When global travellers think of India, they often imagine ancient temples, old palaces and forts, mountains, and beaches. However, there is another fascinating way to explore the country through its richest districts; places that drive India’s economy while offering world-class cuisine, grand heritage, vibrant nightlife, and culture. In 2026, districts such as Hyderabad’s Rangareddy, and…
Panaji: The tourism department will begin replacing 76 stalls at Dona Paula jetty from Monday as part of an ongoing redevelopment drive aimed at improving visitor facilities at the highly frequented waterfront spot.The jetty draws steady tourist footfall throughout the year for its sea views, boat rides, and souvenir shopping, making the entrance area a…
Prayagraj: This summer, residents of the Sangam City have overwhelmingly chosen Kashmir as their favourite domestic holiday destination.Travel operators say bookings for Kashmir have surged significantly, with demand far exceeding availability on several dates. Tourists unable to secure reservations in Kashmir and other popular hill destinations are opting for alternative locations such as Himachal Pradesh,…
Govt goes old school, uses traditional lime mortar to restore Sanquelim fort The Sanquelim fort restoration has been completed using traditional conservation practices, with modern construction materials such as cement and concrete deliberately avoided during the process.Traditional lime-based mixtures prepared using organic jaggery and haritaki seeds, were used to replicate old construction techniques. Haritaki seeds,…
Panaji: The ongoing conflict in West Asia may have an unexpected upside for Goa’s tourism sector. With popular destinations like Dubai, Egypt and Oman caught in the crossfire, international travellers are increasingly looking eastward, and charter operators said Goa stands to benefit. Major operators including TUI are already considering redirecting traffic to the state, with…
Panaji: In an attempt to move away from mass-market tourism, the tourism department is toying with the idea of freezing registration of new budget hotels in Goa, said tourism minister Rohan Khaunte.Khaunte, who described the budget hotels as a challenge, said that existing C and D category hotels and guesthouses will simultaneously be nudged to…
Panaji: In the shadow of an escalating US-Iran conflict and a volatile geopolitical moment, PM Narendra Modi issued an appeal that landed squarely in the holiday plans of millions of Indians: avoid unnecessary foreign travel, skip the destination wedding abroad, and turn instead to the extraordinary diversity of destinations within the country. It forced a…
