Amarnath Yatra

35 pc growth in spiritual tourism in India, says Thomas Cook

35 pc growth in spiritual tourism in India, says Thomas Cook

June 2, 2022

 Two years ago when Covid-19 pandemic took over the country unannounced, it brought along unprecedented hardships and challenges to the people. This led people to lean more towards spiritual solace to seek relief which in turn led to a boom in the spiritual tourism. Thomas Cook ...

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Ram Mandir reinforces Ramayana Trail tourism

Ram Mandir reinforces Ramayana Trail tourism

August 10, 2020

The construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has revived Ramayana Trail as a tourism product, with many new players joining in. The trail is likely to open a new chapter in spiritual tourism within India.

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Kashmir conundrum

Kashmir conundrum

June 21, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir plunged into political uncertainty with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pulling back its alliance with the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The question is when will normalcy return to the state with uncertainty looming large?

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Amarnath Yatra, a 45 days long pilgrimage to South Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra, a 45 days long pilgrimage to South Kashmir

July 4, 2016

Thousands of devotees trek through the rugged mountains in South Kashmir, India, in the summer months to reach Shri Amarnathji Shrine and pay obeisance to Hindu God Lord Shiva, the guardian of the absolute and the destroyer. They make a special effort, sometimes during a 45 days ...

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