Destination

Coorg: The Mist-Kissed Paradise of Karnataka

By Netpal Travel Bureau  Nestled in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Coorg, fondly called Kodagu, unfolds like a living painting. Rolling hills, dense forests, and sprawling coffee plantations create a tapestry of tranquillity. Each morning, a gentle mist embraces the valleys, dew sparkles on leaves, and the aroma of ripening coffee cherries fills the air. […]

Special Reports

BLTM 2025 Sets New Benchmarks for MICE at Yashobhoomi

By Staff Reporter  The eighth edition of BLTM 2025 wrapped up on a high note, cementing its reputation as India’s most influential platform for Business, Leisure Travel, and MICE. Held from 11th to 13th September at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre (IICC), the three-day event brought together over 500 exhibitors and 10,500+ B2B visitors, delivering […]

Wellness Tourism

India’s 2025 Health: Medical Tourism Saves Millions, Wellness Tourism Restores Souls

By Debanjali Rakshit  As global healthcare costs soar and stress mounts, India emerges as a premier destination for medical and wellness tourism. From Delhi’s vibrant streets to Kerala’s serene shores, the country offers transformative health journeys. But what’s the difference between surgery and a yoga retreat? Here’s why India is your go-to for healing in […]

News

NEWS

Compiled by Debanjali Rakshit Amadeus and Shiji: The Tech Partnership Changing Hotel Operations In a world of hospitality that requires managing multiple technology vendors and partners can sometimes feel like cat herding, two behemoths have just arm-in-arm in a way that will make you look. On Sept. 15, 2025, Amadeus, the Spanish travel technology giant, […]

Editor’s Note

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 […]

Cover

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 […]

Feature

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, […]

Destination

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 […]