uttarakhand

Top five monsoon destinations in India

Top five monsoon destinations in India

August 21, 2020

Monsoon is at its peak across the country. Travel destinations in India are gearing up to welcome tourists with adequate safety and comfort. With travel restrictions being eased and tourism activity resuming in various states, the rains are waiting to drench tourists in fun and w...

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Rural tourism destinations in India

Rural tourism destinations in India

April 11, 2020

Almost two-thirds of India lives in villages and hence to discover the real India, head to the countryside, a trend that is rapidly catching up with other forms of tourism. Here are some of the rural destinations that made it to the list of Indian travellers. Through the windows ...

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A day in Pangot, the hidden gem above Nainital

A day in Pangot, the hidden gem above Nainital

April 1, 2020

Nothing, but echoes of peace and greenery all around. Welcome to a hidden paradise in the Kumaoni hills where nature still rules. Inaccessible to telephonic networks, Pangot is a perfect getaway to recharge your batteries. Like a blank canvas painted with every possible shade of ...

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Holi in India: Celebrating colours differently

Holi in India: Celebrating colours differently

March 2, 2020

Holi is the most vibrant festivals which signify the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. As the earth wakes up from its winter slumber, the people get ready to coat each other in the colours of spring

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Indian cultural heritage inscribed in UNESCO list

Indian cultural heritage inscribed in UNESCO list

December 20, 2019

The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO established a list in 2008 to protect and create awareness about intangible cultural practices which define the diversity in heritage of a country and would be lost to the world if n...

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A chronicle of Pahari miniature paintings

A chronicle of Pahari miniature paintings

December 10, 2019

An impression of a Pahari miniature painting would ideally encompass a palm leaf drenched in colours, extracted purely from natural vegetation and minerals, with delicate complex detailing unified together in a creation depicting natural surroundings.

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Bhang chutney

Bhang chutney

October 15, 2019

A tangy sauce made of hemp seeds, commonly known by the name Bhang Chutney is served traditionally in the households of Uttarakhand, in north India. While the plant is famous for its psychoactive properties, the chutney is free from psychedelic elements. As we present to you the ...

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Locals of Uttarakhand

Locals of Uttarakhand

September 24, 2019

In the valleys of Uttarakhand, far from the clutter of city life, lie two rather quaint villages Parvada and Peora, where the traditional way of life and modernity peacefully co-exist. While the brunt of globalisation has taken over most parts of this hill state, the simplicity o...

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TTF Kolkata observes another full house edition

TTF Kolkata observes another full house edition

July 18, 2019

Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), India’s oldest and one of the largest travel trade show network celebrated its 30th edition of TTF Kolkata this year from July 12-14 with 450+ exhibitors and a record turnout of 10,000 visitors.

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Revisiting the story of Kedarnath

Revisiting the story of Kedarnath

December 10, 2018

The film Kedarnath revisits the mishap that had struck Uttarakhand in 2013 while sticking to the essence of Bollywood and having a love angle to it. Here is flashback to the disaster.

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Rishikesh

Rishikesh

December 10, 2018

Pour les passionnés d’aventure et pour ceux en quête de spiritualité, tout comme pour les plus grands fans des Beatles, Rishikesh, une ville située le long des rives du Gange, dans l’État de l’Uttarakhand, au nord de l’Inde, est la destination idéale. Rishikesh tire...

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The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand

The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand

October 6, 2018

The Valley of Flowers sprawls over the area of about 87.5 sqkm and is classified as a National Park since 1982 and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located 300 kilometres North of Rishikesh (a spiritual hub that hosts the International Yoga Festival every year).

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