UP Emerges as India's Most Visited State in 2025
Uttar Pradesh has become India's most visited state in 2025, drawing 646.8 million domestic tourists. Discover the spiritual and cultural hubs driving this unprecedented tourism boom.
Uttar Pradesh has become India's most visited state in 2025, drawing 646.8 million domestic tourists. Discover the spiritual and cultural hubs driving this unprecedented tourism boom.
Seers and religious heads staged a major protest at the Prayagraj Mela Authority office, alleging favouritism in land allotment. Demands for accountability led to a sit-in. Read the full story.
Prayagraj Mela administration partners with Rapido for safe pilgrim transport. The initiative offers employment to youth and aims to reduce traffic congestion during the Magh Mela.
Prayagraj's bakeries are buzzing with Christmas orders. Discover why the traditional plum cake remains a favorite and how local shops like Iraani Bakery are celebrating the season. Explore festive flavors and prices.
Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, sheds its 'Glass City' image with a new eco-tourism destination. Ruriya Swarooppur village, developed at Rs 3.62 crore, offers bamboo cottages, spiritual sites, and family-friendly facilities, boosting sustainable rural tourism.
The UAE announces a significant investment push in its tourism sector, introducing competitive incentives to attract global investors and boost visitor numbers. Discover the key strategies.
Day two of Prayagraj's 'Bazm-e-Virasat' festival featured legendary voices, literary giants, and cricket stars, celebrating the city's rich Ganga-Jamuni heritage. Read about the engaging sessions.
Prayagraj scholars demand official 'teerth kshetra' status for the city, seeking a 5-km sacred zone around Sangam. They also call for a ban on meat & alcohol and express concern over Hindu safety in Bangladesh. Read more.
Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism mandates strict safety compliance for adventure tourism. Operators must get approvals and ensure equipment safety to protect tourists and the environment.
Bazm-e-Virasat's opening day celebrated Prayagraj's soul through Lantarani's humour, Saints of Allahabad's depth, and Padma Shri Tipanya's Nirgun recital. Explore the city's unique cultural legacy.
Violence erupted between two groups at Allahabad University's SSL Hostel, causing traffic chaos. The administration has identified 25 inmates via CCTV and initiated disciplinary action. Read more.
The second edition of Bazm-e-Virasat began in Prayagraj, celebrating its heritage. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia inaugurated it with a personal address and a tribute to Kakori martyrs. Read more.
India and Nepal held their second joint tourism meeting in Pokhara, focusing on boosting cross-border travel, enhancing connectivity, and promoting Buddhist and adventure circuits. Discover the key outcomes.
Prayagraj's Sangam city celebrates its composite heritage with Bazm-e-Virasat, a 3-day festival of literature, music, cinema & discourse from Dec 19-21. Explore the full schedule.
Kashmir's winter tourism season is in peril due to a lack of snowfall. Hoteliers report unprecedented vacancies in Gulmarg, contrasting sharply with previous years. Read more about the economic impact.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela with AI-based crowd control, 50 drones, and cyber help desks to ensure safety for an estimated 15 crore pilgrims. Full security plan revealed.
Maharashtra approves a ₹100 crore plan to develop Thane's tourism circuit, focusing on heritage, eco-tourism, and infrastructure. Discover the key projects and expected impact.
MP Praveen Patel leads high-level meeting with Railway Board officials to preserve Prayagraj's 165-year-old railway heritage. Key proposals include adaptive reuse and accurate documentation.
Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 will blend spirituality with adventure sports like parasailing and jet skiing. A 5-acre zone in Arail aims to attract tourists year-round with world-class safety. #Prayagraj #AdventureTourism
A tragic fire in Prayagraj's Ganga Nagar claimed a man's life and hospitalized his wife and daughter. The blaze, sparked by a two-wheeler, highlights home safety risks. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh emerged as India's top holiday destination for domestic travellers in 2024-25, attracting 646.8 million visits. Discover the full top 10 list and key tourism trends.
UPCC leader Mukund Tiwari alleges Prayagraj's sanitation system has collapsed as workers are diverted to SIR campaign, leaving garbage piles and public anger rising. Authorities have been urged to act.
Prayagraj authorities draft a detailed traffic and safety plan for Magh Mela 2025, featuring ghats on Google Maps, 7 key routes, and special parking. Key dates: Makar Sankranti (Jan 15) & Mauni Amavasya (Jan 18).
India's tourism sector sees a strong recovery, with the US, UK, and Canada among the top contributors. Discover the full list and key insights from the latest 2024-25 data.
Uttar Pradesh government sanctions Rs 1 crore under the CM Tourism Scheme to develop amenities at Lucknow's Digambar Jain Temple, boosting religious tourism and local economy.
Travel operators in Thiruvananthapuram urge government intervention as auto-taxi unions block Uber and Ola in Kovalam, threatening tourism revenue and Kerala's image.
Karnataka launches ambitious plan to capture destination wedding market worth $1.9 billion. Heritage sites like Chitradurga fort and diverse landscapes to compete with Jaipur and Udaipur. Read how the state plans to transform its tourism economy.
PM Modi highlights Uttarakhand's winter tourism initiatives in Mann Ki Baat, praising Dhami government's efforts to attract visitors during off-season months.
PM Modi's Mann ki Baat reveals Himalayan tourism boom, with Adi Kailash visitors surging from 2,000 to 30,000. Discover these winter wonderlands now!
PM Modi highlights Uttarakhand's winter tourism boom in Mann Ki Baat. Adi Kailash visitors surge from 2,000 to 30,000. Wedding destinations & adventure sports thriving.