By Debanjali Rakshit Asia’s skies are buzzing again. After five years of diplomatic cooling and detours, India and China are bringing travel back to the region in October 2025, with direct flights beginning again, with repercussions far beyond Asia. IndiGo will launch its first nonstop flights from Kolkata to Guangzhou on October 26, and will […]
By Netpal Travel Bureau Durga Puja is more than a festival in Kolkata, it’s an emotion, a collective act of creation that makes over every street corner into a work of art. The preparations begin months in advance in Kumartuli, where clay sculptors craft the goddess with gentle reverence. Their hands shape not just idols, […]
By Susmita Ghosh When purpose meets passion, the result is nothing short of powerful. On July 8, 2025, the Travel Network Meet (TNM) Global Forum hosted its much-anticipated Travel Synergy Roadshow at the iconic Hotel Hindusthan International (HHI), Kolkata—and what unfolded was more than just an event. It was a convergence of visions, voices, and […]
By Netpal Travel BureauAs raindrops begin to rhythmically caress the earth and the monsoon settles over much of India, there’s a quiet magic in the air—an interlude of sorts. While many travellers slow down, preferring to stay indoors or escape to quieter retreats, something else begins to stir in the corridors of the travel industry.A […]
Championing Rural Tourism, Leaving a Legacy The 6th Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival (HOTF) 2024 carried on from December 6 to 8, 2024, in Kolkata. The festival showcased the Himalayan Orange as a symbol of sustainable agro-tourism. Organized by the Association for Conservation & Tourism (ACT), the festival highlighted the role of homestays in promoting community-based […]
By Susmita Ghosh Exciting news for culture lovers—Durga Puja in Kolkata has officially been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity! This global acknowledgment places Durga Puja among 14 other cultural treasures from India, showcasing the country’s vibrant and diverse traditions. Durga Puja is one of West Bengal’s most beloved […]