Pahalgam terror attack: 48 tourist sites shut in Kashmir amid security concerns
The officials said the tourist locations which have been closed are in far-flung areas of Kashmir and include some of the new destinations thrown open over the past 10 years
29 April,2025 05:28 PM IST | Kashmir | PTIFour travellers share their favourite veg-friendly destinations around the world
Finding vegetarian food is one of the biggest obstacles faced by many Indian travellers on their international travels. If you are worried about getting good food, seasoned travellers share their favourite destinations where vegetarian or vegan-friendly food will never be a problem
29 April,2025 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalSummer 2025: Frequent travellers reveal top beach getaways for April and beyond
Looking to make the most of your next long weekend break? As the Indian summer starts to ramp up, the best way to cool off is at the beach. Travellers share their favourite beach getaways which are ideal for the mild temperatures in not only April, but also beyond
29 April,2025 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalSummer 2025: Indians are travelling to these unique destinations this season
With the summer season here, Indians are planning their vacations, and prioritising cooler escapes in the country, while also visiting international summer destinations
28 April,2025 07:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOffline registration for Char Dham Yatra 2025 begins in Haridwar
While Yamunotri and Gangotri temples will start welcoming devotees on April 30, gates of Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 and Badrinath Dham on May 4
28 April,2025 11:21 AM IST | Haridwar | ANITravelling to the US? Here are five things to do in Philadelphia during summer
When the sun is up in Philadelphia, it is time to explore the outdoors because you can enjoy fountain shows, mini golf, dance lessons, and other family-friendly fun at Franklin Square
26 April,2025 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGoa to host 'Spirit of Goa Festival 2025' from May 2 to 4
The three-day festival will celebrate Goa’s rich heritage, distinctive culinary traditions, and the inimitable charm of its homegrown spirits
26 April,2025 06:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPrayagraj, Varanasi among top destinations for spiritual tourism in 2025: Report
After Maha Kumbh Mela, the rise of spiritual tourism in India is seeing many tourists get ready for the Chardham and Amarnath Yatras in the coming days
26 April,2025 05:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPahalgam terror attack: Tourists leave Kashmir, cancel travel plans
Tour operators and other people associated with Kashmir’s tourism sector said that most visitors were leaving the valley due to fear
23 April,2025 03:26 PM IST | Pahalgam | mid-day online correspondentPahalgam terror attack: Shutdown to addt'l flights, what tourists need to know
Pahalgam, which was teeming with visitors till Tuesday, April 22, afternoon, wore a deserted look soon after the terror attack, with tourists leaving the place for safety
23 April,2025 02:40 PM IST | Pahalgam | mid-day online correspondentMore Indian fans want to witness matches at Wankhede than Eden Gardens
About 55 per cent of Indians eager to experience the legendary atmosphere of the stadium in Mumbai, while Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Lord’s in England also draw in 52 per cent of Indians
22 April,2025 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKey Indian monuments witness 19 pc increase in footfall from 2019 to 2024: Data
An analysis of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) data, presented in the Rajya Sabha, covering 143 monuments shows a complex recovery picture for these key heritage sites
22 April,2025 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIKangra valley railway stations display artefacts to celebrate rich history
Stations, such as Kangra, Palampur and Pathankot, held several events and activities to display rare types of equipment
20 April,2025 12:26 PM IST | Himachal Pradesh | PTIGood news for tourists as iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes
Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.