Rules guiding aero sports in Himachal have been revised with a focus on paragliding, a pursuit that continues to draw thousands of travellers to valleys such as Bir-Billing, Kullu, and...

Perched on rocky ridges, projecting into the sea, or enclosing palace complexes, South India’s forts were instruments of control, surveillance, and administration as much as symbols of power. From Golconda’s...

Starting 12 October 2025, travelling to Europe for Indian and other non-EU citizens will involve a new digital process at the borders. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is set...

Himachal Pradesh has rolled out a new initiative to encourage local entrepreneurship in tourism, with a focus on homestays and small hospitality ventures. The state government has approved the ‘Chief...

Himachal Pradesh is inviting private partners to manage 27 eco-tourism sites, aiming to promote professionally managed tourism while adhering to strict environmental standards. The government had initially listed 77 sites,...

Unlike many deserts defined by uninterrupted sands, the Thar encompasses fortified towns, pastoral settlements, and fragile ecosystems. Rolling dunes extend across its terrain, alongside forts, temples, stepwells, traditional music, and...

IndiGo is preparing to make history as the first airline from India to offer a direct connection to Greece, bringing Athens and the Aegean islands closer to Indian travellers. The...

A headline reduction in the tax on lower-priced rooms has been met with guarded approval from India’s largest hotel association. In a press statement, the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant...

Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh, often called the Paragliding Capital of India, will reopen for paragliding activities from September 16, 2025, after a two-month seasonal ban. The district administration had suspended all...

Framed by towering mountains and dense deodar forests, the Bijjat Maharaj Temple at Sarain in Chopal (approx. 110 kms from Shimla) draws attention with its distinctive design and architectural finesse....