Tourism
Hotels are destinations, not just places to sleep:...
June 30, 2021
As India continues to be on the red list of several countries, foreign travel has become close to impossible. Even as restrictions begin to ease slowly, rather than risk travelling to faraway foreign destinations, many travellers are choosing to explore rare or unknown local spot...
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Film tourism in India: Bollywood beckons
June 26, 2021
In a country where people live and breathe Bollywood, films have for long been a powerful tool for tourism promotion as the locales used in big hits almost always end up seeing a significant boost in tourist arrivals soon after the films’ release. Though this has been on for de...
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Experience famous foreign destinations in India at...
June 21, 2021
Visit the charming sand dunes of Thar Desert to experience Sahara The diverse variety of flora and fauna in the Thar Desert emulates the legendary safaris in Africa, without the hassle of having to securing visas and months of stressful planning. The Desert National Park has rare...
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Pandemic makes tourists conscious of environmental...
June 16, 2021
Before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian tourism saw a dramatic growth contributing over 6.8 pc to the GDP of the country in 2019. With an increase in number of tourists, there has been tremendous pressure on the natural ecosystems like increase in pollution, depletion o...
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Digha: A simple haven for families
June 12, 2021
Once called the ‘Brighton of the East’ Digha is of the most popular weekend destinations in West Bengal. Originally known by the name “Beerkul,” it was first popularised during the British Raj by the then governor of Bengal, Warren Hastings, and was developed into a touri...
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Five exciting destinations for sport fishing in In...
June 3, 2021
The Andaman Islands The archipelago of Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal is one of the best and most convenient places for sport fishing in India. The rich reef ecosystem, the mesmerising scenery, abundance of fish and the chance to conquer the catch of a lifetime, keep luring...
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Discovering the wealth of wellness in India
May 26, 2021
For the longest time, Indians have viewed healthcare as something that is only to be focussed on in times of illness. However, with the onset of the pandemic, people have started to realise the importance of a comprehensive and holistic approach towards a fit mind and body. India...
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Exploring nature in Haflong hills
May 24, 2021
Tourists visiting India often tend to stick to the traditional hotspots – Delhi, Agra, the palaces and forts of Rajasthan, and if time permits, a more varied cuisine and cultural tour through states in the South such as Kerala. However, for those looking for offbeat destination...
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International Tea Day: Tea, tourism & treat f...
May 21, 2021
Over the last decade, among the new niches of tourism emerging in India is tea tourism. With hundreds of tea estates spread over thousands of acres in the Himalayan foothills or in the Nilgiris, India, one of the top tea producers in the world, is experimenting with tea tourism. ...
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Culinary tourism: Exploring India’s enormous tre...
May 10, 2021
The unmatched variety of traditional Indian cuisines with their flavours, spices and curries are becoming increasingly popular among international tourists giving the country a chance to capitalise on its ancient culinary traditions. “Two-three pc of our international tourists ...
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