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Visa changes, new routes, destination updates and safety advisories — decoded for Indian travellers. The intelligence that changes how, when and where you go.

A passport held up against an aircraft window with clouds outsideLatest · Visas & Entry
Lead Story · 28 Jun 2026
New visa-free entry rules for Indian passport holders in 2026

Six more countries ease entry for Indians this year — here is exactly what changed and how to use it. The change affects millions of Indian passport holders planning trips this year, from short visa-free hops to longer e-visa stays.

By Ananya Menon · Travel Intelligence Desk
An aircraft wing catching golden light above the cloudsAirlines & Routes
21 Jun 2026
Air India to launch direct Bengaluru–Zürich service this winter

A new non-stop opens the Alps to South India, cutting a full day off the old one-stop routing.

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Whitewashed houses and blue domes above the Aegean Sea in SantoriniDestinations
14 Jun 2026
Santorini introduces timed-entry slots for the Oia sunset

Greeces most photographed village moves to booked viewing windows from July to ease crowding.

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A first-aid kit and stethoscope laid out on a blue surfaceSafety Advisories
09 Jun 2026
Monsoon travel advisory: what changes for South-East Asia in July

Updated guidance on ferries, island transfers and travel insurance as the wet season peaks.

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Travellers moving through a bright modern airport terminalIndustry
02 Jun 2026
Indias airports roll out faster biometric e-gates for departures

DigiYatra expands to eight more terminals, trimming security queues for domestic and outbound flyers.

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An Indian Railways express train at a busy station platformDestinations
27 May 2026
Vande Bharat sleeper trial opens new overnight tourist routes

Faster overnight services connect Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur, reshaping how travellers plan Rajasthan.

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The exterior of an airport Terminal 3 building at duskAirlines & Routes
19 May 2026
Low-cost carriers add 14 new international routes from tier-2 cities

Indore, Lucknow and Coimbatore gain direct links to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore.

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Handmade bags and crafts displayed at a market stallIndustry
12 May 2026
GST refund for tourists: pilot scheme expands to three more states

Visitors can now reclaim tax on eligible purchases at select stores here is how it works.

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Bustling Thai street-food stalls with glowing signs at a night marketDestinations
05 May 2026
Thailand extends 60-day visa exemption through 2026

Bangkok confirms the longer stay for Indian tourists will continue, with simpler extensions on arrival.

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An aircraft wing catching golden light above the cloudsAirlines & Routes
02 May 202621 Jun 2026
India–Europe fares ease as carriers add summer capacity

More seats on India–Europe routes are softening fares for the summer travel season.

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