Himachal: Kangra administration bans trekking above 3,000 metres
The Kangra district administration has imposed a complete ban on trekking activities above 3,000 metres amid safety concerns, making prior police permission mandatory for select routes
08 January,2026 03:01 PM IST | Shimla | PTITourists enjoy boat rides at Loktak Lake as normalcy returns in Manipur
Recalling the difficult past, Inaocha said he faced heavy losses during the pandemic due to the inability to sell produce, with violence further disrupting farming activities until last year
06 January,2026 10:42 AM IST | Imphal | ANIFrom 'Calmcation' to 'Noctourism': Here are top travel words of the year 2025
Among quite a few travel trends, the new report has announced ‘Noctourism’ as India’s Travel Word of the Year for 2025
05 January,2026 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpending New Year's Eve in the US? Here are 5 ways to celebrate in Philadelphia
The countryside of Philadelphia, located just a short drive away from the city of Philadelphia, is a charming holiday escape with unique New Year celebrations and experiences for all
31 December,2025 04:10 PM IST | Philadelphia | mid-day online correspondentNew Year’s Eve: Here’s a slow travel guide for your celebrations
Are you tired of making NYE plans to Goa or the mountains? Seasoned travellers share quaint destinations where one can head to unwind away from the noise of nightclubs
29 December,2025 03:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalHere are five travel trends for 2026
From AI-powered planning to quiet retreats and book-inspired journeys, these five travel trends reveal how travellers are embracing mindful exploration in 2026
09 December,2025 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJammu needs strategy to turn pilgrims into tourists: J-K chief secretary Dulloo
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has said there is a need to promote the region's wider leisure, heritage, adventure and spiritual attractions beyond the main pilgrimage route
23 November,2025 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIDubai Airport records 93.8 million passengers amid new airport plans
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, has seen 93.8 million passengers already pass through its terminals this year, blowing past last year's record-setting results
19 November,2025 03:54 PM IST | Dubai | APKochi set to be one of the top trending destinations in 2026: Report
The report also revealed that 88 per cent travellers are travelling with a potential romantic partner, co-worker or new friend to test their compatibility
17 November,2025 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAndaman to host ‘Island Trekking Festival’ to boost eco-tourism
To promote eco-adventure tourism, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands government is going to organise 'Island Trekking Festival' at Mount Harriet (now known as Mount Manipur), which is the third-highest peak in the archipelago
13 November,2025 01:13 PM IST | Port Blair | PTIIN PHOTOS: Here are the 10 most pet-friendly cities around the world in 2025
06 August,2025 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai82 pct Indians have chosen a destination solely to visit a particular restaurant
For Indians, food significantly shapes travel, with 88 per cent influenced by it and 82 per cent selecting destinations for specific food spots
12 November,2025 07:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentChristmas 2025: Visiting the US? Indulge in these 10 celebrations in Louisiana
Louisiana celebrates Christmas with grandeur, blending cultures and traditions into a unique experience with parades, fireworks, holiday events and lights
11 November,2025 07:03 PM IST | Louisiana (USA) | mid-day online correspondentTourist footfalls decrease to 17,000 in FY'25 in Manipur amid ethnic strife
Tourist footfalls have plummeted in Manipur to nearly 17,000 in 2024-25 from 1.79 lakh in 2019-20, amid ethnic violence between Meiteis and the Kuki-Zo community continuing for more than two years
04 November,2025 05:54 PM IST | Imphal | PTIGood news for tourists as iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes
Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.