Only 200 km from Bangalore: 7 nearby trips for extended Good Friday weekend that are offbeat and don't need long planningA long Good Friday weekend doesn’t always need heavy planning or long travel. There are several offbeat destinations within 200 km of Benga...
01 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Roughly 300 kms from Pune, Hyderabad: 14 offbeat destinations for an extended Good Friday weekend, offering an unforgettable experienceWith Good Friday offering a long weekend, metro dwellers in Pune and Hyderabad can escape the city's hustle. Explore offbeat destinations w...
01 Apr, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Less than 300 km drive from Bangalore: 5 lesser-known destinations for an extended Good Friday weekend, offering off-beat experienceLooking for a quiet escape this Good Friday weekend? Bangaloreans don’t have to travel far to find off-beat destinations. From the misty hi...
21 Mar, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Indians flock to offbeat destinations: Seychelles and Vietnam see strongest riseIndian travelers are now exploring offbeat destinations. Travel insurance purchases for these trips have increased significantly. Seychelle...
27 Aug, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
Six offbeat winter trip ideas that should definitely be on your radarGoogle's travel trends reveal top winter destinations like Cancun, Tokyo, and Rome. Meanwhile, unique accommodations like a refurbished est...
27 Oct, 2024, 07.53 AM IST
Military tourism to Arabian winter, travel goes offbeatArmy Polygon, a company specializing in military-style events, is aiming to attract Indian travellers for military tourism this year. The c...
29 Feb, 2024, 11.30 PM IST
New year looks promising for travel and tourism: MakeMyTrip co-founder and group CEO Rajesh MagowThe market cap of Nasdaq-listed MakeMyTrip, India's largest online travel platform, jumped from $2.9 billion in December-end 2022 to $4.9 b...
02 Jan, 2024, 09.49 AM IST
The onset of spring sees a spike in staycations and off-beat destinations, travellers willing to experimentAhead of Holi, here is a look at some exciting destinations…
16 Mar, 2022, 06.41 PM IST
MakeMyTrip looks to add over 10,000 alternative accommodations in India in 2020"As travel growth continues to beat market estimates, we aim to add more than 10,000 alternative accommodation properties in India in the c...
17 Nov, 2019, 12.32 PM IST
Exotic, mysterious & unexplored: Women embrace experiential travel, and want to do it soloThe popularity of solo trips among women has increased considerably.
18 Jul, 2019, 12.53 PM IST
A trip to Kumbh: The new cool for India's millennialsGenX wants to post the offbeat culture of Kumbh on social media, while exploring the local cuisine, art and craft of Prayagraj.
09 Feb, 2019, 07.41 AM IST
Deals & destinations not important; over 50% Indian travellers plan trips around unique eventsFrom maple leaf-viewing in South Korea to sakura season in Japan, it's all about one-off events for Indians on the move.
31 Oct, 2018, 05.24 PM IST
Nidhi Tanti's family sojourn to Antarctica: No luxury cruise, lot of emotions, & a travel milestoneThe Suzlon boss has travelled to every continent.
30 Apr, 2018, 09.08 AM IST
From Kyiv to Croatia, Indians set to beat the summer heat with offbeat tripsTravellers are willing to explore new destinations and spend more time at a place to experience the local culture and cuisine
14 Apr, 2018, 09.00 AM IST
Skiing is the new holiday trend that is taking Bengaluru by stormBengalureans have found a new way to spend the holidays.
11 Dec, 2017, 12.52 PM IST
New-age Bengaluru parents are ditching the Disneyland holiday for off-beat family-bonding vacationsUnusual destinations that give families the opportunity to be creative outdoors are the priority.
31 May, 2017, 10.58 AM IST
Eight things Indian women travellers want on their vacationGone are the days when women used to tag along with their family for an annual vacation. Today, women are comfortable venturing out on thei...
08 Mar, 2016, 12.49 PM IST