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Luxury Leads The Boom As Indian Summer Travel Enters An Experience-First Era
Cleartrip data shows strong growth in hotels, flights and buses, with Bengaluru, Bali, and northeast India drawing travellers
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Why Travel Is Becoming Non-Negotiable for Indian Holidaymakers
Travel is holding firm in 2026, with most people continuing to prioritise annual holidays even as rising costs and global uncertainty reshape how they plan their trips
International
Best Day Trips From FIFA World Cup Host Cities For Culture, Nature, And Food Escapes
World Cup host cities move fast—crowds, matches, and rising prices define the experience. But just beyond them lie easy day trips to ruins, vineyards, beaches, and mountain towns that offer a completely different pace between games
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From Bucket Lists To Leaderboards: The Growing Obsession With Counting Countries In Travel
Not so long ago, travellers compared stories. Now they compare numbers. From social media feeds to backpacker hostels, country counting has turned travel into something closer to a scoreboard, where every border crossed adds to a growing tally
Heritage
The Kolkata Night Drive That Is Rewriting The Story Of Heritage Tourism
How one man's 'lane walking' habit — and 200 generous strangers — gave Kolkata's forgotten buildings their most radiant chapter yet
India
8 Places In India To Witness Dramatic Seasonal Transformations
From flower-filled valleys to flooded salt deserts, these destinations show just how dramatically India’s scenery shifts through the seasons.
Responsible Tourism
Inside Bhujodi: Gujarat's Handloom Village Keeping Kachchh's Weaving Heritage Alive
Explore Bhujodi in Kachchh, Gujarat, a village where 300-year-old handloom weaving, pit loom techniques, and natural indigo dyeing traditions are kept alive by artisan families and open to travellers.
Heritage
Inside The Ancient Art Of Thangka Painting In Sarnath
Discover the history, symbolism, and spiritual significance of Thangka painting, the sacred Tibetan Buddhist art preserved in Sarnath and beyond
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A Forgotten Himalayan Toy Train Returns, Echoing Kalka–Shimla’s Magic
The Pathankot–Jogindernagar narrow-gauge line has resumed services after four years, reopening a quieter Himalayan route that winds through the Kangra Valley with views of the Dhauladhar range
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UNESCO Advisory Panel Recommends Japan’s Asuka-Fujiwara Sites For World Heritage Status
The historic capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Nara Prefecture are likely to become Japan's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Why Everyone Is Talking About Dusking—And Why You Should Try It On Your Next Trip
Dusking is redefining travel with mindful sunset moments, digital detoxes, and a renewed appreciation for stillness
India
Whispers In The Clouds: A Sunrise Journey To Kolukkumalai
Discover Kolukkumalai, the world's highest organic tea estate, where cloud-filled sunrises, mountain camping, and winding jeep trails create an unforgettable escape
India
The Rise Of Mango Tourism: Places Every Mango Enthusiast Must Experience
Love mangoes? Visit museums, orchards, and villages preserving rare varieties and celebrating mango heritage worldwide
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Why Gen Z Is Choosing Quietcations And Hushpitality Over Traditional Luxury Travel
For Gen Z, true luxury is no longer extravagance; it’s peace, privacy and the freedom to switch off
International
Travelling To New Zealand? Everything Indian Travellers Need To Know Before Visiting
Discover the best places to visit in New Zealand, latest visa requirements, travel tips and important information for Indian travellers
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Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2026: A Complete Travel And Pilgrimage Guide To One Of The Highest Sacred Shrines In The Himalayas
Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2026 draws pilgrims into the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, where a high-altitude trek leads to a sacred glacial lake Gurudwara surrounded by snow peaks. The journey blends devotion, endurance, and mountain landscapes
Places of Interest
From The Latest Issue: The Real Story Behind India’s Biggest Celebrations
Beyond rituals and crowds, here’s a closer look at how festivals power spending, shape travel, and support livelihoods across modern India
Adventure
From The Latest Issue: On Routes She Charted
From Ladakh’s high-altitude deserts to Uttarakhand’s forests, women are steadily reshaping who gets to guide, navigate, and define India’s travel landscapes
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Gen Z Doesn’t Want A Vacation Anymore. They Want A Personality Test On The Move
Short getaways, spontaneous bookings, spiritual journeys, hidden destinations, and shared stays—India’s Gen Z is rewriting the rules of travel. Here’s how a generation is turning every trip into an expression of identity
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Summit Hotels & Resorts Enters Spiritual Tourism With Launch Of The Mandir Collection
Summit Hotels & Resorts has launched The Mandir Collection, a new spiritual hospitality brand aimed at pilgrims and wellness travellers, marking its entry into India’s fast-growing faith-based travel market with its first property in Salasar
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World Environment Day 2026: How India’s Hotels Are Rewriting The Rules Of Sustainability
India’s leading hotels are redefining luxury through measurable sustainability, from solar power and water recycling to zero-plastic systems. Here’s a look at properties where high-end stays come with a significantly lighter environmental footprint
Responsible Tourism
The Cost Of Making Every Place Go Viral
On World Environment Day, travel writer and responsible tourism advocate Anshul Kumar Akhoury talks about overtourism, greenwashing, and why conscious travel is less about perfection and more about minimising damage
International
From Blue To Bare: The Endangered Lakes Of Our Planet
Across the world, iconic lakes are shrinking under pressure from climate change, water diversion, and pollution. From the Aral Sea to Lake Urmia, once-thriving ecosystems are turning into salt flats and deserts, reshaping landscapes and livelihoods
Responsible Tourism
World Environment Day: Meet Indian Conservation Heroes Protecting Places We Love To Travel
From Rajasthan's sacred forests to Meghalaya's living root bridges, these conservationists are protecting the places that make India worth exploring
India
Can’t Travel Abroad This Summer? Try These Indian Destinations Instead
From canyon landscapes and alpine meadows to Portuguese-style neighbourhoods and backwaters, these Indian destinations evoke some of the world's most iconic travel experiences without requiring a passport
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Blue Ocean And The Crime Against The Himalayas
Filmmaker Shankar Borua’s latest thriller “Blue Ocean” uses the story of a financial fraudster to explore a larger deception: the environmental cost of unchecked development, overtourism, and ecological decline in the Himalayas
India
WanderPaw: A Guide To Pet-Friendly Travel In India
Pet travel in India is no longer a niche idea—it’s fast becoming a full-blown way of holidaying. From pet-friendly flights and train cabins to curated stays, beaches, cafés and spas, travelling with pets now feels more planned and widely accessible
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DigiYatra Now Mandatory For International Transit At Four Major Indian Airports
International transit passengers at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad airports must now use DigiYatra's biometric system