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Vaishno Devi Yatra: When a Sacred Pilgrimage Turns into a Commercial Trap

The sacred Vaishno Devi Yatra is being tainted by corruption and exploitation. From inflated rates to cash-only transactions, here’s how devotees are being trapped and why the system needs urgent reform....

By Ghumakkadi 19 Mar 2026, 02:16 PM
Travel Tips

10 Common Travel Scams in India and How To Avoid Them

Scams in India don’t just target foreigners—Indian travelers often face them too. From inflated taxi fares and hotel price manipulation to fake government tourist offices and pilgrimage exploitation, here are 10 common travel scams in India and how you can avoid them....

By Ghumakkadi 19 Mar 2026, 02:03 PM
News & Updates

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Opening & Closing Dates of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath

Check the official opening and tentative closing dates of Char Dham Yatra 2026 along with temple-wise details and important travel notes....

By Ghumakkadi 19 Mar 2026, 01:41 PM