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India Takes Early Steps Toward a Homegrown Whisky Tourism Trail

Long dominated by destinations such as Scotland and Kentucky, whisky tourism is beginning to find new expression in India. A growing base of premium single malt consumers is driving interest beyond the bottle– towards provenance, craft, and the stories behind production. This

January 15, 2026

Aviation·India

Republic Day Rehearsals to Disrupt Delhi Flights as Airspace Closures Loom

Air traffic over the capital is set for fresh disruption between January 21 and 26 as Republic Day rehearsal flights prompt temporary airspace shutdowns above Indira Gandhi International Airport. A notice issued this week confirms that daily closures, scheduled between late morning

January 15, 2026

Hotels·India

The Doksa: A Quiet Farmstay in Spiti That Lets the Land Lead

At nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, building in Spiti Valley is less an architectural statement and more an act of careful negotiation. Set within the silent farmscapes of Maneygogma village, The Doksa is a new 12-key boutique farmstay that responds to

January 15, 2026

India

Taj Mahal to Offer Free Entry and Rare Viewing of Royal Graves from January 15–17

The Taj Mahal will offer free public entry for three days from January 15 to 17, marking the 371st Urs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. As part of the annual observance, visitors will also be granted rare access to the graves of

January 15, 2026

Hotels·India

Suba Hotels Expands North East Presence with Click Collection Hotel in Gangtok

Suba Hotels Limited has strengthened its footprint in Sikkim with the opening of Click Collection Hotel, Gangtok, marking its second launch in the North East this financial year. The expansion follows the earlier debut of another property in Gangtok at the start

January 15, 2026

India·The Jungle

Kaziranga Turns to Astro-Tourism to Encourage Longer and Low-Impact Visits

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is piloting astro-tourism as a thoughtful way to extend visitor stays without increasing pressure on its core wildlife habitats. Officials say the initiative aims to diversify tourism while keeping conservation at its centre. The park recently

January 12, 2026

Aviation·India

Helicopter Services to Link Shimla with Kullu and Kinnaur from January 14

Daily helicopter services connecting Shimla with Kullu and Reckong Peo will commence from January 14, offering a faster and more convenient travel option across Himachal Pradesh’s mountainous terrain. The flights will be operated by Heritage Aviation under the central government’s UDAN, which

January 12, 2026

India·The Jungle

Kaziranga records the highest-ever foreign tourist footfall in 2025-26: Assam CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said Kaziranga National Park registered the highest-ever foreign tourist footfall in 2025-26. He maintained that it was a reflection of the state’s conservation, culture and community-driven tourism. A 127 per cent surge in foreign

January 12, 2026

Hotels·India

Sterling Holiday Resorts Strengthens North-East Presence with New Gangtok City Hotel

Sterling Holiday Resorts has expanded its footprint in North-East India with the launch of Sterling Mount Olive Gangtok, a contemporary property located in the heart of Gangtok’s Development Area. Positioned close to MG Marg, government offices and key business districts, the hotel

January 12, 2026

Hotels·India

Nirma plans 555-room luxury hotel project in Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad-based Nirma Group is planning to enter the hospitality sector with the development of a large five-star hotel along the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway in Ahmedabad. The proposed property will feature around 555 rooms and is targeted to be operational ahead of the

January 12, 2026

India - Page 2

India Takes Early Steps Toward a Homegrown Whisky Tourism Trail

Republic Day Rehearsals to Disrupt Delhi Flights as Airspace Closures Loom

The Doksa: A Quiet Farmstay in Spiti That Lets the Land Lead

Taj Mahal to Offer Free Entry and Rare Viewing of Royal Graves from January 15–17

Suba Hotels Expands North East Presence with Click Collection Hotel in Gangtok

Kaziranga Turns to Astro-Tourism to Encourage Longer and Low-Impact Visits

Helicopter Services to Link Shimla with Kullu and Kinnaur from January 14

Kaziranga records the highest-ever foreign tourist footfall in 2025-26: Assam CM Himanta

Sterling Holiday Resorts Strengthens North-East Presence with New Gangtok City Hotel

Nirma plans 555-room luxury hotel project in Ahmedabad

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