Tag: destinations

The Evergreen Mesmerising Assam

Assam is well-endowed with several spots and destinations that make it to the wish list of travelers quite often. However, apart from the much advertised and popular tourist destinations, Assam also has a host of other spots and places of spellbound beauty that shall appease the tourist fascination no less. Here are a few lesser-known or lesser-explored destinations of Assam: Tipam A significant destination in terms of Assam history, Tipam is 22 km away from Naharkatia in Dibrugarh district. Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha is said to have first set foot here. The surrounding greenery, lush green hills, and the Dihing river ... Read more

Short haul destinations like Dubai, Maldives and Singapore to go all out  to woo Indian tourists

Key short-haul destinations for Indian tourists, in the likes of the UAE, Maldives, and Singapore are trying to woo Indian tourists with influencer campaigns and attractively-priced packages in partnership with airlines with popular and traditional long-haul destinations going under lockdown because of an increase in covid-19 cases. As per outbound experts, with the opening of international destinations for tourists, there has been a significant demand and an impressive growth rate of 25-30%. Short-haul destinations such as Dubai and Maldives have seen 100% growth in bookings in December compared to previous months. Also, there are encouraging bookings for Egypt as well. ... Read more

Kappil Beach – a picturesque tourist spot near Varkala

Kappil BridgeKappil Beach is a picturesque tourism spot near Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.  Located just 7 km away from Varkala, Kappil is a peaceful area with ample chances to simply relax and savour the beauty of nature, where the backwaters embrace the Arabian Sea. The beach is very serene and without much crowd as in the case of other beaches of Kerala. Riding on the beach road is a delightful experience, with beautiful backwaters on one side and blue sea on the other. The beach is a must watch place for those who visit Varkala. Kappil Beach Technically ... Read more

Falaika Island – remnants of a glorious past

Remnants of Greek temple When thinking about visiting Kuwait, the first thing come in to mind would be the Kuwiat Towers or the Grand Mosque. However, there are destination other than the popular tourist sites in the city. Failaka Island is such an option, which has been becoming a preferred destinations in Kuwait. Located along the northern part of Persian Gulf and located 20km away from Kuwait City, it is situated opposite to the Failaka Bay. The island is spread over 24 square kilometers of area. Archaeological remains in the island Failaka in the past century was little more than a ... Read more

Kumbhalgarh Fort – the Great Wall of India

Rajasthan, the land of deserts, camels, colourful turbans, delectable food, warm people, folklore royal palaces, is also famous for its grand forts. The majestic forts of this enchanting state are the truest symbol of its glorious past. They are not just sagas in stone but also a testament to the heroism and indomitable spirit of the Rajputs, the mighty warrior clan. But if there is one fort that personifies the spirit and grandeur of Rajasthan more than anything else, it is the impressive and overwhelming Kumbhalgarh fort in Rajsamand district. The fort is engulfed by thirteen elevated mountain peaks and ... Read more

Matera – a place to wander and get lost

Matera is a historical destination, which is not much popular among tourists in Italy. It is a city on a rocky outcrop in the region of Basilicata, in southern Italy. It includes the Sassi area, a complex of cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. Claimed as the third-oldest continually inhabited settlement in the world (after Aleppo and Jericho), the southern Italian city has been home to someone for at least 9000 years. Matera Town In 1950, the impoverished city was declared the “shame of Italy” by the country’s prime minister of the day, a pronouncement that culminated in the eviction ... Read more

Crooked Forest- an unsolved mystery in Poland

The Crooked Forest is one of the weirdest and interesting places in Poland that not many people actually know about. If you want to experience something completely different you should definitely consider a trip to the Crooked Forest. It is a great place for taking pictures and if you are into creepy places don’t hold back and visit it at night. The Crooked Forest consists of 400 pines planted there around 1930 when the area was a German territory. It is full of oddly-shaped trees that look like something really bad happened to them. It is generally believed that the ... Read more

Darjeeling, Sikkim optimistic of upcoming tourist season

World renowned tourist destinations of eastern Himalayas, Dareeling and Sikkim awaits a positive festive season with large portion of its capacity already booked even four months before the beginning of season. On contrary to last year, the current signs bringing cheers to the face of all in the tourism industry, one of the main income generators in the region. “We are expecting an upbeat tourist inflow this year festive season,” said Gautam Deb, Tourism Minister of the state. “To ensure better accommodations even in remote areas, we are restructuring all home stay initiatives. Transport infrastructure is also being renovated,” he ... Read more