. Visitors will be able t

New York starts an all new vaccine passport that will help those vaccinated to get into businesses and events. It's been called the Excelsior Pass. All you have to do is show a code on your phone, or even take a printout in order to show that you have been vaccinated against COVID 19. Or that you have tested negative for the virus recently. The Excelsior Pass will allow people to get into

Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday said it has approved 18,843 flights per week from 108 airports for the summer schedule, which begins on the last Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October. The number of flights for this year's summer schedule has been approved keeping in mind that airlines are permitted to operate not more than 80 per cent of their pre-COVID flights. "It ma

Maldivian, the flag carrier of the Maldives, will launch its first direct flight connecting Maafaru with Mumbai, proving a boon to Bollywood, business and leisure travelers, an official said on Tuesday. Starting April 13, Maldivian will operate three flights a week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays to Maafaru, with a flying time of around two-and-half hours. Currently, Maldivian operates three fli