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Badrinath pilgrimage: 1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in massive post-season cleanup

Badrinath pilgrimage: 1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in massive post-season cleanup

A dedicated team of 50 'Paryavaran Mitra' conducted the cleanup, collecting the waste from key areas such as Brahm Kapal, Astha Path, Tapt Kund, Main Bazaar, and Mana village

From cricket to F1: Why Indians are packing bags for sports in 2025

Over the past few years, the growing preference for watching matches and races live has given rise to sports tourism, and it is expected to be a leading travel trend in 2025

20 November,2024 11:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

J&K: Over 86 lakh pilgrims have visited Vaishno Devi cave shrine so far in 2024

The inflow of pilgrims is expected to increase further as the year draws to a close, with the figure likely to surpass 95 lakh by the end of December

18 November,2024 04:03 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | PTI

Pompeii in Italy aims to combat mass tourism with daily visitor limit

Last year more than four million people visited Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago

18 November,2024 01:09 PM IST | Pompeii | mid-day online correspondent

AirAsia to operate flight service from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur from Saturday

AirAsia will operate an international flight from Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on Saturday

16 November,2024 11:18 AM IST | Port Blair | PTI

Planning to attend Coldplay Ahmedabad concert? 5 places to visit in the city

If you are planning to attend Coldplay Ahmedabad concert, you can expand your itinerary to explore various cultural, architectural and natural treasures the city has to offer

16 November,2024 10:38 AM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

Varanasi: What you can expect at the famous Dev Deepawali celebration

The city of Varanasi is expecting lakhs of tourists to throng to the holy town for witnessing Dev Deepawali

15 November,2024 11:01 AM IST | Varanasi | IANS

World Kindness Day: Female travellers recount tales of kindness across the globe

On World Kindness Day, which was observed on November 13, Indian women share heartwarming tales of experiencing kindness during their adventurous travels across different nations

14 November,2024 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Goodbye, Vistara! Airline operates last flights before merger with Air India

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group (51 per cent) and Singapore Airlines (49 per cent), is being merged into Air India to create a single full-service carrier

11 November,2024 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Majuli island in Assam prepares to celebrate Raas Mahotsav

Majuli is preparing for one of its most celebrated annual events, the Raas Mahotsav, which will be held from November 15 to 17

09 November,2024 01:17 PM IST | Assam | mid-day online correspondent

Neral-Matheran toy train: Know timings, ticket prices, interesting facts & more

The famous toy train from Neral to Matheran resumed operations on November 6 after the monsoon break. From timings and tickets to the scenic journey, here’s all you need to know about it

08 November,2024 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

Kedarnath Dham closes its doors for the winter season

The doors of Kedarnath Dham were closed on Sunday morning with Vedic rituals and religious traditions

03 November,2024 11:45 AM IST | Kedarnath | ANI
Neral-Matheran toy train: Know timings, ticket prices, interesting facts & more

Neral-Matheran toy train: Know timings, ticket prices, interesting facts & more

The famous toy train from Neral to Matheran resumed operations on November 6 after the monsoon break. From timings and tickets to the scenic journey, here’s all you need to know about it

08 November,2024 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Kedarnath Dham closes its doors for the winter season

Kedarnath Dham closes its doors for the winter season

The doors of Kedarnath Dham were closed on Sunday morning with Vedic rituals and religious traditions

03 November,2024 11:45 AM IST | Kedarnath | ANI
Hyundai Motor unveils new hydrogen-based EV concept

Hyundai Motor unveils new hydrogen-based EV concept

Named after the Latin word for beginning, Initium symbolises Hyundai's role as a pioneer in the transition to a hydrogen-based society

31 October,2024 03:07 PM IST | Seoul | IANS
Indian tourist arrivals in Singapore up 13 per cent in first nine months of 2024

Indian tourist arrivals in Singapore up 13 per cent in first nine months of 2024

Indian tourist arrivals in Singapore increased by 13 per cent during the first nine months of this year, totalling 898,180 visitors

25 October,2024 11:01 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
97 pc Indians planning to travel this festive season; leisure top motivation

97 pc Indians planning to travel this festive season; leisure top motivation

A whopping 97 per cent of Indians are planning to travel this festive and holiday season, and 33 per cent have already booked their travel, a report showed on Tuesday

22 October,2024 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

IN PHOTOS: Here are some dreamy holiday spots loved by Indian celebrities

Discover the world’s most glamorous destinations where celebrities unwind, from serene beaches to snow-capped mountains. 

16 November,2024 06:10 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla
Planning to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands? Here is a handy travel guide

Planning to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands? Here is a handy travel guide

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The remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands have become one of India's most attractive tourist destinations. Here is a travel guide to the region based on first-hand experience, including interesting facts and things that no one usually knows before visiting the islands

16 October,2024 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

Diwali 2024: Book flights early this festive season to get cheaper airfares

Diwali 2024: Book flights early this festive season to get cheaper airfares

Air passengers might have a reason to smile this Diwali season as average airfares on many domestic routes have dropped 20-25 per cent compared to the year-ago period

14 October,2024 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI

Ratan Tata passes away: AI, AI Express, Vistara make in-flight announcements

Ratan Tata passes away: AI, AI Express, Vistara make in-flight announcements

The demise of Tata also comes at a time when the conglomerate is in the process of completing the consolidation of its airline business -- the integration of Air India Express and AIX Connect was completed on October 1 while the merger of Vistara with Air India is set for November 12

10 October,2024 04:57 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

What is sleep tourism? Decoding this wellness and travel trend

What is sleep tourism? Decoding this wellness and travel trend

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While vacations used to be all about exploring as many places and experiences as one could, this practice is gradually changing. People are increasingly opting to travel to certain destinations only for resting, relaxing and sleeping. Experts decode this travel trend, called sleep tourism

09 October,2024 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

Good news for tourists as iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes

    Good news for tourists as iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes

    Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.

    08 November,2024 06:31 PM IST
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