Tourism

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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Chennai : Cauldron of Culture, Craft and Cuisine

Chennai : Cauldron of Culture, Craft and Cuisine

July 12, 2025

Like any other corporate slave in Bengaluru, weekends were my only escape, a chance to kick back and relax. But when it is a long weekend, there is no excuse to not pack a bag and hit the road. Southern India is full of stunning destinations, and the best part is, they are all ju...

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Palaces of Bundi: Stunning Mughal and Rajput frescoes

Palaces of Bundi: Stunning Mughal and Rajput fresc...

July 4, 2025

The palaces of Bundi in Rajasthan are among the most fascinating and historically significant architectural treasures in India, rising sharply against the rocky slopes of the Aravalli hills. The Garh Palace, also called Bundi Palace, is the centrepiece of Bundi’s royal past...

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 Shangarh: A quiet Himalayan escape

 Shangarh: A quiet Himalayan escape

June 27, 2025

  At  2,103 metres, nestled deep in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, which is better known for its tourist magnets like Manali, Malana and Solang Valley, lies Shangarh, a village that feels untouched by time. With its vast green meadows, ancient pine forests, and snow-l...

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India’s first Wedding and MICE Conclave to be held in Kochi in August

India’s first Wedding and MICE Conclave to be he...

June 25, 2025

In collaboration with the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) Society, the Kerala Tourism Department will host India’s inaugural Wedding and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) Conclave in Kochi from August 14 to 16. In a press statement, KTM says that Kerala Tourism ...

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Anini: Where the clouds come down to kiss the land

Anini: Where the clouds come down to kiss the land

June 21, 2025

Hidden high in the eastern Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh, about 560 km from the state’s capital, Itanagar, Anini is a quiet and remote town in the Dibang Valley district of the state. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, thick forests and winding rivers, Anini offers a peacefu...

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