Travel Destinations in India: Places to Visit in India

Goa tourism dept supports `Sunburn` festival

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 18:40

Even as Goa`s popular `Sunburn` festival is poised for a change in venue from Candolim to some other beach, the state tourism department has backed the event as a driver for tourism promotion and revenue generation.

Now, tourists in Himachal can SMS complaints

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 17:43

In a move to redress complaints of those visiting Himachal Pradesh, the state tourism department has extended an SMS facility whereby one can seek assistance by sending a message, an official said Friday.

Indian cinema theme of first Seychelles India Day

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 14:51

Indian cinema will be the theme of the first Seychelles India Day that will be celebrated in this picturesque Indian Ocean archipelago of 115 islands during Oct 4-6.

The best hotels in Europe are found in Turkey

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 13:14

A luxury hotel in Turkey which once housed sultans from the Ottoman empire has knocked Parisian landmark Hotel Le Bristol from its perch to be named the best hotel in Europe.

Oktoberfest to open in Beijing

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 16:35

The world`s biggest beer festival, Oktoberfest, will kick start in Beijing Sep 6, reports Xinhua.

Top five breathtaking infinity pools in India

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 18:56

Dipping in luxurious and breathtaking pools in foreign locations is one way to relax. But now the same experience can be had in India too. Know the top five pools and pick according to your taste.

Amritsar: A city that brings you close to God and country

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 16:49

The Harmandar Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, that was started by the fourth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Ram Das, in the 16th century is one of the prime attractions of Amritsar

Hard-hit Spanish town charges fees for tomato fight

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 14:47

Facing a squished budget, the town hosting Spain`s annual tomato-throwing festival, La Tomatina, on Wednesday is charging a fee for the first time.

Come face to face with lions for spectacular zoo experience

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 13:32

In an new twist to the usual zoo visits, caged tourists will see eye to eye to a pride of lions, in Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Melbourne world`s most liveable city for third year

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 19:14

Melbourne has once again been named the best city in the world to live, according to the latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Survey.