Tourism

Ripe watermelons, fish tank among objects forgotten on intercity buses in India

Ripe watermelons, fish tank among objects forgotte...

August 21, 2026

Bus mobility platform FlixBus says its Lost & Found records offer an unusual glimpse into life on India’s intercity roads, with passengers forgetting everyday travel essentials, comfort goods, food containers, religious belongings and several unexpected items across its...

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Over 3,000 buyers register for KTM 2026

Over 3,000 buyers register for KTM 2026

August 20, 2026

The Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), India’s largest tourism B2B event held in Kerala, has crossed 3,000 buyer registrations, including 790 international and 2,210 domestic buyers, ahead of its September 24 opening. The edition is set to bring together tourism businesses, buyers, poli...

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Turtuk: A hidden paradise in the Himalayas

Turtuk: A hidden paradise in the Himalayas

August 20, 2026

Literally the last village in India, reaching Turtuk is an adventure in itself. Beginning in Leh, the journey by road, covering approximately 205 km, takes nearly eight hours. The road winds through Khardung La (5,359 m), one of the highest motorable passes in the world, before d...

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Mumbai Port invites foreign players for partnership for developing marinas

Mumbai Port invites foreign players for partnershi...

August 20, 2026

As it expands its focus beyond cargo operations, the Mumbai Port Authority, which manages the port in Mumbai, is seeking international partnerships in cruise tourism, marina development, shipbuilding, waterfront infrastructure and maritime services. In a press statement, Ministry...

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ADTOI launches Karnataka Chapter to strengthen domestic tourism

ADTOI launches Karnataka Chapter to strengthen dom...

August 20, 2026

To strengthen the domestic tourism industry in Karnataka, the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), an industry body representing domestic tour operators across India, has announced the launch and installation of its Karnataka Chapter. In a press statement, ADT...

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Tourist arrivals in Goa remain flat at 6.14 million in January-July 

Tourist arrivals in Goa remain flat at 6.14 millio...

August 17, 2026

Tourist arrival numbers in Goa have remained flat in the first seven months of 2026, with the state recording 6.14 million tourist arrivals between January and July, recording almost no growth over the corresponding period according to the latest data from the Department of Touri...

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Sarmoli: Uttarakhand’s women-led tourism model empowers communities

Sarmoli: Uttarakhand’s women-led tourism model e...

August 15, 2026

Nestled at the foothills of the Panchachuli mountain range, Sarmoli was once a village struggling with limited economic opportunities and increasing migration as young people moved to cities in search of employment. Over the past decade, however, the community has transformed tou...

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Monsoon travel shifts towards pilgrimage, hills and leisure routes across India: FlixBus

Monsoon travel shifts towards pilgrimage, hills an...

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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Kongthong: Meghalaya’s whistling village preserves living heritage through tourism

Kongthong: Meghalaya’s whistling village pre...

August 12, 2026

Nestled amid the rolling Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, Kongthong, popularly known as the ‘Whistling Village,’ has emerged as one of India’s most distinctive cultural tourism destinations. Here, every resident is identified not by a spoken name but by a unique melody, a cent...

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NueGo expands electric intercity network with seven new routes

NueGo expands electric intercity network with seve...

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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