...often. And that applies even if you fly only once or twice a year. This is because, first, enrolment is free and second, some day it could save you money…
India: Tourist helpline in 12 languages
Taj Mahal. Picture taken by Atreyee Kar. February 9 (TravelAndy): India has officially launched the much awaited 24X7 tourist infoline, which will assist tourists across the world, in 12 international…
Helicopter boost to Udupi tourism
...s Udupi, The Hindu said. Initially, the service, launched in Udupi’s Adi Udupi helipad, will continue for two weeks. Depending on its popularity, the service might be extended. Visitors can…
Bullet train connects Hokkaido to Tokyo
...onshu. The move is expected to boost tourism and business. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share On Pinterest...
Jharkhand to launch tourism app
...ocal 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…
India extends e-visa to UAE tourists
...during their visit to India. A foreign traveller with an e-TV can enter India through 16 designated airports — Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata,…
Invisible trains in Japan by 2018
Bullet train, or Shinkanshen, as it is known in Japan April 15 (TravelAndy): Japan will run the world’s first ever invisible train by 2018, said reports. The trains will have…
Iceland woos Indian visitors
...s looking to woo more Indian tourists, following the popularity of the song Gerua from the Bollywood movie Dilwale, that was picturised in the country. The video of the song…
A brush with history at Göttingen
...alculation! Why did you have to pick me up?” So when my employer decided to send me to Germany on a short assignment, Göttingen was the first thing on my…
Tibet closed for foreigners till March end
February 28 (TravelAndy): Tibet will remain closed for foreign tourists till the end of March, CNN said. The Chinese government announced the closure with effect from February 25. No travel…
Hong Kong stops visa-free entry for Indians
December 22 (TravelAndy): Hong Kong has announced the withdrawal of visa-free entry for Indian nationals, with effect from January 23, 2017, said the official website of the immigration department of…