India tourism

News
Photos

INDIA TOURISM NEWS

Rajasthan Luxury Palace on Wheels Train: After 45 years, Rajasthan's Palace on Wheels train will run in May (Image: NWR)

First time in 45 years: Rajasthan's luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' to run in May

May 11, 2026 7:50 am

Rajasthan Luxury Train ‘Palace on Wheels’ Route, Timings, Stops and details: Rajasthan’s luxury Palace on Wheels train will operate in May for the first time in 45 years. Check route, schedule and tourism significance.

Vishakhapatnam andhra pradesh high court tourism 11

‘Law above you’: Andhra Pradesh High Court orders state-run body to demolish resort in Visakhapatnam CRZ zone

April 27, 2026 3:55 pm

The petitioners alleged that the state authorities, along with private players, had developed a tourism hub on the coast, including a resort, restaurant, and bar facilities, the Andhra Pradesh High Court noted.

Tourists in cities like Jhansi and Chitrakoot can now hear local history and folklore during their auto rides.

In these heritage cities of UP, your auto rides could come with a slice of history

March 05, 2026 8:26 pm

From Jhansi ki Rani to the legacy of Kalinjar fort, tourists visiting these sites in the Bundelkhand region can just hop into an auto for a storytelling session -- an initiative by the government to boost tourism.

Varkala Beach, where red cliffs meet the Arabian Sea and every sunset feels like a quiet ceremony.

‘I expected to feel at ease in Kerala’s beach towns; instead, I felt persistently observed because of what I was wearing’

February 19, 2026 4:00 pm

A 5-day Kerala trip brought backwaters, beaches and great food, but also the quiet hyper-vigilance of navigating public spaces as a woman traveller in India.

Amit Shah launches 'One District, One Cuisine' initiative in Uttar Pradesh

January 24, 2026 6:32 pm

Amit Shah launched Uttar Pradesh’s ‘One District, One Cuisine’ initiative to promote local food traditions and boost livelihoods of small food entrepreneurs.

After 2 feet of snow in Kufri, authorities urge tourists to skip Shimla city roads, use bypass instead

January 24, 2026 11:57 am

Meanwhile, hoteliers in Shimla and adjoining tourist hotspots have raised concerns over inadequate civic preparedness, particularly power supply and internal road connectivity.

The revamp aims to boost visitor experience and support the state’s $1-trillion economic vision.

UP now wants its tourism officers to have specialised degrees, English and Hindi proficiency

December 04, 2025 4:18 pm

Minister says tourism push will help achieve $1-trillion economy target as department more than doubles field workforce.

India's top 10 most-visited monuments in 2024-25: Taj Mahal is the most popular among both domestic and foreign tourists.

India's top 10 most-visited monuments in 2024-25: Taj Mahal tops the chart

December 05, 2025 9:00 am

India's top 10 most visited monuments in 2024-25 list: 6.26 million domestic tourists and 0.65 million foreigners visited Taj Mahal in 2024, while Qutub Minar in Delhi is ranked third.

Top 10 Countries driving foreign tourist arrivals in India 2024‑25: India saw the most foreign tourists from these countries in 2024-25.

Top 10 countries driving foreign tourist arrivals in India 2024‑25: US, UK, Canada among them

December 05, 2025 9:00 am

Top 10 countries driving foreign tourist arrivals in India 2024‑25 list | India Tourism Report 2024-25: The United States is the leading country when it comes to Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India, saw over 18 lakh tourist arrivals, which accounts for 18.13 per cent of the total.