Category Archives: Travel News

India Finally Gives Go Ahead Nod to Visa on Arrival enabled by ETA

December 1, 2014

Indian government finally officially unveils t5he much awaited Visa on Arrival (VoA) enabled by Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for 43 countries. Citizens of these countries who intend to trave...

India and Australia sign MoU to Boost tourism cooperation between Them...

November 25, 2014

India and Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation and relation between two countries by boosting the field of tourism. Ministry of External Affairs, ...

Novotel Hotel Chain Opens its Doors in Kolkata

November 25, 2014

Novotel, a leading international hotel brand has opened its new branch in Kolkata, the City of Joy and the commercial capital of East India. Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences has opened its doors ...

43 countries to be granted electronic visa facility in India

November 24, 2014

The much- awaited electronic visa facility for tourists coming to India is set to launch on November 27. Visitors from 43 countries including USA, Germany, Palestine and Israel will now be able to av...

AirAsia India Introduces Flights to Pune

November 24, 2014

With the motto of expanding its network within India, AirAsia India has announced the addition of flights to Pune. From 17th December, 2014, AirAsia’s direct flights will fly from Bengaluru to Pune, ...

Lifetime Indian visa for PIO cardholders, says Narendra Modi

November 20, 2014

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an exclusive announcement for NRI’s that Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders will not be permitted to avail lifetime Indian visa. On the other hand, Am...

IndiGo launches six new flights within India

November 20, 2014

With the motto of expanding its operation within the country and adding on to its Indian market leadership, IndiGo Airlines has announced six more daily non- stop flights connecting Delhi, Kolkata, C...

On Arrival Visa Increased Foreign Tourist Inflow in India

November 15, 2014

Foreign tourist influx in India grew around 41.5% in October 2014 as compared to October 2013. From the period between January and October 2014, total number of visa- on- arrivals was recorded at 21,...

Foreign Tourist Influx in India Surges in October 2014

November 12, 2014

Latest statistics released by Ministry of Tourism showed that rise in foreign tourist arrival in India increased by 6.56 lakh in October 2014 as compared to 5.98 lakh and 5.56 lakh in October 2013 an...

E- Ticket Facility at Taj Mahal to Resume Soon

November 12, 2014

With the motto of making travel in India simpler, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has recently submitted a proposal for introducing e- ticket facility at Taj Mahal. Responding...