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HIMALAYAN WINTER FESTIVALS
Top 10 Indian & International destinations to explore in 2025 for an unforgettable year-end holidayCheck out the top 10 travel destinations both in India and abroad: As 2025 ends, plan a memorable getaway. Explore India's Kashmir, Goa, Ke...
What is the Raulane festival of Kinnaur? The viral, mysterious Himalayan tradition where fairies are said to protect entire villagesKinnaur's Raulane festival honors Saunis, celestial fairies believed to protect villages during harsh winters. Men wear masks and perform d...
Winter Char Dham Yatra 2025: Where do Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri deities go when the temples close for winter?When winter blankets the Char Dham shrines in snow, deities are ceremonially moved to lower-altitude winter abodes. This centuries-old trad...
If winter comes, can binge be far behind? Retailers stock up as demand seen continuing after festivityRetailers are gearing up for the colder months with an ample supply of winter merchandise, as they reflect on underestimated festive season...
Kedarnath, Yamunotri shrines closed for winter seasonThe doors of Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand have closed for winter. Thousands of devotees attended the closing ceremony for...
Lohri 2024: Date, history, significance, traditions, and all you need to know about this harvest festivalLohri 2024 Date: Lohri is a time for communities to come together, strengthening social bonds. People gather around the bonfire, sing tradi...
Sip-worthy Christmas gifts: 3 festive tea blends to share the holiday cheer with friends & familyWhether it's for family or friends, these thoughtfully crafted teas promise to warm both the heart and the soul, making them the ideal and ...
Nepal, Bhutan, Mauritius: Plan an impromptu vacay to places with easy visa policiesAnnapurna Circuit is known as one of the most diverse treks in Nepal.
Indian tourism arena foresees bright festive and winter business with positive FTA trend in NepalExperts in Indian tourism sector find FTA trend in Nepal as highly significant contributor to the high value premium class tourism business...
Business in Darjeeling seen picking up“We are working with all authorities to keep everything in best possible shape,” assured West Bengal’s tourism minister Gautam Deb.
Tourism hotspot Darjeeling, Sikkim banking upon FTA for bright businessAs estimated, Darjeeling and adjoining areas lost over 80% of its annual business volume of around Rs 350 crore in 2017 due to several poli...
Tourism sector foresees bright festive season business in eastern Himalayan destinationsWe are expecting very bright tourist inflow this year festive season, said Gautam Deb. Tourism Minister of the state.
Foreigners gather in Leh to celebrate Ladakh FestivalLadakh festival is the first celebratory gathering in this sensitive region after diplomatic tensions eased between India and China in wake...
Traveller’s diary: From Baisakhi in Punjab to the National park trek in HimalayasThe Great Himalayan National Park is carved out of the splendid mountain terrain of Kullu district.
Winter vacations: Top three places to spend your Christmas & New Year weekendsBring the curtains down on the year 2015 by availing last-minute winter holiday offers. Pack up and enjoy with friends and family.
Sikkim winter carnival and film festival to welcome touristsWith a winter carnival and a film festival lined up this week, the tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim is trying to turn December into a peak to...
- Sikkim winter carnival from Dec 22
Sikkim will host a winter carnival to showcase its mountainous beauty, ancient Tibetan Buddhist culture and adventure sports ahead of Chris...
- Near zero share of Darjeeling in Eastern Himalayan FTA
Tourism hotspot Darjeeling hills have largely failed to have its usual share of FTA in Eastern Himalayan circuit during pre monsoon season.
- Snow decline in Lahaul sparks global warming fears
Contrary to the heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, the snow desert of the state -- Lahaul-Spiti -- has received negligible snow this year,...
- Tourism suffers setback as snowfall eludes Dharamsala
Tourists are keeping away from Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh as the region awaits winter snowfall.