CATEGORIES

Eat, Pray and Art, at Little Lhasa

McLeod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of the Tibetans, offers an eclectic mix of Indian and Tibetan cultures, which exist in this small town dominated by Buddhism preachers and tap-toed by foreign tourists.

City of Joy: Resonance of Kolkata's Heartbeats

To discover Kolkata, the pearl of East India, with its beautiful colonial buildings, its poetry that impregnates every segment of life, even a simple conversation in a small coffee house, and its religious and spiritual syncretism, start your journey on the water, along the Ganges. The river flows through the city and is its source of life.

Focus On Niche Tourism And Infrastructure

With increased tourist arrivals in India, the Ministry of Tourism is working to build strategies, including focus on niche tourism areas like cruise, golf and adventure. Amidst everything, improvement in tourism infrastructure is the key, says Verma.

Bringing Jammu To The Forefront

Jammu has for long been the neglected part of the state ofJammu and Kashmir. However, now Jammu Tourism is pushing the destination,not only for spiritual travel, but also MICE, adventure, entertainment, and eco-tourism, says Priya Sethi.

It's Off The Beaten Track For Himachal

Himachal Pradesh has some of the best tourist hotspots in India attracting foreign and domestic tourists alike. With Shimla, Kulu, Manali, and Dharamshala, being over-explored by both domestic as well as international tourists, Himachal Pradesh Tourism is now looking at newer and offbeat destinations to offer enhanced experiences, primarily targeting adventure tourists.

Shimla: At Peace, Amidst All The Action

Stroll down one of the longest pedestrian shopping stretches in the world, or climb for a heritage walk. Get enveloped in a blanket of mist as you speed down a zip line, while the sky is changing from a deep orange to ebony black.

Jammu: Beyond The Spiritual Calling

The state of Jammu & Kashmir brings together contrasting worlds, one of them being the division of Jammu in the south. As the epicentre of socio-economic activities, Jammu is a rail hub and a major draw for domestic pilgrims, as well as heritage lovers.

Following Buddha's Footprints

Over the last few years, India has been aggressively marketing itself as a Buddhist tourism destination. The results have begun to show, but a lot more needs to be done to optimise the potential.

Unique and Vibrant in its Creation,but on the Verge of Extinction

Miniature painting art of Udaipur is one of the unique and distinct art forms of India. The artists draw the religious manuscripts and illustrations of mythological epics. Miniature painting art used to be the royal art and confined to the kings of the time, resulted in less attention in the contemporary world of art which has to some extent lead it onto the verge of extinction.

Women In Blue Strike And Not Out!

Interest in women’s cricket in India has peaked following their brilliant performance at the recent Women’s World Cup while the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled a new research that shows the scale of the impact this summer’s Cricket World Cup has had on fans and new participants.

Through The Lens Of A Travel Filmmaker

In his latest film, Dulam Satyanarayana has explored and captured Telangana, a new Indian state that is trying to mark its position on the tourism map. With the visuals and voice of a documentary, Satyanarayana thinks the state will get its due recognition.

A Portion Of A Big Wedding Feast

A traditional Parsi dish making for a small portion of the big and lavish wedding feasts, marghi na farcha has an authentic yet easy method of preparation. Literally a big piece of chicken, it is also a weekend favourite of many

Wildlife Conservation A Tight Rope Walk

Overall, we are still not in a place where our wildlife is safe.