Travel

Rare Himalayan Flowers Paint Kupup‑Gnathang Valley Pink, Boosting Tourist Visits

A bloom of rare Himalayan alpine flowers has turned the Kupup‑Gnathang Valley in Sikkim a vivid pink, drawing a surge of tourists to the remote region.

Mizoram Prepares for Winter Festival 2026 as CM Aims to Make State ‘Winter Capital of India’

Mizoram is gearing up for its Winter Festival 2026, with Chief Minister Lalduhoma advocating the state’s claim as India’s winter capital.

₹500 ‘Carry-Back Waste’ Rule Enforced on Triund Trek in Himachal Pradesh

The Himachal tourism department has introduced a ₹500 fee for trekkers on the Triund trail, requiring them to carry back all plastic waste.

સાંતલપુરમાં પ્રથમ કાવડ યાત્રા, ભક્તિમય બન્યું સમગ્ર વાતાવરણ સાંતલપુર તાલુકાના આલુવાસ ગામથી સાંતલપુર સુધી પ્રથમ કાવડ યાત્રાનું આયોજન કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું. આલુવાસ ગામના પવિત્ર કુંડમાંથી જળ ભરીને નાની વયના ચારથી પાંચ યુવાન ભક્તોએ અંદાજે 16 કિલોમીટર પૂણ કરી

Delhi-Jewar Airport 50‑km Elevated Expressway Gets Final Approval

The government has cleared the 50‑km elevated expressway that will link Delhi to the upcoming Jewar Airport, promising a one‑hour travel time.

Rs 1,667 Crore Airport Revamp Planned for Srinagar by 2031

The Jammu & Kashmir government has approved a Rs 1,667 crore project to upgrade Srinagar Airport, aiming for completion by 2031.

Four New Special Trains Launched to Enhance Mumbai‑Goa Connectivity

Four special train services have been introduced to improve travel between Mumbai and Goa, with schedules and stoppages now published.

Retired Bengal Couple Returns from Nepal After Narrow Escape from Rasuwa Flood

A retired couple from West Bengal returned from Nepal after narrowly escaping a flood that struck Rasuwa on August 26, and they recounted their ordeal to reporters.

Charter flights to Russia to commence from September 30, season starts early

Charter operators have announced that the seasonal charter flights to Russia will begin earlier than usual, with the first services scheduled for September 30.

Chief Secretary convenes meeting to boost winter tourism in Uttarakhand

The Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand chaired a meeting aimed at promoting winter tourism across the state, focusing on infrastructure, marketing and local participation.

Hill Slip Halts Shimla-Kalka Toy Train; 400+ Passengers Rescued

A landslide on the Shimla‑Kalka toy train route has stopped service, prompting rescue operations that saved more than 400 passengers.

Karnataka Issues New SOP to Regulate Trekking and Eco‑Trail Activities in Forests

The Karnataka government has released a standard operating procedure to oversee trekking and eco‑trail operations across its forest areas, aiming to ensure safety, environmental protection and sustainable tourism.