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Over a million take holy dip at Ganga Sagar on Makar Sankranti

Over a million take holy dip at Ganga Sagar on Makar Sankranti

Over a million pilgrims from across India and abroad took a holy dip in the river Ganges on Saturday braving the icy cold water and chilly winds, at the annual Ganga Sagar Fair here on Makar

Jan 14, 2017, 11:42 AM IST
Thousands throng Jagannath temple on New Year!

Thousands throng Jagannath temple on New Year!

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was among the thousands to visit Sri Jagannath temple in Puri on Sunday to take the blessings of deities on new year day.

Jan 01, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan goes gaga over Dubai, invites fans to be his guest

Shah Rukh Khan goes gaga over Dubai, invites fans to be his guest

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is all praises for Dubai. The 51-year-old actor recently featured on a short film by Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM). In the video,

Dec 11, 2016, 13:31 PM IST
Katrina Kaif flaunts traveller side, her latest pic will fill your day with wanderlust

Katrina Kaif flaunts traveller side, her latest pic will fill your day with wanderlust

On the professional front, she will next be hitting the silver screens with Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Jagga Jasoos'. The movie is slated t release next year.

Dec 05, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
Indians are most adventurous travellers! These are the places they love visiting

Indians are most adventurous travellers! These are the places they love visiting

According to the survey, crunching numbers from over 50 million users every month, New Zealand emerged as a favourite among Indian travellers, witnessing a growth of 52 percent in travel searches

Nov 25, 2016, 08:42 AM IST
Bengal tourism: Government to announce new home stay, heritage tourism policy

Bengal tourism: Government to announce new home stay, heritage tourism policy

Bengal government is also working on a plan for tourism circuits, including the historical trail of Murshidabad, Plassey, Nadia, the religious trail of Tarapith, Belur, Dakshineshwar and the beach

Nov 25, 2016, 08:20 AM IST
Mumbai ranked among world’s top trending destinations for 2017 – Here’s why

Mumbai ranked among world’s top trending destinations for 2017 – Here’s why

When analysed against wider trends, Mumbai has recorded increased volume of travel and higher than average growth in bookings, while  moving up  ten places among the most searched destinations

Nov 25, 2016, 08:13 AM IST
Dear Indian tourists, Switzerland launches winter, summer campaigns

Dear Indian tourists, Switzerland launches winter, summer campaigns

A statement from Switzerland Tourism said that it also launched its summer campaign "Nature wants you back" for the next year which will be led by its brand ambassador Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.

Nov 24, 2016, 08:16 AM IST
Sangai Festival 2016 to promote Manipur as potential tourist destination

Sangai Festival 2016 to promote Manipur as potential tourist destination

The 10-day-festival that began Monday, seeks to showcase the best of what the state has to offer in terms of art, culture, handloom, handicrafts as well as fine arts.

Nov 22, 2016, 08:20 AM IST
`Safe haven` Cyprus nets record tourism year

`Safe haven` Cyprus nets record tourism year

The island is seen a safe haven for tourists, with other traditionally popular destinations in the eastern Mediterranean -- including Egypt and Turkey -- having been hit by upheaval in the past few

Nov 18, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Kerala Governor calls for integrating health with wellness tourism

Kerala Governor calls for integrating health with wellness tourism

The Governor said that Kerala has the potential of a destination that could offer, besides leisure and wellness, the best medical facilities also.

Nov 16, 2016, 09:12 AM IST
Tourism Ministry promoting lesser known destinations at IITF

Tourism Ministry promoting lesser known destinations at IITF

The attractions of the pavilion are two 'selfie' points with the Taj Mahal and the Valley of Flowers as backgrounds.

Nov 15, 2016, 08:15 AM IST
Pooja Hegde’s quest for travel will inspire you to explore new places

Pooja Hegde’s quest for travel will inspire you to explore new places

When Pooja Hegde is not shooting or exploring new places, you can find her suspended in the air upside down, doing aerial flips. 

Nov 14, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
China to become largest cruise tourism market in Asia Pacific

China to become largest cruise tourism market in Asia Pacific

China's cruise liner ports reported 629 cruise liners leave for trips in 2015, up 35 per cent, with cross-border cruise travellers up 44 per cent.

Nov 14, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
Sikkim will be home to World's highest skywalk – Read more

Sikkim will be home to World's highest skywalk – Read more

Conceptualized by Chamling himself, the Bhaleydhunga Skywalk will be built at a height of 10,300 feet with world class infrastructure and will be the second of its kind in Asia and the first in India

Nov 14, 2016, 08:43 AM IST
Special train between Beas-Saharanpur to facilitate pilgrims' movement during religious congregation

Special train between Beas-Saharanpur to facilitate pilgrims' movement during religious congregation

The Saharanpur-Beas unreserved special train will depart from Saharanpur on November 11 at 8.50 PM to arrive at Beas at 3 AM the next day, according to Northern Railway.

Nov 11, 2016, 08:10 AM IST
Odisha makes it to London – Here’s how

Odisha makes it to London – Here’s how

The Odisha Tourism, through its stall has showcased its products to attract more tourists from Europe and adjacent countries.  

Nov 11, 2016, 08:05 AM IST
Demonetisation: Goa Tourism industry gets back to business

Demonetisation: Goa Tourism industry gets back to business

A large chunk of tourists who had arrived on Goa's beaches for the Diwali vacation had to wind up their trip as they suffered from fear of going cashless due to withdrawal of the high denomination

Nov 10, 2016, 15:37 PM IST
Golden triangle tourism to get affected because of pollution?  Know what ASSOCHAM has to say

Golden triangle tourism to get affected because of pollution? Know what ASSOCHAM has to say

The ASSOCHAM feedback from tour operators and hoteliers clearly point out a deep concern over the negative impact the pollution can cause to the economy.

Nov 09, 2016, 11:52 AM IST