Drizzle, mist, cool weather, and cloud-covered hills are attracting tourists to Shimla during the ongoing monsoon season, with the tourism industry reporting steady bookings and no major cancellations so far. Hotel occupancy in the hill town is hovering between 40 and 50 per cent on weekends, up by more than 10 per cent compared with …
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here amid a multi-tier security cover for their onward journey to the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal in Kashmir. The 57-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine is scheduled to begin …
Imagine wandering through cavernous underground chambers that resemble a cathedral, discovering centuries-old crypts hidden beneath city streets, collecting a glass marble from a quirky astronomical clock and ending the day with a glass of local wine before heading out to vineyardcovered landscapes and charming wine towns. Add to that a thriving café culture, creative energy …
There is so much to do in Qatar and that changes by the season. Every summer, Qatar’s northern waters become the setting for one of the region’s most remarkable natural sights. From June to September, hundreds of whale sharks gather in the waters around the Al Shaheen Marine Zone, off the north-east coast of Qatar, …
There is recorded rise in travel interest across a cluster of destinations in India’s Himalayan region, with Dharamshala, Rishikesh and Uttarkashi all witnessing year-on-year growth in accommodation searches, according to a digital travel platform. The increase reflects a growing preference among travelers for quieter, slower-paced holidays, with more people seeking peaceful alternatives to crowded tourist …
Known to be one of the most mesmerising music festivals in the world, Tomorrowland is an experience that you plan for months, or years at times. Its unparalleled, fairytale-themed production, showcasing massive, artistic stages and world-class EDM DJ lineups, make it all worth the effort. When Tomorrowland lived solely in Belgium, that planning came with …
Seychelles is known for its postcard-perfect beaches and luxury resorts and yes, those images are real. Visitors are surprised by the quieter, stranger pleasures like some giant tortoises pausing in the shade, a slow bicycle ride along lanes where the world seems to pause, or a forest trail so hushed it feels prehistoric. Meals unfold …
With summer almost over, the monsoon season brings with it renewed hoped of a colourful season, and that is the best opportunity to travel outdoors, and Indians are already in the process of planning their getaways, according to a new report. Earlier this year, Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2026 defined this year as the “Era of …
Around 9,000 pilgrims on Saturday departed in nearly 200 buses from Nagrota in Jammu for the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela and other yatras to Tikker in Kupwara, Logripora in Anantnag, Devsar and Manzgam in Kulgam districts. The administration has put in place elaborate security and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth and hassle-free transit …
More than 46.39 lakh tourists visited Goa between January and May this year, a marginal increase over the corresponding period in 2025, a growth the state government attributed to strong connectivity, diversified tourism experiences, and increasing confidence among travellers. Data released by the state Tourism Department on Friday showed that Goa received 46,39,165 visitors during …
