A Rainbow Summer

THIS SUMMER, IN THE CITY WHERE I lIVe, the rainbow flags are everywhere — up in the alleys, on top of buildings, and even outside the important-looking official buildings.

A New DIMENSION

A new adventure awaits every time one ventures into the incredible land of Ladakh. This was an epic ride that afforded unparalleled experiences

FOOD FIT FOR THE GODS

From rice and dal to delectable sweetmeats that make you see stars, Odisha’s culinary diversity is a journey you must make

THE Known UNKNOWN

Beyond the popular — but now routine — Ladakh, lies an infinitely absorbing stretch of the land that offers culture and life little known to the regular traveller — the Zanskar region

Of childhood memories and more

The oldest was thirteen, the youngest six. a day of choices, resilience, strength, friendship and above all, survival, binds six kids on the (mis) adventure of their lives

The other side of the mountain

THERE WAS NO GALE THAT MORNING, and the sea was far, far, away. In fact the Himalayan Pass of Nathu La is 18,380 feet above sea level, according to its board. But, apart from such factual information, whenever we discuss a project the floodgates of our minds spring open releasing a virtual storm of, often conflicting, ideas.

Palace Run

Embracing the warmth of the city and its people SIMRRAN GILL trace history and culture in Mysuru

Raw AND Masked

While in Jagdalpur, UTTARA GANGOPADHYAY enjoys a slice of scenic forests of Bastar, picturesque waterfalls, including the Niagara of India, and natural limestone caves

OF HISTORICAL Legacy

Delving deeper into India’s history, UTTARA GANGOPADHYAY cherishes the culturally rich small town offerings

24 Hours In Indian Cities

If you only a few hours at your disposal, here is Team OT’s backpacking guide through various cities to make the best of it

A LABOUR OF LOVE

Yes, its sweeping, picture-postcard views will take your breath away. But look closely, and you’ll discover so much more in Ladakh. Precious, priceless textiles, traditional handmade crafts and superfoods that nourish the soul

Wear A Mask And Wash Your Hands!

United States 1918

CULTURE & COAST

With only 24 hours in the city, SIMRRAN GILL tries to cherish and walk the colonial and contemporary era line finely

Limitless Desire

With the backdrop of Tiger Hills, actor Sidharth Malhotra sits down and talks to Lachmi Deb Roy on his Kargil experience during the shoot of Amazon Prime’s 'Shershaah’ being the first Bollywood film to be shot in Kargil

On the road again

IT’S BEEN MORE THAN A YEAR SINCE I travelled anywhere outside Sweden, but, finally, last week, I did. It wasn’t a long journey, nor was it new to me. It was a day trip to Copenhagen. It is a city that I keep going back to since I first visited it in 2006.

When In Doubt, Go Find Out

I SPENT THE SUMMER OF 2017 IN NORTH-EAST INDIA, riding nearly 11,000 kilometers across Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland.

Perfect Getaway To Experience The Monsoon In All Its Glory

As the country experiences rainfall across its length and breadth here is Team OT’s guide for the perfect getaway to experience the season in all its glory

Why I Travel Solo

I have spend a Significant Part of the past few years travelling solo, riding through some of the most interesting routes in India, Nepal and Tibet.

The Best views comes after the Hardest climb

“Success is a beautiful thing, but Mt. Makalu taught me how to deal with my failures.” Lachmi Deb Roy INTERVIEWS Arjun Vajpai

Road to Nowhere

An award-winning author, Anjali Joseph, reflects on a unique experience she had in Assam which later found space in her most recent novel

MONSOON AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE

The Western Ghats are famed for their lush green cover. But there lie many more secrets.

Happiest in the world

WHEN I FIRST CAME TO SCANDINAVIA, I was curious about what makes these countries the happiest in the world. It could hardly have been on account of the weather.

The magic of monsoon

Taking care of our bodies has become significant, especially during the times we’re sailing through. Ira Trivedi shares what she integrates into her routine as soon as the monsoon arrives to help her well-being during the season and into the seasons that follow

Most alive at the ragged edge of life

We’d stopped once again due to exhaustion, and just then we could feel the ground under out feet shake

The Monsoon

MONSOON IS THE WRITER’S SEASON; the time to stay indoors, awed by Nature’s glorious majesty, focus on one’s own thoughts and put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard.

WHEELING GLEEFULLY!

With bountiful life of all kind spread across its land, every bend reveals a pleasing visual in Odisha and offers great experiences

Stories of Rural India

AS TRAVELLERS, WE PAN THE LANDSCAPE FOR THE GOLD of insights about any destination and the people who inhabit it. At the heart of travel — between memory, the windows into the past, and imagination that open out into the future — lie stories. India, with its diverse landscape and cultures, is a land of infinite stories with a great spectrum of people who tell them.

THE Walking LIBRARY

In the hilly Mothakkara village of Kerala’s Wayanad district, a 63-year-old woman walks several kilometers every day for those who love to read but have no easy access to books

SAVING INDIA'S LARGEST LAKE

A fisherman-conservationist, who is part of a community setting up fish sanctuaries in Vembanad Lake says that the belief that a rising tide will lift all boats, will help save India’s largest lake

JOURNEY FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

A young girl from Sumda Chenmo, a remote village in Ladakh’s Markha region, shares her journey from growing up without electricity to solar-electrifying over 50 such villages