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Himachal govt should use technology to tackle traffic snarls: Anurag

MP Anurag Thakur meets Himachal governor Kavinder Gupta in Shimla on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 06:38 am IST

Vlogger exposes India's contrast: ‘Asia’s cleanest village in dirtiest country’

Shenaz Treasury says 'India is one of the dirtiest countries in the world... but it also has the cleanest village in Asia'. (Instagram/ shenaztreasury)
Published on Jun 14, 2026 11:59 am IST

Global tourist destination tag raises fresh hopes for Patnitop hill resort

Hill resort of Patnitop, 120 kms from Jammu, is in the list of Centre’s top 50 places under global tourist destination scheme. (File)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 08:20 am IST

Amid growing popularity of Rajasthan's marble waste site, farmlands in nearby villages a silent casualty

Amid growing popularity of Rajasthan's marble waste site, farmlands in nearby villages a silent casualty
Published on Mar 31, 2026 04:12 pm IST

With 1.8 M flowers, Kashmir’s iconic Tulip Garden to open early this spring

Tourists posing with almond blooms at Badamwari in Srinagar on Monday. (Floriculture dept)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:58 am IST

Rail link helping Mizoram emerge as fastest-growing tourist destination in NE: Guv

Rail link helping Mizoram emerge as fastest-growing tourist destination in NE: Guv
Published on Feb 17, 2026 05:22 pm IST

Clean air, clear skies draw tourists to Himachal as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR

A woman walks with her child along a snow-covered road in Lahaul-Spiti on Thursday.
Updated on Dec 20, 2025 04:47 pm IST

Mud Volcano in Baratang island of Andamans erupts after 20 years

A Geological Survey of India (GSI) team is likely to visit the site on Monday, district officials said. (Facebook/jessy.johndcruz.5)
Published on Oct 03, 2025 10:08 pm IST

Reopened in July, Gurez valley abuzz with tourists

The remote and picturesque Gurez Valley near the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district is buzzing with activity as tourists and locals flock to the spot after its opening in July following the Pahalgam attack. Almost 30,000 tourists have visited the valley so far. Gurez Valley was primarily thrown open to the tourists in 2020. (HT File)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 03:02 am IST

Assam police station, where tricolour was raised in 1942, to be developed as tourist destination

Assam police station, where tricolour was raised in 1942, to be developed as tourist destination
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:40 am IST

China’s nature reserve opens 6,000/day jobs for 'savages' to dance around

According to the recruitment ad, 16 candidates will be selected.
Published on Jun 15, 2025 09:47 am IST

4 top European destinations that offer more than just sightseeing

Indian travellers are skipping Switzerland for these 4 soul-stirring European escapes.
Updated on May 26, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Lonely Planet founder reveals 4 destinations he will never visit again

Tony Wheeler has travelled the globe for 50 years but says these 4 popular tourist destinations are not worth it anymore.
Updated on May 18, 2025 06:05 pm IST

UP leads municipal bond boom: VNN raises 50 cr through its first bond issue

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on May 08, 2025 09:22 pm IST

Pahalgam terror attack: Authorities beef up security amid tourist rush at Gulmarg

Even though there was an exodus of tourists from the Valley after the attack, the Gulmarg resort in Baramulla district is seeing long queues of visitors. (PTI)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:14 am IST

Zipline operator's ‘Allahu Akbar’ chant, gunshots: Fresh Pahalgam video surfaces

As the tourist, identified as Rishi Bhatt, begins ziplining, the operator chants “Allahhu Akbar” three times before releasing him.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 04:40 am IST

Tourists rejoice! Stunning Dzongu and Lachung are finally accessible again

This newly rebuilt Bailey bridge is your gateway to Sikkim’s most Instagrammable spots.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 06:30 pm IST

Pahalgam attack: New images show execution-style killings of tourists

Indian soldiers inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack in Pahalgam. (AFP)
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 02:52 pm IST

Punjab minister Bains seeks Khattar's intervention to restore Nangal's lost glory

Punjab minister Bains seeks Khattar's intervention to restore Nangal's lost glory
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 05:22 pm IST

OTT-inspired travel: 5 vacation spots straight out of TV and movies

Emily in Paris to Harry in Hogwarts: These 6 TV-inspired vacays are a dream come true.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 03:41 pm IST

Boutiques to bazaars: 6 best countries for a dream shopping experience

Traditional Turkish sweets and dried fruits are displayed at a store at the Spice market, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:54 pm IST

Top 5 dreamy spots that you must add to your 2025 cherry blossom bucket list

Time it right or miss the magic: Your peak bloom guide to 2025’s cherry blossom destinations.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 08:04 pm IST

Top 6 destinations to explore this summer: A travel expert’s guide

6 summer travel destinations in India that promise an enriching and memorable experience.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 04:46 pm IST

Jet skis, jungle hikes and ghost kings: Gabon may be tourists' next obsession

Would you take a boat, hike through forests and stay in a wooden hut? Welcome to Gabon’s best-kept secret in Africa.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 01:17 pm IST

Forget Tulip Gardens, this almond blossom wonderland in Kashmir is a must-visit

Step into a fairytale: Kashmir’s Badamwari Garden is in full bloom!
Published on Mar 22, 2025 04:40 pm IST

Danish tourists spotted picking up trash in Sikkim, internet impressed

Two Danish tourists cleaned litter in North Sikkim, inspiring internet.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:03 pm IST

Digital nomad dream: Here's why Spain is the hottest spot to work and live

Here's why Spain is the ultimate destination for remote workers in 2025.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 04:57 pm IST

‘Explore tourism in uninhabited islands of A&N’

‘Explore tourism in uninhabited islands of A&N’
Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:00 am IST

Flights cancelled, ports shut as popular Aussie destinations in path of cyclone

A resident watches massive waves stirred by tropical cyclone Alfred break onto the North Wall breakwater located at the coastal town of Ballina on March 5, 2025. A rare tropical cyclone veered towards Australia's densely populated eastern coast on March 5, forcing scores of schools to close as worried residents stripped supermarket shelves bare.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 02:11 pm IST

China’s adorable ‘Puppy Mountain’ is the Internet’s newest travel obsession

This hidden ‘Puppy Mountain’ in China is going viral and you’ll want to visit ASAP!
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 02:10 pm IST