India and You
With a focus on inbound tourism in India, India & You comprises a print magazine, a proactive website, dynamic social media presence and a unique video channel which act as a bridge, connecting travellers from around the world with the soul of India, its heritage, landscapes, festivals, cuisine, and much more.
India and You
Pilgrimage accounted for 48 pc of overnight domestic trips in India in 2025-26
September 26, 2026
Domestic tourism remained largely driven by pilgrimage and religious travel, while health, leisure and recreation also accounted for significant shares of overnight trips, according to the latest Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (DTES) 2025-26 released by the National Statisti...
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Indian Railways to run 102 festival special trains for Dussehra, Diwali
September 26, 2026
In order to cater to peak demand for train travel during the upcoming festive season, the Indian Railways will operate 102 trips of festival special trains across routes served by the Solapur Division during the upcoming Dussehra and Diwali period, providing additional travel opt...
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SpiceJet adds 22 special flights for Durga Puja travel from October 10
September 25, 2026
Expanding its connectivity for the upcoming festive season, low-cost carrier SpiceJet has announced the addition of 22 special flights from October 10 to provide passengers with more travel options during the Durga Puja period and the festive rush that follows. In a press stateme...
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Pugdundee Safaris launches walking safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve
September 23, 2026
Pugdundee Safaris, a wildlife tourism company based in Haryana, has launched a walking safari in the Satpura Tiger Reserve, located in Madhya Pradesh, offering a five-day trek and camping to customers seeking adventure activities. In a press statement, the company says that trave...
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Tamil Nadu showcases heritage, culinary and experiential tourism at IFTM Top Resa 2026
September 16, 2026
The Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu showcased the state at IFTM Top Resa 2026, an annual B2B international travel and tourism trade show held in France, highlighting its diverse tourism offerings and opportunities for international partnerships. In a press stateme...
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West Bengal to sign MoUs for four airports under UDAN
September 16, 2026
In a move to expand regional air connectivity, West Bengal is set to sign tripartite MoUs with the Centre for four airports under the UDAN scheme. The projects at Chharra, Balurghat, Hasimara and Kalaikunda are aimed at improving air access across key districts and tourism region...
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69th TAAI Convention to be held in Kolkata from October 25-27
September 13, 2026
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Indian largest tourism association representing around 2,500 companies engaged in travel, tourism, hospitality and MICE, will organise its three-day 69th TAAI Convention & Exhibition in Kolkata, West Bengal, from October 25 to 27...
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Legacy of Channapatna, Karnataka’s toy town
September 11, 2026
In the southern state of Karnataka, Channapatna, a town in the Ramanagara district, is known as Gombegala Ooru or the toy town of Karnataka, as it is famous for handmade wooden toys. The town, located about 60 km away from Bengaluru, is the hub of small-scale industries and local...
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Visa partners with ONDC to explore digital tourism opportunities in India
September 11, 2026
In a move to enhance tourism discovery and digital commerce experiences in India, payments firm Visa and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an e-commerce platform, have announced their intent to explore a collaboration at the Global Fintech Festival 2026, bringing toge...
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ATOAI urges stronger regulation of high-volume, low-cost trekking in India
September 9, 2026
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), the national representative body for adventure travel and tourism operators, has released a policy brief urging governments to adopt a scientific and responsible regulatory framework for high-volume, low-cost trekking to ...
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Gotipua: A gendered artistry
September 4, 2026
The eyes of a young boy, no older than six, are wide with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. He poses to give a dramatic side stare while his face is painted with red and white powder by deft fingers, guided by generations of custom. The make-up artist applies kohl to demar...
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Navi Mumbai Airport reaches 3 million passengers since launch
September 3, 2026
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has crossed the 3 million passenger mark since start of the commercial operations on December 25, 2025. In a press statement, NMIA says that this milestone is supported by strong operational performance and passenger-focussed servic...
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