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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

Kashmir is all set to host the famous Tulip Festival that will begin from April 3 to celebrate the arrival of spring and promote tourism in the state. This six-day festival will also see a lot of cultural activities to familiarise visitors with the valley's rich old traditions. As per an official, the fest will be inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Apart from t

Registration for the upcoming annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir is going to start from April 1, an official said on Saturday. The 56-day yatra to the 3,880-metre-high shrine is scheduled to start from the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal on June 28 and culminate on August 22. "The registration will start from April 1 for both the routes through 446

Nepal has introduced new travel rules for COVID vaccinated travellers, and one among them is removing quarantine policy for fully-vaccinated foreign travellers. People who have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine are not required to quarantine any more. The decision was taken to boost travel and tourism in the pandemic-hit country. As per new travel protocols, Nepal's Tourism Ministry said

Kalinga Literary Festival will be held between July 31 and August 1. Keeping in mind the pandemic situation, the Kalinga Literary Festival this year will introduce  ‘KLF Bhava Samvad’ which will be held virtually. The event aims to bring together luminaries from different areas of culture, literature, business, spirituality and law.  Some of this year's names includ

 India’s largest private jet and helicopter fleet service provider JetSetGo Aviation has rolled out some exciting offers. The company has introduced new offers on helicopter services from Delhi, Mumbai and Dehradun. Here’s the price listing for JetSetGo operational Helicopter service points. From Delhi to: Varanasi starting from Rs4,75,000 in 2.5 hours Mathura and Vrindavan st

As per the latest news reports, the island nation is inviting remote workers and digital nomads to bring their work-from-home setup to the Caribbean. It recently launched Work in Nature (WIN) extended-stay visa, through which visitors can opt to relocate to Dominica for up to 18 months. Here, visitors will find cascading waterfalls, volcanoes, rain forests, natural hot water spring

Thailand has permitted foreigners who have been vaccinated against Covid to enter Phuket without having to undergo mandatory hotel quarantine. Yuthasak Supasorn, the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, who prefers to call this experiment the ‘Phuket sandbox model’, said that the exercise would begin from July onwards. By July, the authorities expect to inoculate almost 70 p

Between the months of March and May, when the tulips are ready to bloom, Srinagar hosts the magical Tulip Festival on the foothills of the Zabarwan mountains overlooking the Dal Lake and located at an altitude of 5,600 ft. The 15-day festival not only hosts a variety of tulips in every colour, but has an array of blooming daffodils, hyacinths, roses, ranculi, muscaria and iris as well.  The

The Haryana government plans to introduce a helicopter taxi service from Pinjore to revive its aviation club. Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar spoke with the aviation sector’s stakeholders at a high-level meeting recently of the Integrated Planning Committee. During the meeting, the CM asked the officers of the civil aviation sector to chalk out plans and prepare a feasibility repo

Tourists in Himachal Pradesh had a pleasant surprise with unexpected snowfall. The higher regions of Himachal Pradesh witnessed heavy snowfall this week. So much so that the Atal Tunnel across the Rohtang Pass was closed off to avoid heavy traffic. Kullu, Shimla, Mandi and Chamba are among the districts that experienced heavy rainfall, snowfall and freezing temperatures. The administrative head

The Singapore Tourism Board is all set to launch four live streams, called Singapore by Stream, that will enable people watching from around the world to visit and experience the popular as well as hidden spots of Singapore. In this choose-your-own-adventure video, all people need to do is tell their destination and a virtual taxi will take them to their destination. Explaining the concept,

For a city known for its nightlife and snazzy dining scene throbbing in its swanky hotels and malls and breathtaking architectural delights, it's only natural that one wait for its much-vaunted food festival with bated breath. And that wait is over now—the Dubai Food Festival is here to take you through the city's pulsating culinary accomplishments, from high-end dining to creative f