Bicycle tourism in India: Pedalling to popularity

Traditionally, bicycle tourism in India has occupied a niche space, often overshadowed by conventional sightseeing formats dominated by buses, cars and tightly packed itineraries. In recent years, however, this segment has begun to register steady growth, driven by changing trave...

Cleartrip, Flipkart Travel launch ‘Darshan D...

In response to rising demand for spiritual tourism, Cleartrip, a subsidiary of Flipkart, along with Flipkart Travel, has launched launched ‘Darshan Destinations’ coinciding with the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. In a press statement, the companies say tha...

Streaming Revolution

Spots of Green in the Sky

In the daily chaos of city life, a spot of greenery is what all eyes desire. But lack of space often prohibits adequate planting of trees in urban spaces. Hence, as in the rest of the world, India, too is seeing growth of terrace gardens set amidst the skyscrapers. While most do ...

Short-Haul International Trips

Owing to economic air travel options, direct flights, favourable visa policies and more, Indians are now taking short international trips instead of travelling domestically. “Every year we wait for summers to go on a family holiday. Last year we travelled to Leh (Jammu &...

Say Annyeong Haseyo

If K-pop, K-dramas, K-food, and Korean mannerisms attract you, you too are bitten by the Hallyu (dissemination of Korean pop culture) bug, a.k.a the Korean Wave. From cafes where famous K-dramas were filmed, to the K-star Road in Cheongdam-dong, here are some places to experience...

Reincarnating the Old Chartbusters

Over the past few years, the remake rage has bitten Bollywood. Not just film titles, but old song tracks are also being recreated with fresh beats and raps. Though for some artists and producers it’s a win-win, the formula doesn’t guarantee box office success. Also, while som...

Couchsurfing

The Great Indian Surf Story

Contrary to the times when cricket was the only sport that enthused the country, from beginners to pros, India is now witnessing an ever-growing fan base for surfing. As he lay flat on his surf board, unwinding under a warm sunny sky, a big fast wave rises up angrily before him t...

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