Indian carrier Go First, formerly known as GoAir, is restarting direct flights to the Maldives from today. It resumes with two flights per week to Male from Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. It plans to increase frequencies to four flights a … Continue reading →
India’s biggest private airline IndiGo is offering a discount of up to 10% for customers who have received at least one Covid jab. The offer is available for travel on IndiGo operated domestic flights booked on the IndiGo website only. … Continue reading →
If you’re planning your first visit to India, the Golden Triangle is a brilliant place to start. Consisting of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the three most frequently visited cities in the northwest of India form a triangle on a … Continue reading →
The mighty curry may be one of the UK’s favourite dishes, but many of the curries served here have been adapted by curry houses to suit the British palate and aren’t Indian at all! The word curry is actually used … Continue reading →
With a wide range of dishes made from a colourful mix of tasty vegetables, fresh herbs and aromatic spices to choose from, South India really is vegan foodie heaven! India is a brilliant destination for non-meat eaters, as it … Continue reading →
World-famous monuments, enchanting deserts and wonderful wildlife make North India a fabulous destination to discover, with something for everyone. See the Taj Mahal, go tiger spotting or take a sunset cruise across mesmerising lakes. Sample street food, ride a … Continue reading →
With carpets of emerald green tea plantations twinkling in the sun and spectacular views from lofty mountain ranges, the Indian Himalayas is one of the most beautiful destinations in India. There are also fascinating sacred sites waiting to be discovered, … Continue reading →
Indian culture is full of unique customs and traditions that are waiting to be explored. These cultural aspects differ widely across India’s 28 states and seven territories, and many of them stem from ancient Indian scriptures and texts, which paved the … Continue reading →
India is a wildlife lover’s paradise, with a wonderful range of creatures great and small to see, whether you’re gliding along on a houseboat watching birds swooping across the Kerala backwaters, or spotting monkeys in market places stealing produce! … Continue reading →
With its stunning scenery, fantastic wildlife and warm, welcoming people, India is a truly wonderful and unique place to visit. However, with such a vast geographical area and a diverse range of culture and heritage, it can be tricky … Continue reading →
Indian budget carrier GoAir has a new name. It has rebranded itself as Go First as it looks to go public with an IPO in the near future. It also has a new logo but otherwise it is business as … Continue reading →
India is a country with gorgeous landscapes and diverse culture, but we need to work together to keep this beautiful land just like that and to travel more thoughtfully and responsibly. If you’re considering a sustainable stay in India, … Continue reading →
Indian travel booking platform Cleartrip is set to get a new owner. Online retail ginat Flipkart, which is majority owned by Walmart, will reportedly pay about $40 million to acquire Cleartrip. It will be a mix of cash and equity … Continue reading →
Mumbai based Cordelia Cruises hopes to begin cruise operations in India from May 2021. Backed by Dream Hotel Group, Cordelia plans to serve domestic destinations including Goa, and the Lakshadweep islands, as well Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The group … Continue reading →
AirAsia Group plans to regain full ownership of its customer loyalty program BIG Rewards. It will acquire the remaining 20% stake it doesn’t own in BigLife for MYR103 million ($25 million) from Aimia Holdings UK in a stock swap deal. … Continue reading →
Asia travel specialist Experience Travel Group (ETG) has today launched its Revitalise Collection offering 18 specially crafted holiday packages focused on wellness, discovery and sustainability. The collection is about holidays with fewer stops and less transit, boutique hotels and local experiences. … Continue reading →
IHG is introducing its extended-stay brand Staybridge Suites to India. It signed a management agreement with NR Greenwood Construction to debut the brand in Bengaluru. Staybridge Suites Bengaluru Thanisandra is slated to open in the first quarter of 2023. It … Continue reading →
The India government has increased the lower and upper limits on domestic airfares by between 10 to 30%. It allows airlines to charge more for flights with the Civil Aviation Ministry believing there is less scope for price gouging in … Continue reading →
One-sixth of all Air India staff have contracted Covid-19, according to Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. It has led to 19 Covid-related deaths, he said, which were all ground staff. No flight crew members have died. That amounts to … Continue reading →
Travel platform ixigo has announced a deal to acquire Bengaluru based rail booking platform Confirmtkt. A cash and stock purchase agreement has been signed for an undisclosed amount and Ixigo executives will join the Confirmtkt board. The two companies will continue … Continue reading →
