In the 1990s, before planning any trip Vidyut Sharma, a resident of Kolkata, had to go and stand in long queues to book a train ticket. After that would be the hassle of reserving hotel and arranging tours, haggling with vendors and hoping he doesn’t get cheated. This would involve a lot of runnin...
It’s always an amazing experience to go for a trip just with your girl gang. But women are often worried about their safety when it comes to travelling. There are many places in India, which are preferred by women travellers. Triund:Located in Himachal Pradesh, this place is quite close to De...
1. Himachal Pradesh- Himachal Pradesh is among the most beautiful places in India. Well known as a travellers’ paradise, the state is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes spotted with lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers, mountain lak...
Medical tourism in India and is projected to grow at a rate of $7-8 billion by 2020. This attracts a large number of international tourists to India and acts as a major foreign exchange earner. Apart from receiving good medical treatment, tourists also get to enjoy recuperative holidays across the c...
India offers a plethora of options when it comes to weekend destinations. An increasing section of India’s metro residents are choosing short weekend trips as compared to larger holidays. Weekend trips work as the perfect stress busters and remain soft on your casual leaves.DelhiDelhi is surrounde...
The long awaited honeymoon is perhaps more lovingly planned than the elaborate wedding itself. Our country is full of hidden treasures which can be the prefect honeymoon getaways. Here is a list of the top five budget friendly honeymoon destinations in India that will transport you from the snowy ab...
The Indian tourism industry was for a long time perceived to be expensive as compared to many other economies. A good hotel in Thailand with premium facilities will cost around TBH 1500 which translates roughly to around Rs.3000 in the Indian currency. But premium hotels in India cost way more ...
Pressing hard against the footrest of the seat in front of me to keep my balance, I could feel the aircraft travelling at a whopping speed of 350km/hour! The uneven landingawoke my mother from deep slumber, thus making her realise our descent to the ‘city of beauty’ – Hanoi. Though it was 4 a....
The political unrest in Darjeeling involving the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) and the West Bengal government is expected to negatively impact the tourism industry in Darjeeling. Tourists who had planned to visit the “Queen of Hills” have either cancelled their bookings or had to leave disa...
About a 90-minute drive from the eastern metropolitan city, Kolkata, the idyllic village of Raichak was traditionally a fishing hamlet by the mighty Hoogly River. However, that was before the Raichak on the Ganges came up. The transition of this small fishing village to a popular tourist destination...