Travel

Karnataka launches Rural Homestay and Agri‑Tourism Promotion Scheme

The state tourism department unveiled a new scheme to promote traditional village homestays and agricultural experiences for tourists.

19 Oct 2026

Mandatory Digital Registration Drive Launched for Home Stays in Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu to Boost Tourist Safety

The Karnataka tourism department has begun a compulsory digital registration campaign for home stay owners in Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu to enhance tourist safety and promote secure tourism.

19 Oct 2026

Sabarmati-Katra Express Now Offers Direct Link to Vaishno Devi Base Camp

The Sabarmati-Katra Express has been upgraded to provide direct connectivity to the Vaishno Devi base camp, with new halts added to the route for pilgrims.

19 Oct 2026

High‑Tech 3D Laser and Sound Show Launched at Chitradurga Fort to Boost Tourism

Karnataka’s tourism department has approved a state‑of‑the‑art 3D laser and sound show at the historic Chitradurga stone fort, aiming to draw more visitors.

19 Oct 2026

All Homestays in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga to Register on Unified Digital Portal for Tourist Safety

The state government has accelerated mandatory registration of every homestay in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga under a single digital platform to boost safety and sustainable tourism.

19 Oct 2026

Rockfall Near Khanna Douraha Bridge Threatens Tourist Bus Bound for Kashmir

A rockfall near the Khanna Douraha bridge has endangered a tourist bus en route to Kashmir, authorities said.

19 Oct 2026

Indore Airport Launches New Winter Schedule: New Flights to Ahmedabad and Mumbai, Jabalpur Service Canceled

From 25 October, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport will add a third direct flight to Ahmedabad and a new 8 am flight to Mumbai, while the Jabalpur route will be discontinued.

19 Oct 2026

Arunachal CM Urges Border Tourism at Shangri-La Festival to Boost Local Livelihoods

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister has highlighted the Shangri-La festival as a platform to promote border tourism, aiming to enhance livelihoods for local communities.

19 Oct 2026

Special Festival Train to Run Between Kota and Panipat on Oct 22 and 26

Indian Railways will operate a special train numbered 09801/09802 between Kota (Rajasthan) and Panipat (Haryana) on October 22 and 26 to handle the festival‑season passenger surge.

19 Oct 2026

British envoy urges Indians to explore UK beyond London

The British ambassador to India has urged Indian travellers to look beyond London and discover the wider attractions of the United Kingdom.

19 Oct 2026

Cabinet approves PPP development of 12 islands to boost tourism in Udupi, Minigala and North Karnataka

The Karnataka cabinet gave approval for a public‑private partnership project to develop twelve islands, aiming to attract tourists to Minigala, Udupi and North Karnataka.

19 Oct 2026

Nalsarovar to Get Major Revamp: 230 New Boats, ₹500 Flat Fare, and Cycling Paths

The government plans to upgrade Nalsarovar with 230 new boats, a fixed ₹500 fare for visitors, and dedicated cycling routes.

19 Oct 2026