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Europe By The Hooghly
Just two hours’ drive from Kolkata, along the bends and sweeps of the river, lie historical towns with architectural remnants of their heydays as trading posts and cultural hubs of the Portuguese, Dutch, French and British empires. Spend a day imbibing their charms.
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December 2017
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December Destinations
If all-night parties aren’t your thing, head to historic sites or hills and dales for your winter break from the city and ring in the new year in solitude, with long walks in calm lanes or misty woods.
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December 2017
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Nashik Forts, Temples & Wine Trails
One of Maharashtra’s most ancient cities, Nashik sits on the banks of the sacred Godavari that originates in nearby Trimbakeshwar.
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February 2018
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Haflong The Hills Of Assam Beckon
Assam isn’t a particularly hilly state and Haflong stands out in this terrain with its scenic beauty and natural charm.
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February 2018
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Kerala's Best Kept Secret
Marari beach, off the popular trail, is blessedly tranquil and lulls you into lolling on its sands, playing beach volleyball, glimpsing the pristine lifestyle of fisherfolk and gorging on their catch—cooked and served fusion-style at a luxe resort.
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February 2018
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Rannshetra
The magic is everywhere—in the stark land, the breathtaking sunset over the salt marshes, the hardworking people, and in the art and craft they create. The Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat has probably earned the adjective to its name.
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February 2018
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Gastro Traveller
With a name that literally translates into ‘looks good’ in Spanish, Mirabella, this elegant restaurant does not fail to deliver.
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October 2016
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Ramgarh Heritage, Panchkula - A Royal Retreat
Arustic yet regal accommodation that is comfortably luxurious is what Ramgarh Heritage is all about (off Chandigarh, bordering Panchkula, not to be confused with Ramgarh Fort!).
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October 2016
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Licence To Thrill
Whether you are a novice wanting to dabble in an adventure activity or a hardcore practitioner of an adventure sport, the vast and varied topography of India proffers a veritable playground. Here’s our Great Indian Adventure List.
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October 2016
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Rise Of An Empire
Once the centre of the greatest empire of the south, Hampi today stands in ruins—over 1,600 of them. The austere beauty of the landscape, marked by unique boulder formations, has been a crowd-puller for years.
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July 2018
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Diamond In The Dust
Mosques with inscriptions in Farsi and Sanskrit, Mumtaz Mahal’s hamam, the Black ‘Taj Mahal’ and other astonishing monuments in the cultural capital of the Mughals makes Burhanpur one of the richest heritage hotspots in India.
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July 2018
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Mystic Mountain
A trans-Himalayan holiday doesn’t come easy. Least of all in mountaintop villages that offer the patient traveller a sweeping view of the great Tibetan plateau. Nako is one of those, an oasis approachable only by a rough, isolated road.
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July 2018
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The Cooking Holiday
Laal maas in Jodhpur, meen moily in Fort Kochi, French-inflected prawns in Puducherry. We aren’t talking about what is being ordered in restaurants across India. This is what travellers are learning to cook while on holiday.
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December 2018
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Best Destinations To Visit This Summer With Your Family
This holiday season, go birding, try spotting tigers or visit a tea plantation in the hills. Here are five great ideas for a memorable family vacation.
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May 2016
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Chambers Of Secrets: The Caves Of Ajanta & Alora
Not for nothing are the Ajanta and Ellora caves world-renowned. Even repeated visits do not dim the beauty of these 64 caves.
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May 2016
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Northeast - An Exotic World Waiting To Be Discovered
Snow-clad peaks and frozen lakes. Wildly crashing waterfalls and green hills. Vibrant tribal cultures and traditions that seem to belong to another time. Serene monasteries perched on cliff sides, orchid gardens and fields of rhododendron. Fiery pork dishes, fermented bamboo shoots and locally brewed beer. The states of the Northeast are an exotic world waiting to be discovered.
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May 2016
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Chhattisgarh Calling!
If you havent heard of what Chhattisgarh offers the discerning travellerhere is a comprehensive list. If you havent ventured deepinto the heart of Indianow is the time.
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October 2018
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A Trip Through Tripura
Surrounded by more popular neighbours, Tripura, with its rustic appeal, rich history and culture, rare flora and fauna and friendly locals, deserves a mention in Indias tourism brochures and in your travel plans.
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October 2018
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Veggie Wonders
October 1 is celebrated as World Vegetarian Day and we look at the food that is healthy,sustainable and is rapidly growing in popularity. Being a vegetarian by birth and choice,I am often questioned about my food preferences. However, Ihave always maintained that the best food is vegetarian.And, luckily, there are many people and restaurantswho think similarly, which is reflected in the large numberof exclusive vegetarian eateries that are mushrooming acrossthe country.
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October 2018
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Dimapur: The Gem Of Nagaland
Dimapur, Nagalands largest city, is also its best connected.
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October 2018
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Still Got The Blues
Tipriti TIPS Kharbangar, the vocalist and guitarist of blues rock band Soulmate, talks to Discover India about completing 15 years in the Indian music scene, her love for her hometown, Shillong, and how travel shapes her music and work.
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October 2018
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Unchagaon A Slice Of Rural Luxury
Weekend getaways are water to the working parched souls, and the burgeoning options around the major metros are all the relief one could ask for.
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November 2018
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What A View!
There wasn’t much left of the road after the 40-minute drive from the airport and soon our vehicle started trundling along a rough, dusty path somewhere in the suburbs of Udaipur.
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November 2018
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Awarding The Champions Of Nature
TOFTIGERS CELEBRATES INCLUSIVE CONSERVATION WITH ITS WILDLIFE TOURISM AWARDS 2018.
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November 2018
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A Peek Into The Heart Of India
THE FIFTH EDITION OF MADHYA PRADESH TRAVEL MART OPENS BHOPAL TO THE WORLD OF TRAVEL TRADE.
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November 2018
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In Pursuit Of Love…
History, grandeur and romance…and one place to savour them all— Udaipur. From young lovers strolling by Lake Pichola to celebrity couples taking their vows at royal palace hotels, the Venice of the East has love lingering in the air.
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November 2018
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In The Buddha's Footsteps
Odisha May Be Better Known for Its Puri Jagannath Temple. But the Old Towns of This Coastal State Hold the Secrets to a Flourishing Buddhist Past
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April 2017
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The Breathtaking Famed ‘Moonland' Of Lamayuru
The famed ‘Moonland’ of Lamayuru is surreal and breathtaking. Tread an ancient lakebed amid fantastical rock formations resulting from water and wind erosion, and climb a hill to Ladakh’s oldest monastery.
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April 2017
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the gateway resort, pushkar - ajmer bypass - what's for desert?
the best way to live in delhi is to live between vacations, and if the vacation involves seeing less people, hearing no traffic noise and breathing none of the toxicity of a busy metropolis – even better.
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october 2016
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Weekend Geteways Near Metros
We acquaint you with a few destinations not too far from the metros for a short trip.
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