"We are going to develop new tourist destinations and improve the branding and facilities of existing destinations. We want Rajasthan to be the top spot for global tourists visiting India. It is a happy occasion that the IIFA awards which are happening for the second time in India will take
In a tragic accident on Sunday on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway near 4 Mile, Mandi, a woman was killed, husband and driver were injured when boulders fell from a mountain onto a taxi carrying a family of tourists from Mumbai.
Intermittent rainfall and dense fog have enveloped the Dhauladhar mountains, which have received fresh snowfall. Tourists in the region are eagerly awaiting snowfall in the town.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Ganderbal district on Saturday to assess the preparedness in providing healthcare and other essential services during the ongoing winter season. The visit comes in the wake of heavy snowfall that has affected daily life across the Kas
Srinagar received heavy snowfall on Saturday and the summer capital became covered in a blanket of snow. Doda too was covered in a blanket of snow as the area received fresh snowfall on Friday night. Tourists were seen enjoying the weather.
The cold weather has gripped North Indian hill town Dharamshala. It is also raining here in small intervals and the dense fog has covered Dhauladhar mountains.
In a social media post on X, Chinar Corps, Indian Army wrote, "Chinar Warriors responded to a distress call from civil administration to evacuate tourists stranded due to unprecedented heavy snowfall in tourist destination of Gulmarg and the subsequent closure of the road to Tanmarg. Prov
"Due to fresh snowfall today on 27.12.2024, about 1000 tourists and other vehicles were stuck in Solang Nala. There were about 5000 tourists in these vehicles. The vehicles and tourists have been rescued by Kullu Police and taken to safe places. The rescue operation is still going on," Ku
India is devising tourism-focused initiatives to not only attract tourists but also create employment and attract forex, as visible in the year end data shared by the Ministry of Tourism on Wednesday.
"The major roads in and around Shimla that were blocked due to snowfall have been cleared. However, caution is necessary in areas where roads are jammed, as the risk of slipping remains high. Following the advisory is crucial in such situations."
In the Bhaderwah area, visitors could be seen joyfully playing in the snow, building snowmen, and soaking in the winter charm. To keep warm, they gathered around bonfires, sipping hot tea.
Visitors who had gathered at the iconic church on Mall Road to attend or witness the prayers were left dismayed when, as the clock struck 12, the service did not begin. Many had specifically planned their trips to Shimla to attend this event.