Pongal Tourism Festival in Madurai on Jan 14 & 17
Tamil Nadu Tourism invites domestic & international tourists to experience Pongal festivities in Madurai villages. Witness Jallikattu, cultural performances & traditional celebrations. Register now!
Tamil Nadu Tourism invites domestic & international tourists to experience Pongal festivities in Madurai villages. Witness Jallikattu, cultural performances & traditional celebrations. Register now!
Delhi government launches a comprehensive strategy to shift from a stopover to a high-value tourism hub. Plans include gap analysis, new circuits, and boosting medical & concert tourism.
Gujarat gears up for the Suvali Beach Festival 2026 from Jan 9-11. Enjoy cultural performances, adventure sports, and local cuisine. Plan your visit with special bus services!
Union Cabinet approves Rs 1,526.2 crore project to upgrade 243 km Mohana-Koraput NH-326 stretch. To boost safety, cut travel time & enhance regional connectivity in tribal districts.
Telangana unveils ambitious Tourism Policy 2025-2030, securing over ₹22,324 crore in investments to generate 90,000 jobs. Key initiatives include international festivals and 27 special tourism zones.
Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao urges officials to adopt international standards to transform the state into a premier global destination, focusing on longer stays and cultural exchange.
West Bengal emerges as India's top destination for foreign tourists in 2025, surpassing traditional favourites like Goa and Kerala. Discover the factors behind this surprising shift.
West Bengal attracted 3.1 million foreign tourists in 2024, outperforming traditional favorites like Goa and Rajasthan. Discover how this eastern state is redefining India's tourism map. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches a strategic roadmap featuring a Platinum Card for loyal travellers, major property renovations worth crores, and digital upgrades to boost revenue and tourist experience. Explore the future of travel in the hills.
Kerala sees record domestic tourists in 2025, but industry urges focus on high-spending foreign arrivals to boost revenue. Read the full analysis.
Odisha's rooftop gardening initiative struggles in Jeypore with only 18 households enrolled. Lack of awareness and technical guidance cited as major hurdles. Read more.
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.
Koraput's night sky dazzled as a first-ever drone show at Parab 2025 displayed tribal heritage and famous spots. Thousands watched the 15-minute spectacle, marking a fusion of tradition and technology.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi spotlighted Koraput's tourism potential & tribal culture at Parab-2025. He inaugurated projects worth crores & praised the district's unique produce like Koraput Coffee. Explore the details.
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.
Odisha govt greenlights Jeypore Airport upgrade to Category 3C, enabling 24/7 ops & 72-seater aircraft. Land secured, runway to extend to 2700m. A boost for South Odisha's economy.
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.
Koraput's flagship 5-day cultural festival, Parab 2025, began with grand celebrations, highlighting tribal heritage and boosting local economy. Read more about the vibrant showcase.
Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari visited the disputed Kotia panchayat in Koraput to assess the ground situation and reassure residents of the state's commitment to development amid alleged intrusions by Andhra Pradesh officials. Read more.
Vigilance sleuths arrest Dasmantpur IIC Sukma Hansdah for demanding Rs 20,000 bribe to submit case diary. Searches launched for disproportionate assets. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka raises critical railway demands for South Odisha in Lok Sabha, highlighting delayed Rayagada division & need for better connectivity. Read more.
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.
Over 680 government schools closed in Odisha's Koraput region, impacting 8,854 tribal students. MP Ulaka warns of RTE violations and demands urgent reversal. Read more.
East Coast Railway completes 630-meter tunnel with 100% alignment accuracy in Koraput-Singapur doubling project, boosting rail connectivity in southern Odisha. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
Security forces intensify vigil in Malkangiri and Koraput as banned CPI(Maoist) prepares for PLGA Week from December 2-8. Read about the security measures and declining Maoist influence.
Gyanpura, Bhilbarkheda & Sulibardi villages develop 22 community homestays to boost rural tourism. Discover how tribal families are creating sustainable livelihoods through cultural experiences.
Former UN Tourism advisor reveals India's strategy to become global tourism leader through technology, clear messaging, and cross-border mobility reforms. Learn the roadmap.