Heavy monsoon rains have triggered a landslide near Sevoke in North Bengal, temporarily disrupting traffic on NH10. The highway connecting Siliguri with Kalimpong, Gangtok, Rangpo, and Melli has been affected as authorities work to clear debris and restore normal movement. Travellers are advised to check the latest road conditions before starting their journey due to the risk of further landslides.
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Air India introduces it’s first flagship Maharaja lounge at Delhi International Airport
Spread across 16,000 sq. ft. at the international pier of Terminal 3, the Maharaja Lounge at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport offers a refined pre-flight experience for Air India passengers. Designed to host around 300 guests, the space features an expansive Business section and an exclusive First Class area, alongside signature highlights like the sparkling Crystal Bar, the nostalgic Aviator’s Bar, and the tranquil Globetrotter’s Study—blending scale, comfort, and character into one seamless retreat before takeoff.
A late-night fire swept through a five-star hotel in the Alps.
A late-night fire swept through a five-star hotel in the Alps, forcing guests and staff into an urgent evacuation as smoke billowed across the mountain skyline. Emergency teams moved swiftly in freezing conditions, treating several people for smoke inhalation while authorities launched an investigation into the cause and assessed the extent of the damage.
Heavy Snowfall Pulls Tourists to the High-Altitude Regions of Kashmir, Himachal, and Uttarakhand
As winter snowfall blankets the high-altitude regions of Kashmir, Himachal, and Uttarakhand, tourists flock to the Himalayas to experience the magic of snow, bringing both excitement and economic opportunity for locals, along with travel disruptions and weather-related challenges.
Rohini Road Reopens – A Vital Link Between Plains and Hills Is Back
After nearly three months of disruption, Rohini Road - the mountain route that connects Siliguri with Kurseong and the broader Darjeeling hills - has reopened to traffic.
Crans-Montana: From Celebration to Catastrophe
Just after 1:30 am on New Year’s Day, a packed bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort was the scene of one of the deadliest fire disasters in recent Swiss history.
Tourists at Risk: Illegal Boat Rides in the Restricted Mangrove Creeks of the Sundarbans
Adventure should never come at the cost of life or nature. Responsible tourism is not a choice-it is a necessity.
Explore Kolkata on a Double Decker Bus
Experience winter afternoons in Kolkata like never before-hop onto the iconic open-top Double Decker Bus Tour, brought to you by West Bengal Tourism (WBTDCL).
Change in US Passport
The latest US passport, often called the Next Generation Passport, looks familiar on the outside but has been rebuilt almost entirely on the inside.
Bengal Ranks Second in Foreign Tourist Arrivals
West Bengal just pulled off something impressive. It has climbed to the second spot in India for foreign tourist arrivals, and the numbers say a lot about how the state has been quietly but steadily reshaping its tourism story.
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