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Thailand Relaxes Afternoon Alcohol Rules After Tourism Industry Pushback
- Friday November 14, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Thailand will once again permit alcohol sales from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., beginning early December. This announcement comes days after stricter restrictions were imposed.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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7 New Tourist Taxes That Could Make Your Holiday Abroad More Expensive
- Wednesday November 12, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
From Japan to Thailand, tourist taxes are set to rise in 2026. Here's a list of countries that will charge extra and what it means for your trip.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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UK Traveller Shocked After Indian Railway Staff Push Trash Onto Tracks In Viral Video
- Wednesday November 12, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
The viral video has triggered a wave of reactions online, with many users expressing concern about waste disposal and cleanliness standards on Indian trains.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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7 Japanese Etiquette Rules Tourists Should Know Before Visiting
- Sunday November 9, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Japan Etiquette Rules: Japan does not expect visitors to know everything instantly, but sincerity matters. Even small gestures of good manners can help you feel more included, welcomed and at ease throughout your travels.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Don't Pack Buffet Into Your Purse": Man Recalls Switzerland Hotel's Note For Indians
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A man has shared his experience of staying at a hotel in Switzerland, where a notice, specifically addressing "Indian tourists," asked them not to pack buffet food into their purses.
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www.ndtv.com
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8 Common Hotel Check-In Mistakes Indian Travellers Make Abroad
- Monday October 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
By keeping these tips in mind and avoiding common mistakes, Indian travellers can ensure a hassle-free hotel check-in abroad and start their trips on a stress-free note.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
- Sunday October 5, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Will The Recent Changes In US H-1B Visa Affect Indian Tourists? What You Need To Know
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
While the recent changes to H-1B policy may affect many Indian professionals, they do not impact Indian travellers applying for tourist or visitor visas.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Argentina Is Now Easier For Indians To Visit. A Guide To The Best Places To Visit In Argentina
- Thursday August 28, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
With Argentina easing visa rules for Indian passport holders with valid US tourist visas, this is the perfect time to experience the countrys dramatic landscapes, food, and culture.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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New Rules For U.S. Visas From India: What Has Changed And What Stays The Same
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Travel | Shubham Bhatnagar
Planning a U.S. visa application from India? From new fees to in-person interviews and updated passport rules, here is everything you should know to stay on track.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Mussoorie Tightens Tourist Rules: Hotels, Homestays To Log Guest Details On New Portal
- Thursday July 31, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
The registration of guests' details at hotel check-in is intended to collect data on tourist arrivals in Mussoorie.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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New US Visa Interview Waiver Rules From September 2: What Indian Travellers Should Know
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
These upcoming rule changes will affect a large number of Indian students, professionals, and tourists planning U.S. travel. Interview waivers are now much harder to get.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Meghalaya's Latest Move For Tourists Safety After Honeymoon Murder
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for all tourist accommodations to register with the state tourism department. The latest ruling applies to all hotels, guest houses, homestays, lodges, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
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www.ndtv.com
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After Honeymoon Murder, This Meghalaya Region Has New Rule For Tourists
- Monday June 30, 2025
- India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for tourists to hire authorised and recognised guides while trekking in East Khasi Hills district for safety, the deputy commissioner and chairperson of the District Tourism Promotion Society said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Thailand Relaxes Afternoon Alcohol Rules After Tourism Industry Pushback
- Friday November 14, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Thailand will once again permit alcohol sales from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., beginning early December. This announcement comes days after stricter restrictions were imposed.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
7 New Tourist Taxes That Could Make Your Holiday Abroad More Expensive
- Wednesday November 12, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
From Japan to Thailand, tourist taxes are set to rise in 2026. Here's a list of countries that will charge extra and what it means for your trip.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
UK Traveller Shocked After Indian Railway Staff Push Trash Onto Tracks In Viral Video
- Wednesday November 12, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
The viral video has triggered a wave of reactions online, with many users expressing concern about waste disposal and cleanliness standards on Indian trains.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
7 Japanese Etiquette Rules Tourists Should Know Before Visiting
- Sunday November 9, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Japan Etiquette Rules: Japan does not expect visitors to know everything instantly, but sincerity matters. Even small gestures of good manners can help you feel more included, welcomed and at ease throughout your travels.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
"Don't Pack Buffet Into Your Purse": Man Recalls Switzerland Hotel's Note For Indians
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A man has shared his experience of staying at a hotel in Switzerland, where a notice, specifically addressing "Indian tourists," asked them not to pack buffet food into their purses.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
8 Common Hotel Check-In Mistakes Indian Travellers Make Abroad
- Monday October 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
By keeping these tips in mind and avoiding common mistakes, Indian travellers can ensure a hassle-free hotel check-in abroad and start their trips on a stress-free note.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
- Sunday October 5, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Will The Recent Changes In US H-1B Visa Affect Indian Tourists? What You Need To Know
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
While the recent changes to H-1B policy may affect many Indian professionals, they do not impact Indian travellers applying for tourist or visitor visas.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Argentina Is Now Easier For Indians To Visit. A Guide To The Best Places To Visit In Argentina
- Thursday August 28, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
With Argentina easing visa rules for Indian passport holders with valid US tourist visas, this is the perfect time to experience the countrys dramatic landscapes, food, and culture.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
New Rules For U.S. Visas From India: What Has Changed And What Stays The Same
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Travel | Shubham Bhatnagar
Planning a U.S. visa application from India? From new fees to in-person interviews and updated passport rules, here is everything you should know to stay on track.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Mussoorie Tightens Tourist Rules: Hotels, Homestays To Log Guest Details On New Portal
- Thursday July 31, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
The registration of guests' details at hotel check-in is intended to collect data on tourist arrivals in Mussoorie.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
New US Visa Interview Waiver Rules From September 2: What Indian Travellers Should Know
- Tuesday July 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
These upcoming rule changes will affect a large number of Indian students, professionals, and tourists planning U.S. travel. Interview waivers are now much harder to get.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Meghalaya's Latest Move For Tourists Safety After Honeymoon Murder
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for all tourist accommodations to register with the state tourism department. The latest ruling applies to all hotels, guest houses, homestays, lodges, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
After Honeymoon Murder, This Meghalaya Region Has New Rule For Tourists
- Monday June 30, 2025
- India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for tourists to hire authorised and recognised guides while trekking in East Khasi Hills district for safety, the deputy commissioner and chairperson of the District Tourism Promotion Society said.
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www.ndtv.com