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Apart from the 36 sites inscribed on the World Heritage list, India has also maintained a list of tentative sites for recognition which has been submitted to UNESCO Committee for evaluation and acceptance. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heritage Day: 43 places in India yet to be recognised

While India is a treasure trove for heritage sites with 36 UNESCO recognised places, there are yet others who are...

18 April 2018 1:28 PM IST

15 Telunas beach resort villas branch out on stilts over the water, resembling a local water village or kampung.

Telunas: The perfect place to relax, rejuvinate and rejoice amid...

Located 50 km south of Singapore, the tranquil atmosphere at Telunas makes for an attractive tourist destination.

10 April 2018 2:24 PM IST

Kristopher D Paro, shot and killed his father, Kevin D Paro, 58, in the woods behind his house in Sandy Creek, New York, mistaking him for a deer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Oh deer: Japan's Nara Park issues tips to prevent tourists from animal...

Authorities have also issued tips on feeding the hundreds of animals that attract tourists from around the world.

3 April 2018 6:10 PM IST

A panoramic view of Ladakh from Shey Palace (Photo: Amit and Mousumi Sengupta)

7 reasons why you have to visit Ladakh

A romantic odyssey to Ladakh is filled with thrill, adventure, deep dive into historical monuments and traditional...

2 July 2018 5:56 PM IST

Mystery trips have grown into their own industry, both for individual and group travel. (Photo: AP)

Mystery trips also known as destination unknown' is the new travel...

Going somewhere? Some places offer trips to the unknown.

30 Oct 2019 11:53 AM IST

A bird called the sooty shearwater is what makes the island truly unique. (Photo: AFP)

Falkland to promote its incredible biodiversity to promote tourism

Falklands banking on king penguins to drive nature tourism.

30 Oct 2019 9:55 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

PM Modi urges people to popularise Indian festivals under 'Festival...

Modi also underlined that Indians living abroad have an important role in boosting festival tourism in the country.

27 Oct 2019 12:05 PM IST

Lopburi, one of Thailands oldest cities, boasts Khmer-era temples and the uncrowded ruins of King Narais Palace, built in the 1600s. (Photo: AP)

Shunned by Chinese, Thai tourism now looks at India for revival

A boating disaster off Phuket's coast that killed 47 Chinese holidaymakers has also scared some off.

20 Oct 2019 2:44 PM IST

Both Airbus and Boeing have pitched aircraft for the Qantas ultra long-haul routes. (Photo: AFP)

Ultra long haul flight ready to take off

Longest non-stop flight to take off from New York to Sydney.

18 Oct 2019 10:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi plogging at the Mamallapuram beach.

The dark side of tourism

The travel boom in recent years doesn't necessarily translate into all good news.

18 Oct 2019 12:35 AM IST

The ecosystem is threatened by rock-climbing activities. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

Popular Hawaiian cliff to remain closed for two years

Hawaii closes nature reserve cliff popular with climbers.

17 Oct 2019 2:14 PM IST

The traditional owners of the land feel that tourists are being ignorant. (Photo: AFP)

Uluru to close permanently for tourists

Tourists surge at Uluru before Australia bans climb.

10 Oct 2019 2:44 PM IST