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<image:caption>18 years, 400+ million passengers, and an airport that has transformed into a destination in itself</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Terminal In A Garden</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dining, Lounges &amp; Experiences</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Retail Reimagined</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Where Art Takes Flight</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Designed For Every Traveller</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Experiences That Truly Feel Like BLR</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A Gateway Shaping The Future Of Travel</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The grand Kempegowda International Airport</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Klaksvík, Borðoy</image:caption>
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<news:title>Inside BLR Airport: Setting A New Benchmark For Airport Experiences </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/indias-untapped-tourism-goldmine-isnt-goa-or-kashmir-its-small-town-india</loc>
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<image:caption>India's greatest tourism potential may lie not in its famous landmarks, but in the stories, traditions and communities of its small towns. (Representational)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Improved infrastructure is opening the door to India's next generation of travel destinations. (Representational)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Local artisans keep centuries-old crafts alive, with tourism creating new opportunities for traditional livelihoods. (Representational)</image:caption>
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<news:title>India's Untapped Tourism Goldmine Isn't Goa Or Kashmir, It's Small-Town India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ampstories/destinations/india/7-peaceful-monastery-towns-in-india-for-a-soulful-escape</loc>
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<image:caption>Thiksey Monastery, Leh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tawang Monastery</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dalai Lama's Residence in McLeod Ganj</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tibetan Market, Leh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kaza, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Namdroling Monastery in Kodagu</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Buddha Park of Ravangla, Sikkim</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim</image:caption>
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<image:caption>King Man Singh Palace in Gwalior fort, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India</image:caption>
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<news:title>7 Peaceful Monastery Towns In India For A Soulful Escape</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/how-carpooling-is-becoming-an-integral-part-of-indias-domestic-travel-network</loc>
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<image:caption>Indians increasingly opt for carpools for long-distance travel</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Increasing highway networks are making road travel easy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T13:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Carpooling Is Becoming An Integral Part Of India's Domestic Travel Network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Domestic road travel India, Intercity carpooling, Shared mobility India, Road trips in India, BlaBlaCar India, National Highway network, Tier-II cities India, Tier-III cities India, Shared road travel, Intercity travel India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/adventure/the-ocean-is-watching-why-every-diver-now-carries-the-weight-of-the-reef</loc>
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<image:caption>A diver in the ocean</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Marine tourism has grown in numbers over the years</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A shot of underwater landscape</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Deep-sea diving</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Eco-conscious tourism can help protect marine life</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scuba divers underwater</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman scuba diver</image:caption>
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<news:title>The Ocean Is Watching: Why Every Diver Now Carries The Weight Of The Reef</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/puri-travel-diary-walking-beside-my-mother-through-odishas-spiritual-heart</loc>
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<image:caption>The author at the beach</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The author and her mother at the Jagannath Temple</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The majestic Sun Temple in Konark is a few hours drive from Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T09:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri Travel Diary: Walking Beside My Mother Through Odisha's Spiritual Heart</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/what-is-a-menty-b-break-how-wellness-travel-is-redefining-holidays</loc>
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<image:caption>A young woman enjoying a slow afternoon at a vineyard</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A peaceful moment of meditation by the sea at sunset</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tiger's Nest Monastery overlooks Bhutan's forested mountains</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Travellers embrace the sunset above Fethiye, Türkiye</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T07:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What Is A Menty B Break? How Wellness Travel Is Redefining Holidays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Menty B Break, Wellness travel , Slow travel, Gen Z travel trends, Mental wellbeing, Preventive wellness, Digital detox , Burnout recovery, Mindful travel , Nature retreats, Stress relief travel, Wellness holidays ,  Mental health travel, Six Senses Bhutan, Travel trends 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ampstories/destinations/india/8-hidden-villages-in-india-to-visit-before-they-become-tourist-hotspots</loc>
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<image:caption>Mana Village, last village before Tibet</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Turtuk, Ladakh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Khonoma, Nagaland</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mana Pass, Uttarakhand</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A Typical Bamboo cottage in Kongthong</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A sneak peek into Hodka culture and village</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Zuluk</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kumbalangi, Kerala</image:caption>
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<image:caption>King Man Singh Palace in Gwalior fort, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T14:33:02.360+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>8 Hidden Villages In India To Visit Before They Become Tourist Hotspots</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/irctc-has-a-new-japan-package-from-delhi-but-is-it-worth-inr-346-lakh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-10-13/zft3whaq/Kyoto-Japan-News</image:loc>
<image:caption>IRCTC’s Japan package covers nine nights, seven destinations, flights, hotels, meals, visa and sightseeing from INR 3.46 lakh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>IRCTC’s September Japan itinerary includes Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima, along with a Shinkansen ride</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T14:21:22.056+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IRCTC Has A New Japan Package From Delhi. But Is It Worth INR 3.46 Lakh?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/uncertain-times-same-love-for-travel-how-indian-travellers-are-rethinking-holidays-without-giving-them-up</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian travellers are increasingly prioritising meaningful holidays</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An Indian passport ready for international travel</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Travel continues to be a major source of happiness for Indians</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Travel planning is becoming smarter with digital tools</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T12:43:14.926+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncertain Times, Same Love For Travel: How Indian Travellers Are Rethinking Holidays Without Giving Them Up</news:title>
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