The government of India has allowed the resumption of regular international flights from December 15, nearly 21 months after suspending it on March 23 last year. However, keeping in mind the rising Covid-19 cases in a few countries, the government has adopted a cautious approach. As per the announcement, Covid high-risk countries will see a […]

Qantas has announced that it will launch a brand-new international route from Melbourne to Delhi from December 22, 2021, connecting Victoria to the Indian capital on a Qantas-operated flight for the first time in the airline’s history. The new Melbourne-Delhi flight will operate four times a week. Same day connections will also be available from […]

Singapore said on Sunday (21st Nov) it has reached an agreement with India on resuming commercial flights under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) facility that will commence with six daily flights from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai on November 29. VTL travellers must be fully vaccinated and present a digital proof of vaccination. They must also take […]

Re-entering India’s sky after a gap of nearly 10 years, the Texas-based American Airlines is looking to connect more destinations, especially Mumbai to the US, via non-stop services. Last week, American Airlines launched a new non-stop flight between New York to New Delhi on a Boeing 777-300 aircraft. In a conversation with IANS, Tom Lattig, […]

Sri Lanka Tourism is gearing up to carry out a number of promotional initiatives in four traditional markets to boost tourist arrivals this winter season. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the special tourism promotion initiative would be rolled out in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and India. The United Kingdom, Germany and France are Sri […]

Located in the lively city of Kathmandu, Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is only a short two-and-a-half-mile journey from the bustling city centre […]

The top US health body has issued a “Level One” COVID-19 notice for Americans travelling to India, saying the risk of contracting the infection and developing severe symptoms may be lower if one is fully vaccinated. The new travel advisory issued on 15th November by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of […]

We are hereby sharing with you the latest guidelines for travellers as issued by the Indian Government. Please be informed that as of now there are different guidelines for some countries but the situation is very dynamic & we are sure that the travel will become smoother with every passing day. We shall keep you […]

India is now open to fully vaccinated foreign travellers from 99 countries, including the United Kingdom, Qatar, the United States, Germany, United Arab Emirates, and France, who will now be able to travel quarantine free in the country. India has opened its borders now after remaining closed to international visitors for 20 months due to […]

As India opened its doors to fully vaccinated international tourist from all over the world beginning Monday (November 15), Indiatourism Mumbai and Indiatourism Delhi accorded warm welcome the first set of International tourists who landed at Mumbai International Airport and Delhi International Airport. The tourists who arrived in Mumbai were greeted with stoles and presented […]

Children under the age of five years are excluded from both pre- and post-arrival COVID-19 testing in India, according to the Health Ministry, due to increased vaccination around the globe and the changing nature of the pandemic. If they show signs of coronavirus infection upon arrival or during the home quarantine period, they must be […]

In a major boost for tourism in Western Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on 13th November announced setting up of a “Garo Heritage Village” in West Garo Hills district. Though the chief minister did not elaborate on the project, official sources said it will be a museum showcasing the culture and tradition of the Garo […]

Dhaka, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are among six destinations to be connected with Guwahati soon under the international Udaan scheme. The Northeastern states have no international flights at present. State transport minister Chandra Mohan Patowary told the media that under the International Udaan Scheme, six Southeast Asian countries, including Yangon (Myanmar) and Malaysia, will […]

What should the travellers be aware of? Rules for arrival in India & what is the procedure for the guests who test positive during the trip What do they have to upload on Air Suvidha website Are they eligible for e Visa? Information on RT PCR acceptance by airline before the guests depart India. What […]

Full service carrier Vistara has commenced non-stop flight services to Paris from Delhi under the air bubble agreement between India and Europe. Under the pact, Vistara will fly twice a week between the two cities – on Wednesday and Sunday — with Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner) aircraft, a company release said. London, Frankfurt, Dubai, Doha, Sharjah, […]

With the easing of restrictions at home and abroad, Bangladesh’s tourism sector looks forward to a quick recovery from the huge losses it has suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both the government and private operators are banking on Cox’s Bazar that boasts of the world’s longest unbroken sandy beach along the Bay of Bengal. […]

India was the standout destination at this year’s awards, winning 17 accolades and emerging as a “leading country for responsible tourism.” An international panel of judges came together remotely to determine the top achievers. First launched in 2004, the awards recognise and reward businesses, destinations and operations contributing to a more sustainable tourism industry. India […]

The state forest department is exploring possibilities to develop more zones for tourism at Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR). The famed reserve now gives access to only 5 per cent of the area for safaris. Many stakeholders have pointed out that there are no safari zones in STR where big cats inhabit. As part of it, […]

Taking a cue from Slovenia, a country in central Europe known for its cave destinations, Uttarakhand is set to initiate its own Cave Tourism Circuit in the Gangolihat area of Pithoragarh where a network of nine underground caves was discovered in September. Scientists of Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) recently surveyed the caves situated in […]

The first-ever open-air floating theatre in Jammu and Kashmir has been launched in the famous Dal lake. During the concluding ceremony of the ongoing Iconic week celebrations, the theatre was inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta. This theatre aims to attract tourism to the union territory. Kashmir has earned fame on […]

The Union Territory administration in Ladakh will be declaring Hanle as a ‘dark sky sanctuary’ in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics to promote astro-tourism in the region, a senior official has said. A dark sky sanctuary promotes proper illumination where and when it is needed without wasting energy and polluting other areas, especially […]

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights till November 30. A notice issued by the DGCA stated that the restrictions shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA. The notice also stated that the international scheduled flights may be […]