Just a flight away. Picture by Atreyee Kar June 8 (TravelAndy): The government of India plans to build airports at several popular tourist spots in the country under a regional…
Tobacco ban at Jharkhand tourism sites, hotels
June 7 (TravelAndy): The Indian state of Jharkhand has banned the use of tobacco in all forms at its tourist attractions, accommodation facilities and eateries, said reports. The government notification,…
Stage set for Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2018
Wallis Bird, who will perform at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, 2018 June 6 (TravelAndy): A major event on the world folk and roots music circuit, the Vancouver Folk Music…
Chandigarh to Shimla in 20 minutes by helicopter taxi
June 5 (TravelAndy): A helicopter taxi service has cut travel time between the north Indian cities of Shimla and Chandigarg to just 20 minutes. The government of India's Himachal Pradesh state…
Year of Young People events to kick-start Scottish summer
Edinburgh International Film Festival’s Young Programmers excited for The Young & the Wild. Credit Edinburgh International Film Festival. June 4 (TravelAndy): From brass band competitions, film screenings and poetry slams…
Japan passport strongest, India ranks 76th
The Arashiyama bamboo grove near Kyoto is among Japan's most recognisable places June 3 (TravelAndy): Japan has consolidated its spot at the top of the Henley Passport Index, now offering…
India launches adventure tourism guidelines
Parasailing in Goa June 2 (TravelAndy): India's tourism minister K. J. Alphons recently launched the government's guidelines on adventure tourism. These guidelines on Safety and Quality Norms for Adventure Tourism…
India offers visa free travel for Indonesian citizens
A Garuda Indonesia aircraft at the airport in Denpasar, Bali June 1 (TravelAndy): Indian citizens have long been granted 30-day visa-free travel in Indonesia. (ALSO READ: Indonesia visa for Indians-…