Kathmandu was always the haven at the end of the overland trail – a place to kick back and unwind after days in rattletrap buses or weeks tramping along Nepal’s mountain trails. But in 2015, this oasis was rocked by…

What are the travel travails for a Westerner in India? Globetrotting journalist and author of Mappillai- an Italian son-in-law in India, Carlo Pizzati is now a bonafide, Aadhar-card holding resident who has made a little seaside village in Tamil Nadu…

Perched on the Arabian Peninsula, with 1700km of glistening coastline, Oman is an emerging tourist destination with alluring beaches, almost biblical landscapes and natural splendour. Aiming to double the number of international visitors to five million by 2020, the sultanate…

कुंभ मेला पृथ्वी पर सबसे विशाल धार्मिक मण्डली है। यह विशाल उत्सव लाखों तीर्थयात्रियों को आकर्षित करता है, जिसमें विभिन्न हिंदू मठों के साधु शामिल हैं। कुंभ मेला किसी विशेष जाति या पंथ से संबंधित नहीं है – हिंदू धर्म…

The carvings that swathe Khajuraho’s three groups of World Heritage–listed temples are among the finest temple art in the world. The Western Group of temples, in particular, contains some stunning sculptures. Legend has it that Khajuraho was founded by Chardravarman,…

India’s premier ski-resort Auli is a little earthly paradise. This town comes to life in winters with professional skiers flocking the place to test their skills along nearly 20km of mountain slopes. There is still much more to do in…

Love is in the air and V-day is just around the corner. Looking for a short getaway for some exclusive ‘him & her’ time? Here are the main highlights of the fascinating cosmopolitan country of Singapore. Read More: Ideal places to…

The air is chilly and the cold season is at its peak in major parts of the country, so it’s time to head off to warmer places for a pleasant holiday. Here are some destinations to relax and soak the…

Come winters and we are all looking for ways to escape the chill in the air. Blankets and hot water baths might be great companions but you can’t take them everywhere. So here is a better way out. Befriend these special…

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