British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...
29 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
"Feels like COVID lockdown": Intense heatwave leaves Khajuraho's UNESCO temples, roads deserted; businesses shutKhajuraho experiences a severe heatwave. Temperatures are soaring to nearly 47 degrees Celsius. Normal life and tourism have come to a stan...
22 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Ranbir Kapoor acquires land parcel in AyodhyaBollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has invested in Ayodhya's real estate market, acquiring a land parcel for Rs 3.31 crore in a project near the...
14 May, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Red sand, palm trees, wildlife: This Tamil Nadu desert is the perfect offbeat destination for curious travellersTamil Nadu, renowned for its temples and hills, harbors a surprising red sand desert called Theri Kaadu. Spanning 12,000 acres in Thoothuku...
09 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Badrinath may look like this as Uttarakhand planning to make it a 'Smart Hill Town'Uttarakhand is developing Badrinath Dham into a spiritual hill town with a comprehensive masterplan. The initiative aims to provide pilgrim...
06 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens: Route, map, toll charges, entry, exit points and travel time; Here's everything we knowPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026. The 210-213 km six-lane corridor, built at a ...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Assotech Realty partners with Atmosphere Core for Rs 200 crore all-suite property in ShirdiAssotech Realty is developing a new all-suite hotel in Shirdi. The company is investing Rs 200 crore in this project. Atmosphere Core will ...
12 Mar, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
In God they trust: Realtors make a beeline for temple townsDevelopers are investing in temple towns like Ayodhya and Vrindavan. Govt initiatives are boosting religious tourism. This growth is expect...
17 Feb, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
In temple run from Varanasi to Sikkim, faith's in fast laneIndia's spiritual travel sector is poised for significant growth. The government is investing heavily in temple towns and Buddhist circuits...
03 Feb, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
The business of faith: How India can tap into its ₹1.2 lakh crore religious tourism potentialMaha Kumbh 2024 attracted 600-660 million visitors, far exceeding projections. With per-capita expenditure at ₹2,000, total spend reached ₹...
24 Mar, 2025, 11.21 PM IST
Many taking path less travelledMallorca saw renewed anti-tourism protests over rising housing costs caused by tourists. Similar protests occurred in Barcelona, Malaga, an...
27 Jul, 2024, 12.43 AM IST
Naveen Patnaik writes to PM, urges him to set up airport in PuriPatnaik said the Rath Yatra of Puri is a famous annual event, attracting lakhs of pilgrims from across the world and an airport in the town...
01 Jan, 2021, 03.43 PM IST
MPs scale up demand for Ramayana CircuitHome ministry officials said G Kishan Reddy discussed the possibility of developing various temple circuits and the manner in which state g...
21 Aug, 2020, 07.19 AM IST
DGCA gives aerodrome license to Shirdi airportThe Rs 350 crore airport, spread over 400 hectares would be owned by the state-controlled Maharashtra Airport Development Company.
21 Sep, 2017, 06.46 PM IST
Travel Companies, hotels cashing in big time on spiritual tourismA company survey reveals the latest trend among Indians to be looking for a preplanned, organised and comfortable spiritual travel experien...
05 Sep, 2017, 01.18 AM IST
- TN temple control a positive step: tourism dept, corporates
Tamil Nadu government's take over of the historic Nataraja temple in Chidambaram has come as a boost for the state's tourism department, wh...
03 Feb, 2009, 07.57 PM IST
- Madhya Pradesh plans to promote religious tourism
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (MPTDC) has drawn up a plan to promote religious tourism among domestic travellers by develo...
06 Aug, 2008, 12.05 PM IST