Travel Tips

7 Unique Diwali Traditions You Can Only Experience In India

From Pushkar’s grand camel fair to Odisha’s ancestral torch rituals, discover seven unique Diwali traditions that showcase India’s vibrant cultural tapestry and deep spiritual roots beyond fireworks and lights.

Chhath Puja 2025: 7 Sacred Ghats in India to Experience the Festival of the Sun God

From Patna’s glowing Ganga ghats to Mumbai’s shimmering shores, Chhath Puja 2025 brings India together in devotion to the Sun God. Explore seven sacred riverfronts where faith, tradition, and light create the country’s most spiritual spectacle.

Goa charter season kicks off as first international charter lands from Russia

The first charter of the season has touched down in Goa, with more services from Russia and Kazakhstan on the board. Here’s what travellers should expect through peak months.

Navi Mumbai International Airport inaugurated: Mumbai’s new global hub is here

A new greenfield airport has been inaugurated in Navi Mumbai, built to ease congestion and expand capacity for India’s busiest metro. Here’s what opens when, access tips, and what it means for flyers.

Jodhpur–Delhi Vande Bharat revises timings from Oct 10; check fresh halts and arrivals

The new service has adjusted its schedule within weeks of launch. Here’s the updated timing, the halt list, and tips to replan your day.

Vande Bharat Sabarmati–Gurgaon trial hits OHE mismatch; review underway

Trial runs on the Sabarmati–Gurgaon corridor were rerouted after a pantograph mismatch with high overhead equipment. Here’s what happened and what it means for future runs.

Daily non-stops to Ayodhya launch from Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad

New daily direct flights into Ayodhya roll out for the festive rush, adding seats for temple tourism. Here’s the schedule logic, booking tips, and airport-day advice.

Daily non-stops to Ayodhya launch from Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad

Navi Mumbai International Airport inaugurated: Mumbai’s new global hub is here

A new greenfield airport has been inaugurated in Navi Mumbai, built to ease congestion and expand capacity for India’s busiest metro. Here’s what opens when, access tips, and what it means for flyers.

Festive airfares under watch as regulator orders extra flights for Diwali rush

Airlines have been asked to keep fares fair and add capacity for the festive surge. Here is what is changing, which routes see more flights, and smart tips to book.

New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Festive Special starts Oct 11 with 13 hour run and announced fares

A limited-period Vande Bharat between the capital and Bihar launches for the festive rush. Here are timings, halts, fares and booking tips.

Mandatory e Arrival Card now live for foreign travellers to India from Oct 1 2025

Paper disembarkation forms are being retired. All foreign travellers must complete an online e-Arrival Card before boarding. Here is what to fill, when to submit and how to avoid delays.