India Travel News - July 2025

Cruise Tourism in India: A Voyage of New Possibilities

The Indian Government has taken a big step to boost cruise tourism under the 'Cruise Bharat Mission' that was launched last year. The program aims to propel the cruise tourism of the country by doubling cruise passengers by 2029. India has a rich coastline with 12 major and 200 minor ports on across West & East borders with a network of more than 20,000 kilometers long navigable 110 waterways connecting around 400 rivers. Under this mission, The Union government has planned 51 new cruise circuits across 14 states and three Union territories by 2027. Viking Cruises has already announced its entry in India with Viking Brahmaputra, an 80-guest vessel scheduled to operate by 2027.

Jharkhand introduces India's first Mine Tourism

Jharkhand has always been known as Mining State, that accounts for nearly 40% of India's total mineral wealth and a powerhouse of natural resources. The state has now opened its mining sector for tourists, common men and educational groups. The visitors will be able to observe live ming operations form a safe distance experiencing a rare insight of mining technologies, environmental protocols and daily lives of miners. But the tourism is that all! It combines nearly natural attractions like Palani Falls, Patratu valley and Tiru falls blending industry with nature.

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Delhi Intl. Airport introduces Live Music

The Delhi International Airport Ltd. managed by GMR Aero has recently introduced a cultural engagement platform named Del Vibes that offers passengers a glimpse of Indian classical music, dance and traditional craft demonstrations. Del Vibes is active across all terminals of IGIL and aimed at enriching travellers' experience while waiting. Live Kathak, Bharatnatyam dances, Sitar, Santoor, Sarangi and hands on craft sessions are there to make the journeys soulful ones.

Start preparations for Durga Puja Tour 2025

The Biggest Festival on Earth is due in next 2 months and this is the time to prepare for a grand tour of Durga Puja 2025 in Kolkata West Bengal. It starts from 28th September on the auspicious day of Maha Sasthi and ends with the grand procession and Visarjan on 2nd October. During these days you will experience utmost excitement, huge enthusiasm and madness of millions of visitors from India and all across the world.

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Events & Festivals of the Month: August 2025

Independence Day:15th August'25

Flag hoisting ceremonies take place across the country as the Prime Minister of India hoists the National Flag at Red Fort, New Delhi followed by addresses to the nation by key dignitaries, cultural programs, community celebrations, kite flying and much more. This is a magnificent event to watch as visitors experience from around the globe.

Janmashtami: 16th August'25

Janmashtami is a big and joyous occasion celebrated with full enthusiasm, bringing communities together to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna especially in Mathura and Vrindavan, the divine birth site and childhood sites of the Hindu deity. Events to experience are the pyramid formation of devotees to break the Dahi Handi (pot of curd) hung at a massive height.

Onam: 26th Aug - 5th September'25

Onam is one of the biggest and popular festivals of South India marking the harvest season of the year. It is celebrated with vibrant decorations of flowers, traditional dances, cultural programs, followed by a grand feast called Onam Sadya and the most popular Vallam Kali also known as Snake Boat Races which is experienced by thousands of visitors every year.