Category Articles: Travel

In Pictures : Praveg Ltd launches Safari Velavadar Resort in Gujarat

March 28, 2024
In Pictures : Praveg Ltd launches Safari Velavadar Resort in Gujarat

Velavadar: Praveg Limited, a company specializing in eco-responsible luxury resorts, has unveiled its latest venture, the Safari Velavadar Resort in Gujarat. Located in the Bhavnagar district, Velavadar is renowned for its Blackbuck National Park, home to the Indian blackbuck antelope and a diverse range of bird species, including the rare lesser florican. The Safari Velavadar Resort offers 12 luxurious cottages equipped with modern amenities, providing guests with a tranquil retreat amidst n...Read More

One booked for smoking in Ahmedabad bound flight from Jeddah

March 27, 2024
One booked for smoking in Ahmedabad bound flight from Jeddah

Ahmedabad: Complaint has been filed against a passenger in Indigo's Jeddah - Ahmedabad flight for smoking Bidi in the plane. A passenger namely Gafar Abdul Rahim was on 19F seat and smoking in the flight. He was using a cup of yogurt as estray. when checked, a matchbox was also found in his possession. The flight had left Jeddah at 2.05 am to reach SVPI airport Ahmedabad at 9.05 am. The incident of smoking occurred at around 6.10 am. Accused Fafar Abdul Rahim Meman is from Navsari in South ...Read More

6 trains to shift from Ahmedabad railway station to Sabarmati this week

March 25, 2024
6 trains to shift from Ahmedabad railway station to Sabarmati this week

Ahmedabad: The Kalupur railway station in Ahmedabad is undergoing redevelopment to achieve world-class status. Another significant redevelopment project is underway at Sabarmati station, including infrastructure upgrades at the Integrated Coaching Depot (ICD) to improve train maintenance facilities. Additionally, stations like Maninagar, Vatva, Chandlodia, and Asarva are being developed as Amrit Stations to enhance capacity and passenger amenities. Due to these redevelopment efforts, the Rail...Read More

Which are the fastest trains between Surat and Mumbai?

March 21, 2024
Which are the fastest trains between Surat and Mumbai?

Surat: Thousands of people travel between the diamond city of Surat and the financial capital of the country, Mumbai. There are even cases where people commute between these two cities on a daily basis for work. A good chunk of people utilise rail transport to travel between these two cities. The distance between Surat and Mumbai via rail routes is 263 km, and for this distance, there are over 50 daily trains running between these cities to transport passengers to and fro. However, a few luxu...Read More

Vadodara-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express trains: Which one is faster, which one is cheaper?

March 21, 2024
Vadodara-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express trains: Which one is faster, which one is cheaper?

Vadodara: Around two weeks ago, the Prime Minister launched another semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train connecting Gujarat and Maharashtra. The new train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai also connects Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, and Borivali with each other. With the introduction of this second Vande Bharat train, the residents of Vadodara now have an additional semi-high-speed train connecting them to Surat, Vapi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. Similar to the previous Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express, thi...Read More

Jaipur-Bandra Express gets stoppage at Navsari

March 19, 2024
Jaipur-Bandra Express gets stoppage at Navsari

Navsari: Fulfilling a longstanding demand of the Rajasthani families living in the city, the Jaipur-Bandra Express Train has been granted a stoppage at Navsari Railway Station starting today. Members of the Railway Advisory Committee, the Diamond Association, and former PAC member Chhotu Patil were present at platform number two to welcome the train. Navsari district has been home to people from different states for many years, who require a train to travel to their hometowns. Currently, they...Read More

Star Air to launch Jamnagar-Bengaluru flight service from March 31st

March 19, 2024
Star Air to launch Jamnagar-Bengaluru flight service from March 31st

Jamnagar: The city of Jamnagar is set to get connectivity to Bengaluru as the commuter airline Star Air is launching a daily direct flight service between these two cities from March 31st. Starting March 31st, a daily direct flight will take off from Jamnagar Airport at 4:05 pm to land at Bengaluru Airport at 6:25 pm. The air journey between the two cities will take 2 hours 20 minutes. Meanwhile, on the return, the flight will take off from Bengaluru Airport at 8:10 am and land at the Jamnaga...Read More

Vistara to launch two new daily flights between Ahmedabad and Bengaluru

March 19, 2024
Vistara to launch two new daily flights between Ahmedabad and Bengaluru

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad airport is set to get two more flights for the city of Bengaluru as Vistara Airline will be launching daily direct flight services from March 21st. Starting March 21st, Vistara is launching two daily flights between Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, one in the morning and another in the evening. The morning daily flight will depart from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport at 8:40 am and land at Bengaluru Airport at 10:35 am, with a total flight time of 1 hour ...Read More

No signs of reopening of Udhna railway station platforms 2 & 3 after 21st March deadline

March 19, 2024
No signs of reopening of Udhna railway station platforms 2 & 3 after 21st March deadline

Surat: Platform number 2 and 3 at Udhna railway station in Surat were closed on December 21st for a 90-day period up to March 21st for construction works related to a redevelopment project. Ideally, the platforms should reopen to the public after March 21st, but looking at the slow progress of work, it's impossible to throw open the platforms on March 21st. The trains that used to stop at platforms 2 and 3 now take a halt at platforms 4 and 5. Long-distance trains that pass through the tracks...Read More

Engine, 4 coaches of Sabarmati – Agra Cantt train derail; None hurt or dead

March 18, 2024
Engine, 4 coaches of Sabarmati – Agra Cantt train derail; None hurt or dead

Gandhinagar: 12548 Sabarmati - Agra Cantt Superfast Express train's engine and four coaches derailed today at Madar station near Ajmer. None was hurt or dead in this incident. The train had originated from Sabarmati in Gujarat and was passing through Rajasthan on way to Agra. The further journey of passengers affected by this incident was felicitated by Railways. The rail transportation affected on this line due to the incident. 6 trains were cancelled. Prima facie reports suggest that S...Read More