Tourism
A secluded haven called Malana
July 26, 2021
Today perhaps Himachal Pradesh is best known as the place where the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama lives. But thousands of years ago, legend has it, it was also the place where soldiers of Greek King Alexander the Great lived. The story goes when Alexander’s army took refu...
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Feroz Shah Kotla: Of djinns, faith and history
July 24, 2021
Feroz Shah Kotla fort was built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354, as the core of the new imperial capital of Firozabad in today’s south Delhi. However, with change of dynasties, Kotla fell into obscurity and it was only in the latter half of 20th century that it became rele...
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Best lakes in India for birding enthusiasts
July 14, 2021
Lakes, in particular, are a paradise for birding enthusiasts as they provide the perfect ecosystem for millions of migratory birds each year. Although there are several national parks across India where birds of different species can be viewed, these five lakes are ideal playgrou...
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Indians keen to start travelling again: Thomas Coo...
July 11, 2021
There is a strong demand amongst Indians to begin travelling immediately as nearly 7 in 10 persons say they are keen to travel this year itself, while the remaining prefer to wait for next year before they begin travelling , while the remaining 31 pc are eagerly waiting for 2022 ...
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Thanjavur: Treasure trove of Tamil heritage
July 9, 2021
Thanjavur was built by the great Chola emperor Rajaraja I, who reigned over vast tracts of not just India but also South East Asia, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. The splendour of his era can be seen even today in Thanjavur where the ensemble of Chola heritage remains intact and bears ...
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Northeast India: Gems of an unexplored paradise
July 3, 2021
Northeast India, a region stunning beyond words is not often spotted in the travel itineraries of people while choosing a domestic destination. Famous for lush green hills and scenic landscapes, the region has much more to offer the tourists, ranging from rich heritage to careful...
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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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