While, ‘normal travel’ was not expected to resume until 2023, we have started to think otherwise. More and more countries around the world are relaxing travel restrictions, while the others are in the process to ease their entry requirements. Amidst the pandemic, most countries had shut down their borders to […]
The time to travel has arrived! Check out the latest news and updates about the travel and tourism industry from around the world. India Lifts Travel Ban From March 27 After 2 years, India is finally set to lift its ban on international flights which was imposed due to the […]
With Holi right at our doorstep, the urge to celebrate the festival surrounded by loved ones is at an all time high. There are hoards of people rushing home just to be there in time to be a part of the festivities. This rush and urge has resulted in trains […]
Here’s your weekly dose of travel updates: Largest Safari Park outside of Africa opens in Sharjah Inaugurated by Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, at Al Bridi Nature Reserve, this is the largest safari park outside Africa. Expanding over an area of 8 sq km and planted with 100,000 native […]
Here’s your weekly dose of travel updates: Taj Mahal to allow free entry to tourists. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to allow free entry to the Taj Mahal beginning February 27, 28 and March 1, to mark the 367th Urs of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan who commissioned the […]
The time to travel has arrived! Check out the latest news and updates about the travel and tourism industry from around the world. Water Taxi Service between Mumbai – Navi Mumbai was flagged off The first Water Taxi service was inaugurated on 17 February, 2022 by the Union Minister of Ports, […]
The fifteen edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season is here!! What can be more gripping and captivating then watching India’s favorite sport, Cricket in a packed stadium. IPL is a paisa vasool Cricket Carnival with entertainment extravaganza and so much more, that all the franchise owners. players and […]
The much awaited Water Taxi services from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai was inaugurated today by our Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, in the presence of the Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray yesterday. The Jetty services will begin from the Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai to Navi Mumbai destinations […]
Vistara has announced a special Valentine’s Day flight offer on International round trip bookings, wherein, you will get a whopping 25% off on the base fare of an international return journey to/from India. This offer, which can be booked on Akbartravels.com between 14 January 2022 and 21 February 2022 is […]
International travellers can enter India provided they adhere to the travel guidelines laid down by the Government of India. Below, we’ve compiled everything you need to know to visit India, including entry requirements and COVID-19 guidelines. Travellers from all countries excluding ‘at risk’ countries can enter India following the rules […]
One of Asia’s most popular travel destinations, Thailand will resume its quarantine-free travel program from 1st February, 2022. Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter Thailand under the ‘Test & Go’ quarantine exemption program, which was suspended in December, 2021 due to the rapid spread of the virus. This article […]
The Henley Passport Index ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of countries their holders can travel to, visa-free. Countries that top the list do not require their citizens to apply for a visa in advance to travel and usually have stronger diplomatic relations with other nations. Without considering […]
