They say ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ and they are right. Well, India is poised to make a breakthrough into a new kind of tourism after its hugely successful ‘Health-Tourism’ or ‘Medical-Tourism’ its yes Ladies and Gentleman, ‘LOVE TOURISM’, where tourist would supposedly ‘tour’ a place to express their love to their partners outside their...

Nestled in the south-east coast of India, Madras (now Chennai) has a unique topography whereby it can easily be located on India’s map. The whole of Tamil Nadu resembles the silhouette of a lady and Chennai’s position is right at the forehead, adorning it as a ‘bindi’

Rivers have always held a special place in world history. They have been the deciding factor in the location of settlements, universities and forts; and lives of people have revolved around rivers whether as a source of water or as a means of livelihood, as a mode of transport or even as a place for leisure.

Whatever has been written so far about the tea town of India- Darjeeling, one thing that truly touches your heart is the unadulterated beauty. There are no big malls here like the other hill stations, no brand coffee shops and moreover even the houses aren’t the one with the lavish interiors. However what adds to its natural beauty are the beautiful mountain ranges,...

While we were growing up, we all had one thing in common; a wish to take a shot at royalty and to experience the feeling of being a king. Now since we have grown up and have jobs, which mostly keep us grounded in reality, royalty seems like a faraway dream.

Sikkim, a small state nestled in the Himalayas ranks high in the list of India’s tourism destination spots. Sikkim, is a popular tourist destination for its culture, scenic beauty and biodiversity. Sikkim promises to be a hot-spot tourist destination in the future and offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Nainital-‘The Paradise City’ is a peaceful place with elegance. It is one of the most charismatic hill stations that India harbors. The popular summer retreat of India, Nainital attracts innumerable tourists during the summer heat. The small town of Nainital in Uttranchal is dotted with colleges, villas and bungalows.

India is truly a diverse subcontinent and one of the best outcomes of its diversity is its utter lack of stint in providing us ideal getaway vacation spots. Whether it be hills you seek, or the driest of deserts, whether a lake view suits us or an ocean, whether towering waterfalls inspire one or hot springs, there is such abundance of choice

Rishikesh, the holy city in the state of Uttrakhand is a tourist favorite place throughout the year. Situated on the banks of the holy River Ganga, the city is listed amongst the must watch destinations in all the tourist guides. Rishikesh is 25kms.

If you are a beach lover, relish a wide variety of sea food and enjoy being in the lap of nature, then Goa is the place for you. Located on the west coast of India, Goa is renowned for its beaches, places of worship, world heritage and of course

Last month I went to this very small city called Kuchaman city. Not many people have heard about this town, which is situated in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan about 110 kms away from the state capital and my hometown, Jaipur.

Are you tired of the scorching sun following you everywhere you go, or need a break from your daily kitchen business or bored of playing with your dolls and cricket kit? Then take a break, come to Mussourie to rejuvenate.

Are you tired of the scorching sun following you everywhere you go, or need a break from your daily kitchen business or bored of playing with your dolls and cricket kit? Then take a break, come to Mussourie to rejuvenate.

‘Life is a journey, not a destination.’ Mumbai too is not a destination but a journey in itself. A journey, where at each turn you discover and learn something new. Located in western Maharashtra, it is one

The night bus to Rishikesh and then an early morning jeep to be changed on the way by another one was all the transport that our six member team took to reach the foot of our weekend trek-Barsu, at around 3 in the cold afternoon

In December 2007, I toured the Andaman Islands with my family. We travelled for about two hours in an Indian Airlines flight from Chennai to Port Blair. Travelling to Andaman can be slightly difficult as it is connected to only Chennai

A perfect blend of modernity and tradition, this city acquaints us with a side of India we are all proud of. Be it its history, architecture, music, dance, handicrafts, cuisines or etiquette, Lucknow offers it all.

Chandigarh is the capital of two prominent north Indian states – Punjab and Haryana, besides being a Union Territory. It is one of the extremely few planned cities in the country and is also known as the City Beautiful. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru had very progressive ideas for national development and, on becoming the first Prime Minister, wanted to build a city that would...

Living in Mumbai, we keep hearing about the Konkan coastline that is supposed to border most of the west coast of India, and passes through 3 states. I was dying to see the places for myself, and experience the myth first hand.

In today’s world we hardly have the time to take a note of our mind. Rarely do we stop to listen what our body and mind are saying. We are so preoccupied with our busy lives that we have chosen to become mechanised people, rather than be the natural human being God had created.

A beautiful city of forts in the midst of a desert known most for its martial past ad yet quite ironically drenched in the romance of pink, there is certainly more to Jaipur than meets the eye. And you can’t help but notice it in the air of the city as soon

The weekend starting January 23 being a long one, my friends and I decided to embark on the quintessential college student trip to Goa. If you’re going with a relatively large group of people, travelling by train would be your best and most

Summer break was knocking at the door, college was about to close and my head was spinning through travel guides to search for a perfect holiday destination. I was looking for a place away from

With its rolling sand dunes and colorful splendor, Rajasthan has always fascinated and attracted me to come explore its hidden depths. I have visited the desert state frequently in the past few years. But the journey that jumps out from

Newspapers and travel magazines these days are filled with information about weekend getaways. But sometimes, these weekend trips end up burning hole in the pockets. So if you want to escape from Delhi for a day or two, but without spending much

When my US visa was granted and plans to visit the USA were looking quite possible, that’s when it struck me that I had never traveled that far. Our KLM flight from New Delhi to Minneapolis was to stop at Schipol, Amsterdam, and I couldn’t be any less excited.

Stepping out from the little tempo traveler, the first thing I felt was a cold breeze, which made me shiver, and this was in the month of June, when summer is at its peak in India; but this wasn’t unexpected, as I had landed straight into the “Queen of Hills”, Shimla.

Patna, the capital of Bihar, is a famous tourist spot for Indian and International tourists alike. It is situated at the confluence of the two rivers- The Ganges and the Sone. The holiest and the largest river of India, the Ganges flows across the North of the city. Patna is well known among the tourists because of its diversified culture, fusion of various religions...

A few years ago, I went to Amritsar on a school trip. Amritsar is in the state of Punjab, in Northern India and is famous for the Golden temple, the Mecca of Sikhs. Amritsar is a small town and the major tourist spots can easily be covered in a stay of 2 days

One of the ways of getting to Leh is the air services from Srinagar and Delhi. Yet, coming into Ladakh by road has its own feel. The flight from Delhi, over the Great Himalaya and the Zanskar range, is spectacular. There is one way

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.” – St. Augustus. When I applied for my Postgraduate degree in an institute in Pune, I was moving out of home for the first time. As a farewell treat

The most romantic city in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also called ‘Venice of the East’. It boasts of three big lakes, two lake palaces and several mighty mansions and palaces. The city is built around Lake Pichola, and set amidst beautiful mountains

Indian tourism has suddenly become a booming sector. During 2007, an estimated 4.4 million tourists visited the country, registering a growth of 14 per cent. With this robust trend in tourism, the hotel industry has also witnessed a rise in the growth and over the last decade and half, there has been a mad rush to India for business opportunities, elevating room rates...

The Kumaon region of Uttaranchal is perched in the Shivalik Range of the Himalayas is a traveller’s true delight. A place of scenic beauty, breathtaking vistas and endearing people, known as the “DEVBHUMI” or the Land of the Gods, this alcove of the Himalayas will ever remain a place suited for splendid explorations or a laid-back, relaxing journey, alike.

During my summer vacations me and my friends decided to go to Mussoorie for the weekend which is at a distance of about 35 km from my hometown— dehradun. Mussoorie is over 2000 m above sea level with a total area of 65 sq. Km. The best time to visit this town is between April to June and then from September to November as the greenery here is in full bloom.

A master piece never fails to enthral you, each time you look at it. Each and Every time you end up admiring it and rarely does one get bored of it. I have been to many a hill stations in Uttarakhand and in spite of having been to Mussoorie a gazillion times, the place never fails to surprise me. Be it the lush green surroundings or the fairyland atmosphere, this quaint...

I saw Pune as a city that seems to be two cities rolled into one; it has the character of its colourful past, combined with the new cosmopolitanism. But, some things never change and indeed the afternoon siesta is still sacrosanct. So, whether for a shop or a private home, it maybe off limits between 2 and 4 pm.

Summer holidays! Always bring a feeling of joy and zing. This summer, I decided to explore the historic City of Taj, Agra. Every transport reaches there but it’s best to travel in train, which we boarded from Delhi. AC Shatabdi express leave both from New Delhi and Nizamuddin stations at 6a.m. reaching at 8:40a.m., saving the whole day for sight seeing.

“When you’re unwell, you’re supposed to stay home and take rest.” How many times have you heard this line? Well, have you ever heard about traveling because you’re unwell? Today’s world is becoming increasingly health conscious. It’s a world where people want to cure themselves of anything and everything. And for doing so, they will go half way around...

The year 2004-05 saw tourism emerging as one of the major sectors for growth of the Indian economy; the foreign exchange earnings increased from Rs. 16,429 crore to 21,828 crore. In 2006, the tourism industry registered a growth rate of 17.3% in foreign tourist arrivals, which has been the highest in last 10 years. Foreign exchange earnings grew at an even higher rate...

Once a bishop told me that, “You must always remember, as far as the Bible is concerned, God always threw humans out of paradise.” The recent Goa rape case has raised a lot of questions doubting the security in the paradise state of India, whose economy thrives on its tourism industry. Goa, the Portuguese influenced center in India, and a former union territory,...

As a student of architecture, I keep searching for new and better things to read, new and hitherto unread abstracts, to find finer solutions for thick problems. In the same endeavor, I came across a name- Auroville. Heaven is the word which would best describe this place! Situated near the Union Territory of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry), this area’s stated purpose...

We have read about it in books and dreamt about it at night; now Karnataka has turned it into a reality. I am referring to the luxury train ‘Golden Chariot’, which is all set to take the tourism scene by storm. The train moves from Bangalore to Goa over seven nights, and it seeks to treat the travelers with a heady blend of ultimate luxury and glimpses of Karnataka’s...

With the Mehrangarh fort and the Umaid Palace adding wonders to the Jodhpur skyline, with the Lake Palace sitting in the pristine waters of Udaipur, it is no wonder that the cuisines of Rajasthan bear resemblance to the rich cultural heritage of this place. But before we go any further, let me warn you, that you must prepare yourself for a complete calorie catastrophe,...

Nestled amidst the mighty Himalayas, in the Chamba and the Pangi valleys, lies a beautiful, pristine hill-station, which takes your breath away at the very first sight. It is an ideal weekend getaway for the tired and the stressed soul, away from the hustle-bustle and traffic jams of the city.