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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...
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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...
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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...
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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, ...
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Lesser known UNESCO WONDERS of India
March 2, 2026
Amid India’s rich cultural landscape, a sense of wonder, history and serenity emerges from hidden gems sites that carry timeless stories and beauty. From natural landscapes to ancient architectural marvels, these relatively unexplored treasures offer a deep connection to the pa...
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Indian Wedding Industry Association launched in De...
February 11, 2026
The Indian Wedding Industry Association (IWIA) was launched in New Delhi on Tuesday with the stated aim of bringing structure, policy alignment and institutional representation to India’s wedding ecosystem. At the launch, founders of the IWIA said that India’s wedding industr...
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Snowless winter casts shadow on Kashmir’s winter...
January 14, 2026
Kashmir’s winter tourism season, usually defined by snow-laden landscapes and packed hotels, has unfolded differently this year. The prolonged absence of snowfall across key destinations has disrupted travel plans, dampened visitor sentiment and impacted businesses that rely he...
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Kerala Tourism hosts ‘Network Kerala’ B2B meet...
October 30, 2025
Kerala Tourism organised a B2B tourism meet, ‘Network Kerala’, in Delhi, today. The event showcased a range of new experiential tourism products designed to attract both domestic and international travellers during the upcoming festival and winter holiday seasons. The day...
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Indian tourists’ perennial romance with Kashmir
September 9, 2025
Of the hundreds of millions of tourists that have visited Jammu and Kashmir, notably the Kashmir valley, the most prominent one is perhaps Jahangir, the fourth Mughal Emperor, who occupied the throne for 22 years from 1605-1627. So enamoured was Jahangir with Kashmir that he famo...
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Antara expands footprint in Indian river cruise to...
September 5, 2025
When did you start your first cruise? In 2009, we launched our first cruise ship, Bengal Ganga on its maiden voyage from Kolkata to Varanasi. Inspired by colonial Clyde steamships, it is a graceful craft with gleaming, well-polished Burma teak, large balconies and eclectic 1970s ...
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