Travel News

Chandigarh expects a million tourists in 2009

The tourism industry in Chandigarh is booming, apparently untouched by global recession, and officials say they expect tourist arrivals to the 'city beautiful' to cross the one million mark in 2009.1:01 PM on February 17

Sri Lankan delegation to visit Surajkund fair

Keen on having a fair in Sri Lanka on the lines of the Surajkund Craft Mela, a 11-member delegation from that country will Sunday visit Faridababd in Haryana to witness how the 23rd edition of the event is being held.4:31 PM on February 14

Goa Carnival organisers put terror concerns aside

Notwithstanding security concerns in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the Goa Carnival later this month will take place on the promenade along the picturesque Mandovi river, officials said here Friday.9:30 PM on February 13

Snow in Shimla brings cheer to farmers, hoteliers

Snow in Himachal Pradesh and widespread rain in its lower reaches has brought cheers to the farmers and hoteliers in the region.10:30 PM on February 11

ITDC looks at overseas foray, hotel in Zambia likely

State-run hospitality major India Tourism Development Corp (ITDC), which runs the Ashok chain of luxury hotels, is looking for properties abroad and will finalise a location in Zambia shortly.1:02 PM on February 11

MPs say Agra may miss Commonwealth Games 'tourism boom'

A two-member parliamentary delegation expressed dissatisfaction at the near chaotic traffic, bad drainage system and poor maintenance of monuments in this Uttar Pradesh city and said it may miss the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games 'tourism boom'.3:32 PM on February 09

Come September, go on Ganga cruise from Kolkata

India may be well known for journeys on exotic trains, but not many people can associate the country with adventurous river cruises.8:01 PM on February 06

Central government neglecting tourism in West Bengal: Minister

State Tourism Minister Manabendra Mukherjee Friday alleged that the central government is promoting and marketing many tourist destinations but neglecting West Bengal.5:01 PM on February 06

Indian mission outsources consular services in Singapore

In a move that will ease processing of travel and visa documents for inbound tourists from Singapore and boost tourism and trade ties between both the countries, the Indian High Commission in Singapore has hired Quoprro Global, a subsidiary of Cox and Kings India Limited, to start visa and passport services.8:30 PM on February 05

15 policemen gunned down in Maharashtra Maoist attack

At least 15 policemen were killed in a Maoist ambush of a police search squad in a forested area of eastern Maharashtra Sunday, an official said.8:32 PM on February 01

Now cool, affordable Ranchi-Delhi Garib Rath is on track

The much-awaited fully air-conditioned, low-fare Garib Rath Express, running between Ranchi and Delhi, was flagged off here Wednesday by union Minister for Food Processing Subodh Kant Sahay.7:01 PM on January 28

'Pretty Woman' Julia Roberts enchanted with Taj Mahal

Hollywood actress Julia Roberts spent over an hour at the Taj Mahal along with her husband Thursday, and was 'enchanted' with the marbled monument to love.1:00 AM on January 23

Tourism minister condemns vandalisation of Mumbai hotel

Tourism minister Ambika Soni Thursday said that people who Wednesday vandalized a five star hotel in Mumbai should not be allowed to take the law into their hands as it deterred tourists coming to India.9:01 PM on January 22

States asked to do more to get tourists

Worried about the global meltdown hitting India's tourist arrivals, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni has written to all chief ministers asking them to step in 'in these difficult times' with a relief package for the travel and trade industry.10:30 AM on January 20

That dream Swiss holiday is now within your reach

Planning a holiday? Try Switzerland. For, romancing in the Swiss Alps and going on a roller coaster ride across those pristine mountain lines which you so often see in the movies is now within your budget.6:32 PM on January 19