Tourism
Mahakumbh sparks surge in local service searches: ...
February 15, 2025
JustDial, an Indian local search engine, has released data revealing the enormous impact of thie ongoing Mahakumbh at Allahabad, also known as Prayagraj, on local services and infrastructure. The data, covering both pre-event preparation and the first month of the festival, revea...
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Kerala receives over 22 million tourists in 2024
February 13, 2025
With over 22.2 million tourists visiting in 2024, Kerala, a state in southern India, saw a 21 pc increase compared to pre-pandemic levels. This growth highlights the state’s recovery and success in attracting visitors through targetted initiatives and a focus on offering di...
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Barot Valley: Himachal Pradesh’s untouched parad...
February 13, 2025
Which place comes to your mind when thinking about Himachal Pradesh? Shimla, the British-era summer capital, is known for its cool climate, colonial architecture, snow-capped mountains, and lush green pastures Or is it Manali, famous for its biting cold, high-altitude Rohtang Pas...
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Eyeing young players, Karma Lakelands opens golf a...
February 13, 2025
Karma Lakelands Golf Resort and Residences, an upscale golf resort located in Gurgaon, near Delhi, has launched a golf academy, equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The academy has been set up in partnership with Anitya Chand, a certified golf coach and boasts of gadgets li...
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Shettihalli’s ‘Floating Church’: A haunting ...
February 12, 2025
Located in Shettihalli village, about 22 km from Hassan in Karnataka, the Shettihalli Rosary Church stands as a haunting yet captivating relic of the past. Built by French missionaries in the 1860s, this Gothic masterpiece, known as the ‘Floating Church, this architectural marv...
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Maratha heritage takes limelight in Vicky Kaushalâ...
February 8, 2025
Maharashtra is the land where the echoes of valour and pride of the Maratha Empire can still be heard at every corner. Set in the backdrop of this rich Maratha history and centred around the life of Maratha warrior Sambhaji Maharaj is the upcoming Hindi film, Chhaava, directed by...
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Dhanushkodi: India’s lost town frozen in time
February 7, 2025
On the night of December 22, 1964, a small yet thriving port town, popular among tourists and pilgrims, was going about its daily life when a massive spinning cyclonic storm swept in from the ocean suddenly struck, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The devastation was s...
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From Bean to Brew: Coffee story of Karnataka
February 7, 2025
In the misty highlands of Karnataka, where rolling hills are draped in emerald-green coffee plantations, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air. Two of India’s most renowned coffee-producing regions, Coorg, about 265 km, and Chikmagalur about 245 km from the state cap...
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Bangus Valley: A Tranquil Haven for Tourists
February 5, 2025
Bangus Valley, a stunning and tranquil destination in Kupwara district, situated about 100 km north-west of Srinagar, the valley is easily accessible by several routes, with the Handwara-Mawer route being the most commonly used. The exploration of Bangus Valley begins long before...
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Chittorgarh: Queen Padmavati’s legacy lives on
February 2, 2025
It was an afternoon that felt like morning, and Alauddin Khilji’s army stood outside the fort. Inside, the women of Rajput warriors prepared to immolate themselves in the fire. From young to old, they stepped into the flames without flinching or hesitation. For those wonder...
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