Nature's Basket

Odisha boasts of a unique biodiversity, Pristine beaches and a fascinating marine ecosystem that is dominated by Mangroves, Creeks and Wetlands

The Guardians

For the Bishnois, environmental conservation is an article of faith. Take a trip to Bishnoi country in Rajasthan where man and nature have lived in harmony for centuries, showing modern societies the means to sustainable living. 

Holy Spirit

What once was still is, and yet, so much has changed in the city of Amritsar. The streets, the malls, the slight swank and the European swagger – yet scratch the surface and history unfolds.

Weekend Break

Lonavla and Khandala beginning to look a little jaded now? Head then to Kamshet, the picturesque hill station, located 2,200 ft above sea level in the Western Ghats.

Live Like Kings In Golden City Jaisalmer

In winter, the sands of the Thar are inviting. Dine on the dunes, ride a camel, watch the sun rise. After your fi ll of solitude, explore the teeming Jaisalmer fort, havelis and bazaars. And do it in regal style.

Cashless Travel: Get Smart On Your Journey Across India

Don’t Let Demonetisation’s Teething Troubles Force You to Hit the Brakes on Your Journeying. Where There’s a Will...there’s Always a way to Travel.  

Mandvi Maritime Connections

If the ocean, ships and sailing fascinate you, you’ll find Mandvi, an hour’s drive from the town of Bhuj, utterly engaging.

Music To My Ears

Rahul Ram, bassist and frontman of Indian Ocean, one of the country’s pioneering indie bands, talks about how his travels have evolved with his life, his love for the various Northeastern cuisines, and how India influences his music.

Grass Is Greener

High up in the Garhwal Himalaya, the meadows or bugyals of Ali and Bedni prove that glimpsing Himalayan alpine scenery doesn’t always require breaking into a heavy sweat.

Idyll In Imphal

The Manipuri capital is modern, urban and chaotic, but the state’s pastoral charm is never far away. Here, the progressive and the traditional mingle delightfully in a centre of heritage and living history. 

Away From The Bustling Crowds

The Claridges Nabha Residence, Mussoorie

The Big Misty

Kodaikanal retains much of its 19th-century landscape, evoking a sense of nostalgia, while at the same time buzzing with life even as tourists soak in its quaint, old-world charm.

The Simple Life

Smiling faces, tall glasses of lassi, food rich with butter and ghee—these are vistas associated with Punjab. Escape the hectic urban bustle and experience the pind, with serene surroundings and slow-paced life.

Magnificent Mansions Of Chettinad

When one thinks of palaces and palatial homes in India, places like Rajasthan, Delhi, Mysore and Hyderabad come to mind. But tucked away in a corner of Tamil Nadu are some of the most stunning palaces you can see—ones that deserve more attention and better recognition.

The Grand Canyon Of Bengal

Take a trip to Gongoni Danga, Bengal’s Grand Canyon, for a heady dose of history coupled with rugged landscapes and mesmerising sceneries.

Aurangabad City Of Bygones

If ancient caves, relics and legends fascinate your old soul, you will certainly find your way to Aurangabad.

Around The World

Travelling helps Los Angeles-based art director Aashrita Kamath in building imaginary worlds, some of which you will see in James Cameron’s Avatar 2 & 3.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gastro Traveller

With a name that literally translates into ‘looks good’ in Spanish, Mirabella, this elegant restaurant does not fail to deliver.

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!).

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.