monuments

The mesmerising Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat

The mesmerising Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat

November 3, 2018

Much known for its mythological values the Modhera Sun Temple in the western Indian state of Gujarat, was made in honour of the sun god, Surya. The temple at present is undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India and has been listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Pondicherry: Glimpse of France in India

Pondicherry: Glimpse of France in India

May 23, 2018

Puducherry (New Town in Tamil language) previously known as Pondicherry is one of India’s most beautiful Union Territories located in the southern part of the country. The entire town is divided into two parts- French and Indian quarter. The French quarter is called La Ville Bl...

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The nuances that make the City of Joy

The nuances that make the City of Joy

January 31, 2018

As we set foot in Kolkata, we realised there was so much to see in the ‘city of joy’; after all, it is not by chance that the city got the moniker, it earned it.

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L’Histoire dans la rue

L’Histoire dans la rue

January 23, 2018

Construit par l’empereur moghol Shah Jahan, le Taj Mahal, a récemment été supprimé d’une brochure touristique car pas assez « représentatif » de l’Inde. Dans un contexte tendu de revendications identitaires fondées sur une histoire parfois recomposée, un autre mouv...

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Augmented Reality Applications in the Tourism Industry.

Augmented Reality Applications in the Tourism Industry.

September 29, 2016

AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) The integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real time is termed as Augmented Reality (AR). Unlike virtual reality, which creates a totally artificial environment, augmented reality uses the existing environment and overlays n...

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India bans some selfies during Independence Day week

India bans some selfies during Independence Day week

August 11, 2016

A selfie ban order was issued by the Tourism Ministry on Wednesday as part of security measures being implemented for the Independence Day celebrations.

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Travel by bus from Delhi to Leh

Travel by bus from Delhi to Leh

June 14, 2016

Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) in a move to boost tourism has restarted the bus service from the Indian capital to Leh (Ladakh) via the hill station of Manali. The passengers will be taken through one of the most challenging and arduous road trip in the Himalayan moun...

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Rajasthan Festival 2016

Rajasthan Festival 2016

April 1, 2016

To celebrate 67 years of the state, Rajasthan organised a colourful four-day event from March 27-30, 2016, in the pink city of India, aiming at highlighting Rajasthan’s art, culture, tradition and heritage to attract tourism. Festivities kicked off in Jaipur as numerous people ...

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