June 18 (TravelAndy): The South Indian state of Karnataka has inked a deal with the country's flagship airline Air India to get Mysuru back on the air map of India and boost tourism.…
India plans e-visa for 150 countries by 2015
June 17 (TravelAndy): The Indian government plans to bring bring 150 countries under its e-visa scheme by the end of 2015, minister of state (independent charge) for tourism Mahesh Sharma…
Nepal reopens heritage sites
June 16 (TravelAndy): Nepal reopened six of its seven earthquake-hit World Heritage sites in Kathmandu valley on Monday despite Unesco raising safety concerns, said reports. Bhaktapur, Hanumandhoka, Patan Durbar Square,…
How to experience a new place best
I have often wondered about the best ways to experience a new place that I am visiting. Over the years, I have worked out how I like it best. I…
Etihad starts Abu Dhabi-Edinburgh flight
June 15 (TravelAndy): UAE-based Etihad Airways has launched a daily flight between Abu Dhabi and the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is Etihad's third flying destination in the UK after…
British Airways treat for Indian students
June 13 (TravelAndy): British Airways is allowing Indian students to carry an extra check-in bag of up to 23kg while travelling abroad for higher studies, reports said. The airline normally…
Ancient Buddhist site excavated in India
June 13 (TravelAndy): The Buddhist tourism circuit in the east Indian state of Odisha just became historically more significant with archaeologists finding that a structure unearthed at Aragada was much…
Air India seeks US customs check in Delhi, Mumbai
June 12 (TravelAndy): India's flagship airline Air India is seeking to have all immigration, customs and agriculture requirements for US-bound passengers at the Delhi and Mumbai airports, reports said. If…
India: Railways tie up with airlines
CLICK TO ENLARGE June 11 (TravelAndy): Passengers on waiting list of Indian Railways could now choose to fly to their destinations by converting their train tickets into flight ones at…
Air India offers fares from INR1777
June 10 (TravelAndy): Indian flagship airline Air India on Tuesday announced all-inclusive fares from INR1,777 for it's domestic network. The sale is on till June 12 and the travel dates…
Kolkata-Colombo direct flight from June 17
June 9 (TravelAndy): Sri Lankan government-owned low-cost carrier Mihin Lanka is set to start direct flights between Colombo and Kolkata from June 17. The airline will operate three flights a…
How much pre-trip research you should do
Woolly mammoths had probably stood on the very rocks as I did. However, I didn't have the slightest clue about this fact when I visited the Yukon. All I knew…