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Explore Bangkok After Floods, Embrace Stillcations, and Uncover India's Night Secrets!
- •Discover diverse travel experiences, from navigating Bangkok post-floods to embracing the tranquility of 'stillcations' where doing nothing is the main goal.
- •Explore introvert-friendly Japan with private ramen booths and quiet train rides, or delve into the rich history of Hindu sanctuaries across Southeast Asia.
- •Uncover astonishing monuments carved from single rocks, including India's Kailasa Temple and Petra's Treasury, showcasing ancient architectural marvels.
- •Experience India's vibrant after-dark food alleys and learn about five Indian heritage sites recently added to UNESCO's Tentative List.
- •Plan practical travel with IRCTC's international holiday packages and new fare-protection features, and understand the true costs of wildlife holidays beyond the safari.
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While Bangkok's main airports like Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang remain open and operational, travelers face transportation disruptions reaching them. Major tourist areas and urban rail networks are functional, but low-lying roads and airport operations in certain areas have experienced delays and staff shortages.
Five Indian heritage entries were added to UNESCO’s Tentative List, which includes four sites in Madhya Pradesh: the ancient murals of Bagh Caves, Gupta-era Udayagiri, Gond heritage, and the temples of the Chambal Valley, alongside sites linked to Satyagraha.
Travel platforms including MakeMyTrip, HappyFares, Goibibo, EaseMyTrip, and Cleartrip provide different forms of price or fare protection to help safeguard travelers against fare drops or cheaper comparable fares after booking.
