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Radisson hotel group expands its presence in Jammu & Kashmir
This is the group’s seventh operational hotel in the region surrounded by picturesque valleys and mammoth, snow-covered mountains.
Growth of cruise tourism in India hindered by tax structure, says tourism ministry
In 2022, it was estimated that the global cruise tourism market was around $8 billion but the Indian market was just around $100 million.
Jungle nook at Estate Plavu in Kerala’s Wayanad district
Nestled in the dense forests of Wayanad is a sustainable home crafted in the style of a rustic mountain lodge
Over 2,400 stranded tourists rescued from North Sikkim
GANGTOK: Altogether 2,413 stranded tourists were on Saturday rescued from North Sikkim after they were stuck in Lachen and Lachung areas following a massive landslide triggered by heavy rain, officials said.
The landslide at…
Bhutan, the kingdom of quiet
Bhutan charms you with its slow pace, serenity and much-needed solitude.
Finding Nemo: A glimpse into our planet’s oceanic depths at Abu Dhabi’s SeaWorld
From the polar region to the tropics, the world’s largest multi-species marine life aquarium, SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi, gives a glimpse into the planet’s oceanic depths
Har Shikhar Tiranga: Unique expedition launched to hoist tricolour at highest points of all states
It is the brainchild of Colonel Jamwal who is the only Indian to have summited Mount Everest three times and climbed the Seven Summits, touching the highest points of the seven continents.
The Great Indian Traffic Jam; unending wait for a Solution
Wading thru' Andolans: I had a severe toothache, so I took an appointment with the dentist on 15 May 2023. While travelling on Ajmer Road to Jaipur, I got stuck into traffic Jam caused by JAN SANGARSH YATRA by local politicians. Thousands…
Sky is Not the Limit : Hot air balloon
With hot air balloons and helicopter rides, history beckons travellers to explore an ancient region deep in the heart of Saudi Arabia
When the night comes alive: Amboli
A little gem in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, the Amboli forest is a hotspot that attracts researchers, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts by droves. The forest comes to life with a large variety of nocturnal creatures…
Lake placid: A hidden gem in Rajasthan
Guests can take part in ecotourism activities like farming with the locals and indulge in the beauty of a hilltop sunset.
Tourism Ministry sets the ball rolling for National Digital Tourism Mission
The vision of the National Digital Tourism Mission is to bridge the existing information gap among different stakeholders of the tourism ecosystem through digital highways.
Himachal Pradesh’s Palampur gives ‘Alice in Wonderland’ charm
It may be the less popular cousin of Dharamsala and McLeodganj, but Palampur’s stunning vistas, art and food are a traveller’s delight
Climb the mountains, see the world, they said. For, this world would be unlike any other. The moment the…
A lost world, found: Parabhadi, the newest addition to Odisha’s Buddhist legacy
Ruins of a gigantic stupa, broken sculptures of Buddha (Dhyani Buddha, Buddha on Padmasana), terracotta antiquities and more were discovered.
Atop the hillock of Parabhadi, scattered stone blocks of a large stupa, which dates back to the…
A walk in the clouds: The perfect welcome from Mukteshwar mountains
Nature’s artistry inspires and awes in the mountains of Mukteshwar, the venue of a recent art residency
Konnichiwa! Cherry blossoms beckon Keralites to Japan
Every week, several groups from Kerala are leaving for Japan to spend the vacation amid the blossoming trees, say tour operators.
Land of Lanterns – Hoi An
During the Hoi An Lantern Full Moon Festival, which takes place every full moon night, the town is decked up with even more lanterns.
It’s the lanterns that catch the eye first. Bamboo and silk structures sway in the gentle breeze of the…
Treasure island: Sri Lanka’s Pigeon Island National Park
Though there is scuba diving, windsurfing, swimming and fishing, snorkelling is the most popular activity.
Pigeon Island National Park with its white powdery beaches on the east coast of Sri Lanka is an aquaphile’s dream.…