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- January 3, 2025
DMRC’s Rithala-Narela-Kundli Line To Bolster Delhi-Haryana Connectivity
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) initiative to form a new Rithala-Narela-Kundli metro line will bolster connectivity between Delhi and Haryana . This upcoming line will consist of 10 metro halts in Delhi, and two in Haryana to provide alternative travel routes for locals in both regions. The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi gave its nod on December 6 last year to…
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- January 2, 2025
Guwahati Becomes India’s Fastest Growing Tourist Destination: Agoda Report
The largest city in north-eastern India, Guwahati, has been deemed as the fastest-growing preferred tourist destination among international travellers visiting India, according to the e-travel platform Agoda. The travel agency’s New Horizons ranking claimed that Puri was the most trending destination for domestic travel. Meanwhile, Langkawi, Malayasia was considered the top trending destination amongst India travellers seeking to escape toa foreign destination. This…
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- December 30, 2024
Kufri, Manali, Shimla, Auli: Places Within 12 Hours From New Delhi To Experience Snowfall On New Year 2025
A white New Year celebration is a part of everyone’s bucket list. For people residing in the National Capital, an ideal getaway to witness fresh snowfall is even easier. Check out the places within 500 km of New Delhi where you can witness fresh snowfall and mark the perfect beginning of the new year. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh A glimpse of snowfall in Shimla…
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- December 28, 2024
Budget Friendly Travel Guide For New Year 2025 Celebrations
New Year celebrations lead to domestic adventures or international vacations that could burn a hole in your pocket, so before you commit to any such plans why not make your destination, a budget-friendly spot that allows you to make most of the serene beaches or the grandeur of hill stations. Check out the best budget-friendly new-year destinations. Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh Nestled in the…
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- December 27, 2024
Chinese Traveller Described Prayagraj As Land Of ‘Fruit-Bearing Trees’ In 644 CE
The world’s largest religious gathering, Maha Kumbh Mela, will take place between January 13 – February 26 at Prayagraj, one of India’s oldest city that attracted Chinese tourists for 1,400 years, according to Chinese historian Xuanzang’s accounts. In an official release, the Uttar Pradesh government spotlighted neighouring nation China’s deep admiration for India’s rich cultural heritage. Xuanzang—also known as Hiuen Tsang—spent 16 years…
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- December 26, 2024
IRCTC Outage Fuels Angst On X, Passengers Seek “Proper Services”
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation ( IRCTC ) e-ticketing platform experienced a significant outage due to maintenance. The interruption prevented people from booking or managing tickets, causing widespread outrage. The IRCTC customers chose to express their frustrations on social media over the platform being down during peak tatkal time. Netizens react to IRCTC’s “Please try later” message Angrily, a person wrote,…
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- December 26, 2024
A Look-Back At 22-Years Of Delhi Metro’s First Train TS-01
TS-01 train, which is Delhi’s first rapid transit system vehicle, celebrates 22-years of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) daily passenger services in the national capital, according to DMRC. The metro operations began with TS-01 train in December 2002 after receiving the greenlight from ex-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at a flag-off event. The event marked the introduction of “modern public transport” in Delhi-NCR…
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- December 25, 2024
Year Ender 2024: India Sees 32% Surge In Domestic Travel Interest, 29% Towards International Travel
The interest of Indians in exploring destinations within the country has surged by 32 per cent for trips during the Christmas week of 2024 in comparison to the same period last year, according to a Skyscanner data. In the travel window from December 21 to December 31, 2024, Indian metropolises that garnered the highest booking volumes were New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata and…
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- December 24, 2024
Kashmir To Kanyakumari: NueGo’s Electric Bus Sets Maximum Distance Record
The latest feather on the cap for Indian e-mobility player can be credited to NueGo, an electric bus service from GreenCell Mobility, which was recognized by the ‘Asia Book of Records’ and ‘India Book of Records’ for setting the record of maximum distance covered by an e-bus. in a single expedition that commenced on October 4, NueGo’s E-K2K travelled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.…
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- December 24, 2024
Escape The City Rush This New Year: Visit These 5 Historic Indian Villages
The cacophony of Indian metropolises runs wild during festive season, especially when the world gears up towards ringing in Happy New Year 2025. Well, India’s diverse landscapes, and serene villages remain true to their unperturbed beauty, and historical relevance, making sites rural destinations like Pilak, Tripura, to Bahu Village, Himachal Pradesh ideal new year destinations to explore. Bahu Village, Himachal Pradesh. Image credit:…
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