Tourism

Medak uncovered: Telangana’s hidden forts, temples & nature

Medak uncovered: Telangana’s hidden forts, templ...

August 7, 2025

Medak, located in the heart of Telangana in southern India, is a hidden gem that effortlessly blends rich history, spiritual sanctity and natural beauty. Just about 100 km northwest of Hyderabad, this district offers an immersive travel experience for those seeking to explore bey...

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Big turnout at India International Travel Mart in Chennai and Bengaluru

Big turnout at India International Travel Mart in ...

July 29, 2025

Marking its 26th year, India International Travel Mart (IITM), a leading travel trade show, concluded its 2025 editions in Chennai and Bengaluru, facilitating meetings between national and international representatives from across the travel and tourism sector. In a press stateme...

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With focus on AI, sustainable travel Arya Niwas organises Openscapes 2025 in New Delhi

With focus on AI, sustainable travel Arya Niwas or...

July 27, 2025

The opportunities and challenges that issues like artificial intelligence, sustainability and experiential travel pose to the tourism industry in India and overseas were highlighted at Openscapes 2025, a travel conclave in New Delhi on Saturday. Organised by Arya Niwas, a hospita...

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Badami: Where ancient art meets natural beauty

Badami: Where ancient art meets natural beauty

July 24, 2025

Tucked away in the northern part of Karnataka, the town of Badami is a hidden gem that blends ancient heritage with rugged natural charm. Once known as Vatapi, Badami was the capital of the powerful Chalukya dynasty during the 6th to 8th centuries. Today, it is best known for its...

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Kapurthala: A royal blend of East and West

Kapurthala: A royal blend of East and West

July 23, 2025

Punjab, the wheat bowl of India and birthplace of revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, is more than just a state, it is a living postcard of mustard fields swaying in the breeze, sun-drenched summers, and endless green horizons that define the soul of northern India. Hence it is no...

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Goa registers record tourist arrivals of 5.4 million up to June 30

Goa registers record tourist arrivals of 5.4 milli...

July 21, 2025

Goa’s tourism sector reported unprecedented growth in the first six months, receiving a record-breaking 5.4 million tourists despite the traditionally lean summer period. In a press statement, the Department of Tourism of Goa says that both domestic and international arrivals r...

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Ponmudi: Unexplored gem of Western Ghats

Ponmudi: Unexplored gem of Western Ghats

July 18, 2025

Ponmudi, a hill station whose name means “Golden Peak,” is more than justified by its shimmering vistas, lush landscapes and air of quiet enchantment, is located in the serene reaches of the Western Ghats, just over 60 km northeast of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Even though...

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Vaishali: World’s first republic and land of sacred history

Vaishali: World’s first republic and land of sac...

July 15, 2025

Vaishali, a historic town in Bihar, is widely regarded as the birthplace of the world’s first republic. Long before democratic systems emerged in other parts of the world, Vaishali was the capital of the Vajji confederacy, ruled by the Lichchavi clan in the 6th century BCE. Thi...

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Maratha Military landscape added to UNESCO World Heritage Site List

Maratha Military landscape added to UNESCO World H...

July 13, 2025

The ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India,’ a network of twelve imposing forts, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in an acknowledgement of India’s rich legacy. The addition was made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. The ne...

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Karnataka Tourism expands Eastern outreach with Kolkata roadshow

Karnataka Tourism expands Eastern outreach with Ko...

July 12, 2025

As part of its outreach in Eastern India, Karnataka Tourism held a roadshow in Kolkata, aimed at strengthening engagement with the regional travel trade community. In a press statement, Karnataka Tourism says that the roadshow was part of its strategic focus on positioning Easter...

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