In this issue

For long, to international tourists India has been known for a handful of very famous monuments and sites that have attracted visitors from around the world for decades, if not centuries. Be it the iconic ode to love in the shape of Taj Mahal, the architectural wonders of Rajasthan’s numerous palaces and forts or the fine sculpting that one can relish in various temples around the country. However, India is much more than these few dozen monuments that foreign tourists have traditionally visited. Thanks mainly to the long and continuous Indian civilisation and the sheer diversity of the country in terms of culture, spirituality, languages, cuisines and social traditions, India is a living museum, with hundreds of thousands of monuments of all shapes and sizes all around the country. But most of these have remain undiscovered not just by foreign tourists, but also by many Indians as the access to most of these sites has been bad, thanks to bad roads, poor railway network and absence of adequate air connectivity.

Eat, Pray and Art, at Little Lhasa

McLeod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of the Tibetans, offers an eclectic mix of Indian and Tibetan cultures, which exist in this small town dominated by Buddhism preachers and tap-toed by foreign tourists.

6 mins

City of Joy: Resonance of Kolkata's Heartbeats

To discover Kolkata, the pearl of East India, with its beautiful colonial buildings, its poetry that impregnates every segment of life, even a simple conversation in a small coffee house, and its religious and spiritual syncretism, start your journey on the water, along the Ganges. The river flows through the city and is its source of life.

5 mins

Focus On Niche Tourism And Infrastructure

With increased tourist arrivals in India, the Ministry of Tourism is working to build strategies, including focus on niche tourism areas like cruise, golf and adventure. Amidst everything, improvement in tourism infrastructure is the key, says Verma.

4 mins

Bringing Jammu To The Forefront

Jammu has for long been the neglected part of the state ofJammu and Kashmir. However, now Jammu Tourism is pushing the destination,not only for spiritual travel, but also MICE, adventure, entertainment, and eco-tourism, says Priya Sethi.

3 mins

It's Off The Beaten Track For Himachal

Himachal Pradesh has some of the best tourist hotspots in India attracting foreign and domestic tourists alike. With Shimla, Kulu, Manali, and Dharamshala, being over-explored by both domestic as well as international tourists, Himachal Pradesh Tourism is now looking at newer and offbeat destinations to offer enhanced experiences, primarily targeting adventure tourists.

4 mins

Shimla: At Peace, Amidst All The Action

Stroll down one of the longest pedestrian shopping stretches in the world, or climb for a heritage walk. Get enveloped in a blanket of mist as you speed down a zip line, while the sky is changing from a deep orange to ebony black.

5 mins

Jammu: Beyond The Spiritual Calling

The state of Jammu & Kashmir brings together contrasting worlds, one of them being the division of Jammu in the south. As the epicentre of socio-economic activities, Jammu is a rail hub and a major draw for domestic pilgrims, as well as heritage lovers.

5 mins

Following Buddha's Footprints

Over the last few years, India has been aggressively marketing itself as a Buddhist tourism destination. The results have begun to show, but a lot more needs to be done to optimise the potential.

8 mins

Unique and Vibrant in its Creation,but on the Verge of Extinction

Miniature painting art of Udaipur is one of the unique and distinct art forms of India. The artists draw the religious manuscripts and illustrations of mythological epics. Miniature painting art used to be the royal art and confined to the kings of the time, resulted in less attention in the contemporary world of art which has to some extent lead it onto the verge of extinction.

4 mins

Women In Blue Strike And Not Out!

Interest in women’s cricket in India has peaked following their brilliant performance at the recent Women’s World Cup while the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled a new research that shows the scale of the impact this summer’s Cricket World Cup has had on fans and new participants.

4 mins

Through The Lens Of A Travel Filmmaker

In his latest film, Dulam Satyanarayana has explored and captured Telangana, a new Indian state that is trying to mark its position on the tourism map. With the visuals and voice of a documentary, Satyanarayana thinks the state will get its due recognition.

3 mins

A Portion Of A Big Wedding Feast

A traditional Parsi dish making for a small portion of the big and lavish wedding feasts, marghi na farcha has an authentic yet easy method of preparation. Literally a big piece of chicken, it is also a weekend favourite of many

2 mins

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