The administration of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh has imposed a complete ban on all trekking activities above 3000 meters in the district, officials said on Tuesday. Issuing the directions, Deputy Commissioner Kangra Hemraj Bairwa said that orders regarding trekking are issued from time to time, keeping in mind the safety of tourists, and the …
Tourism and agriculture are offering fresh signs of recovery in Manipur, as normalcy slowly returns after years of disruption. Tourists were seen enjoying boating at Loktak Lake, Northeast India`s largest freshwater lake, famed for its unique Phumdis – floating islands made of vegetation, soil and organic matter. The visuals from the site show tourists calmly …
Ready to swap sunrise selfies for moonlit magic? In a year that saw many different types of travel trends, a new report has announced ‘Noctourism’ as India’s Travel Word of the Year for 2025. Focused on exploring destinations after dark for unique experiences like stargazing, night safaris, illuminated nightscapes or simply enjoying cooler temperatures, Noctourism …
If you are spending New Year`s Eve in the United States of America, there is a lot you can do in some of the most popular cities in the country. However, if you are in or closer to Philly and want to try out something different, then you can always explore the countryside of Philadelphia, …
While the typical New Year’s Eve itinerary often involves the high-energy beach parties of Goa or the crowded ridges of the Himalayas, a growing community of travellers is seeking a different rhythm. For those tired of the nightclub scene, the focus has shifted toward destinations that offer a slow and meaningful start to the year. …
Travel in 2026 is shaping up to be more intentional, personal and deeply connected to meaning. After years of rapid shifts in how we move across the world, this year’s trends show that travellers are craving depth over speed, mindfulness over FOMO, and thoughtful exploration over packed bucket lists. From AI-assisted planning to road-led wanderings …
A targeted strategy is needed to convert the rising pilgrim footfall in Jammu into longer tourist stays by promoting the region`s wider leisure, heritage, adventure and spiritual attractions beyond the main pilgrimage route, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has said. He stressed on proactive use of digital platforms and social media, including collaboration with influencers, to …
Dubai International Airport, the world`s busiest for international travel, has seen 93.8 million passengers already pass through its terminals this year, blowing past last year`s record-setting results, officials announced Wednesday. The rapid growth of passengers at the airport underscores Dubai as a key hub for East-West travel in global aviation and the need for its …
A new travel research has made interesting revelations about the way travellers are going to embark on journeys in the coming year. The annual Travel Predictions research by Booking.com reveals that in 2026 travellers are designing trips as unique as they are – curating journeys that reflect exactly who they are, what they want and …
To promote eco-adventure tourism, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands government is going to organise `Island Trekking Festival` at Mount Harriet (now known as Mount Manipur), which is the third-highest peak in the archipelago, on November 15, an official said. The Tourism department is organising the festival with the assistance of the Environment and Forests department …
