India, Feb. 3 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1 with some major takeaways for the tourism and hospitality sector. This year around, a heightened emphasis on cultural heritage is rather evident in the Budget. The plans to develop 15 archaeological sites including Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi, Adichanallur, Sarnath, Hastinapur and Leh Palace into more experience-forward destinations.

If you happen to be a thorough patron of incredible India, especially when it comes to satiating your wanderlust, these archaeological sites across the country carry a million stories rooted in the past.

The story: The relevance of Lothal dates back to around 2400 BCE, with habitation going ...