Tweet India’s tourism icon, the Taj Mahal, reopens to the public today, July 6. However the experience will be very different from the past. Just 5,000 visitors will be allowed entry during the day, compared to a high season peak … Continue reading →
Tweet Indian regulator the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has extended the suspension of international flights until mid-July. The ban was due to expire at the end of June but has now been extended until July 15. International cargo flights … Continue reading →
TweetHotelier in Delhi are joining the anti-China bandwagon. The Delhi Hotel and Restaurant Owners Association says its member hotels will ban any Chinese guests as anti-China sentiment builds around the country. It follows skirmishes last month between soldiers of both … Continue reading →
Tweet Luxury resort operator Aman is prepping for a phased reopening of its resort portfolio globally. Most of the company’s hotels and resorts which span 20 destinations around the world will progressively reopen from mid-June to early August. A number … Continue reading →
Tweet HomeInsightsBikash – an inside guide to trekking in the Himalayas May 28, 2020 For many, stepping off a plane into Kathmandu is a shock to the senses, from the loud traffic-jammed alleyways of the old town to the city’s … Continue reading →
Tweet The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued new guidelines for airports as airlines prepare for the resumption of domestic flights. AAI standard operating procedures require that all passengers over 14 must download the Aarogya Setu contact tracing mobile … Continue reading →
Tweet Air India will not resume international flights until early June, nearly a full month after India’s current lockdown ends. All flights are grounded right now after PM Narindra Modi extended the nationwide lockdown until May 3. Following that, Air … Continue reading →
Tweet An enterprising apartment rental firm in Japan is hoping to keep stressed families together – by keeping spouses apart. Tokyo-based Kasoku is offering its empty units as a refuge for spouses in order to avoid ‘coronavirus divorces.’ “Please consult … Continue reading →
Tweet The world’s largest ever lockdown will continue into next month. India’s 1,2 billion population will have to stay home until May 3. The initial three-week shutdown hasn’t stopped the spread of coronavirus with more than 10,000 confirmed cases reported. … Continue reading →
Tweet Indian police have come up with a novel way to punish tourists violating the nationwide lockdown. It is treating them like naughty schoolchildren. Ten tourists were caught breaking the lockdown and were forced to write ‘I am sorry’ 500 … Continue reading →
Tweet Special charter flights have been arranged by the government to bring stranded Britons home from India, starting on Wednesday. The first flight to London will leave Goa on April 8 and there will be further flights from the coastal city … Continue reading →
Tweet Indian airlines have been ordered to halt all domestic flight operations by midnight. This amounts to at least 650 aircraft that will have to park up and sit idle until at least March 31. However that is a tentative … Continue reading →
Tweet Velassaru Rising on stilts above the turquoise waters, with views that stretch across the sea, spectacular sunsets and starry nights, the one-bedroom Velassaru Water Suite offers an atmosphere of romance and soothing seclusion in paradise. Spanning an impressive 270 sqm, … Continue reading →
Tweet Virgin Atlantic will launch flights from Manchester to Delhi in October to complement its double daily service from Heathrow. Virgin also flies daily from Heathrow to Mumbai and in total it will offer 600,000 seats a year between the … Continue reading →
Tweet The Full Nepal Traverse of the Great Himalaya Trail, often referred to as “trekking’s holy grail”, headed out on Monday 24 February 2020 for its 10th anniversary. Available exclusively through World Expeditions, the Great Himalaya Trail is a truly … Continue reading →
Tweet To celebrate World Wildlife Day on 3 March, luxury tailormade holiday specialist, Hayes & Jarvis, has compiled a range of escorted, private and self-drive holidays that provide an abundance of inspiring wildlife opportunities: SOUTH AMERICA BIRD SPOTTING IN ECUADOR’S … Continue reading →
Tweet The battle for Seattle is heating up once again. SeaTac is getting its first direct service to India. America Airlines announced it will launch flights to Bangalore, India, in October from Seattle. The service to India’s Silicon Valley will … Continue reading →
Tweet United Airlines will begin codesharing with Indian full service carrier Vistara later this month. Signed last year, the codeshare pact kicks off on February 28 and allows United’s customers to book through journeys to 26 domestic destinations across India. … Continue reading →
TweetExperiences include renewal of vows, private dinners and rejuvenating spa ceremonies New Del hi– Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, one of the top luxury brands in the world, has created personalized, romantic experiences throughout its luxurious resorts ahead of Valentine’s Day. Set … Continue reading →
Tweet From unique Himalayan treks to in-depth cultural tours and wildlife rich cruises, the adventure holiday experts, Mountain Kingdoms, have introduced 26 new exciting holidays to appeal to the keen traveller, with a range of thrilling experiences and inspiring … Continue reading →
