River rafting across the waters of the Ganges in Rishikesh | Photo Credit: RAJATK/ Getty Images The curious case of the breathing bridges I still remember trying to catch the monsoons in the wettest place on Earth, Mawsynram in Meghalaya. That was a couple of years before the pandemic when climate change hadn’t overturned our … Read more
Goa, Nainital, Rishikesh, Gangtok and Mount Abu emerged as the top five favoured family summer holiday destinations for Indians this year, according to a survey by travel and hospitality technology platform OYO. As per the study – Summer Vacation Index – Family Edition 2022, 82 per cent of parents felt they had a difficult time … Read more
In 2021, thanks to vaccines and gradual lifting of restrictions, the Indian fine dining scene has witnessed a revival of sorts. More families are dining out and not waiting for just weekends. Even those tiny takeaways in the neighborhood are full with customers waiting in queue! Dining out options are plenty but the experience isn’t … Read more
Dehradun: In a major boost to health infrastructure in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, a satellite centre of AIIMS Rishikesh will be opened in Udham Singh Nagar district. The satellite centre, to come up on land provided by Uttarakhand government, will cater to residents of Kumaon region and those living in adjoining districts of Uttar Pradesh. … Read more
A striking aspect is that young Indians are splurging on premium and luxurious stays. (Photo source: Rajasthan Tourism on Twitter) Travel bookings soar in 2021 as there is a 150 per cent increase in bookings this year, indicates Goibibo’s latest market study! We know that young Indian travellers are showing signs of travel confidence this festive season. Bookings … Read more
Accordingly goSTOPS, which offers hotels for backpackers, especially the youth, has decided to provide more goSTOPS stays in the northern hilly state. Tourism in Uttarakhand: With “Mountains are calling” being the new travelling motto of millennials and Gen-Zs, Uttarakhand is quickly emerging as a preferred destination for travellers and tourists. Accordingly goSTOPS, which offers hotels … Read more
As days passed and confidence rose with road trips, short-distance air travel also picked up in the last quarter of 2020, leading to another post-pandemic travel terminology: flycations. And now, of course, we have vaxications, or post-vaccine vacations. By Reya Mehrotra Fed up of staying at home, Kochi-based travel and event consultant Agney Menon packed … Read more
The Zostel Rishikesh has been a success in terms of recording a 9.37% increase in its year-on-year revenue Heading out for a short trip to Rishikesh and worrying about an affordable place to stay? Despite being worst hit by the pandemic and the lockdown last year, India’s travel and hospitality segment is slowly witnessing a … Read more
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The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic will hit India’s health infra and we are already seeing the signs. After Centre’s warning, what will states do? (Photos: Reuters/PTI/Indian Express) 2021 Coronavirus Cases in India Live Updates: As India prepares to go for the third phase of the Covid vaccination drive from tomorrow i.e April 1st, … Read more