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Rezang La: Where voices of 1962 War martyrs echo

May 30, 2026

In the morning of January 1963, with temperatures fluctuating between -10°C and -20°C, the environment was so quiet that even predatory animals seemed to think it was too early and too cold to hunt. Amidst this stillness, a Ladakhi shepherd wandered through the cold desert of L...

Visit of PMML organised for travel trade professio...

April 24, 2026

The Prime Ministers Museum and Library, formerly known as Trimurti Bhawan, located in New Delhi, in collaboration with SATTE, a leading travel and tourism exhibition, organised a familiarisation tour for the travel industry, revealing a heritage attraction that is steadily growin...

Women bikers on road to freedom

April 15, 2026

At the first thought, one would rarely associate those heavy riding gears, fringed leather jackets and gigantic motorbikes with women, especially Indian as motorcycling, like many other outdoor activities is still overwhelmingly dominated by men. However, in the recent years ther...

Jammu & Kashmir: A Spiritual Haven

April 8, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir, long revered for its natural beauty and lush landscapes, is not only a paradise for nature lovers but also an emblem of spiritual solace for millions. Beyond the snow-clad peaks and serene lakes lies a land infused with deep spirituality, sacred rituals and leg...

Darjeeling Tea, Trails & artsy Tales

April 3, 2026

Afternoon was rainswept. Sometimes a tender drizzle, but mostly a torrential downpour. It had been raining incessantly for two weeks, so little could I imagine what was to follow. As the rains ceased, thick curtains of fog rose up to reveal a full moon night. Beneath was the moon...

Overtourism opens paths to offbeat snow trails in ...

March 31, 2026

Over the past several years, it has become almost part of the winter ritual to have social media platforms flooded with images and videos of immense traffic jams, stretching for dozens of kilometres all along the routes to key tourist destinations, especially in the Himalayas, th...

Perfume Tourism: Fragrant journey of heritage and ...

March 17, 2026

Imagine stepping into a room where ancient scents whisper stories of kings and queens, where the air itself is imbued with the delicate aroma of jasmine, rose and sandalwood. Picture a serene morning in Kannauj, euphemistically called the perfume capital of India, located about 1...

Chikkamagaluru : Of Cliffs, Coffee & Conserva...

March 15, 2026

Nestled in the lush green hills of the Western Ghats in the south-western state of Karnataka, approximately 240 km from Bengaluru, lies Chikkamagaluru, an off-beat destination which is not just a hill station but a town steeped in history. Known as the birthplace of coffee cultiv...

Exploring Assam through culinary celebration of Bi...

March 11, 2026

In the northeastern state of Assam, the colorful festival of Bihu is much more than just a festive celebration, it is a reflection of the state’s agricultural heritage, cultural diversity and gastronomic legacy. Celebrated three times a year, Bihu symbolises the balance of natu...

Nilambur: Teak, Tribals & Tranquillity

March 8, 2026

The name Nilambur brings to the mind images of a majestic teak tree, standing tall, withstanding the challenges thrown in by the nature and the mankind over centuries. Talking about teak, it has found its place at prestigious spots around the world be it the tragic Titanic ship, ...