Weekend Break

Dharamsala usually spills over with ‘seekers’ and so does McLeodganj.

Mysore Matinee

Dosas to die for, the grand palace of the famed Wadiyars, one of India’s finest zoos—Mysuru is a potpourri of culture, cuisine and heritage that makes for an extensive sojourn.

Retracing the Buddhist Path

Odisha has become a prominent state to discover the buddhist connection. During excavations, many places have been unearthed that testify this tale.

Chiplun a River Runs Through It

Chiplun, in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, lies on the Mumbai-Goa driving route and makes for the perfect short break.

Manas National Park Wild Wild East

Assam’s Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site and it really is a treasure.

Southern Comfort

Tea and coffee estates offer accommodation ranging from luxurious pool villas to homestays for those interested in a vacation full of leaves, berries, waterfalls and forests.

Badlands

The wild riverine tract of the Chambal, more famous as the former haunt of dacoits, is a national sanctuary teeming with birds, mammals and dulleyed, toothy amphibians. It also hosts the oldest mela in India.

Living On The Edge

Treacherous mountains. Impossible terrain. A gruelling motor race. The Maruti Suzuki Raid de Himalaya—a cross-country motorsport rally that cuts through some of the world’s highest roads and passes— is a test of endurance and strength like no other.

The Travel Hotlist

Traipse around spice plantations in Thekkady, try your hand at golfi ng in Ranikhet and discover the Portuguese legacy of Diu. We round up 10 emerging Indian destinations to look out for in 2017.

The Act Of Travelling

As he gears up for his next film, Omerta, Rajkummar Rao shares how his travels not only recharge his energy but also help him hone his craft.

The Climbing Guide To India

Some trekking enthusiasts like to test themselves on tough hikes while others want joyful jaunts amid scenery. Here’s a definitive list of must-do Indian treks.

The Jungle Book

Tigers prowl the high shrubs here, leopards rest on trees. Wild elephants come visiting at night and birds awaken you in the mornings. Wildlife central Bandipur is lush and beautiful.

Yumthang Valley The Gorgeous Gorge

If your getaways to Sikkim have been confined to Gangtok, it’s time to explore farther and discover the charms of Yumthang Valley. With a name that means ‘a valley of flowers,’ this place sees the slopes coming alive with blooms, especially rhododendrons, in spectacular hues from March to May every year. It is a sea of red, purple and pink as far as the eye can see and a sight worth travelling the distance for.

Jewel Of The Northeast

Earmarked by ubiquitous waterfalls, mountain treks, ancient caves, hidden jungle trails, gurgling streams and serene mountain villages, Mizoram in Northeast India should certainly be on your itinerary.

Blue Mountain

The colonial influence in Kotagiri in the Nilgiri hills, with flowing plantations, horseback riding over misty hills, and steaming cups of tea, is like the memory in a faded photograph from another time—beautiful, alluring and calling you to come visit.

Buzz Like Bengaluru

It’s a truism that Bengaluru ensnares the visitor and weaves its unique brand of magic straddling many spheres—from culture, heritage and great public parks to modernity, street food and vibrant nightlife.

Seven Secrets Of Paradise

‘If there is a heaven on earth, it is here, it is here…’ While much has been seen and written of the more popular attractions of Kashmir, there are secrets the Valley has kept guarded. Now it whispers them to the traveller.

The Keepers Of History

Once lost to obscurity and left in ruins, Sunder Nursery with its Mughal-era monuments has now been beautifully restored to give Delhi a new green space and yet another must-visit for history buffs.

A Valley Far Away

Still unmarked on the map, you arrive at Pangi Valley much after you have left the well-trodden paths of Himachal behind. And here in this scenic region awaits something untouched, something surreal, something more.

Spice & Something Nice

The name of Thekkady in Kerala is literally derived from nature—from the word thekku (teak), and it lives up to its reputation. Whether it’s the call of the wild, the sight of the plantations, or the smell of spices— expect a sense of pure bliss to be engendered in each of your senses.

Home Near The Hills

Home Near The Hills

Joyful Jaipur

Jaipur’s very own food festival offered a perfect weekend escape with great food, wine, music and conversations.

Bikers' Hangout

Bikers' Hangout

India's Heritage Bucketlist!

Turn the page on India’s glorious history and you will be amazed with how rich this country is—in imagination and in the sheer diversity of its culture. The ultimate India heritage list would probably cross a thousand, so here’s just a glimpse…

Super Foods Of India

Indian superfoods are making a strong comeback. Rediscovering lost grains and reaffirming your faith in traditional food is slowly but surely changing the culinary face of the country.

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.

Behold The Mighty Mountains

The morning mist had just begun to lift when I boarded the Kalka Shatadbi from Delhi on a winter Friday.

Spotlight - Tetseo Sisters

The sisters act from Nagaland, comprising Alüne, Azi, Kuvelü, and Mercy Tetseo, speaks about showcasing their traditional folk songs (called li) to the rest of the world.

Rooted In Culture

Parched actress Tannishtha Chatterjee shares how travelling helps her grow as an actor and why she’s partial to Bengali cuisine.

Tracing The Fading Inks Of The Konyaks

Flip the thick, jacketed hardcover to the first page, and you will be greeted by a fascinating portrait of an old tribal man, his forehead masked by an unusual headgear, his wrinkled face smothered in blue ink.