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Tourists stranded in Himachal over 'invalid' bus permits

Over 300 tourists, headed to New Delhi after a holiday in the Himachal Pradesh hill station of Manali, were stranded on the roadside for four hours after they were asked to disembark because the luxury buses they were travelling in did not have 'valid' permits.3:00 PM on June 25

Jaipur Hotel suite voted Asia's Leading Suite at World Travel awards

The Durbar Suite of the Raj Palace Hotel, Jaipur has been voted Asia's Leading Suite at the World Travel Awards ceremony at Shanghai.10:02 PM on June 23

Honeymooners fall out of love with Kufri

Just a half-hour drive from Shimla town, this hill station used to be known as a honeymooner's paradise. But Kufri presents a picture of neglect and indifference today.2:30 PM on June 22

Tanzania seeks Indian help in hospitality industry

Tanzania has sought India's help in developing its hospitality industry and is keen on a direct air link between the countries.9:33 PM on June 18

Just released: first Korean-Hindi dictionary

Indians and South Koreans can now learn each other's languages more easily with Indian Tourism Minister Ambika Soni releasing the first Korean-Hindi dictionary - a collaborative effort between the two countries.8:00 PM on June 17

Gorkhaland unrest hits tourism in Darjeeling

West Bengal's tourism industry has been hit badly due to the flare-up in the Darjeeling Hills over the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state. More than 100 hotels are lying vacant as tourists are leaving the pretty mountain resort in the wake of the violence.6:01 PM on June 17

Udaipur's City Palace museum gets a restoration plan

A museum within Udaipur's majestic 16th century City Palace whose catacombs and tunnels may have had explosives planted inside during the Mughal era has drafted a major conservation and restoration plan.10:30 AM on June 15

Motorists ride to Ladakh on 'join army' mission

A group of 20 motorcyclists - comprising retired government officers, businessmen and even housewives, Friday embarked on an expedition to Ladakh to exhort the youth to join the army.1:30 AM on June 14

Despite latest troubles, India's tourist inflow good: ministry

It does not appear to be the best of times for tourists in India - protests and violence in three states, and untimely rains lashing many areas. But the tourism ministry maintains the travel industry has not been affected badly.3:31 PM on June 13

Ambika Soni's austerity measure: go to South Korea, not US

Less than a week after announcing that she was cancelling her trip to the US in response to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's call for austerity measures, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni has left for South Korea to attend the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) meet.3:01 PM on June 12

Eight tourists hurt in attack by West Bengal protesters

A group of Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) activists Thursday attacked a tourist vehicle and injured eight people in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district.2:01 PM on June 12

Gujjar protests, rains hit Himachal tourism

Untimely rains in northern India and the prolonged Gujjar protests in Rajasthan have hit hard the tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh, with many tourists cancelling their bookings.2:00 PM on June 12

German tourist drugged and robbed in train

A German tourist was given a tea laced with sedatives and robbed of all his belongings in a train. The German man, Gabriel, and his girlfriend were travelling from Varanasi to Agra when the robbery occurred.1:03 AM on June 12

India trails behind 41 countries in tourist arrivals

India may like to think that it draws a lot of foreign tourists, but the fact is that the many-splendoured land of the Taj Mahal gets far fewer visitors than much smaller nations like Ukraine, Tunisia, Croatia and Saudi Arabia, says a report.1:15 PM on June 10

Galileo International adds podcast to its travel network

Global travel technology solutions leader Galileo International has added a podcast or internet radio to its distribution network.8:00 PM on June 09