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Locals begin new year at century-old ice skating rink in Shimla

The open-air rink, one of its kind in India, has been a centrepiece of Shimla's winters for over a hundred years

01 January,2025 07:21 PM IST | Shimla | ANI
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Gujarat's Rann Utsav witnesses influx of tourists ahead of New Year 2025

The cultural festival at Rann of Kutch attracts a large number of tourists every year from across the country and the world

31 December,2024 10:30 AM IST | Kutch, Gujarat | mid-day online correspondent
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Diljit Dosanjh Ludhiana concert: 5 places and activities to explore in the city

If you are planning to ring in the new year with this concert in the city, you can expand your itinerary to explore various cultural and culinary treasures Ludhiana has to offer

30 December,2024 10:54 PM IST | Ludhiana | mid-day online correspondent
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The Gypsy Travel Festival's 3rd edition to take place on January 11 - 12 in BKC

The vibrant two-day celebration, curated by the Gypsy Travel Network, blends together travel, culture and global cuisine in a single setting, allowing you to seamlessly plan, customise and book your dream vacation all in one go

30 December,2024 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai teen becomes youngest female to scale seven highest peaks of the world

The teen adventurer has conquered Africa (Mt Kilimanjaro), Europe (Mt Elbrus), Australia (Mt Kosciuszko), South America (Mt Aconcagua), North America (Mt Denali), Asia (Mt Everest) and the latest one in Antarctica (Mt Vinson)

30 December,2024 02:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Major events and initiatives that shaped India’s tourism sector in 2024

Several government initiatives, a global campaign and tourism fair, among other factors, accelerated the growth of tourism in India in 2024

30 December,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Kashmir snowfall: Read this before you plan a trip to the Valley this winter

Kashmir received the season’s highest snowfall on Saturday, which caused trouble for locals and tourists alike, disrupting essential services, traffic movement, and flights

29 December,2024 01:14 PM IST | Kashmir | mid-day online correspondent

NYE: Ayodhya hotels nearly sold out, Ram Temple trust extends 'darshan' timings

When last checked on Saturday morning, online booking platforms showed rooms still available at some hotels and lodges, even though a few establishments are charging upwards of Rs 10,000 per night due to the surge in demand

28 December,2024 03:44 PM IST | Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | PTI

A conscious traveller’s guide to travel etiquette in Goa

From the loss of green cover to the rapid urbanisation of its quaint villages, from overpriced real estate to road incidents, Goans are increasingly being subjected to the perils of overtourism. As you plan your vacation to the coastal paradise, Goans urge tourists to be conscious of the impact of their brief journeys by sharing an etiquette guide

28 December,2024 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 aims to set Guinness Book of World Records with Netra Kumbh

For the first time, over five lakh individuals will undergo eye examinations simultaneously, with three lakh spectacles distributed during the event

28 December,2024 10:05 AM IST | Mahakumbh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | ANI

Goa to Baku, destinations that caught travellers' attention in 2024

As this year comes to an end and travellers await new journeys and adventures in 2025, we take a look at some trending and popular destinations of 2024

27 December,2024 08:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Visit these 6 Christmas markets across Philadelphia and New Orleans this season

Across the country, various holiday pop-up markets and other shopping opportunities showcase unique items, ideal for gifting loved ones, and Philadelphia and New Orleans is only the beginning

26 December,2024 11:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Holiday travel hacks: 7 expert tips for stress-free Christmas and New Year trips

Holiday travel is exciting but it can also get overwhelming due to several factors including crowded airports and tourist places, and unexpected delays and challenges

26 December,2024 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Good 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.

    08 November,2024 06:31 PM