Bhubaneswar: Several tour and travel agencies in Puri are operating without valid documents, raising concerns over tourist safety and industry standards, an extensive police inspection has revealed.

Religious tourism is key to the travel fabric of India, but it is now also becoming a driver for premium experiences and leisure travel as Indians increasingly explore blended forms of travel.

Akie Doi, a music and yoga teacher from Kanazawa, Japan, fell in love with Puri during her maiden visit to Odisha in 2022. Since then, she has made regular visits to the state. Her visit this time has ...