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August Horizons: Renewed Imagination in Tourism

August arrives with a refreshing vibrancy for the travel and tourism industry. InIndia, the monsoon has transformed the landscape into a canvas of lush greens andflowing rivers, creating experiences that are both serene and adventurous. Oncedismissed as the “off-season,” monsoon tourism today attracts travelers who seekthe magic of misty hills, backwater cruises, and cultural journeys […]

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Delhi’s Heritage Finds Its Nightlife

By Spl CorrespondentDelhi after dark meant pubs, raves, coffee nights, and the occasional ice-cream runfor the longest time. But the capital has quietly begun rewriting its story. Today,when the sun dips behind Lutyens’ columns and the city’s chaos softens, anotherDelhi comes alive, its history glowing in warm lights, its monuments opening theirdoors beyond sunset.Night tourism […]

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Living in Green Silence: The Untold Story of the Cholanaikkans

By Netpal Travel BureauIn the Nilgiris, hidden deep inside the forests, lives a small tribe of about 200 people,the Cholanaikkans. They call themselves Malai Nayakkar, meaning “leaders of thehills.” For centuries, they remained unknown to the outside world. It was only in thelate 1970s that the Kerala Forest Department discovered them, living quietly in rockshelters, […]

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Beyond Everest’s Shadow: Nepal opens 97 mountains for free

By Spl. Reporter Climbing Mount Everest has long been the ultimate adventure dream. But with apermit alone now costing $15,000 not counting flights, guides, gear and weeks ofpreparation. The world’s tallest peak is increasingly becoming an expensive,exclusive pursuit. Add to that the crowds, queues at the summit ridge, and concernsover safety, and Everest no longer […]