Domestic Travel

From Navratri garba nights to Diwali getaways, Indians are hitting the road and flying abroad in record numbers. Travel bookings have surged, discretionary spending is booming, and families are splurging on premium experiences. Discover the top destinations, spending trends, and why this festive season is shaping up to be the biggest yet!

Tailwinds to lift IndiGo into high skies

While several factors are supportive of Indigo’s surging valuations, the industry is not sans some risks. Read here

IndiGo announces 6 additional domestic routes

Starting from March 31, IndiGo will introduce six new domestic route additions to the forthcoming summer schedule.

6 best places to visit in India in March

These destinations have the best weather in March and are not too crowded.

Bucket list travel: Top 10 places to visit in India from Swadesh Darshan 2.0 list

India is so full of fascinating travel destinations that choosing the perfect vacation spot can be a challenge. The Tourism Ministry’s 57 destinations under Swadesh Darshan 2.0. can be a good starting point to explore. Use these recommendations to craft your travel bucket list for 2024.

Top MICE destinations in India for your next work meeting or conference

While India has been well-known for its medical and religious tourism, the success of the G20 Summit showcased India’s robust MICE infrastructure and cultural and natural heritage to the world. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing plans to make India a global tourism hub will act as a fillip.

15 long weekends in 2024: Bookmark these 15 places to visit in India

From Orchha's Bundela Chhatris to Lord Krishna’s Butter Ball in Mahabalipuram and Rann Utsav in Kutch's white salt marshes, just add a day to the long weekends and explore a diverse India in a mini vacation.

15 places to spend the New Year's eve in India

Stuck for new year inspirations? Here’s a list of places that have something for every kind of soul.

Independence Day weekend: 7 best Indian destinations to visit in August

Festivals, waterfalls, clearer waters for diving, forests that are even more lush in the rainy season - 7 places that are transformed by Indian monsoons and where the best time to visit is August.

Using credit card reward points for domestic travel: A guide

With the travel season on, it makes sense to use credit card reward points and airline loyalty programmes. The only limitation is lack of choice for travel within India.

Weekend getaway destination: Why Kanatal must be on top of your must-visit places

Lush greenery, fresh air, and breathtaking views of the Himalayas are the hallmarks of this charming town in Uttarakhand.

Budget travel | Pondicherry: A melting pot of cultures, past and present

Beaches such as Paradise and Karaikal have jet skiing, boating, backwater sailing, canoeing, and kayaking. If birdwatching interests you, the Ousteri Wetland and National Park is just 10 km away.

Planning for year-end holidays? These credit cards offer travel goodies

Even if you can't afford an international holiday during the year-end and Christmas peak season, there's plenty to look forward to domestically. Many credit cards offer airport or railway lounge access, discounts on travel-related purchases, and rewards or air miles that can be redeemed against flight bookings

Vistara rolls out early monsoon sale for local and global routes

Vistara also announced the start of non-stop flights between Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia, and Mumbai, from August 2

Kashmir witnesses record breaking tourist arrivals in spring 2022

During the first three months of 2022, more than 3 lakh tourists arrived in Kashmir to enjoy the snow in Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam followed by the spring tourism around Srinagar’s Dal Lake.

How an old Kashmiri woman established the first private museum in Sopore, J&K

Kashmir itinerary: Meeras Mahal is set to reopen for visitors after two years, with additional collections on display.

2 years after lockdown: How life around Indian Railways is slowly coming back on track

As India opens up in view of the falling Covid-19 cases, railway life, it seems, is also slowly chugging back to normal.

Shruti Shibulal: "There is good demand from domestic tourists for wellness and treatment"

Business travel is coming back, as is travel for weddings and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions), says Shruti Shibulal, founder of Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd.

Five getaways for a socially distanced holiday

Looking for resorts in step with Covid-time precautions? We found one in every corner of the country.

Jyotiraditya Scindia asks chief ministers of five states to strengthen aviation infrastructure

The civil aviation minister also asked the chief ministers of Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat to deposit Rs 7.55 crore, Rs 1.44 crore and Rs 47 lakh, respectively, with the Regional Air Connectivity Fund Trust.

Airfares rise as major airlines hike fuel surcharge

Air travel became costlier on Tuesday with major Indian carriers hiking fuel surcharge on tickets, ranging from Rs 150 to Rs 250 for domestic travel and USD 15 (Rs 825) for a one-way international ticket, following an almost 8% increase in jet fuel prices.