Tourism
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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Discovering unknown places with unknown people
May 6, 2021
Despite lockdowns, flight bans and the Covid-19 chaos, there remain a few options for travellers seeking adventures. But what happens if you are the only one in your group willing to travel? That is exactly what happened to Gagandeep Barua, a 30-year-old engineer, based in Tinsuk...
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Bishnupur: Land of Terracotta architecture
May 1, 2021
“It is hard to imagine an entire city built of terracotta, but those who visit Bishnupur in West Bengal can feast their eyes on a temple town built purely of clay and brick,” says Bhuvan Mukherjee, a Kolkata-based engineer who visited Bishnupur about two years ago. Away from ...
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Accessible tourism: A long way to go for Incredibl...
April 22, 2021
For 16-year-old Ekta Manjari of New Delhi, visiting Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala in September 2019 was an experience of a lifetime. So elated is she by her experience that she is already planning her next trip to a destination that could welcome her a...
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Magnificent mansions of Chettinad
April 16, 2021
“My voice echoed across the deserted corridor. The only noise was of sweeping footsteps of the caretaker of this Chettinad mansion in Karaikudi. Numerous colourful pillars flank the enormous courtyard as the scorching sun bakes the already scalding floor, devoid of cover. It ...
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