Tourism
Winter festivals of Rajasthan: Bringing the desert...
November 2, 2024
With the passage of summer and monsoon and the onset of winters, as Rajasthan’s golden sands transform, the desert bursts forth with vibrant celebrations that embody age-old traditions. From lakeside rituals to lively camel parades, the festivals here provide a rich cultural ex...
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Diverse Diwali traditions across India
October 31, 2024
The vibrant, joyous and one of the most beloved festivals of the year, Diwali, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’ holds great religious and cultural significance in the heart of Indians. While lit up streets and houses, markets brimming with people, families participating...
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Travel inspired by Bollywood: A new era of tourism
October 27, 2024
Bollywood, the heart of India’s thriving film industry, has evolved beyond entertainment, it has emerged as a significant driver of tourism. By transforming iconic reel-life locations into sought-after travel destinations, Bollywood not only shapes popular culture but also infl...
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Air India Express adds Jammu & Port Blair to ...
October 27, 2024
As part of its domestic expansion plans, Air India Express, an Indian low-cost airline and a subsidiary of Indian flag carrier airline Air India, announced the addition of two new stations, Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) to its domestic network. Starting December 1, 20...
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Thiruvananthapuram: Of scenic landscapes and sandy...
October 23, 2024
Skyscanner, an online travel agency, recently published a report naming Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum), the capital of the southern state of Kerala, as one of the most sought-after destinations for travellers from the United Kingdom for the upcoming year. Known as the cultura...
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India Assist: Making travel in India safer & ...
October 21, 2024
In 2013, in a bustling cafe in New York, Harish Khatri, then a sports marketing professional, already had worked with Group M, US based media investment group and Deccan Chargers, dissolved IPL team, at senior positions, was catching up with friends when one question struck a ner...
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Inbound tourism to India to surpass 2019 levels by...
October 21, 2024
The number of overseas visitors to India is expected to climb back to the 2019 levels in 2025, after a gap of almost six years, due to the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is one of the key findings of the second edition of How India Travels 2024 – The I...
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Dusit Hotels returns to India with property in Him...
October 20, 2024
Thai multinational hospitality company, Dusit Hotels and Resorts, says it is back in India, with the soft opening in December of dusitD2 Fagu, a luxurious retreat located in the mountains of Fagu, near Shimla, capital of Himachal Pradesh. In a press statement, Dusit says that the...
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Iconic glass bridge at Vagamon reopens
October 20, 2024
Nestled in the hills of Vagamon, a tiny village about 100 km south-east of Kochi in Kerala, India’s longest cantilever glass bridge has reopened after a closure of over four months. The reopening is expected to boost tourism to the relatively remote village that is situated i...
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Best Tourism Villages Awards 2024: Glimpse into th...
October 18, 2024
In 2023, the Ministry of Tourism of India launched the Best Tourism Villages Competition to inspire travellers to explore and immerse themselves in the rich essence of Indian villages. This year, 36 villages have been recognised across eight categories for their outstanding contr...
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