Travel

West Bengal Reinstates Rs.200 Entry Fee for Sandakphu Tourists

West Bengal has reintroduced entry fees at protected areas, with tourists now required to pay Rs.200 to visit Sandakphu.

19 Sep 2026

Delhi–Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat to Start Before Diwali: Timetable Proposed

Indian Railways has floated a timetable for a sleeper Vande Bharat service between Delhi and Varanasi to commence before the Diwali festival, though some operational details remain unconfirmed.

19 Sep 2026

Crew shortage halts KTC services, leaves passengers stranded in Margao

A shortage of crew on KTC’s operations forced the company to suspend services, leaving passengers waiting at Margao without transport.

19 Sep 2026

Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival Draws Visitors to Meghalaya's Capital

The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival opened in Meghalaya, showcasing the city’s blooming cherry trees and cultural performances.

19 Sep 2026

Shillong’s Cherry Blossom Festival Draws Visitors as Meghalaya Celebrates Spring

Meghalaya’s capital Shillong hosted its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, showcasing blooming trees and cultural performances.

19 Sep 2026

Uttarakhand to Chart 100 New Trekking Trails Across the Himalayas

The Uttarakhand government has announced a plan to map one hundred new trekking routes to boost adventure tourism in the state.

19 Sep 2026

Sikkim Minister says Siliguri‑Gangtok travel time to drop to 90 minutes

The Sikkim government announced that the journey between Siliguri and Gangtok, currently about four hours, will be cut to roughly ninety minutes.

18 Sep 2026

Chhattisgarh’s ‘Ulta Pani’ defies gravity, says Tourism Board MD

The Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board described the ‘Ulta Pani’ phenomenon, where water appears to flow uphill, as a unique attraction drawing visitors.

18 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Accelerates Preparations for Upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival

State authorities in Meghalaya are intensifying arrangements ahead of the scheduled Cherry Blossom Festival, aiming to boost tourism and showcase the region's natural beauty.

18 Sep 2026

West Central Railway adds 34 special trains, total of 100 services for festive rush

West Central Railway will run 34 extra special trains during the festive season, bringing the total special services to 100 to handle the surge in passengers.

18 Sep 2026

Uttarakhand to Map 100 Trek Routes for Trekker Safety, Says CM Dhami

The Uttarakhand government announced plans to chart 100 trekking and hiking routes across the state to enhance safety for trekkers, as stated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

18 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh Emerges as Top Skydiving Spot for Gen‑Z Travelers

Adventure‑seeking Gen‑Z tourists are turning to Madhya Pradesh for skydiving, preferring it over traditional hubs like Dubai.

18 Sep 2026