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Panchkula: Design of Hanuman Vatika at Mansa Devi temple gets HSVP approval

The meeting also approved the final design of the proposed Pashupatinath Temple, inspired by Mount Kailash, with a pyramid-shaped structure, a Shivling-shaped sanctum, 32-pillared corridors, a Mansarovar-style water body and swastika-shaped entrances. (HT File)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:42 am IST

China glass bridge cracks after teen hits it with umbrella; tourists evacuated

The Baoquan Glass Viewing Platform is located in China's Henan province.
Published on Jul 02, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Archaeological site at Hoshiarpur’s Dholbaha, a window into Stone Age, fades into neglect

Even though the Dholbaha site is protected by the Punjab archaeology department, a shed is all that the state has provided to protect the rare ancient artefacts. (HT)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 07:25 pm IST

From single screen to city icon: Jaipur's Rajmandir cinema celebrates 50 years

From single screen to city icon: Jaipur's Rajmandir cinema celebrates 50 years
Published on May 31, 2026 03:41 pm IST

Jaipur's Albert Hall Museum to be modernised at cost of RS 25 cr

Jaipur's Albert Hall Museum to be modernised at cost of RS 25 cr
Published on Apr 10, 2026 01:08 pm IST

Work underway on eight new gardens across the city

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will develop new gardens in Dhanori, Phursungi, Vadgaonsheri, Sinhagad Road, Viman Nagar and Lohegaon. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Mar 27, 2026 07:02 am IST

Forest min proposes 775 crore facelift masterplan proposed for SGNP

Forest minister Ganesh Naik proposed a 775 crore masterplan to give the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) a facelift. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 15, 2026 01:34 pm IST

Chandigarh to celebrate 50 years of Rock Garden on January 24

A series of cultural and public-oriented activities will be organised throughout the day at the Rock Garden, Sector 1.
Published on Jan 23, 2026 08:04 am IST

LDA seals Hussainabad Food Court over 93lakh dues

The Hussainabad Food Court sealed by LDA officials. (Sourced)
Published on Jan 22, 2026 07:43 pm IST

12-foot python spotted at South Delhi park, rescued by forest officials

The snake would be released into the wild either later in the evening or by Thursday morning, depending on its health, a forest department official said.
Published on Oct 29, 2025 08:13 pm IST

Foreign woman amused after becoming ‘tourist attraction’ at Taj Mahal

A foreign woman’s viral clip from Agra’s Taj Mahal showed locals taking her photos, turning her visit into a moment of unexpected celebrity.
Published on Oct 25, 2025 11:59 am IST

CM Yogi to inaugurate Ramayana-themed wax museum in Ayodhya during Deepotsav

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (File)
Published on Oct 15, 2025 09:06 pm IST

Van Rani relaunch hits a rough patch

A vistadome coach and engine for the Mini Train (Van Rani) arrived at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in July (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Published on Oct 08, 2025 07:32 am IST

Terrifying moment captured on camera as tiger lunges at tourist posing for photo

The incident reportedly took place at an animal park in Thailand.
Published on May 30, 2025 10:15 am IST

Bengaluru’s 250-meter sky deck to come up at Kengeri’s Kempegowda Layout

Bengaluru's massive 250 meter sky deck gets Karnataka cabinet approval. ([Pic for representation)
Published on May 26, 2025 01:46 pm IST

Light & sound show resumes at Samaleswari temple

Light & sound show resumes at Samaleswari temple
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:35 pm IST

German police detain 6 climbers scaling Cologne's famous cathedral at night

The Cologne cathedral is one of the oldest Catholic pilgrimage sites in Germany
Published on Apr 13, 2025 09:43 pm IST

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

High-end cafe to add gltiz to Shimla’s iconic British-era Town Hall

The cafe in Town Hall on The Mall, Shimla, opened in 2023 and stopped operations on January 10, 2024, after a high court stay. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 07:14 am IST

Light, sound show discontinued: a casualty of pending power bills

A light and sound show in progress at the Residency, in Lucknow, recently. (HT File Photo)
Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:54 pm IST

CM Yogi to inaugurate state’s first floating restaurant in Gkp today

Floating restaurant at Ramgarh lake . (HT)
Published on Sept 18, 2024 09:43 pm IST

Ayodhya top tourist destination in U.P. with 11 crore visitors

Ayodhya has edged out Varanasi to emerge as the top tourist attraction in Uttar Pradesh. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Sept 15, 2024 06:20 am IST

Bengaluru's massive sky deck gets Karnataka cabinet approval. Details

Bengaluru's massive 250 meter sky deck gets Karnataka cabinet approval. Full details ([Pic for representation)
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: Rome first highway and tourist attraction added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Published on Jul 28, 2024 03:51 pm IST

Step inside Tokyo's snack bars: A new way to experience Japanese nightlife

Hidden away on Tokyo's bustling streets are Japan's charming snack bars, cozy and retro havens of nightlife often missed by tourists.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 10:09 am IST

Iceland's popular Blue Lagoon spa reopens as volcano activity subsides

The Blue Lagoon with people bathing in it as the volcanic crater spews lava in the background in Grindavik, Iceland, Sunday, June 2, 2024. The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions in the country's southwest, was reopened Sunday after authorities said a nearby volcano had stabilized after erupting four days earlier.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:11 pm IST

Iceland: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcano erupts

A volcano spews lava in Grindavik, Iceland, Wednesday. A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting, spewing red streams of lava in its latest display of nature's power. A series of earthquakes before the eruption triggered the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Iceland travel alert: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcanic eruption
Published on May 30, 2024 04:45 pm IST

Golden Week getaways: Japanese flock to domestic Instagram-worthy destinations

Golden Week getaways: Japanese flock to domestic Instagram-worthy destinations, embrace local travel
Published on Apr 29, 2024 04:31 pm IST

European holiday hotspot Capri becomes tourists' dormitory amid mass tourism

People walk in the street on Capri Island, Italy. European holiday hotspot Capri becomes dormitory for tourists amid mass tourism in Italy
Published on Apr 28, 2024 03:16 pm IST