Tourism

A temple in Morena that resembles the Indian Parliament

A temple in Morena that resembles the Indian Parli...

October 3, 2026

Amid the historic landscape of Morena district in Madhya Pradesh, near the village of Mitawali, stands an ancient temple whose unusual circular design has drawn attention for its striking resemblance to the old Parliament House in New Delhi. Known as the Chausath Yogini Temple, t...

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Barot: Slow travel in Himachal Pradesh’s trout valley 

Barot: Slow travel in Himachal Pradesh’s trout v...

October 3, 2026

Situated at an altitude of around 1,835 metres, Barot is a small valley in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by forested mountains and the Uhl River. While the destination remains lesser known than other major hill stations in the state, its combination of natural la...

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Maheshwar: A royal heritage shaped by the Narmada and handloom

Maheshwar: A royal heritage shaped by the Narmada ...

October 2, 2026

Away from the better-known destinations of Madhya Pradesh, Maheshwar in Khargone district offers a quieter heritage experience centred around the Narmada River. The town, historically associated with the ancient city of Mahishmati, developed as an important political and cultural...

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Odisha Travel Bazaar 2026 to bring tourism stakeholders from 27 countries

Odisha Travel Bazaar 2026 to bring tourism stakeho...

October 2, 2026

In a move aimed at strengthening Odisha’s position in the global tourism market, the state government has announced the seventh edition of Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2026, which will be held from October 3 to 5 in Bhubaneswar. Announcing the event at a pre-event press conferenc...

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Goa commences tourism season with first charter from Russia

Goa commences tourism season with first charter fr...

October 1, 2026

Marking the beginning of a new season for international travellers to Goa, the first charter flight from Russia has landed in Goa. In a press statement, Goa Tourism says that Goa has commenced its 2026-27 tourism season with the arrival of the first charter flight from Yekaterinb...

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Shekhwat calls for private investment, new destinations at Assocham National Tourism Conclave

Shekhwat calls for private investment, new destina...

September 30, 2026

The next phase of India’s tourism growth was in focus at the Assocham National Tourism Conclave 2026, that was inaugurated by Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi on Wednesday. The conclave, held under the theme Tourism as an Economic Engine:...

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Gingee Fort: Tamil Nadu’s highly coveted hill-fort

Gingee Fort: Tamil Nadu’s highly coveted hill-fo...

September 30, 2026

Set across the rugged Rajagiri, Krishnagiri and Chandrayandurg hills in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, the sprawling Gingee Fort complex stands as one of South India’s most formidable hill fortresses. Surrounded by vast stretches of landscape, its imposing walls and strateg...

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Domestic tourism nears 4.3 billion visits in 2025 

Domestic tourism nears 4.3 billion visits in 2025Â...

September 28, 2026

India’s tourism sector has recorded a sharp post-pandemic recovery, with domestic tourist visits rising to 4.29 billion in 2025, from 677 million in 2021, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism on the occasion of World Tourism Day. In a press statement, the Minis...

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Exploring Matheran: India’s only car-free hill station

Exploring Matheran: India’s only car-free hi...

September 27, 2026

We often admire charming European towns where cars are nowhere to be seen, and cobbled lanes, walking paths and horse-drawn carriages replace traffic, making the whole place seem to move at a slower pace. But what if I told you we have a place just like that in India? Welcome to ...

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At KTM 2026, exhibitors see business from key overseas markets

At KTM 2026, exhibitors see business from key over...

September 27, 2026

Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026, which began in Kochi on Thursday, has seen generation of strong business interest for exhibitors as the three-day event entered its final day.  From new bookings and fresh leads to enquiries from international and domestic markets, exhibitors are s...

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