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In southern India, a magnet for seekers of spirituality

Not many beyond Tamil Nadu know that every full moon day, this temple town attracts over 300,000 Indian and foreign visitors who come to trek 14 km clockwise around a mountain here.10:00 AM on November 26

First batch of Christian pilgrims from Andhra leaves for Jerusalem

The first batch of 51 Christian pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh left for Jerusalem Tuesday under the state government's scheme to help Christians visit places connected with the life of Jesus Christ.12:30 PM on November 25

People have bad date with Chandigarh Carnival

Dirt and dust, no drinking water, overpriced food and haphazard parking arrangements - those were just some of the complaints of many a visitor to the Chandigarh Carnival that kicked off here Saturday.7:03 PM on November 23

Chandigarh Carnival starts with a bang

The much-awaited annual Chandigarh Carnival started here Saturday with great fanfare. A colourful parade, marking the event, was welcomed by anxious people of various age groups.6:30 PM on November 22

Head for Himachal for honeymoon, at half rate

Here's some good news for the newly weds. The Himachal Pradesh Tuesday announced a special package for honeymooners with a 50 percent discount for stay in the Himachal Tourism hotel in Manali.9:00 PM on November 18

Dengue scare in Kochi threatens tourism

A large number of people, including three doctors, are suspected to be affected by dengue fever in this commercial capital of Kerala, worried health officials said Tuesday.6:31 PM on November 18

Western Railway drive fetches Rs.4.65 mn in October

In a campaign to check ticketless travel, the Western Railway detected 13,000 cases last month and realised penalties worth Rs.4.65 million.6:01 PM on November 18

Ban on smoking in Goa only after tourist season

Smokers in Goa can puff away till the end of the year - despite the law against smoking in public places in the rest of the country - as the state's peak tourism season lies right ahead.5:32 PM on November 15

Bird Group launches travel planning software

City-based Bird Group has launched a new travel planning software, 'Bird Res-SBT solutions', aimed at helping business houses reduce travel costs.7:30 PM on November 12

Man arrested for molesting Spanish tourist in Kerala

Kerala, a popular destination for foreign tourists, started its annual tourism season on a wrong note with an allegedly drunken man molesting a Spanish woman. He has been arrested.10:02 PM on November 09

50 touts arrested during Operation Obama in Agra

US President-elect Barack Obama has inspired the police in this Uttar Pradesh city so much that they named after him an operation to nab touts. Operation Obama helped round up 50 unauthorised guides and agents, a police official said Sunday.8:32 PM on November 09

Railways plans belly dancers in Kolkata-Goa-Mumbai package tour

Change has come to state-owned Indian Railways. Come January, tourists can experience a world-class luxury package tour with enchanting train hostesses, Russian belly-dancers, multi-cuisine food even a star-studded Bollywood night thrown in for good measure, plus a lot more - all the frills that one normally associates with global tour packages.12:00 AM on November 08

India, Australia for more air connectivity

India and Australia are planning to increase air connectivity by operating more direct flights between the two countries, but only after the global economic situation improves.9:32 PM on November 06

Welcome Heritage Group acquires six properties

Heritage tourism in the country received a shot in the arm as WelcomeHeritage, a joint venture between ITC and Marudhar Hotels owned by Jodhpur's erstwhile royal family, added six new properties to its chain of heritage hotels.10:01 PM on November 04

Confectioner claims to make world's biggest jalebi

A confectioner here has claimed to have made the world's biggest jalebi, six feet three inches in diameter, as part of a festival aiming to promote the hill state of Meghalaya as a tourist destination.12:30 PM on November 03