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  Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 4:09pm

  I´m a big UNESCO World Heritage geek, and while India already had a whopping 40 sites, I see that on the list of 42 new sites for 2023 it added two more, one ancient and one newer. The newer dates from the early 20th century, an educational centre in the West Bengal countryside called Santiniketan, "based on ancient Indian traditions and a vision of the unity of humanity transcending religious and cultural boundaries". The other is a trio of 12th- and 13th-century Hoysala Hindu temples in the southern state of Karnataka.
  https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1670
  https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1375

  

  Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas

  This serial property encompasses the three most representative examples of Hoysala-style temple complexes in southern India, dating from the 12th to…
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  Ken Kok Lee October 1, 2023 at 4:22pm

  Ever heard of "dark tourism" or "grief tourism"? It´s directed at destinations where tragedies, bloodshed, and strife have occurred. Macabre, I know, but it takes all kinds, right? And of course India has more than its fair share: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/destination-of-the-week...

  

  Visit places in India that offer dark tourism

  Also known as doom or grief tourism, it comprises places that are reminders of human suffering and bloodshed.
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  David Paul Appell March 8, 2023 at 9:53am

  Yesterday's Indian festival of colors Holi is the country's most popular celebration after Diwali, and to mark the occasion National Geographic gives us a look at what it is and what it means: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/facts-hindu-holi-...

  Holi, India’s Most Colorful Festival—Get the Facts

  Here’s the meaning behind the Hindu celebration.
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  Joseba Basabe February 9, 2023 at 11:49am

  India is bursting with amazing destinations, and after visiting the "A list" musts, travelers who want to dig deeper have no shortage of options, like the northwestern state of Meghalaya, recently included by CNN Travel in a look at a dozen and a half under-the-radar gems in Asia - find out why: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-...

  

  18 of Asia's most underrated places

  Leshan, China; Nikko, Japan; Isaan, Thailand and other under-the-radar destinations around Asia.
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  Jordan Simon January 12, 2023 at 11:09am

  A excellent summing up of nearly two dozen of India's most compelling destinations: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-go-in-india-2023

  

  The 23 Best Places to Go in India in 2023

  For just-opened wellness retreats, luxury river cruises, and crowd-free beaches, according to the editors of Condé Nast Traveller India.
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  David Paul Appell December 2, 2022 at 5:24pm

  And now here's a tasty look at some of the best dining spots in Bombay/Mumbai, from The Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/where-to-eat-in-mumbai-india?via=ios

  

  Our Tips on Where to Eat in Mumbai, India

  This megacity has long been at the crossroads of numerous cultures, and curious readers with an appetite are the beneficiaries.
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  John Kipper November 22, 2022 at 12:10pm

  Medical tourism in India is booming as never before, and the Hindustan Times just published an overview of the sector and top five destinations: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/travel/medical-tourism-in-...

  

  Medical Tourism in India: Top destinations, scenarios and all you need to know

  India in recent years has emerged as a major hub for medical tourism and is now considered among the top 6 medical value travel destinations in the w…
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  Max Pesling October 16, 2022 at 11:29am

  An interesting look at agritourism in India and what states can do to promote it: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/how-states-can-give-a-...
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  José Balido June 24, 2022 at 7:52pm

  Just caught an interesting article from the BBC as to the special role India's resorts play for some of its political parties. Curious? Check it out: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-61905894

  

  Maharashtra: What is India's 'luxury resort politics'?

  In India, politicians are often whisked away to fancy resorts at the time of a crisis - why?
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  Paul Varmuza April 14, 2022 at 10:46am

  

  With a millennia-old medicine history, this country now ranks 10th as a destination for people looking to travel for medical treatment, thanks to its combination of 21st-century health modalities, strong pharmaceutical sectior, and its traditional systems of holistic health and wellness. A few months ago, India-based Financial Express take a look at the country's current situation and trends, and it's an enlightening read:: https://www.financialexpress.com/life/travel-tourism-medical-value-...

  

  Medical value tourism in India: What makes the country a leading Medical Tourism Destination

  The latest initiative of the Ministry of Tourism in this sector is to formulate the Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tour…