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J&K safe destination for foreigners: NCRB data

Sep 18, 2021, at 03:52 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The National Crime Record Bureau’s report has vindicated the fact that Jammu and Kashmir continues to be a safe destination for foreign tourists.

Etihad Airways announces special fares for travel from India as Abu Dhabi opens to fully vaccinated travellers

Sep 16, 2021, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the commencement of its ten-day sale in India for travel to Abu Dhabi, following the UAE government’s recent announcement to remove the quarantine requirement for all vaccinated travellers arriving from abroad.

NF Railway launches 'Stream Jungle Tea Safari' to promote tourism in Darjeeling

Sep 14, 2021, at 01:23 am

Guwahati/IBNS: The Northeast Frontier Railway recently introduced a new service named 'Steam Jungle Tea Safari' between Siliguri Junction and Rongtong station section on the UNESCO World Heritage site - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR).

Uttarakhand expecting a rise in number of tourists from West Bengal

Sep 11, 2021, at 12:30 am

Kolkata: Every year throngs of tourists from West Bengal visit Uttarakhand.

AirAsia India launches ‘Extra Seat’ service

Sep 10, 2021, at 11:33 pm

Mumbai: AirAsia India on Friday announced the launch of its new service  ‘Extra Seat’, with which guests can now reserve up to two additional seats and enjoy an even more comfortable flying experience.

India-Bangladesh air bubble to commence from tomorrow

Sep 04, 2021, at 11:08 pm

Dhaka/UNI: The flight operation between Bangladesh and India under air bubble arrangement will resume on Sunday after four months of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Turkey scraps mandatory quarantine rule for fully vaccinated travelers from India

Sep 04, 2021, at 10:19 pm

Turkey has declared that fully vaccinated travellers from India will no longer be subjected to mandatory 14-day quarantine rule, with effect from  Sept 4. 

Abu Dhabi welcomes all vaccinated travellers from across world, lifts quarantine measures

Sep 03, 2021, at 02:50 am

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Following the updated international entry guidelines recently announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the UAE capital is set to welcome all fully vaccinated tourists and residents travelling from all countries around the world, as well as unvaccinated visitors from ‘Green List’ countries, with no quarantine measures.

New 3AC Economy coach base fare 8% cheaper than regular AC three-tier coaches

Aug 29, 2021, at 01:43 am

New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Railways has fixed base fare of its new variant of AC three-tier Economy coach at 2.4 times of base fare of the sleeper class (SL).

World's largest observation wheel Ain Dubai to open on Oct 21

Aug 25, 2021, at 11:29 pm

Dubai: Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel standing at over 250 metres offering over 19 customisable experiences, is set to open on Oct 21. Ticket sales for that day onwards are now open to the public on www.aindubai.com.

SriLankan Airlines enhances connectivity to Sri Lanka from key Indian cities

Aug 25, 2021, at 05:55 pm

Mumbai: SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of oneworld alliance, in a bid to promote greater travel opportunities from India to Sri Lanka, is adding more destinations and frequencies.

Sri Lanka reopens borders after a long-anticipated wait

Aug 24, 2021, at 10:03 pm

New Delhi: As the ease in restrictions globally paves way for a strong comeback of international travel, Sri Lanka has taken a big step ahead in reopening its borders for India.

Jammu and Kashmir: Increase in passenger footfall at Srinagar Airport

Aug 21, 2021, at 10:16 pm

Srinagar: The Srinagar International Airport has recently witnessed a sharp increase in the number of flights as well as passenger footfall with sizeable tourist inflow being seen of late.

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates first direct flight on Bhavnagar-Delhi route

Aug 21, 2021, at 05:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Friday virtually flagged off Spicejet's first direct flight from Bhavnagar in Gujarat to Delhi.

Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh gets air connectivity under RCS-UDAN programme

Aug 20, 2021, at 10:05 pm

Guwahati: The much awaited direct air connectivity to one of the eastern most location of the country, Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh started on Thursday with the maiden flight of FLybig airlines from Guwahati that landed on Thursday.

IndiGo augments regional connectivity; commences operations from Jabalpur

Aug 20, 2021, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi: In-line with its vision to further strengthen regional connectivity, IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, on Friday commenced operations from Jabalpur.

Experience these great American outdoors on World Photography Day 

Aug 19, 2021, at 05:52 pm

If your dream trip includes outdoor experiences and expansive spaces, then the United States of America has a lot to offer. Full of natural wonders and great outdoors, the USA offers unlimited options to travellers looking to truly immerse themselves in wilderness in the era of social distancing.

A Virtual Tour of Virginia's Splendid Southern Shenandoah Valley

Aug 12, 2021, at 05:07 am

Famous for its natural beauty and historical sites, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley also features rich arts and culture, an abundance of locally crafted beverages, and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, all wrapped in genuine Virginia hospitality.  Here is a virtual tour of the southern portion of Virginia's renowned valley.

Etihad Airways moves on path of recovery

Aug 10, 2021, at 10:28 pm

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced operating and financial results for the first half of 2021, showing a progressive recovery across its business despite a slower than expected return to global air travel.

India-Bangladesh flights to be launched this week

Aug 10, 2021, at 10:20 pm

Dhaka/UNI: After a long time India-Bangladesh flights are set to resume.

SriLankan Airlines uplifts largest vaccine consignment to Sri Lanka

Aug 10, 2021, at 02:47 am

Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has uplifted another batch of Sinopharm vaccines amounting to four million doses to the country on three dedicated cargo flights.

Airfare for India to UK skyrockets to nearly Rs 4 lakh, top official alerts civil aviation ministry

Aug 08, 2021, at 01:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The airfares between India and UK have shot up as high as Rs 3.95 lakh with Britain moving India from red to amber list and more students wanting to travel to that country for academic reasons, according to media reports.

UK relaxes Covid-19 travel restrictions for India

Aug 05, 2021, at 08:04 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The United Kingdom on Thursday announced relaxation in the Covid-19 travel restrictions for India, moving it from the red to the amber list, effective from August 8 (Sunday).

IndiGo celebrates its 15th anniversary with special fares starting INR 915

Aug 04, 2021, at 03:08 pm

New Delhi: To celebrate fifteen successful years of flying, IndiGo has announced a 3-Day Special Sale offering all-inclusive fares starting from INR 915 on its domestic and international connections.

Turkey has its 19th UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site with Arslantepe Mound

Aug 04, 2021, at 05:16 am

Turkey, the land of historic significance and a nation with great cultural depths, is now offering more incredible reasons for travelers across the globe to visit the country. The Arslantepe Mound, a 8000-year old archaeological mound, was inscribed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites positioning Turkey as a destination with  a record number of recognition for its cultural heritage sites.

Amid students' rush, Air India to increase flight frequency to US from August

Jul 31, 2021, at 04:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Bringing respite to Indian students wanting to travel abroad for higher studies, Air India on Friday announced that it will increase its flight frequency to the US from the first week of August.

Video conference facility opened at Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir

Jul 30, 2021, at 05:31 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Secretary Tourism and Culture, Sarmad Hafeez Tuesday inaugurated a video conferencing facility at the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir to facilitate the online meetings and webinars of the department, including the tour operators of the Kashmir division.

Aharbal, Kashmir gains traction as a formidable tourist spot

Jul 30, 2021, at 03:49 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Famed tourist spot Aharbal, known for its burbling waterfall has again sprung to life with the government lifting COVID-19 restrictions on public parks and tourist places.

Etihad Airways stops flights from India to UAE till further notice

Jul 29, 2021, at 05:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Etihad Airways has stopped flights from India to United Arab Emirates (UAE) till further notice, the airline has said.

Jammu and Kashmir tourism: Luxury bus boat service to revive decades-old water transport on river Jhelum

Jul 19, 2021, at 11:39 pm

Srinagar: Aiming to revive water transport in Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has brought the first imported luxury boat for a cruise on the Jhelum river, media reports said on Monday.