Tourism
Porbandar: Where Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy Lives O...
March 27, 2025
On October 2, 1869, Porbandar, a tiny town along the western coast of India, in Gujarat, etched its name in eternal history when Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in the house of Putlibai and Karamchand Gandhi, a dewan or high official of the principality of Porbandar. The chil...
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TAAI launches DMC Connect to strengthen industry e...
March 26, 2025
Aiming to enhance collaboration between Destination Management Companies (DMCs) in India and those worldwide, India’s largest tourism association the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has launched a platform, TAAI DMC. In a press statement, TAAI says that this initiativ...
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Sacred Origins: Sources of 5 holy rivers of India
March 26, 2025
India is home to several revered rivers, many of which are considered divine by millions. At the sources of these rivers, temples have been constructed to honour their sacred origins. These sacred sites not only offer a glimpse into India’s rich religious traditions but als...
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Kashmir’s Tulip Garden to open on March 26 with ...
March 25, 2025
As spring begins, Srinagar’s Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden will open to visitors, displaying 1.7 million tulips of 74 varieties. Located by Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the backdrop, the garden remains a major attraction, drawing thousands of people each year to see the...
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Experience the magical waters of India
March 23, 2025
Imagine walking along a beach under the night sky, where every step one takes causes the water to light with a soft glow. This captivating natural phenomenon, known as bioluminescence, is caused by tiny microorganisms in the water, such as certain species of dinoflagellates and b...
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Idukki leads Kerala’s tourism growth with highes...
March 22, 2025
In a major boost to Kerala’s tourism sector, Idukki has recorded the highest growth in foreign tourist arrivals among the state’s 14 districts, marking a significant milestone in the state’s post-Covid tourism recovery. In a press statement, Kerala Tourism says that the...
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By-lanes of Bapu Bazaar: Beating heart of Jaipur
March 21, 2025
On a recent trip to Jaipur, I decided to visit Bapu Bazaar, the city’s bustling business centre. As soon as I walked in, I was swept away by a kaleidoscope of hues, sounds, and smells that immediately immersed me in Rajasthan’s rich cultural fabric. My curiosity was pique...
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Exploring India’s rising river rafting desti...
March 18, 2025
India, featuring its varied landscapes and vast river systems, presents a multitude of thrilling river rafting opportunities beyond the well-known locations of Rishikesh and Manali. Although these popular destinations have long been favoured by thrill-seekers, numerous new locati...
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Kerala Tourism holds roadshow in Paris to boost Fr...
March 16, 2025
Even five years after the pandemic, the number of French tourists visiting Kerala languishes less than half way to the pre-pandemic arrivals and with an ambitious target of increasing the number of tourists from France by more than 100 pc, Kerala Tourism recently held a successfu...
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Tawang: Echoes of war, whispers of faith and natur...
March 14, 2025
Near the Indo-China border in northeast India lies Tawang, a small town where Tibetan culture, architecture, and traditions are deeply embedded. It feels as though Tibet itself has found a home in this part of Arunachal Pradesh. Nestled between Tibet to the north and Bhutan to th...
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