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Himalayan Echoes 2026: Delhi Curtain Raiser Marks New Chapter for Nainital Festival
Himalayan Echoes held its curtain raiser in Delhi for the first time, announcing Mridula Ramesh as winner of the Radisson Himalayan Echoes Nature Prize 2026 ahead of the festival's 11th edition in Nainital
Responsible Tourism
Bengal’s First Chhau Museum Is Built On A Dance Guru’s Own Backyard
A veteran Chhau guru gave up 1.5 bigha of his family’s land to build it. Two decades of fieldwork by a Kolkata NGO shaped what went inside. West Bengal’s first Chhau museum opened in Purulia on September 1
International
Planning A Trip To Portugal? Explore These 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
From Lisbon’s monuments and Sintra’s palaces to the vineyards of the Douro Valley, explore seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal
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The Story And History Behind Asturias’ UNESCO-Protected Traditional Cider
Asturias’ cider culture is a centuries-old ritual where native apples, traditional fermentation, and the dramatic art of escanciado come together. In 2024, UNESCO recognised this living tradition as Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Monsoon Fury Grips India: Landslides Hit Himachal, Uttarakhand, And Kalimpong Amid Flood Risk
Heavy monsoon rain has triggered landslides, flooding and road disruptions across India, with Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kalimpong among the worst affected. More heavy rain is forecast across northern, eastern and central India
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Darjeeling's Heritage Toy Train Gets Six Special Services For Puja Season
The new DHR services will include four diesel-hauled Darjeeling-Ghum trips and two Kurseong-Mahanadi round trips, offering shorter ways to experience the UNESCO-listed railway during the festive season
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What’s In Your Glass? India’s Local Ingredients Have The Answer
From Mahura and vetiver to raw mango and pickle brine, Indian ingredients are giving contemporary cocktails a distinctly local identity
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Polo Hotels Group Launches Chapter, A New Boutique Brand Rooted In The Northeast
Polo Hotels Group’s new boutique brand Chapter will debut in Tripura, with properties planned across Meghalaya, Nagaland, West Bengal and beyond
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Experience Tamil Nadu Through These 6 Heritage Stays
From temple towns and Chettinad mansions to riverfront retreats and Nilgiri hill escapes, these six CGH Earth stays offer different ways to experience Tamil Nadu’s architecture, cuisine, culture, and landscapes
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Why Shoulder-Season Travel Is Becoming India’s Smartest Booking Strategy
From lower prices and fewer crowds to slower itineraries and more flexible work schedules, shoulder-season travel is changing how Indians plan holidays and helping destinations spread tourism beyond the traditional peak months
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Delhi Hotels See Sharp Rise In Room Rates Ahead Of BRICS Summit
BRICS Summit 2026 is driving hotel demand in Delhi, with luxury properties reporting limited rooms and sharply higher tariffs
Responsible Tourism
Why India’s First High-Altitude Safari Worries The People Who Know Ladakh Best
India's first high-altitude wildlife safari sounds like progress for Ladakh's fauna. The man behind India's Wildlife Protection Act and a Leh-based conservationist explain why the terrain and the tourism model already in place say otherwise
Destinations
From The Latest Issue: The Long Way South: Following The Mississippi From Minnesota To Illinois
Following the Mississippi from Minnesota into Illinois, a road trip reveals how rivers, roads and historic towns shaped the American Midwest
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Japan’s Nara Prison Has Been Transformed Into A Luxury Hotel
Once a Meiji-era prison, Nara Prison is now a luxury hotel with 48 suites, original brickwork, a restaurant, and guided heritage tours
Destinations
From The Latest Issue: In Search Of Petrichor: The Indian Destinations Redefining Monsoon Travel
Search and booking trends reveal the destinations redefining monsoon travel—and why now is the perfect time to experience them
Places of Interest
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Why Devotees Send Wedding Invitations To Ranthambore’s Trinetra Ganesh Temple
Inside Ranthambore Fort, Trinetra Ganesh Temple is known for its three-eyed idol and the tradition of sending the first wedding invitation to Lord Ganesha
International
These Popular Destinations Are Getting More Expensive With New Tourist Taxes
Planning an overseas holiday? Find out which popular destinations have introduced or raised tourist taxes and visitor fees in 2026
Heritage
A Photo Walk Through Kumartuli, Kolkata's 300-Year Old Potters' Colony
A visit to Kolkata's historic potters’ colony reveals the people, rituals, and stories behind the making of Durga
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Jamaica Wants Indian Travellers To Look Beyond Beaches And Discover Its Culture
As Jamaica marks 64 years of independence, its High Commissioner to India, Jason KM Hall, speaks to Outlook Traveller about the growth of travel, visa-free access, connectivity, cricket, cuisine, and the island’s cultural ties with India
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Neena Gupta On Miiro Hotels’ European Journey And The Rise Of Neighbourhood-Led Stays
From Barcelona to London, Miiro Hotels is creating boutique stays shaped by local culture, heritage, design and neighbourhood life
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7 Weekend Getaways From Delhi You Can Reach By Bus
From Mughal heritage and spiritual cities to Himalayan escapes, these destinations are well connected to Delhi by road and make for easy weekend getaways
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Glasshouses Around the World: Seven Stays That Bring Nature Into Your Room
From Norwegian wetlands and Icelandic lava fields to Bali's mango farms and Utah's red-rock canyons, these glasshouse stays make the surrounding landscape part of the room
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H1N1 Cases Are Rising Across India: What Travellers Need To Know
H1N1 is now a seasonal influenza strain, so a rise in cases does not automatically signal another pandemic
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Sidecar Ke Kalakar: An Ode To Stories, Cocktails, And Bartenders
At Sidecar in Greater Kailash II, the sixth signature cocktail menu turns bartending into an art form, bringing together storytelling, craft and, cocktails
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France’s First Traditional Hindu Temple To Open Near Paris This September
The BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges will be inaugurated in September, with a 13-day programme of religious ceremonies, cultural events and public processions
Responsible Tourism
Kalaripayattu: The Ancient Martial Art Of Kerala Explained
Long before it became a stage act for tourists, Kalaripayattu was Kerala's warrior discipline, banned by the British, revived by a handful of stubborn gurus, and still taught today as both a fighting art and a system of healing
Heritage
Onam 2026: The Many Threads Behind Kerala’s Kasavu
From Buddhist and Jain literature to Graeco-Roman trade, Travancore royalty and migrant weavers, the Onam Mundu carries a history shaped by movement, craftsmanship and Kerala’s textile traditions
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Onam 2026: Vallam Kali Snake Boat Races Bring Kerala’s Backwaters Alive
Each monsoon, Kerala’s backwaters turn electric with snake boats—the oarsmen chanting in rhythm, and a tradition that amalgamates culture and raw endurance. From Parashurama’s legend to today’s roaring regattas, Vallam Kali carries Kerala’s soul