The Green Canvas of Nature

The hidden gem of Rajasthan is indeed an example of unique biodiversity. The dense forest, wild animals, rich flora and fauna, waterfalls, ancient temple and action-packed train journey-Raoli Tadghar has everything you need for a memorable vacation in nature. Anirban Dasgupta shares his experience of this amazing destination.

REJUVENATING THE LEGACY

It was another jewel in the crown for ' Kolkata Durgapujo' in 2021 when it was included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. TW's Debjani Aich and Parama Dasgupta spoke to Tapati Guha Thakurta, Director and Professor in History, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, who created the dossier that led to the official inclusion by UNESCO.

Golfing Paradise

Paradise on Earth, Kashmir is also a unique destination to \"embark on a love affair with golf\". Anirban Dasgupta takes you through another side of the heavenly abode in the Himalayas.

The Western Ghats

An avid bird and butterfly watcher, Traveller and Photographer K Sravan Kumar shares valuable tips for your next trip to the amazingly beautiful WESTERN GHATS in India

Festive Food

India can literally be called the Land of Festivals. If there is one thing that is synonymous with any festival, it's food. Every festival is identified with the food items that are prepared.

Rebulding the Trust

The hospitality industry in India is fighting back on its feet after the disastrous effect of the Pandemic worldwide. Ms. Parinita Samanta, Director, of Marketing and Communications at Pullman and Novotel Aerocity spoke to TW on how Pullman New Delhi Aerocity is assuring a safe and comfortable experience for the clients along with the smooth adaptation of new norms and changes in the sector.

THE OCTOBER FEST

The first October fest was held on October 12, 1810, to commemorate the union of Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen and Crown Prince Louis of Bavaria.

Fado and Mando A musical evening in Panjim

If India as they call it, is the land of Festivals Panjim can well be the epicenter of celebration. Goa has always been branded with the celebration of life and a place to enjoy. Tania Banerjee took us on to journey right in heart of a musical evening in Panjim.

Festival of Lights in the Hills

Being in Darjeeling during the festive days offers a unique experience of tradition.

THE PROSTRATION FESTIVAL

Far away from the maddening rush, up above the clouds echos in the upper Himalayan mountains the mystic sound - \"OM MANE PADME HUM\". Kalpana Chatterjee is one of those lucky travelers who experienced this beautiful festival in Ladakh.

DIWALI IN DILLI

The Crown of all the festivals in Northern India is none other than the festival of LightsDiwali. As soon as the season of late autumn breaks in, the mood of festivity grips every countryman no matter where they live. And the excitement and celebration reach their peak on the day of Diwali

DURGAPUJO IN LONDON

We Bengalis carry Durgapuja wherever we go. Durgapuja is more than a religious event for us-it has been interwoven in our emotions with every thread of our living.

ER DURGAPUJO IN MUMBAI

Durga Pujo celebrates the spirit of humanity, inclusion, tolerance, diversity and love. In Mumbai. Nothing binds the Probashee Bangali community like the Pujo, diverse people from varied backgrounds work in harmony to welcome 'the Mother'

DURGAPUJO IN BENGALURU

The IT hub of India, Karnataka's capital Bengaluru has long been a cosmopolitan city in the true sense of the term.

DURGAPUJO IN KOLKATA

One of the biggest festivals in Eastern India Durgapujo has gone much beyond religious sentiments and prayers. For the Bengalee communities, no matter which part of the world they live in, Durgapujo is a festival of celebration of life, merriment, romance, food and much more. Travelers from across the world come to visit India to experience and be a part of this unique festivity and bring back memories to cherish forever. Recently (2021) Durgapujo in Kolkata wins another jewel in the crown as being in the list of Representatives of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. TW brings to you a glimpse of the carnival that happens in India and around the world.

THE HERITAGE INHERITOR

TW speaks to SONAVI KAICKER - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of Neemrana Hotels, a graduate from Lady Shriram College in Psychology Honors and Rhodes Scholar from Oxford University, about her journey, views on tourism, the hospitality industry and the philosophy of Neemrana.

BADAL HOUSE OF THAR

Just a 50 km drive from Jaisalmer railway station, and you will find yourself in the middle of an 'Arabian Night fairy tale". The little village Khuri is located literally in the middle of nowhere, right on the lap of the famous Thar Desert of Rajasthan.

South African Tourism launched an exclusive India airfare campaign in partnership with Air Seychelles

The campaign is expected to support and encourage rapidly growing Indian tourist footfalls to South Africa.

Germany sees a rise of 214% in Indian tourist

With tourism industry making a stark recovery post the pandemic, German National Tourist Office, India has observed an y-o-y increase of 214% in its business.

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to Start Flights to Baku from New Delhi

Azerbaijan Airlines has started ticket sales for flights to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Azerbaijan Baku from India. The First flight is to take place from New Delhi from August 10 2022 onwards.

Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar appoints Nikhil Gandhi as General Manager

Nikhil Gandhi has been appointed as General Manager of Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar. Nikhil has spent more than 20 years in the hospitality industry.

Wild Rajasthan

Rajasthan the land of Maharajas, palaces and mighty deserts is also known as a paradise for wildlife lovers. From the majestic royal Bengal tigers to the elusive blackbucks and antelopes and rare birds of prey and water birds as well as the critically endangered species like gharials and Great Indian Bustard - this is a safe haven for all, thanks to the sustainable efforts by the Rajasthan Tourism and Rajasthan forest department.

AN OFF-BEAT MARVEL RAGHUPUR FORT

Built by Mandi rulers, as they say, to protect themselves from the invasion Raghupur Fort is an amazing destination for nature lovers looking for solace and solitude far from the city's madness. A green canvas in the lap of the Himalayas this 3 km trek would take you to this landscape of dense deodar forests and occasional open grassy meadows. Gautami Srivastava takes you to this off-beat marvel.

COMMITTED TO NATURE

Vipul Maurya looks even younger in his 30s with most of his friends recalling him in his typical attire of a winter jacket, trek-shoes, rucksack and ofcourse DSLR and lens. Extremely polite and soft-spoken Vipul has been a wildlife lover right from his childhood days.

THE FURRY SOULS OF THE RIVER

Just before sunrise, deep inside the core area of Jim Corbett National Park, when the forest is yet to rise and shine under the heavy white blankets of December fog wrapped around it, the mist that envelopes the treetops slowly melting the virgin nature seems to be shaking its night-long slumber, silently play by the bank of the crystal blue Ramganga river, the family of River Otters.

THE PISCIVOROUS OF CHAMBAL

Gharials - the name derived from Indian word 'ghara' or pot due to a bulbous knob (narial excrescence) present at the end of their snout, is a unique species and are largely piscivorous of all extant crocodilians.

KOLKATA BIRYANI

The Glorious and Legendary anecdote of emotion

Chasing a dream to Land of the Rising Sun

'The land of the rising sun' Arunachal Pradesh is a pristine beauty and riots of lush green forests. Yet much unexplored, this part of the world offers you the serene and virgin beauty of nature. Debjani Aich explored this beautiful destination- a long-awaited trip from her childhood imagination.

The Tragic Lives of Galgo Español

Galgos, the ancient breed of hunting dog and once a favourite among Spanish nobles, are living a horrible fate for generations now. One of the most abused dog breeds on the planet, more than ten thousand of the breed are killed each year. Shoma Abhyankar shares her experience.

THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

Think of an extreme adventure in the snow, those awe-inspiring Hollywood movie- landscapes or the arctic fox and elusive polar bear crawling down the magnificent glaciers or, of course, the heavenly 'Northern Lights'- nothing can beat NORWAY. In an exclusive interview with TW, Norwegian Ambassador, Hans Jacob Frydenlund talks about tourism perspectives, India-Norway relations and the road ahead in the post-pandemic situation.