This year’s competition saw strong global participation, with over 60,000 entries submitted from 113 countries and territories. From these, a shortlist of 24 images was selected, alongside 100 winners announced earlier in October 2025

The 12 nights and 13 days tour will depart from Mumbai on April 26, 2026, and return on May 8, 2026. The package is being organised by IRCTC’s West Zone office in Mumbai, which will act as the nodal centre for coordinating and managing the tour operations