Come 13 August, 2014, it’s all set for launch of new route from Bagdogra & Kolkata to Kathmandu. With the introduction of this route it has thrown option open to the tourists at the same time in cutting down on travelling time drastically. For tourist visiting Sikkim, Darjeeling and even Bhutan can now easily connect […]
Continue ReadingAgra: India: Touching a speed of 160 km an hour, a high-speed train from New Delhi to Agra completed its trial run on Thursday.Railway officials said this was the highest speed recorded by a train in the country.The train reached Agra in 90 minutes, covering a distance of 200 km, Divisional Railway Manager Vijay Sehgal […]
Continue ReadingBagdogra, West Bengal, India; This comes as a warm news for all those guests who wishes to visit Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan and Nepal overland. Budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd will operate special flights from Delhi to tourist hotspots –Bagdogra – to meet the increased traffic demand during the peak holiday season, as per a PTI report. […]
Continue ReadingJet Airways Ltd has started a third daily flight from Delhi to Kathmandu from May 23. The new service, flight 9W 260 will depart Delhi at 1200 hrs and arrive in Kathmandu at 1400 hrs (local time). On the return leg, flight 9W 259 will depart Kathmandu at 1500 hrs (local time) and arrive in […]
Continue ReadingThe Indian government, under new Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will push ahead with the planned electronic visa authorization (e-visa) system, the country’s Tourism & Culture Minister has revealed. Shri Shripad Yesso Naik told an event organized by the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) that the new e-visa system will be implemented at the “earliest” […]
Continue ReadingDelhi; India: The distance to reach Taj Mahal city from Delhi is approx. 210 kms. It normally takes around 2 to 2 and1/2 hours even by express train. With the proposed bullet train the travelling time can be drastically reduce. With bullet trains on top of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agenda, railways have targeted running […]
Continue ReadingCathay Pacific Airways announced that it will offer double daily non-stop flights from Delhi to Hong Kong from March 31, 2014. The first flight from Delhi will arrive at Hong Kong International Airport at 0700 hrs and the second flight at 0925 hrs, giving passengers seamless connections to destinations such as North America, Australia, Japan, […]
Continue ReadingLakshadweep has decided to open three uninhabited islands exclusively for tourists after building beach resorts and water sports facilities. Each of these tiny islands occupy an area of about 40-50 hectares of land and is devoid of any human settlement so far, but have glistering silver sand beaches and abundant marine life, coral reefs in […]
Continue ReadingThe Leela Palace New Delhi has been voted among the Best Hotels for Women Travellers in India by the readers of Travel + Leisure India and South Asia. The third edition of the India’s Best Awards 2013 by Travel + Leisure India & South Asia honored the best in the regional travel and hospitality, as […]
Continue ReadingIndia will open seven new visa centres in Malaysia by the end of this month to support a recently implemented rule requiring travelers to apply for visas in person in order to capture their biometric data. New centres are expected to come up in Ipoh, Malacca, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Terengganu, Klang, Kuching and Kuantan, in […]
Continue ReadingVARANASI, India – Foreigners keen on experiencing a slice of Indian elections are being treated to guided tours of this holy city and many of them have taken this opportunity to create awareness among voters urging them to exercise their franchise. As political decibels rise, Varanasi is turning into a tourist magnet. “These tours are […]
Continue ReadingThose who need to stay close to Delhi airport now have two more great new options.The Holiday Inn and The Ibis hotels. The Holiday Inn is a full service, four star international hotel chain.The Ibis is a well- known economy hotel chain with an excellent range of facilities including outdoor heated swimming pool, gym, bar, and restaurant.In addition […]
Continue ReadingBureau of Law and Order has informed that due to general election in Jalpaiguri under the State Government of West Bengal the international border in Phuentsholing, Samtse and Lhamoizingkha shall remain sealed from 6.00 PM on 16th April to 6.00 PM on17th April 2014. Therefore, all are requested to refrain from travelling during the above period. If […]
Continue ReadingSikkim, India: A 15-minute helicopter service to witness breath-taking views of India’s highest peak Kanchenjunga has been launched by the Sikkim government. The service, available from state capital Gangtok, will provide magnificent views of pristine peak, which assumes different colours during different hours of the day. The helicopter service to Kanchenjunga, covered with cloud and […]
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