Tourism
Untold trekking tales in Uttarkashi
December 23, 2020
Tucked away in the creases of the Himalayan mountains, the hilly district of Uttarkashi, on border with Tibet, marks the northern boundary of Uttarakhand. Though known mainly for its Gangotri and Yamunotri treks, Uttarkashi has plenty of other attractions. The district headquarte...
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Glorious Gwalior- A peek into the regal past
December 17, 2020
Despite its proximity to Taj Mahal’s home Agra and having plenty of historically significant places that have survived the test of time; Gwalior remains off the regular traveller’s list. Encircling the majestic hillfort in the centre of the city, Gwalior is a small town about...
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TAAI to meet government in bid to restart inbound ...
November 27, 2020
Continuing its efforts to get the government to reopen the tourism sector, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) says it hopes to meet with the officials of the ministry of civil aviation and tourism next week in order to discuss the next steps for revival of an industry ...
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The golden clouds of Jaisalmer
November 13, 2020
The yellow sands glitter in the dwindling sunlight as one drives on the narrow ribbon of grey bitumen dwarfed by immense sand dunes on either side. Up ahead, for miles on end the road runs straight as an arrow and there is no sign of life. At regular intervals, as the open top je...
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A spiritual journey from Patliputra to Patna
November 4, 2020
Located on the banks of river Ganges, Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. With the presence of hundreds of historically significant places within its boundaries, it is visited by travellers from all over the world. Tourists also say that it is o...
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First green shoots of domestic group travel during...
October 21, 2020
After a complete washout of the summer holidays when hardly anyone across the country dared to even dream of travel due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Durga Puja holidays seem to be turning out to be better for the tour operators, at least in the state of West Bengal, as some of t...
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Lazying on the Blue Flag certified beaches in Indi...
October 15, 2020
Eight beaches in India have been awarded Blue Flag certification, an international label for clean, safe and environment-friendly beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators.
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Rural tourism spots in India for the long-weekends
September 30, 2020
Since the nationwide lockdown, imposed on March 25 to battle coronavirus, began to be eased at the end of May, the coming long weekend of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary (October 2-4) is the first real opportunity to travel for many Indians who have been not only deprived of...
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There is nothing to celebrate on this World Touris...
September 27, 2020
As we are celebrating world tourism day, how seriously is the tourism industry in India threatened by the pandemic and do you see a meaningful revival in foreseeable future? On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2020, the travel and tourism industry knows that there is nothing to ...
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Amar Chitra Katha inspires Great Indian Journeys f...
September 19, 2020
How would you like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or Maharana Pratap to accompany you the next time you head to the iconic Sindhudurg Fort set in the Arabian Sea off the Konkan coast or the famous Chittorgarh Fort in Mewar? That’s no longer a fantasy, as the famous Amar Chitra Kat...
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