Tourism
Colours of India – Issue n°23 – February 2018
February 5, 2018
We start our journey amidst Lohri celebrations in New Delhi, where the festivities are centred around the harvest time in the country. Continuing our journey, we head to the district of Puri in Odisha, and visit the Sun Temple in the town of Konark. The temple , which is popul...
Read MoreStories of the past that haunt the present
January 29, 2018
India is a land of stories and superstitions that have resulted in discovery of its own share of spooky sites over the years. According to beliefs of a few people, while some are a result of unnatural deaths, others take on the identity of a place.
Read MoreGear up for the Mumbai Shopping Festival 2018
January 21, 2018
India’s first city-wide shopping festival is being celebrated in Mumbai, the capital city of the western Indian state of Maharashtra. A one-of-its-kind event, the fest has been organised by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) in association with the Department of...
Read MoreBudget-friendly honeymoon destinations in India
January 21, 2018
As the wedding season is approaching, here is a peek into the sub-continental honeymoon destinations that are also light in the pocket.
Read MoreColours of India – Issue n°22 – January 2018
January 9, 2018
Odisha for the international Sand Art Festival, at the Chandrabhaga Beach in Puri district. Sand art artists from various Indian cities and countries like Mexico, Russia, Germany, Spain, Sri Lanka, Canada, Ghana, and Singapore participated in the event. To experience the rich hi...
Read MorePanorama of the Desert Mountains in Himachal Prade...
January 8, 2018
Glimpsed through the valleys of Himalayas, rain shadow areas in the state of Himachal draw travellers in all seasons to frozen lakes, adventurous treks and off-roading routes. Visualise waking up to a bird’s eye view of greenery laden mountains with elfin houses scattered over ...
Read MoreWalking down the lanes of India’s dark history
January 5, 2018
With an elaborate history under British colonialism, India houses various dark tourism sites today. These places associated with assassinations, disasters, suffering and tragedy draw a number of tourists from around the world.
Read MoreUp and close with the Irrawaddy dolphins
January 2, 2018
Chilika Lake in Odisha houses a rich variety of birds and grasslands that makes this lagoon a top-notch tourist destination in the Puri district. Though the lake is known for bird watching, its biggest draw lies in Irrawaddy and bottlenose dolphins that migrate here during winter...
Read MoreEight Places in India for Surfing Enthusiasts
December 18, 2017
Although surfing is not a common sport in India, 7,516.6 kilometres of coastline ensures that there is no dearth of surfing spots in the country for the adrenaline junkies.
Read MoreVisiting the Great Banyan Tree near Kolkata
December 14, 2017
A botanical garden close to Kolkata is home to what is considered among the widest banyan trees in the world.
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