Tourism

Mandu: Where love became legend

Mandu: Where love became legend

March 31, 2025

For millennia, love stories in India have been revered as the ultimate ideal, something people dream of having or long to experience. To meet this demand, the country has given birth to iconic love stories in films like Veer-Zaara, Mughal-e-Azam, 96 and Shershah, which portrays t...

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Kanhakund: Grand Canyon of Odisha

Kanhakund: Grand Canyon of Odisha

March 29, 2025

Located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha, about 400 km from the state’s capital Bhubaneswar, Kanhakund is a hidden gem in India’s vast natural landscape, and is often referred to as the ‘Grand Canyon of Odisha’. This stunning geological formation is known for its deep,...

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FHRAI hosts Tourism Sustainability Summit 2025 to promote green practices

FHRAI hosts Tourism Sustainability Summit 2025 to ...

March 27, 2025

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) hosted the second edition of the Tourism Sustainability Summit 2025 in collaboration with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI). T...

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Porbandar: Where Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy Lives On

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 engagement

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

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 breathtaking spring bloom

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

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 highest foreign footfalls

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

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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