travel

New bypass to boost tourism, help local commuters in Goa by reducing travel time from Panaji and Canacon

The bypass is a part of 279.38-km highway infrastructure works currently underway in the state, funded by the Union government under the aegis of the National Highway Authority of India.

Chandigarh-Delhi airfare skyrockets amid agitating farmers’ led Punjab bandh

Over 5,000 tourists rescued after heavy snowfall blocks Manali-Leh highway

White Christmas across HP, J&K sees major surge in tourists, closure of roads and 4 deaths

More than 1,000 vehicles stuck on Atal Tunnel road in Manali amid heavy snowfall

The mountain resort town in Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a massive influx of tourists arriving to celebrate a snowy Christmas and New Year, much to the pleasure of local hospitality and tour operators who are still trying to recover from the slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian govt launches 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' to address high airport food prices

The first of its kind pocket-friendly cafe will open at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport as a trial project. If successful, it will expand to other airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

Odisha wants ₹10,000 crore from govt to develop 'world-class' tourism infra

The state needs support for developing crucial infrastructure such as industrial parks and corridors, railways, roads, ports and airports, state Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

Elon Musk revives idea of transatlantic tunnel connecting New York and London

The concept of a transatlantic tunnel, linking the US and UK with high-speed rail, could revolutionize international travel and trade, potentially reducing the New York-London journey from eight hours to under one hour.

Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait airport for 13 hours complain of poor treatment

Over 50 passengers were stranded at Kuwait airport after the Mumbai-Manchester flight was diverted due to technical glitch. The passengers alleged that the airport staff did not provide basic assistance to them while UK and US passport holders were given visa-on-arrival.

New tourist visa regulations in Dubai require QR code-enabled hotel bookings and return tickets

Applicants must ensure their credit or debit cards have sufficient funds when applying for a visa. The required balance is 5,000 Dirhams (approximately ₹115,000) for a two-month visa, and 3,000 Dirhams (around ₹69,000) for a three-month visa.