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Sneha Chakraborty

Sneha Chakraborty

Sneha Chakraborty writes on travel, food, culture, gadgets and lifestyle for the Daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

Articles by Sneha Chakraborty

Can responsible travel curb overtourism woes?

Those hiking Mount Fuji's Yoshida Trail (even to photograph) will also pay a new hiking fee of 2,000 yen ( <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,076) and there will be a cap of 4,000 during the climbing season from July 1 to Sept. 10.

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:43 IST

Homegrown gin, with its freewheeling regional undertones, comes of age

We caught up with some industry experts, distillers, and businesses to understand the many trends that have started settling into the Indian zeitgeist.

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Updated on Jun 25, 2024 09:19 IST

Where to eat in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Housed in a residential complex, Javed Famous Nahari is a cult favourite.

Updated on Jun 10, 2024 09:55 IST

Exclusive: What's for dinner at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival?

Dinner on Day 1 commenced with a jícama and coconut malai momo for the vegetarians.

Updated on May 17, 2024 10:31 IST

Where to see the northern lights all over the world

From Ladakh to northern Europe to Australasia, unusually-timed halos of Northern Lights recently surprised the world—courtesy of the biggest solar storm in more than 20 years.

Updated on May 14, 2024 11:50 IST

The best cocktail is the one that tells a story

From taking cues from their host city to paying tribute to India’s textile legacy or simply reminiscing about characters from classic literature, these bars don’t just pop up a coaster and serve up a drink.

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Updated on May 12, 2024 20:01 IST

Where and how are people travelling this summer?

With countries like Thailand and Sri Lanka extending visa-free entry and more predicted to follow, cities across Southeast Asia are attracting the most number of Indian tourists.

Updated on May 11, 2024 06:59 IST

Regional fests to experience this summer

Moatsu Festival, Nagaland

Updated on Apr 24, 2024 12:25 IST

These are some of the must-visit global sporting destinations for 2024

The Paris Olympics is one of the most sought-after events for those who absolutely cherish the live experience.

Updated on Apr 23, 2024 20:50 IST

Old secrets and new surprises on a trip through Bulgaria and Romania

Schengen visas issued by Romania and Bulgaria after March 31, 2024, allow travel within Schengen countries for up to 90 days in 180 days.

Updated on Apr 10, 2024 10:42 IST

Things to do in host cities before and after the Indian Premier League (IPL)

While the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium will be the target destination for visitors heading down to the city for upcoming matches from April 6, there’s much more to look forward to in the city, especially during the off-season.

Updated on Apr 6, 2024 20:58 IST

A guide to planning a last-minute long weekend road trip

Neemrana, located 116 km away from Jaipur, is renowned for its Neemrana Fort Palace, a heritage hotel.

Updated on Apr 5, 2024 10:12 IST

Wait, ‘destination duping’ is trending but what does it actually mean?

Khimsar or Khinvsar is a remote village off National Highway 62 in central Rajasthan.

Updated on May 7, 2024 07:40 IST

Best safari experiences in India, feat. UNESCO World Heritage national parks

Indias' interest peaked after he posted a photo gallery on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the diverse ecosystem and the one-horned rhinoceros.

Updated on Mar 14, 2024 12:59 IST

Crowds, a new scuba diving hotspot and the 'PM Modi' effect

Bathed by the sunny, humid subtropical climate, the crowd-free locale draws praise for spiritual tourism, snorkelling, and island touring activities.

Updated on Mar 1, 2024 07:01 IST

India’s six best spring destinations

From hiking routes, indigenous cultural programmes and views that make you want to spring into a spring mood, these destinations just might inspire you to take a spring break.

Updated on Feb 28, 2024 09:24 IST

The 25 best things to do in Vietnam

Budget Friendly: Vietnam is a great international trip for anyone on a budget. It is a backpacker-friendly destination with several hostels at affordable prices.

Updated on Feb 25, 2024 12:22 IST

What will be the biggest cocktail trends of 2024?

We are taking the opportunity to peer into the crystal ball through the lens of experts to establish 25 drink trends that you can expect to be hearing about in 2024.

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Updated on Feb 25, 2024 14:53 IST

This homegrown Indian single-malt has been named the Best ‘New World’ Whiskey

The name “Trini” pays homage to the trio of three coveted casks that the whisky is matured in—ex-Bourbon, ex-French wine, and PX Sherry.

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Updated on Feb 20, 2024 16:06 IST

Trips every traveler should take at least once

Located in Townsville, within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, these installations by Jason deCaires Taylor featuring the Ocean Siren on The Strand and the Coral Greenhouse at John Brewer Reef are the perfect examples of immobile art that’s emotionally moving.

Updated on Feb 6, 2024 11:09 IST

Saudi Arabia’s first luxury train service will launch by the end of 2025

Rendering of ‘Dream of the Desert’, scheduled to launch in Saudi Arabia in 2025.

Updated on Feb 2, 2024 10:47 IST

Thai Airways unveils new luxury flight service from Kochi

These three weekly flights are offered by Thai Airways and will depart from Bangkok at 21:40 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, arriving in Kochi at 00:30 the next day.

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 19:40 IST

All you need to know about Thailand’s annual national park closures

Khao Yai National Park

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 19:01 IST

The Stanley Cup trend enters the Indian drinkware market

Chances are you may have seen the cup making headlines or watching singer Adele sip from it during The Late Late Show with James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke.

Updated on Jan 25, 2024 18:37 IST

Travel to Hawaii? Tourists may soon have to pay a tourist tax

“A Climate Impact Fee on visitors would provide the needed resources to protect our environment and increase awareness of the impacts of climate change,” said Gov. Green.

Updated on Jan 25, 2024 18:37 IST

New high-speed rail services will soon connect the Scottish and English capitals

The new, revamped hourly service will reduce the time by 30 or more minutes, putting the average at just over four hours.

Updated on Jan 13, 2024 13:01 IST

All you need to know about the re-opening of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

The Lava restaurant will start operation on the 13th of January followed by the Silica Hotel and Retreat Hotel on the 16th, and the Michelin-starred Moss restaurant on the 17th of January.

Updated on Jan 13, 2024 13:01 IST

The 6 best places to see the Northern Lights

The northern lights, or the aurora borealis can be technically described as a light display resulting from charged particles (electrons and protons) colliding with different gases.

Updated on Jan 10, 2024 12:16 IST

This country is officially the ‘safest place to travel in 2024’

The country also claimed the 1st position for safety in transportation, health measures, lack of violent criminal offences, women and LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.

Updated on Jan 9, 2024 10:02 IST

Brazil pushes its new visa processing system for American tourists

Before 2019, citizens from the U.S., Canada and Australia citizens travelling to the country had to apply for a travel visa.

Updated on Jan 9, 2024 10:04 IST

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