Tourism
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Ladakh to launch India’s first high-altitude wil...
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 ...
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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