travel

Israel anticipates more Indian tourists as regional tensions ease

India ranks among the top ten countries for tourist arrivals to Israel. In 2024, 9,600 Indian tourists visited Israel, with 50% traveling for pilgrimage, primarily from Kerala.

India’s immigration shake-up: Foreign visitors to be tracked 24/7 under new bill

Ajanta and Ellora Caves can be promoted as a monsoon tourism spot, says tourism official

Railways mandates display of food menus and prices to enhance passenger transparency

Indians going to domestic, international destinations this long weekend on Holi

According to a report by travel booking site Booking.com, there has been an uptick in interest in destinations ranging from Vrindavan and Mathura to global hubs like Dubai and Tokyo.

PM Modi proposes year-round tourism in Uttarakhand to boost economy

Tourism should be on in all seasons, there should be no off-season, the prime minister said, adding winter tourism will help Uttarakhand realize its full economic potential.

Goa rolls out QR code system to ease tourist vehicle checks

First-of-its-kind initiative aims to streamline traffic flow in the most popular destination for beachside holidays in India, enhance visitor experience.

Bali considers Bhutan-style tourism model to address budget tourist concerns

Bali proposes a daily fee for foreign tourists, similar to Bhutan’s US$100 Sustainable Development Fee, with a visitor cap of 400,000 annually, to manage tourism and safeguard the island's economy.

India has a great future in the tourism sector: Union Minister Shekhawat

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, "The infrastructure that we see in Delhi, Mumbai and other places... The way it has grown, indicate that India is standing at the threshold of strong possibilities."

Unlock UK experience: 3,000 Indian nationals invited for the Young Professionals Scheme for two years

The UK government opens applications for the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025, offering Indian nationals the chance to live, work, study, and travel in the UK for up to two years. The free ballot will be available on gov.uk from 2:30 pm (IST) on Feb 18.