West Bengal Tourism is making an effort to promote Durga Puja, the biggest festival in this part of the country, as major draw. “We have big plans for the ensuing Durga Pujas. We are trying to m…
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28-year-old lion dies in Bhopal’s Van Vihar
A 28-year-old lion, claimed to be the oldest in the country, died due to multiple organ failure at Van Vihar National Park and Zoo here, an official said today. Ramu’s hind legs were paralysed a…
Pokhara-New Delhi direct bus service launched
New Delhi and Nepal’s famous tourist spot Pokhara are now connected by road after a direct bus service was launched between the two cities, following the signing of an agreement during Prime Min…
Russian info centre issues handbook for Indian tourists
The Russian Information Center in India (RIC) has issued a handbook with a detailed list of Do’s and Don’ts for Indian tourists visiting the country. Based on the opinion of the Consulate …
Satiate your taste buds at Informal with monsoon menu
Gastropub Informal has laid out the welcome mat for the monsoon season with a ‘Band, Baaja and Baarish’ food festival that has a menu perfect for the rainy day. The fest, which started on …
TourRadar aims to become a one-stop shop for tour booking
When online tour search and booking site TourRadar picked up $6 million in funding in May, it marked more than just a victory for another start-up. The Austrian company has gained momentum in a space …
Experience the Burning Man gathering 2016
Burning Man is a practice in community, an annual gathering of 65,000 “Burners” who meet in the Black Rock Desert of Northern Nevada to create art, exchange ideas, and participate in the b…
Hotels, packages segment to be major growth driver: MakeMyTrip
Online travel firm MakeMyTrip expects hotels and packages segment to be its major revenue growth driver, contributing as much as 70 per cent to the overall number by 2018. In the fiscal 2015-16, the c…
Stay Your Way Sweepstakes
Everyone has a unique travel style. Some of us are adventurer-backpackers, some of us are business-luxury hunters, some of us are family-bargain, and, let’s face it, some of us are all of those …
Hey, Mom and Dad: This is the Best Family Pizza Restaurant in America
By Alix Farr, Editor by: Libby – Courtesy: GogobotChief among the child-friendly perks is the pizza dough ball that kids are given to play with while they wait for their food. As an adult, you m…