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Indian Railways Launches 244 Special Trains To Manage New Year Travel Rush
Planning Christmas or New Year travel? Indian Railways rolls out 244 special trains with extra seats and sleeper options
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Dense Fog Brings Delhi Airport To A Standstill As Airlines Warn Of Prolonged Disruptions
Thick winter fog crippled flight operations at Delhi’s IGI Airport, triggering cancellations and delays as airlines issued advisories. With visibility remaining poor, travellers are being urged to plan cautiously as fog is expected to linger
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India Emerges As A Global Travel Powerhouse In GHA’s 2026 Outlook
Global Hotel Alliance’s latest insights show travel in 2026 will be more intentional, slow and personal. With Asia leading global wish lists and India emerging as a powerhouse of exploration, travellers are seeking value-driven journeys
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Island Tourism Festival 2025 Begins Across Andaman And Nicobar Islands At 13 Venues
Inaugurated in Sri Vijaya Puram, Island Tourism Festival 2025 features music, dance, crafts and food across South Andaman, North and Middle Andaman, and the Nicobar Islands
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Lucknow To Get India's First Urban Night Safari At Kukrail Forest Area
Inspired by Singapore’s model, the Uttar Pradesh government is developing a night safari at Kukrail Forest in Lucknow, alongside major upgrades to wildlife sanctuaries and eco-tourism facilities
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IMD Weather Alerts: Cold Wave, Fog May Disrupt New Year Travel
The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for cold waves and dense fog, warning of possible travel disruptions ahead of New Year
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The Train That Started It All: Delhi Metro Celebrates 23 Years With A Special Run Of TS-01
Introduced in 2002, Delhi Metro’s iconic TS-01 completes 23 years, still carrying passengers after multiple upgrades
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Five Injured As Leopard And Tiger Strike Villages Near Nepal Border
Two separate wildlife attacks within 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district left five people injured, including a 10-year-old girl, prompting intensive search operations and safety advisories in border villages
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China Unearths 2,200-Year-Old Imperial Road That Once Powered An Empire
A newly found stretch of the Qin Straight Road shows how ancient China built highways, moved armies, and ruled at scale
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How A Landfill In Lucknow Rose To A Riverside Memorial
Once a landfill on the Gomti’s banks, Lucknow’s Rashtriya Prerna Sthal has been reborn as a 65-acre riverside memorial with towering statues, immersive museums, and green spaces, showing how urban waste can be transformed into national heritage
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Outlook Traveller Awards 2025: Kannur International Airport Showcases North Malabar’s Tourism Power
Named Silver Partner at the Outlook Traveller Awards 2025, Kannur International Airport showcased North Malabar’s rich history, culture, and landscapes, underlining its growing role in connecting Kerala’s northern region with India and the world
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Navi Mumbai International Airport Set To Open, Promises Better Connectivity And Modern Services
After years of planning, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to open, offering modern facilities, local culinary experiences, and multimodal connectivity, while easing congestion at Mumbai’s main airport
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MV Swaraj Dweep To Host Exclusive New Year Voyage To Barren Island
Celebrate the New Year aboard MV Swaraj Dweep with a rare view of Barren Island, India’s only active volcano. The overnight cruise features music, exotic food, onboard activities, and a midnight countdown under the stars
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Christmas 2025: Kolkata Metro To Run Late-Night Blue Line Services To Ease Festive Travel
Kolkata Metro Railway will operate late-night services on the Blue Line on Christmas Day, December 25, extending last train timings till around 10.30 pm. Here is everything commuters need to know about routes, stations and schedules
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Why Shimla And Manali Have No Snow This Christmas
Snowfall has failed to hit Shimla and Manali during peak winter, dimming hopes of a white Christmas and denting tourist expectations. With dry weather dominating, authorities pivot to winter carnivals and artificial attractions to keep crowds coming
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17th ATOAI Convention In Jammu & Kashmir: Shaping the Future Of Adventure Tourism
Held in Srinagar, the 17th ATOAI Convention spotlighted safety, sustainability and policy-led growth shaping the future of adventure tourism in Jammu & Kashmir
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Hong Kong’s Historic Peak Tram Announces Fare Increase From Next Week
One of Hong Kong’s most historic attractions is getting costlier, as the Peak Tram revises ticket prices from next Monday
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SIACF 2025–26: A Winter Festival Where Kerala’s Crafts, Food, And People Converge
Returning from December 23, 2025, to January 11, 2026, the Sargaalaya International Arts & Crafts Festival in Iringal brings artisans from India and abroad together for three weeks of crafts, food, performances, and rural life
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Finnair Adds Melbourne To Long-Haul Network With Daily A350 Service
Finnair is expanding its long-haul network with the launch of daily flights to Melbourne from next autumn. The airline’s first Australian route will operate via Bangkok using Airbus A350 aircraft, linking Australia with Europe
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Snowfall And Rain Mark Start Of Chillai-Kalan; Fog Disrupts Delhi, Punjab, Haryana
Northern India experienced uneven winter conditions on Sunday as snowfall hit higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, rain lashed the plains, and dense fog reduced visibility in Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, disrupting daily life and air travel
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A Sunday To Remember As Bhopal’s Metro Welcomes Its First Passengers
With packed coaches and curious riders, Bhopal’s first Metro corridor opens, offering hope for smoother commutes ahead
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Patna Museum Revives The Forgotten Patna Qalaam Tradition With Landmark Exhibition
A new exhibition at Patna Museum brings the 19th-century Patna Qalaam school back into public view, showcasing rare works that once documented everyday life, festivals and rituals before photography arrived
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Indian Railways Revises Passenger Fares Again; AC and Express Travel to Cost Slightly More from December 26
Indian Railways has announced a fresh fare hike from December 26, making AC and express train travel slightly costlier while keeping suburban and short-distance ordinary class journeys unchanged
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A Magical First: Harry Potter Hotel Promises Unforgettable Experience
A Harry Potter–themed hotel is set to open at LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort in Günzburg, Germany. Fans can expect fully immersive rooms, magical communal spaces, and a stay that brings the Wizarding World to life
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TOFT (Travel Operators for Tigers) Hosts 8th Annual Wildlife & Nature Tourism Awards in New Delhi
Celebrating excellence in sustainable wildlife and nature tourism across India and the subcontinent
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Germany’s New Tourism Pitch For India Is About Culture, Not Checklists
With Indian arrivals surpassing pre-pandemic levels, Germany is sharpening its tourism pitch for 2025 around culture, longer stays and immersive journeys, backed by strong air connectivity and rising travel intent from India
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Assam Train Tragedy: Rajdhani Express Derails After Hitting Elephant Herd— At Least 7 Elephants Killed
The Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed in Assam’s Hojai district after striking a herd of wild elephants early Saturday. At least seven elephants died, and one calf was injured; no human casualties were reported
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Two New Wetlands Earn Ramsar Tag, Taking India’s Count To 96
India has added Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan and Kopra Jalashay in Chhattisgarh as Ramsar wetlands, raising the country’s tally to 96. Learn what Ramsar status means, how sites qualify, and why these wetlands matter for biodiversity and communities
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The Oberoi Group To Open Luxury Resort At Darjeeling’s Historic Makaibari Tea Estate By 2030
The Oberoi Group plans a 25-key luxury resort inside Darjeeling’s historic Makaibari Tea Estate, blending heritage, sustainability and experiential travel
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Mleiha National Park Sets Sights On The Stars With Expanded Stargazing Season
Just over an hour from Sharjah and Dubai, Mleiha National Park has launched a new season of glamping, stargazing and desert adventures, with premium stays, astronomy programmes and a growing calendar of celestial events leading into 2026
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IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory As Dense Winter Fog Disrupts North And East India
IndiGo has issued a travel advisory as dense winter fog blankets North and East India, reducing visibility and slowing flight operations. Passengers are urged to allow extra time and check flight updates before travelling
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Dehradun AQI Slips Into ‘Poor’ Category, Raising Alarms Across India’s Hill States
Once a clean-air refuge, Dehradun’s ‘poor’ AQI reflects how heat and pollution are steadily creeping into India’s hill states