Tourism
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
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 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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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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