Travel

Suru Summer Festival Highlights Ladakh’s Purgi Heritage, Boosts Sustainable Tourism in Kargil

The Suru Summer Festival in Ladakh’s Suru Valley showcased the region’s Purgi, Islamic and Buddhist cultural legacy as officials push Kargil as a sustainable tourism hub.

06 Sep 2026

Walking BookFairs Travel Writing Festival Unites Literature, Food and Culture in Odisha

The Walking BookFairs Travel Writing Festival is underway in Odisha, showcasing a blend of literary sessions, regional cuisine and cultural performances.

06 Sep 2026

Odisha Unveils Tourism Vision 2036-47 to Boost Local Economy and Rank Districts

The Odisha government announced its Tourism Vision 2036-47, a roadmap aimed at strengthening the state's tourism sector and uplifting local economies through a district‑wise ranking system.

06 Sep 2026

Goa's Dabolim and Mopa Airports, Mormugao Port Officially Notified as Tourist Places

The Goa government has officially notified Dabolim and Mopa airports along with Mormugao Port as tourist places, recognising their significance in the state's tourism landscape.

06 Sep 2026

Train services to Mizoram likely to stay suspended for at least 10 days

The Times of India reports that rail connectivity to Mizoram will not be restored for the next ten days, leaving passengers without train options.

06 Sep 2026

14 Shekhawati Havelis Added to UNESCO Tentative List, Boosting World Heritage Prospects

Fourteen historic havelis across the Shekhawati region, including Alsi Sar, Mandawa, Navalgadh and Jhunjhunu, have been placed on UNESCO’s tentative list, opening a pathway to full World Heritage status.

05 Sep 2026

Monsoon Boost: 2,400 Tourists Visit Bandhavgarh Buffer Safaris, 14.5% Rise

During July‑August, 2,400 visitors took safaris in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve’s Dharmokhar and Panpata buffer zones, pushing tourist numbers up 14.5% and generating higher earnings for local service providers.

05 Sep 2026

First Passenger MEMU Train to Run on Tanda Road‑Dekakund Line from Sept 8, Flagged by PM Modi

A 12‑coach MEMU service will start on the Tanda Road‑Dekakund rail section on 8 September, linking the tribal Kukshi area of Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the service virtually.

05 Sep 2026

27‑Year‑Old Woman Dies After 300‑Metre Fall on Himachal’s Churdhar Trek

A 27‑year‑old woman lost her life after falling 300 metres on the Churdhar trek in Himachal Pradesh.

05 Sep 2026

Assam’s Rangpur‑Sivasagar Region Added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

The Rangpur‑Sivasagar area in Assam has been placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, a key step toward possible full inscription.

05 Sep 2026

Suvendu Adhikari Launches New West Bengal Tourism Logo Amid Criticism

West Bengal tourism minister Suvendu Adhikari unveiled a new state tourism logo, drawing immediate criticism over its design and relevance.

05 Sep 2026

Mid-Day Calls for Tourist Safety to Be Top Priority

Mid-Day's editorial urges Indian authorities to place tourist safety at the forefront of policy and infrastructure planning.

05 Sep 2026