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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...
Himachal Imposes Rs 200 Entry Fee For Triund Trek
The Eco-Tourism Society of the Forest Department in Himachal Pradesh has recently implemented a fee of Rs 200 per person for trekking to Triund. This decision has caused a stir...
Clarkes Shimla Set To Close Doors For Maintenance From December 1
Shimla: Clarkes Hotel Shimla, an iconic heritage establishment dating back to 1898, is set to undergo a temporary closure for maintenance starting December 1, 2023, as per the announcement on its...
Shimla-Amritsar Direct Flights From November 16
Alliance Air, the regional arm of Air India, is scheduled to launch direct flights from Shimla in Himachal Pradesh to Amritsar on November 16. This new air route aims to...
India Simplifies Permits For Foreign Travellers To Explore Northeast States
Have you ever felt a longing to explore the less-travelled corners of Northeast India? Your wanderlust is about to be satisfied! The once complicated task of obtaining Restricted Area Permits...
The High Road To Himachal: A Taxing Journey For Tourism
As the crisp autumn breeze sweeps through the majestic valleys of Himachal Pradesh, a storm of concern is growing among hoteliers, tour operators, and all those who depend on tourism...
Bir-Billing To Host International Paragliding Championship From October 26
Dharamshala: The scenic landscape of Bir-Billing is set to become the epicenter of the paragliding community as it gears up to host the International Paragliding Championship from October 26 to...
Three-Month Interruption Ends: Train Services Resume On Kalka-Shimla Railway Line
Shimla: After a challenging three-month hiatus, the iconic Kalka-Shimla railway line, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has sprung back to life. The historic track suffered severe damage during relentless monsoon...
