Offbeat Destinations One Can Explore in Andhra Pradesh traveling in APSRTC Buses Tourism is often associated with famous spots, monuments, religious places etc. Though these are the much-preferred spots for a vacation trip, there also are those minor, non-popular places that are equally enticing. Andhra Pradesh is a blessed state with natural beauty and several…
Chhath Puja: A Divine Celebration and Places to Visit
Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashti, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and some parts of Nepal. This ancient festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya, and his consort, Usha. Chhath Puja is not only a deeply spiritual occasion but…
APSRTC to operate special buses to Sabarimala from Visakhapatnam
The APSRTC Visakhapatnam region is all set to run special buses to Sabarimala for the convenience of Ayyappa devotees from November 16, 2023, to January 15, 2024. To facilitate ticket bookings, passengers can choose between online reservations or visiting the Reservation Counter at Dwaraka Bus Station (DBS), more commonly known as RTC Complex. District Public…
Diwali Sparks a Travel Frenzy in Indore/Lucknow/Mumbai: redBus Reports a 40% Surge in Bookings
On the occasion of Festival of Lights, Diwali, travel enthusiasts in Indore, Lucknow, and Mumbai are preparing for an exceptional adventure. redBus, the world’s largest online bus booking platform, has noticed a substantial surge in Diwali season bookings, witnessing a remarkable 40% increase in ticket reservations compared to the previous year. Approximately 1.26 million people…
Diwali Chhath Bus: Leave the tension of train on Diwali-Chhath, UP government will launch a special fleet of buses.
Lucknow: In a proactive move to ease the travel of individuals returning home for the Diwali and Chhath festivals, the Yogi government has implemented strategic measures. With Diwali scheduled for November 12th and Chhath on November 19th, the Transport Corporation has orchestrated additional transportation services, guaranteeing accessible and reliable travel options for the state’s residents….
TSRTC to operate special buses for Sabarimala pilgrims on discount fares
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) is devising plans to introduce special buses exclusively tailored for Sabarimala Ayyappa devotees at discounted fares. Furthermore, the Corporation has resolved to offer bus rentals on a contract basis to Sabarimala pilgrims without the requirement of any security deposits. In previous years, TSRTC had collaborated with the Kerala…
KSRTC Kerala to take private luxury buses on lease to conduct interstate services
Thiruvananthapuram: In an urgent effort to maintain regular interstate services, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has opted to lease private super-class buses. In this initial phase, KSRTC has invited owners of super luxury-class buses that are less than four years old to participate in a bidding process for operating services on 23 designated…
redBus, in association with CSC, enables 27K local bus ticketing agents across villages in India
redBus, the global leader in online bus ticketing, has taken a remarkable step towards enhancing rural connectivity and empowering Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) by onboarding a staggering 30,000 VLEs as ticketing agents nationwide since 2018. This significant achievement was accomplished in collaboration with Common Service Centres (CSC) on the Digital Seva portal, a Government of…
Increased Travel Costs for Shivshahi Bus Travel during Diwali
Nagpur, India – Traveling on ST buses run by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to become more costly during the Diwali season. The management has announced a 10 percent fare hike for ST buses from November 8th to November 27th. The Nagpur division operates a fleet of over 480 ST buses, which…
A Sacred Pilgrimage: Discovering Famous Ram Temples in India This Diwali
India, a land steeped in spirituality and history, is home to numerous temples dedicated to Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hindu mythology. As the festival of lights, Diwali, approaches, what better way to celebrate than by embarking on a sacred journey to visit renowned Ram temples across the country? In this blog, we’ll take…