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Indigo starts Chennai-Guwahati non-stop flight
April 7 (TravelAndy): India-based low-cost airline Indigo today introduced its first non-stop flight on the Chennai-Guwahati route.
The flight took off from Chennai at 05.10 and reached Guwahati at 08.15. The return flight is slated to leave Guwahati at 19.15 and land in Chennai at 22.10.
Apart from this non-stop flight, Indigo also operates a daily flight service between Chennai and Guwahati, which has a stopover in Bengaluru. Continue reading Indigo starts Chennai-Guwahati non-stop flight
India’s fastest train on Delhi-Agra route
April 6 (TravelAndy): India’s railway minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off the country’s fastest train – Gatimaan Express – in Delhi yesterday.
The train completed its maiden run of 200km, between Delhi and Agra, in 100 minutes.
The train is a semi high-speed one and can run at the maximum speed of 160kmph, faster than any existing trains in India. Continue reading India’s fastest train on Delhi-Agra route
Vistara set to connect Chandigarh
April 5 (TravelAndy): Vistara, the joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, will start flight services to Chandigarh, from May 2, said reports.
The airline will operate daily flights to Chandigarh from Delhi and Hyderabad.
Direct flights will operate between Delhi and Chandigarh, whereas the Hyderabad-Chandigarh route will operate via Delhi. Continue reading Vistara set to connect Chandigarh
Jharkhand to launch tourism app
April 4 (TravelAndy): India’s Jharkhand state will shortly launch a mobile app equipped with list of hotels and local tourist operators, said The Times of India.
A web portal will also be introduced along with the app, which will enable tourists to plan their tour and book rooms on the go.
The app will provide details of accommodations run by both private hoteliers and Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation. Continue reading Jharkhand to launch tourism app
Cruise fest sets Nov 4 date
April 3 (TravelAndy): Asia’s largest electronic dance music cruise festival, Its the Ship (ITS) will set sail from Singapore’s Marina Bay on November 4, 2016.
The four-day and three-night floating festival will cruise along the strait of Malacca and reach the Pearl of Orient, Penang, in Malayasia, before it returns to Singapore on November 7.
Organisers are working with Malaysia’s tourism department to make the festival a success. Continue reading Cruise fest sets Nov 4 date
Indians advised against travelling to Yemen
April 2 (TravelAndy): India has issued a strong advisory warning its nationals against travelling to war-wrecked Yemen.
The advisory was issued four weeks after a terrorist attack in the port city of Aden in which an Indian nun was killed and an Indian priest abducted.
“Indian nationals are again strongly advised to avoid travelling to Yemen under any circumstances by any means for any purpose till further notice,” said the advisory issued by the foreign ministry yesterday. Continue reading Indians advised against travelling to Yemen
Indigo hikes ticket cancellation charges
April 1 (TravelAndy): India-based low cost carrier, Indigo has almost doubled its ticket cancellation charge on domestic routes.
Effective from April 1, passengers will have to shell out INR2,250 to make any changes in their flight ticket or cancel it.
Earlier, passengers had to pay INR1,250 for any change or cancellation made before at least a month of travel. Continue reading Indigo hikes ticket cancellation charges
A first: Palace on Wheels cancels trip
March 31 (TravelAndy): For the first time in 34 years, India’s most famous heritage train, Palace on Wheels, has cancelled a trip because of zero bookings.
Reports quoted Pradeep Bohra, general manager of the Palace of Wheels, as saying that the March 30 trip had to be cancelled.
The train can accommodate 104 passengers but needs at least 25 to be profitable. Continue reading A first: Palace on Wheels cancels trip
Festival keeps Goa abuzz with tourists
March 30 (TravelAndy): Goa is already buzzing with its biggest Spring festival, the Shigmo fest, and it is all set to host the Goa food and culture festival from April 6.
The Shigmo festival, which is celebrated as part of Holi, the festival of colours, began on March 24 and will conclude on April 7.
The major highlights of Shigmo include the traditional folk dance and portrayal of various mythological scenes through colourful parades that take place across the state. Continue reading Festival keeps Goa abuzz with tourists
SAS to fly Copenhagen-Boston direct
March 30 (TravelAndy): Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has decided to launch the daily direct flight between Denmark’s Copenhagen and Boston in the US.
SAS becomes the first airline to operate direct flights from Scandinavia to Boston.
It is scheduled to be a round-the-year service, with flights departing daily from Boston and Copenhagen. Continue reading SAS to fly Copenhagen-Boston direct
Railway plan to make cancelling tickets a breeze
March 29 (TravelAndy): Indian Railways are planning to launch a facility through which you can cancel tickets with a phone call.
One can simply call at 139, which will immediately send a one time password (OTP) to the user’s mobile number.
The passenger requires to simply show OTP at the reservation counter, to get refund of the cancelled ticket. Continue reading Railway plan to make cancelling tickets a breeze
Tourism plan for Jungle mahal
March 28 (TravelAndy): India’s West Bengal state is mulling major tourism activities in and around the districts of Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore, The Statesman said.
This region, popularly known as the Jungle Mahal, will shortly get cable car rides for tourists.
At present, several palaces are being transformed into heritage hotels and lodges in and around Jhargram region of West Midnapore. Continue reading Tourism plan for Jungle mahal