Tourism
72 cyclists flagged off for MTB Shimla 2026 in Him...
October 24, 2026
With the participation of 72 cyclists, the 13th edition of MTB Shimla, a mountain biking event aimed at promoting Himachal Pradesh as an adventure tourism destination, began on Friday with a 16-km heritage cycling ride through Shimla. The event, will run until Sunday, features a ...
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Lakshadweep: Exploring India’s bluest paradi...
October 14, 2026
Captain Jack Sparrow, the protagonist in Pirates of the Caribbean, a hit film franchise, once famously said, “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” That was precisely what I experienced in real life, recently. As our aircraft began descending, I pressed my face closer t...
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Kerala Tourism rolls out new packages for Dussehra...
October 13, 2026
As the Festival of Lights Diwali approaches, Kerala Tourism has unveiled new packages and week-long itineraries combining multiple destinations and experiences across the state, while expanding international marketing and promoting lesser-known destinations to attract more domest...
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Foreign visitors almost half of tourists to Abhane...
October 13, 2026
Foreign visitors accounted for almost half of all tourists visiting Abhaneri, in Rajasthan’s Dausa district, in the first six months of the year. According to a press statement by Rajasthan Tourism, the 80,181 tourists included 44,140 domestic and 36,041 foreign tourists. Forei...
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Government working closely with industry to promot...
October 9, 2026
To promote destination India worldwide and to attain a sizeable multi-fold growth in foreign tourist arrivals in the country, the Indian government is working hand in hand with various stakeholders in the domestic travel and tourism industry, said Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Un...
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Great living Chola temples: Tamil Nadu’s archite...
October 8, 2026
Amongst the various attractions that peninsular India holds for visitors, one of the most prominent is the region’s marvellous temple architecture. All over southern India stand these gems of architectural, cultural and spiritual heritage and many of them have been recognised n...
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Mizoram records 675,284 tourist arrivals in first ...
October 6, 2026
The northeastern state of Mizoram recorded 675,284 tourist arrivals between January and August, including 664,197 domestic visitors and 11,087 foreign tourists, as the state government steps up efforts to promote tourism through cultural events, festivals and adventure activities...
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Responsible growth key for future of booming adven...
October 4, 2026
How has adventure tourism in India evolved over the past decade and what key factors are driving growth? Over the past decade, adventure tourism in India has undergone a decisive shift, from a fragmented, niche activity base to a structured, aspirational and fast-maturing industr...
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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 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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