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From Misty Trails to Woven Tales: Discovering Naihra’s Pullas
August 14, 2026
Like many other villages in the Himalayas, Naihra and its neighbouring hamlets have all that most other parts of India are today sorely missing, peace and quiet, a slower pace of life, untouched natural beauty and a quietly thriving craft tradition. Here, in sunlit courtyards sur...
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Monsoon travel shifts towards pilgrimage, hills and leisure routes across India: FlixBus
August 13, 2026
Bus mobility platform FlixBus says India’s monsoon travel landscape is showing distinct regional patterns, with searches on the Delhi-Haridwar corridor rising 150 pc year-on-year in July and Bengaluru-Goa searches increasing 46 pc from May to June this year, reflecting continue...
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Tamil Nadu temples to restrict mobile phones from September 1
August 12, 2026
A new restriction will change how devotees access major temples in Tamil Nadu, with mobile phones prohibited inside designated premises from September 1. Visitors may have to deposit devices at counters. In a press statement, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE )...
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Madhya Pradesh adds four more air routes to boost connectivity
August 11, 2026
Madhya Pradesh has seen the launch of four new direct flights connecting Bhopal, Rewa, Jabalpur, Patna and Kolkata, with Alliance Air operating the services. The routes are aimed at improving air access to the Vindhya and Mahakoshal regions and reducing travel time between the co...
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Indian airport capacity rises to to 580 million passengers
August 8, 2026
With demand for air travel rising across the country, Indian airports now have the capacity to handle more than 580 million passengers a year, while about 420 million passengers travelled through the airports in 2025-26. In a press statement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation says t...
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NueGo expands electric intercity network with seven new routes
August 8, 2026
NueGo, an electric intercity bus operator, has announced the expansion of its network with the launch of new services on seven key routes across the country. The move strengthens the company’s position as one of India’s fastest-growing electric intercity travel networ...
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Ladakh to launch India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari
August 7, 2026
Ladakh will introduce India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari, with guided jeep safaris on snow leopard and bird-watching trails, following approval by Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory. The initiative combines eco-tourism with community par...
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European searches for travel to India climb 14 pc for summer 2026: Agoda
August 6, 2026
India emerged as the fastest-growing Asian destination among European travellers according to accommodation search data between April and June 2026 for travel during July and August, says Agoda, a digital travel firm. In a press statement, Agoda says that India led Asian destinat...
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Meghalaya bans roadside picnics in Sohra over environmental concerns
August 5, 2026
In order to curb environmental degradation caused by tourists to the popular East Khasi Hills region, the Meghalaya government has issued a prohibitory order banning roadside cooking, lighting open fires and littering in the area. In a press statement, the government says that th...
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Elivaas expands Jim Corbett footprint with five hospitality launches
August 5, 2026
To cater to changing customer preferences, hospitality company Elivaas has added five new properties to its collection in the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. In a press statement, Elivaas says that the expansion reflects shifting consumer preferences towards immersive, ...
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7-9 pc revenue growth for Indian hospitality sector in FY2027: ICRA
August 4, 2026
Despite geopolitical tensions that have weighed on inbound and outbound travel, ICRA, a leading credit rating agency, says that India’s hospitality industry is expected to maintain steady growth in 2026-27, with revenues projected to rise 7-9 pc year-on-year and premium hot...
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Wonderla Holidays posts record Q1 FY27 with 41 pc rise in revenue
August 4, 2026
Driven by robust growth across its existing parks, the continued scale-up of its Chennai park and contributions from its premium waterside resort, the Isle, Wonderla Holidays, an operator of themeparks across India, has reported its strongest-ever first-quarter performance, with ...
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