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Japan Launches E-Visa For Indian Tourists And Others
Japan has introduced a new electronic visa system (e-visa) for travellers from India and several other countries, aiming to simplify the application process for short-term visitors. Also Read: Bengaluru Named...
Bengaluru Named Most Affordable Summer Destination In India
New Delhi: Travellers looking to make the most out of their summer vacation without breaking the bank can now turn to Bengaluru, as per the latest ranking by Agoda, a...
BRO Opens New Route Connecting Manali To Leh Via Darcha And Nimmu
Manali: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened a new route connecting Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Ladakh via Darcha and Nimmu. This 298-km road is a significant development...
India’s Hoteliers Resist Government Plan For Third-Party Star Rating System
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has voiced its opposition to a proposal by the Ministry of Tourism to replace the current hotel classification system with...
Visiting These Landmarks? Budget For Higher Costs
Travellers looking to explore international destinations in 2024 may confront higher costs due to fee hikes and new levies enforced at several popular tourist spots. These measures have been implemented...
IndiGo To Launch Direct Flight Between Chandigarh And Dharamshala
Shimla: Budget carrier, IndiGo, has announced a new direct flight connecting Chandigarh and Dharamshala, starting April 2, 2024. The thrice-weekly service will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The flight will...
Shimla’s Jakhu Temple Gets High-Tech Upgrade With Outdoor Escalators
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the first outdoor escalators in Himachal Pradesh at the Hanuman temple Jakhu in Shimla on Thursday. Installed by Schindler India, these escalators...
Singapore Speeds Up Land Border Crossings With QR Codes
Singapore will introduce a QR code system at two land checkpoints, Woodlands and Tuas, allowing travellers to bypass passport checks and enter or depart the country with a simple scan....
Curtains Down For Oberoi Group At Wildflower Hall
Shimla: In a major setback for the East India Hotels Limited, the Supreme Court has upheld a Himachal Pradesh High Court order directing Oberoi group's flagship firm to vacate the...
Himachal Pradesh Government Slashes Triund Trek Fees By 50%
The Himachal Pradesh Government has reduced the trekking fee for the popular Triund trek in Dharamshala by fifty per cent. The decision comes after the initial fee imposed by the...
