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Shutterstock : Ward’s Lake in Shillong, Meghalaya

Shillong Literary Festival 2026 Prelude Brings Meghalaya’s Culture And Tourism Focus To Delhi

The Shillong Literary Festival 2026 Prelude opened at Bikaner House with conversations on literature, cinema, music, and culture, while spotlighting Meghalaya’s push to position itself as a year-round destination for creative and sustainable tourism

Shutterstock : Volcanic eruption at Mt Dukono, Indonesia

Mount Dukono Eruption Kills Three Hikers In Indonesia

Three hikers, including two Singaporeans, died after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted during a trek on May 9. Authorities said the group had ignored safety advisories banning access near the volcano’s crater amid heightened volcanic activity

pexels : The WHO has issued alerts to 12 countries to initiate surveillance, monitoring

WHO Warns 12 Countries As Cruise Outbreak Raises Travel Safety Questions

The World Health Organisation has issued an alert after a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, raising fresh concerns over international travel safety as confirmed cases, including fatalities, are traced across borders

The Hoxton, Bengaluru : The lobby at The Hoxton, Bengaluru

Accor–InterGlobe Platform The Hoxton To The Indian Market

Ennismore is bringing The Hoxton to India in partnership with Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels. The brand will open its first hotel in Bengaluru in November 2026, introducing its open-house, neighbourhood-led concept to the city

4madamparis/Instagram : The display traces the evolution of the genre across three key periods between 1620 and 1830

Smithsonian Exhibition Spotlights Pahari Painting Traditions From The Himalayan Kingdoms

An exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is showcasing Pahari painting traditions from the Himalayan kingdoms of northern India, with 48 works tracing artistic practices between 1620 and 1830

Deposit Photos : The vessel had called at several destinations during the voyage

Indian Crew Among Those On Board As Hantavirus Outbreak Probe Continues

An outbreak of hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered international contact tracing, with cases and deaths confirmed. Two Indian crew members are among those on board as the investigation continues

Image credit: X/AbhijitSingh Chandel : Essentia Hotels & Resorts marks its entry into Nagpur

Essentia Hotels & Resorts Enters Nagpur With New Luxury Hotel & Convention Centre

The new property brings luxury stays, large-scale event spaces, and wellness facilities to one of Central India’s fastest-growing cities

Anuj Chauhan/Unsplash : Lakshadweep is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean

Lakshadweep Eases Entry Permit Rules For Tourists: What Travellers Need To Know

Lakshadweep has relaxed key travel permit rules to make island travel easier for tourists

Shutterstock : Travelling with kids is now easy with luxury hospitality

Travelling With A Baby Is Work—Until Your Hotel Shares The Parenting Load

A holiday with an infant rarely offers any rest. But in certain pockets of the hospitality landscape, some of that invisible labour is being taken on, giving parents a much-needed break

viper-zero/Shutterstock : Air India has cut down international flights

Air India Cuts 100 Flights, Summer Travel Plans Hit Turbulence

Rising jet fuel costs and longer routes force Air India to trim international flights, leaving passengers facing delays and higher fares

Deposit Photos : Seven cases, three deaths—health teams trace a rare virus aboard an Antarctic cruise route

3 Dead in Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak, WHO Probes How Virus Spread

A rare hantavirus outbreak aboard an Antarctic cruise raises questions on transmission, safety, and what it means for travellers worldwide

Imchatsung Imchen : Flower Moon performance art

A Week Of Art Opens With Flower Moon In Nagaland

Nagaland Art Space has launched Flower Moon: May Special, a week-long exhibition exploring fertility, motherhood, renewal and new beginnings through contemporary art, performance, textiles, poetry, and dance in Dimapur

Shutterstock : Icebreaker anchored in Svalbard’s Arctic waters under clear summer skies

Inside The Ultimate North Pole Cruise On PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot: How To Plan Your Journey

Explore the North Pole aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot with this detailed guide

Shutterstock : Women selling fruits at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand

Planning Your Next Trip To Thailand? Health Insurance May Soon Be Mandatory

Thailand is reviewing a new policy to ensure tourists have health coverage during their stay

Almazoff/Shutterstock : The legendary sacred Mt Kailash seen from Lake Manasarovar

Nepal Raises Territorial Objection Over Lipulekh Yatra Route; India Pushes Back

Nepal has objected to the proposed Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route via the Lipulekh Pass, saying the area falls within its territory under the 1816 Sugauli Treaty. India has rejected claim, calling Lipulekh an established pilgrimage route since 1954

Shutterstock : The court ruled that except where serious offences are involved, passports can generally be renewed

No Automatic Bar On Passport Renewal Due To Pending Cases: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a pending criminal case cannot, by itself, be a ground to deny passport renewal, stating that such restrictions must be based on specific legal reasons and not routine procedural requirements like NOCs

Pexels : Major road and rail projects are set to improve how travellers reach and explore Sikkim

Do You Know That Getting To Sikkim May Soon Be Easier Than Ever? Here’s How

From highways to railways, Sikkim’s connectivity push aims to cut travel time, boost tourism, and strengthen local livelihoods

Chhabbir/Wiki Commons : Saltwater crocodiles thrive in India’s coastal Sundarbans, Bhitarkanika, and Andaman Islands, where mangrove forests and brackish waters provide their ideal habitat

Bhitarkanika National Park Shut For 3 Months As Crocodile Nesting Season Begins

Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is closed from May 1 to July 31, 2026, for crocodile breeding. Here’s why the shutdown matters, what makes its crocodiles unique, and when the park will reopen

Shutterstock : Choglamsar lies along the Indus, a short drive from Leh

Ladakh Plans High-Altitude ‘Valley Of Flowers’ Project To Boost Tourism

Ladakh is developing Choglamsar and Wari La in Leh as a “Valley of Flowers” to boost tourism and add colour to its cold desert landscape. The project focuses on planting hardy, high-altitude species and is expected to be completed by June 2026

Unsplash : A seaplane down in the sea (for representational purpose only)

India’s First Commercial Seaplane Service Is Ready For Takeoff In Lakshadweep

With regulatory approval secured, India’s first commercial seaplane operator plans to connect Lakshadweep’s islands with the mainland

Shutterstock : Noida International Airport, Jewar

Noida International Airport To Begin Commercial Flights On June 15

Noida International Airport in Jewar is set to begin commercial operations on 15 June 2026, marking the launch of Delhi NCR’s second international aviation hub. IndiGo will operate the first flight as the airport opens in its initial phase

Shutterstock : Hindus consider the Kailash parvat to be the abode of Lord Shiva

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 Opens: Dates, Routes, Costs And How To Apply

Planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026? Here’s a quick guide to dates, routes via Lipulekh and Nathu La, and expenses

Unsplash : U-Th dating is helping archaeologists map Pacific history with greater precision

Did You Know Walls Made Of Coral Can Reveal The Age Of Colonial Buildings?

Coral used in Polynesian buildings is helping archaeologists track colonial-era construction with surprising accuracy and detail

Shutterstock : Gyeongbokgung Palace showcasing traditional architecture in Seoul

South Korea Visa Update: Group Visa Fee Waiver For Indians Extended Till 2027

Indian tourists travelling in groups can now benefit from South Korea’s visa fee waiver until June 2027

satkosia.org : Satkosia’s new tourism plan aims to balance access with ecological preservation

Odisha’s Satkosia Reserve Is Getting Six New Ecotourism Hubs

Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha is set for a sustainable tourism makeover with six new ecotourism hubs across the landscape

shantanu0313/Instagram : Interior of the Shahpeer Sahab ki Dargah in Meerut

Ganga Expressway Opens: Find Out Route, Toll, Speed Limit, And Key Details

The 594 km Ganga Expressway linking Meerut and Prayagraj is now open. Here’s a detailed guide to its route, the districts it covers, toll charges, speed limits, costs, travel time, and economic impact

Image credit: X/@lg_ladakh : Sacred Buddha Relics Arrive In Ladakh

Sacred Buddha Relics Arrive In Ladakh; Public Viewing Begins On Buddha Purnima

The Piprahwa relics will be exhibited across Ladakh from May 1 to 15, drawing devotees and travellers

Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio With Eight New Brand Debuts Across Asia Pacific

Hilton’s latest Asia Pacific expansion includes eight new luxury brand entries and a growing pipeline of high-end hotels across key markets