Tourism

Up and close with the Irrawaddy dolphins

Up 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...

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Eight Places in India for Surfing Enthusiasts

Eight 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.

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Visiting the Great Banyan Tree near Kolkata

Visiting 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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Experience the joy of mountain trains in India

Experience the joy of mountain trains in India

December 11, 2017

Constructed by the British colonial rulers as a means of getaway to the hill stations, escaping the blistering summers, the mountain trains of India are still up and running and now feature on the World Heritage list of UNESCO. A ride in any of the three gravity-defying, small tr...

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India’s first Madame Tussauds in Delhi

India’s first Madame Tussauds in Delhi

December 7, 2017

India's very own Madame Tussauds museum to home life like figures of 50 national and international icons and boost tourism in the region

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Colours of India – Issue n°21 – December 2017

Colours of India – Issue n°21 – December 2017

December 1, 2017

This December, we start our journey from the Himalayan state of Meghalaya as it celebrates the cherry blossom. The capital city Shillong celebrated the various hues of pink with the India International Cherry Blossom Festival that brought together people from all over India and a...

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Spice plantation destinations in India

Spice plantation destinations in India

November 27, 2017

Spice up your travel routes by visiting these spice plantation destinations for a natural detox with a hint of luxury. India is the land of spices and Indians are known for their penchant for spicy foods. From chilli, mustard, clove, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon to nutmeg, whole spi...

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Most visited place in the world

Most visited place in the world

November 27, 2017

On accounts of data recorded in the last three months, this religious place in India has been titled as the most visited place in the world.

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The upscale Khan Market in New Delhi

The upscale Khan Market in New Delhi

November 16, 2017

This popular shopping and culinary hub in the south of New Delhi is one of the most expensive places to run a store at in India. No wonder it's the world's 24th most expensive retail hotspot.

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5 festivals to attend in December

5 festivals to attend in December

November 15, 2017

Winter is coming and there is no dearth of festivals in India! A country that is always soaked in the spirit of festivity plays a perfect host to numerous global festivals for that needed closure.

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