Waytoindia Newsletter

Though the actually spring season and harvest season is celebrated in March-April, its beginning is celebrated with aplomb all over the country. Makar Sakranti is the common name given to the festivity and it takes many different forms in various states. January 13 to15 every year are the three days of the festival when you can have some outstanding experiences no matter in which part of India you are.

Popularity of tourist destinations in the North and South India often shadows the scope of tourism in the country’s northeast. However, the recent tourist influx in the region has helped a lot of unexplored riches to become apparent. Majuli, the largest river island of the world, perfectly exemplifies such discoveries.Located in the state of Assam, the island is formed by the fabulous trio of Brahmaputra, Kherkutia Xuti and Subansiri Rivers. A hidden gem, this charming island is inimitable in terms of natural and cultural splendour.

United Nation World Tourism Organization has an exciting news story for the Indian tourism industry. According to its recent revelations, the first nine months of 2013 experienced an impressive increase in the number of international tourists visiting India. If the statistics are to be believed a 13% boost from the figures of of year 2012 has been recorded.