#Travel

Assam Chief Minister Names Five Must-See Tourist Spots

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared his five top travel picks for the state, ranging from the historic Kamakhya Temple to wildlife-rich national parks.

Timungpi Terang • 27 Sep 2026

Assam to Host World Tourism Day in Umrangso

Assam moves its state-level World Tourism Day celebration to Umrangso on September 27 to highlight the Dima Hasao district's tourism potential.

Timungpi Terang • 20 Sep 2026

Ludhua Tea Garden Transforms Into South Tripura Tourism Hub

South Tripura’s Ludhua Tea Garden is attracting crowds with new boating and infrastructure projects as it prepares for an official state opening.

Ayan Debbarma • 16 Sep 2026

Sikkim Reopens Upgraded Guest House in Guwahati

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang opened a refurbished, expanded guest house in Guwahati to better serve students and visitors from his state.

Bibar Daimary • 9 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Tourism Rebounds After August Unrest

Meghalaya tourism is recovering as visitors return despite an online boycott campaign following the August 19 violence in Shillong.

Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026

Heavy Rains Sever Rail Link Between Assam and Mizoram

Soil erosion from heavy rain has halted train services between Assam and Mizoram, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and prompting repairs.

Chawngthu Fanai • 4 Sep 2026

Security Forces Withdraw as Shillong Returns to Normal

Shillong life restarts as police pull security forces. Tourism shows early recovery signs while the government guarantees visitor safety across the state.

Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026

Tripura Tourist Numbers Climb Amid Infrastructure Push

Tripura recorded a 3.15 percent rise in tourist arrivals for 2025-26, even as foreign visitor numbers dropped. State officials push new park projects.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Aug 2026

Public Transport Resumes on Key Manipur Highway

Public transport is moving again on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route, providing relief to hundreds of passengers following three years of conflict.

Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026

Imphal Bus Services Roll for Fifth Straight Day

Public bus travel continues on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route as 268 passengers hit the road today to bypass expensive airfare.

Ranjana Devi • 26 Aug 2026

Inside Kongthong: The Meghalaya Village That Uses Melodies Instead of Names

In Kongthong, Meghalaya, villagers identify each other through unique, mother-composed melodies known as Jingrwai Lawbei rather than using personal names.

Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026

Manipur Restores Inter-State Bus Routes to Lower Travel Costs

Manipur has restarted inter-state bus services to combat high airfares and ease travel for residents following long-standing ethnic unrest.

Walrik Marak • 23 Aug 2026

Sikkim Considers New Permit Rules for Restricted Areas

Sikkim officials discuss barring motorcycles from protected zones and restricting tour access to state-registered vehicles only under new permit rules.

Aiden Bhutia • 19 Aug 2026

Independence Day Crowds Overwhelm Shillong

Record tourist numbers on Independence Day spark local debate over the changing character and overcrowding of Shillong as a destination.

NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026

Northeast Frontier Railway Shifts Schedules After Track Settlement

Track settlement near New Harangajao forces the NFR to cancel and reschedule multiple train services across the Lumding-Badarpur hill section.

Bibar Daimary • 14 Aug 2026

Five Top Destinations to Explore Near Rani, Assam

Discover the best spots near Rani, Assam, including waterfalls, picnic sites, and forests. Explore the natural beauty on the outskirts of Guwahati.

Bibar Daimary • 12 Aug 2026

Tripura Tourism Hits Nearly 400,000 Visitors in Early 2026

Tripura welcomed nearly 400,000 tourists in the first half of 2026, boosted by government infrastructure projects and improved regional connectivity.

Ayan Debbarma • 11 Aug 2026

Naga Body Launches Emergency Travel Helpline Amid Regional Conflict

TNL-WC starts a 24-hour helpline for Ukhrul and Kamjong travelers as activists urge Naga unity during the ongoing Manipur security crisis.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 7 Aug 2026

Sikkim to Automate Travel Permits for Nathula and North Sikkim

Sikkim is launching an AI-powered portal to streamline travel permits for popular sites like Nathula and North Sikkim, cutting red tape for tourists.

Aiden Bhutia • 5 Aug 2026

Five Hidden Gems to Explore in Jorhat, Assam

Discover five must-visit locations in Jorhat, the cultural capital of Assam, featuring historical monuments, wildlife, and riverfront scenery.

Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026