Crowded around a deep, green volcanic lake, Nainital is Kumaon’s largest town and favourite hill resort. It occupies a steep forested valley around the namesake lake Naini and was founded by homesick Brits reminded of the Cumbrian Lake District. There…

One of the best day hikes in Uttarakhand, the trail to Tungnath Mandir (3680m) and Chandrashila Peak (4000m) features a sacred Panch Kedar temple and a stunning Himalayan panorama. The trail starts at Chopta, a small village with no electricity, which…

Much before the state of Madhya Pradesh became dotted with lodgings among the sprawling national parks, parts of these stretches of forested area, such as the ones around Bandhavgarh, were hunting grounds belonging to local maharajas. Evidently, royalty and luxury…

Cambodia, a country blessed with impressive architecture, culture, and breath-taking countryside has plenty to offer to the travellers. Apart from the capital- Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, remote islands of Koh Rong and the temple town of Siem Reap are worth a…

Mercury levels soar high with each passing minute, making days hotter and unbearable. Let the heat not tire you down this summer. These exotic and refreshing drinks can be easily made at home for the family to enjoy a good…

India’s most loved ‘king of fruits’, Mango, is the best thing to happen in the hot summer seasons. Apart from relishing the fruit raw, there are many ways of savouring it to tickle the taste buds. Mango, which has already…

Boasting of its rich heritage and embracing society, Oman offers a rare chance to engage with the Arab world without the distorting lens of excessive wealth. With an abundance of natural beauty, from spectacular mountains, wind-blown deserts and a pristine…

The sleepy fishing hamlet of Murud-Janjira – 165km from Mumbai – should be on any itinerary of the Konkan Coast. The relaxed pace of life, fresh seafood, stupendous offshore fort (and the chance to feel the warm surf rush past…

Tea is synonymous the world over with Darjeeling. It is also the definitive Indian hill station and is arguably West Bengal’s premier attraction. For a quick getaway there is no better place than the beautiful tea hills and the bustle…

Located about three hours from Mangalore, Murudeshwar is a quiet beach and temple town that gained spotlight after recently hosting India’s first scuba diving festival. Read More: Diving off the Maldives Read More: 8 new skills you can learn while travelling  

Located at an altitude of about 16,500 feet, Roopkund is one of the most popular treks in India for a plethora of reasons. What makes it so attractive to adventure seekers is the mystery surrounding the scores of human skeletons…

As one of the world’s most famous metropolises, New York City has long beguiled filmmakers, authors and photographers who strive to capture its beautiful architecture and indomitable spirit. While you might not be creating the next great cinematic ode to…

Topping bucket lists, wooing nature lovers and dazzling increasing numbers of visitors – there seems no end to the talents of this breathtaking island country in Europe. You will come across numerous waterfalls, volcanoes, geothermal areas, glaciers, lagoons, black beaches, mountains…

I stood there panting. The mist played hide and seek with the silhouettes of the trees. And although my blue umbrella had long given up, my hardy rain jacket was a still putting up a fight against the relentless rain.…

Summer or winter a tea time spread is always welcome. Cakes, Desserts and More brings Achu Kurian’s Syrian Christian home style tea time recipes from Kerala, and Indian and Continental twist. Take a look at these delicious treats and delicacies.  

The sophisticated cameras in our smartphones are changing the nature of travel photography: taking pictures has never been so quick or so easy, and sharing them on the fly is now the norm. Yet the simplicity of snapping on a…

I went to Pondicherry for a weekend with friends, expecting it to live up the the hype and photos I’d seen on the internet. It turned out much better than what I had in mind. Pondy (as it’s fondly called)…

Stark mountains, ancient monasteries, snow-covered peaks, high passes, desert landscape and glistening blue lakes – there is something magical about Ladakh. This is the only place in the country where you can experience snowfall and a sand storm on the…

RAISE YOUR GLASS AT THE 184TH OKTOBERFEST “Prost!” (the German word for “Cheers”) is the buzzword in Munich as beer lovers from all over the world congregate at the world’s largest folk festival, which began with the official tapping of…

Whitewashed desert mountain valley landscapes meander endlessly and then you come across a tiny village with a sign that proudly proclaims (Population: Humans: 35; Animals: 75) and you know you are at a place virtually untouched by time. Beautiful mountains…

Immortalized by innumerable Hindi films, Switzerland’s stunning vistas are all about picture-postcard countryside with the prettiest of lakes and villages nestled against the backdrop of the Alps. Besides getting enveloped by the charms of Interlaken and Geneva, it’s a treat walking…

An unusual twist to Holi is the festival of Hola Mohalla celebrated at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab. An annual Sikh festival held a day after Holi, it has the drama, the sweat and the incredible colours that Indian festivals are…

For years I kept wondering which is that one particular festival captures the sheer essence, excitement and enthusiasm of the festivities that take place in India. This question led me to go on the Holi trail in North India last…

The dust of time hung heavy over Mandawa in northern Rajasthan. So much so the feeble winter sun found it hard to trickle through. As the morning warmed up sufficiently, the locals, wrapped in shawls slowly emerged from the cold…

Another year of travel is nearly over… but not quite because the rewards for braving the cold are many. December is the month when pleasant weather and chill in the air combine and creates a new fetus known as Whoopee!…