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India\u2019s tourism map is expanding as smaller cities, spiritual centres, heritage towns and rural destinations attract greater attention. Government programmes such as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD are supporting destination development, infrastructure and visitor facilities. Places including Ujjain and emerging heritage circuits are benefiting from rising domestic travel demand. The trend offers travellers more opportunities to discover traditions, festivals, architecture, food, nature and culture beyond established hotspots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

India\u2019s tourism map is expanding as smaller cities, spiritual centres, heritage towns and rural destinations attract greater attention. Government programmes such as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD are supporting destination development, infrastructure and visitor facilities. 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