Choosing between summer and winter travel depends on budget and regional climate. Summer offers longer daylight hours for outdoor activities, while winter provides substantial financial savings and fewer crowds. Careful research ensures the season aligns with your destination.

Summer or winter travel: which season offers the better experience?

Choosing between summer and winter travel depends on budget and regional climate. Summer offers optimal weather for traditional holidays, while the lean winter season provides substantial financial savings and fewer crowds. Careful research ensures the season aligns with your destination.

Beach or mountains: which holiday is right for you?

Travelling efficiently in 2026 requires strategic preparation and data-driven decisions. Tourists can significantly reduce their expenses by tracking dynamic airfare pricing, booking flights during optimal advance windows, and maximising local public transport networks.

How to travel smarter in 2026: Essential tips for every traveller

Planning a holiday without overspending requires early preparation and informed decisions. Travellers can significantly reduce their overall expenses by booking flights during optimal windows, choosing alternative accommodation, and managing daily transit and meal costs efficiently.

How to plan the perfect trip without overspending

Madagascar is a premier destination for wildlife lovers due to its extreme evolutionary isolation, separating from India 88 million years ago. The fourth-largest island globally, it boasts unique ecosystems where roughly 90 per cent of its flora and fauna, including all lemurs, are endemic.

Why this island is a dream destination for wildlife lovers

Mongolia is the ideal choice for travellers seeking solitude. As the least densely populated independent nation, it averages just 2.2 people per square kilometre. Vast landscapes and a low tourist density guarantee an authentic off-grid adventure far away from crowded tourist spots.

Why is this country perfect for travellers who hate crowds?

Iceland remains the most peaceful country globally for 19 consecutive years, according to the 2026 Global Peace Index. With a small population, an unarmed police force, and high gender equality, it provides an exceptionally secure and reliable environment for solo travellers.

Why is this country one of the safest places to travel alone?

Galešnjak is an uninhabited Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea famous for its natural heart shape. Covering 0.132 square kilometres, the island was sculpted by natural erosion. Recent research shows it was inhabited over 7,000 years ago during the Neolithic era.

Why is this island shaped like a heart?

Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat, spanning 10,582 square kilometres. These white deserts form in closed basins where water completely evaporates, leaving behind salt and minerals like lithium instead of traditional sand dunes.

Why is this desert covered with white salt instead of sand?

Nepal has formally requested India to recognize its National Identity Card as a valid travel document for Nepali citizens entering the country. If approved, the National Identity Card would become the third accepted travel document alongside passports and citizenship certificates.

The proposal, submitted through diplomatic channels, aims to simplify air and land travel between the two neighboring countries. Nepali authorities say the move could make cross-border movement more convenient for travelers while strengthening people-to-people connectivity.

Nepal seeks India's approval for national ID card as travel document 

A national park spread over three islands, 4,200 kilometres from Hawaii in the United States, needs travellers to prove they are citizens of the United States. The skies here offer great views of the Milky Way, along with beautiful hiking trails.

Americans need to prove they are American citizens to visit a national park in US

Barot Valley in Himachal Pradesh is a quiet alternative to crowded Himalayan towns. Located on the Uhl River at an altitude of 1,819 metres, it offers historical sites like the 1932 Shanan Power Project. Visitors can enjoy trout fishing, local homestays, and uncrowded routes.

What makes this region one of India's most underrated destinations

Manali is often crowded and prone to traffic jams. Travellers seeking quiet Himalayan escapes should consider alternative towns like Chakrata, Chitkul, Tirthan Valley, and Munsiyari. These locations provide high-altitude scenery, local culture, and adventure.

Looking beyond Manali? These mountain towns are worth the journey

On the sidelines of the India-Japan summit, travellers seeking an authentic, peaceful, and picturesque escape are encouraged to look beyond the traditional ‘Golden Route’ and explore the underrated Chubu region.

Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: The ultimate underrated itinerary for Indian travellers

The Northern Lights occur when charged solar particles collide with gases in the upper atmosphere. The resulting colours change based on the specific gas and altitude. Travellers visiting the Arctic Circle in 2026 still have excellent viewing chances due to high solar activity.

Planning to chase the Northern Lights? Here's what causes them

The Dead Sea attracts millions of visitors annually due to its unique geographical features and health benefits. Situated 430 metres below sea level, its water contains 34 per cent salt, allowing effortless floating and providing mineral-rich treatments for various skin and joint conditions.

Why do millions of travellers visit the Dead Sea every year? Know what's special

Located at over 3,200 metres in Uttarakhand, Mana is a high-altitude settlement known for its rugged terrain and mythological significance. Recently rebranded as the first Indian village, it offers a quiet alternative to crowded towns. Plan trips between May and early November.

Looking for an offbeat destination? Visit India's last village

The rainy season creates optimal trekking conditions across specific Indian regions. From seasonal floral blooms in the Himalayas to the mist-covered Sahyadri forts in Maharashtra, these eight trails offer lush landscapes, varying difficulties and reliable routes for monsoon walkers.

Looking for the perfect rainy-season adventure? Try these 8 monsoon treks

Explore why Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit River is called India's 'River of Blood'. Its crimson water is caused by iron-rich laterite soil, while Hindu myths link the red hue to Lord Parashuram cleansing his sins at Parashuram Kund.

Which Indian river is known as the 'River of Blood' and why?

Udaipur for long has been known as the land of lakes and mountains. However, the city of lakes also offers intresting culinary delights for food enthusiasts. Vidhi Bubna writes more.

Udaipur unveiled: From royal palaces to leopard safaris and gourmet fusion

Global travel faces turbulence as geopolitical tensions ripple across aviation routes, tourism markets, and international events. In this episode of Wings, we explore how conflict, culture, and seasonal travel trends are shaping the global tourism landscape. Rising tensions in West Asia have forced airlines to reroute flights, close airspace corridors, and delay travel plans across continents. Aviation and tourism expert Anita Mendiratta explains how the crisis affects flight schedules, ticket prices, and strategic air corridors connecting Europe, Asia, and the Gulf. With Gulf hubs handling up to 30% of global travel and trade, the disruption highlights the fragility of international connectivity. At ITB Berlin, the world’s biggest tourism trade show, the impact of the conflict was visible on the exhibition floor. Several West Asian destinations faced reduced participation as flight disruptions affected travel to the event.
 
Back in India, the destination wedding industry continues to thrive. From royal palaces to beach resorts, wedding tourism is emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in the travel economy. A surprising cultural trend is gaining popularity in India’s capital. Bhajan Clubbing, where devotional music meets a youthful social atmosphere, is drawing young audiences and redefining spiritual gatherings. Spring begins with a burst of pink as cherry blossoms start blooming across destinations worldwide. We take a look at where travellers can already experience the season and where peak bloom is expected next.

West Asia Conflict Hits Travel & ITB Berlin affected | Wings S3 EP121

When one thinks of travelling to Kenya, one mostly thinks of Masai Mara. But there are other places in Kenya which are also equally exciting and rich in flora and fauna like Lake Naivasha which is a two hours drive from Nairobi.

Lake Naivasha - A less explored gem in the heart of Kenya

SATTE (South Asia’s Travel & Tourism Exchange) brings together global travel leaders, tourism boards, and industry stakeholders in New Delhi. The premier travel trade exhibition showcases destinations, innovations, and partnerships shaping the future of tourism in South Asia and beyond. Stay tuned for highlights, key announcements, and industry insights from the event.


SATTE 2026: South Asia's Travel And Tourism Exchange From Feb 25-27

Coorg and Ooty are well connected to most major airports in India. As destinations, both have stunning natural landscapes and quiet peaceful time to offer, yet both are starkly different in offerings.

Exploring Coorg and Ooty - the Southern gems of India

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