An electric boat that takes the sustainable tourism route in Kochi’s Kadamakkudy islands

An electric boat that takes the sustainable tourism route in Kochi’s Kadamakkudy islands

It is a calm day for a boat ride, the breeze is a gentle caress. Conditions are ideal on the almost-winter-like day. The waters of the Periyar around Kadamakkudy are still, glass-like. At a distance one can see poles that make up Chinese fishing nets as they mark the outline of the river. The silence […]

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Architects list their favourite getaways

Architects list their favourite getaways

Le Corbusier and Chandigarh, B.V. Doshi and Ahmedabad, Frank Lloyd Wright and American cities, Tadao Ando and his tryst with Japan — architecture has indelibly shaped culture and the experience of cities globally, morphing travel into a celebration of the craft for those who seek it. We round-up some architect-approved destinations for your next vacation. […]

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Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Visitors experience the adivasi lifestyle at Giri Grama Darshini at Pedalabudu near Araku, 130 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Taking a stroll through a manicured garden overlooking verdant fields and rolling hills, gazing at clear skies, watching the village women rhythmically pound paddy in a mortar, listening to the hum of the […]

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Author Nuzhat Khan’s latest novel on love and loss is set against the backdrop of Uttarakhand’s forest fire

Author Nuzhat Khan’s latest novel on love and loss is set against the backdrop of Uttarakhand’s forest fire

Author Nuzhat Khan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Author Nuzhat Khan is among the growing tribe of writers confronting the world’s most pressing issue — climate emergency and the unfolding weather catastrophe — through a genre of fiction set in natural ecosystems. In her latest novel Whistling Woods (Petals Publishers), she highlights the impact of forest fire […]

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Malabar River Festival 2023 set to host kayakers from various parts of India

Malabar River Festival 2023 set to host kayakers from various parts of India

A kayaker at one of the previous editions of the the Malabar River Festival | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The frothy white rapids of the Iruvazhinji river and Chali river in Kozhikode are getting ready to receive some of the best kayakers from around the world. Come monsoon and the small town of Kodencheri in […]

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The three-year cruise is going ahead — with a bigger ship | CNN

The three-year cruise is going ahead — with a bigger ship | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  It sounded like a travel lover’s dream: a three year cruise, looping the globe in search of an eternal summer, for what appeared to be […]

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25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations | CNN

25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations | CNN

CNN  —  Disney World, Times Square and Yellowstone National Park can be packed to the rafters with tourists. But there are plenty of other places across the United States that continue to fly beneath the travel radar. While there are literally hundreds of locations that fit that description, here are 25 destinations – from cities […]

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Himachal Pradesh: Tourists throng to hill stations in Shimla to escape scorching heat

Himachal Pradesh: Tourists throng to hill stations in Shimla to escape scorching heat

Hordes of tourists flock to hill station resorts in Himachal Pradesh, which generates ₹11,000 crore annually and constitutes 7.3% of the State’s Gross Domestic Product. | Photo Credit: PTI A haven for those seeking respite from the scorching heat prevailing in other parts of the country, Shimla has enjoyed considerable tourist footfall in recent months. […]

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First flight from Goa to Dehradun flies with Goan woman as co-pilot

First flight from Goa to Dehradun flies with Goan woman as co-pilot

Water canon salute was given by AAI to inaugural indigo flight operating directly from Goa to Dehradun. Photo: Twitter/@aaidoonairport The first-ever flight connecting Goa to Dehradun turned into a memorable event for Shasha Saldanha, the co-pilot, who believes the historic journey would inspire more women to pursue a career in aviation. According to a senior […]

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Foreign tour operators being invited for ‘experience-based tourism’ in Rajasthan

Foreign tour operators being invited for ‘experience-based tourism’ in Rajasthan

Tourists take a boat ride in the Anasagar lake during sunset, in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI With the Congress government in Rajasthan promoting “experience-based tourism”, foreign tour operators are being invited to the State for joining the themes of heritage walks, nature walks and food trails, which […]

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