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German police detain 6 climbers scaling Cologne's famous cathedral at night
Police said they were informed by private security guards that the young climbers were climbing with headlamps in the middle of the night.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 09:43 PM IST
PTI |
The British Museum says it is partly closed after a fired employee shut down IT systems
The British Museum says it is partly closed after a fired employee shut down IT systems
Published on Jan 25, 2025 07:46 PM IST
AP |
High-end cafe to add gltiz to Shimla’s iconic British-era Town Hall
The high-end cafe at Shimla's Town Hall will reopen after a court petition was withdrawn, allowing commercial use of the historic building.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Shailee Dogra, Shimla
Light, sound show discontinued: a casualty of pending power bills
The Lucknow Electrical Supply Administration (LESA) ceased power supply to the show after the Uttar Pradesh Nirman Nigam failed to clear its outstanding electricity bills
Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:47 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
To run Matheran toy train in monsoon, CR to spend ₹5 crore on upgrade works
Monsoon rains have closed the Neral-Matheran toy train service due to unsafe tracks. Central Railway plans repairs costing ₹5 crore, reopening after October 15
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:20 AM IST
CM Yogi to inaugurate state’s first floating restaurant in Gkp today
Ramgarh lake, the once neglected water body, has now been transformed into an attractive tourist point in eastern Uttar Pradesh as per the dream of the chief minister, with a water sports complex, cruise and water biking facilities. Soon, tourists would also get to enjoy meals in the floating restaurant.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 09:43 PM IST
Ayodhya top tourist destination in U.P. with 11 crore visitors
The state tourism department on Saturday released figures of tourists arriving in the state in the first six months of the year, pointing out that around 33 crore tourists visited the state in this period. Ayodhya topped the list with 10.99 crore tourists, including 2,851 foreigners, visiting the temple town.
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Bengaluru's massive sky deck gets Karnataka cabinet approval. Details
According to the Congress government, this sky deck in Bengaluru will be the biggest in South Asia, with a 250-meter height.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 06:03 PM IST
Queen of Roads: Rome's first highway added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Queen of Roads connects the capital of the early Roman state to the south-eastern town of Brindisi and is the 60th Italian site to be recognised by UNESCO
Published on Jul 28, 2024 03:51 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rome
Step inside Tokyo's snack bars: A new way to experience Japanese nightlife
Step into the hidden world of Tokyo's snack bars, cosy retro establishments that have been a staple of Japanese nightlife since the post-war era.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 10:06 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Iceland's popular Blue Lagoon spa reopens as volcano activity subsides
Blue Lagoon in Iceland reopens after nearby volcano stabilises, allowing tourists to enjoy the view of the erupting crater from the geothermal spa.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:12 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Iceland
Iceland: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcano erupts
Evacuation order in Iceland's Grindavik and Blue Lagoon outdoor spa, a major tourist attraction, while Keflavik airport operates as usual amid volcanic eruption
Published on May 30, 2024 04:45 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Copenhagen
Golden Week getaways: Japanese flock to domestic Instagram-worthy destinations
Ahead of Golden Week — Japan’s annual string of national holidays, local travellers are opting for popular spots such as Atami near Tokyo, Okinawa, Hokkaido
Published on Apr 29, 2024 04:31 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
European holiday hotspot Capri becomes tourists' dormitory amid mass tourism
As tourists move in, Italians are squeezed out on the holiday island of Capri, where the advent of mass tourism risks hampering the picture-perfect beauty spots
Published on Apr 28, 2024 03:16 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Capri, Italy
France air travel: Flight operations hit in Paris despite strike cancellation
Paris air travel chaos continues as passengers to and from the French capital face flight disruptions despite strike cancellation
Published on Apr 26, 2024 04:31 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Paris
Travelling to Doha? Here's what to see and do in Qatar's capital
Qatar’s capital, Doha, is aiming to become a culture hub with a host of museums, big-name exhibitions and rich collections of contemporary and Islamic works.
Published on Apr 26, 2024 04:15 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Airlines to pay automatic refunds for flight changes under new US regulations
US DOT implements automatic refunds to airline passengers if their flights are cancelled or significantly altered to, from and within the US
Published on Apr 24, 2024 05:12 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Thailand tourism strategy: Visa-free stay for Russian tourists extended
Russian passport-holders who arrive in Thailand between May and July can stay up to 60 days per trip under the new measure to boost tourism by Thai government
Published on Apr 24, 2024 01:00 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Spain: Tourists in Catalonia face water restrictions as drought crisis deepens
Tourists in Spain's Catalonia may face 100-liter daily water limit amid drought emergency in the dry season
Published on Apr 17, 2024 04:58 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Barcelona, Spain
Rome lures tourists as ancient baths of Caracalla welcome water after 1000 years
Ballet hails return of water after 1000 years to Rome's ancient Caracalla baths, the ruins that are now popular tourist destination and host concerts-theatre
Published on Apr 13, 2024 05:00 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rome
Manhattan: Tourist site ‘The Vessel’, closed after suicides, to reopen this year
The top level of Manhattan's tourist attraction, The Vessel, to remain off limits while its twisting stairways and platforms to feature new steel mesh barriers
Published on Apr 13, 2024 04:23 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New York
174-year-old Rashtrapati Niwas is biggest tourist draw in Shimla
Rashtrapati Niwas, located on the outskirts of state capital Shimla has emerged as a major tourist attraction since being thrown open to the public last April
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 07:50 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Shimla’s Rashtrapati Niwas biggest tourist draw
The 174-year-old building, built largely in the English style, has an orchard and sprawling green lawns and was opened to the public by President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to Shimla last year
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Spice of Life: Discipline drives Dubai as tourism destination
The place that was once known for petroleum products has now become a tourist destination because of the administration matching pace with the needs and desires of modern-day travellers.
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 10:50 PM IST
Dr Rajiv Sharma
Tokyo sakura splendor: Tourists revel in late-blooming cherry blossoms
The cherry blossoms, known as sakura in Japanese, spill over the moat of the Imperial Palace, where Tokyo residents and tourists gather for photos
Published on Apr 04, 2024 02:53 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Kerala: Beach tourism activities banned in Kannur due to rough seas
In the wake of the rough seas, Kerala's Kannur has temporarily banned beach tourism activities at various tourist centres in the district.
Published on Apr 03, 2024 05:50 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kannur (kerala) [india]
Travelling to USA for baseball game? 5 best hotels near major league stadiums
Ultimate guide to baseball-themed hotels for your next trip: Check out these 5 hotels where baseball fans can score cool perks, save some money
Published on Apr 03, 2024 05:30 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Madhya Pradesh travel guide: Top destinations for every traveller's bucket list
Explore Madhya Pradesh's top destinations in our special travel guide. From ancient temples to scenic landscapes, discover the essence of central India's allure
Published on Apr 02, 2024 03:14 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
Pakistan-China Khunjerab border reopens for travel, trade after four months
Khunjerab Pass connects Gilgit-Baltistan with Xinjiang region and the pass remains open for travel and trade between China and Pakistan from April-November
Published on Apr 02, 2024 01:30 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Gilgit-baltistan [pakistan]
Akasa Air begins international flights: Mumbai-Doha route inaugurated
Akasa Air will be rapidly expanding its global footprint in the coming months as it commences international operations with Mumbai-Doha route flights
Published on Mar 29, 2024 11:59 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Mumbai