The increasing heat in the air is reason enough for you to step out for a holiday. And what better than a breezy beach vacation! Blessed with a long coastline, India is home to a wide number of beaches, so…

Just south of Swarg Ashram is what’s left of the original Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, where the Beatles stayed in 1968 and apparently wrote much of the White Album.  A few year back, the Forest Department reclaimed it from the…

The union territory of Puducherry (fondly as ‘Pondy’) was under French rule until 1954. Thus its vibe is: less faded colonial-era ville, more bohemian-chic, New Age–meets–Old World hang-out on the international travel trail. One can discover a mix of various…

A beautiful mountainous country- Bhutan’s stunning natural landscapes, without a doubt, make this mountain kingdom a delight to visit. Its golden triangle – Thimphu, Paro and Punakha are ideally situated at almost equal distances and concentrated in the western area,…

While there are several reasons to explore the seven emirates of the UAE, the light festival in Sharjah has its own charm in the month of February as it attracts tourists like nothing else. Continuing over a period of eleven…

We have all heard of the stages of life. Then how about stages of travel for a couple, more specifically an Indian couple without kids, as is the fast growing trend now! These 5 travel stages can broadly be: Falling…

Situated amidst the ancient mountains called the Aravalli Range, Udaipur is fondly known as the ‘City of Lakes’ and has five main lakes which include the Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Swaroop Sagar Lake, Rangsagar and Doodh Talai Lake. The city of Udaipur…

The annual Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is back in South Bombay from 2nd to 10th February, so don’t miss it if you are in the city. This is the artsy side of the business hub of India and the colourful…

This cold season has brought the town of Mussoorie to a standstill as it recently experienced season’s heaviest snowfall. The entire city is covered in a sheet of white. For those who are fond of snow, here we have a few…

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,…

When most of us plan a trip down under, we just don’t look beyond the east coast – Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast & the rest. But what we miss in turn is one of the most desolate and beautiful places…

It’s nearly Christmas time and there can be no better way to celebrate it than at Hong Kong’s Disneyland where you can be a child all over again. Here’s your chance to be allowed to stand in line for Santa’s…

Jodhpur is one of the cities in Rajasthan in which a mighty fort and the blue rooftops captivate a traveller’s sight. Mighty Mehrangarh, the muscular fort that towers over the Blue City of Jodhpur, is a magnificent spectacle and an…

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…

New Zealand is a land of contrast. It sits on one of the most seismically active parts of the planet, with all the fiery volcanoes & earthquakes, and on the other hand it has breath-taking mountains covered with snow and…

Celebrity chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and TV show host, Kunal Kapur lists his favourite dishes across the state of Punjab. Also Read: Best travel experiences in Punjab Also Read: Up for a farm experience in Punjab? Kada Prasad  

Mysuru is at its carnivalesque best during the 10-day ‘Dasara’ festival, falling in October this year. During this time the Mysore Palace is dramatically lit up every evening, while the city is transformed into a gigantic fairground, with concerts, dance…

Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fortress, lying on the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, and also a Unesco-listed world heritage site. Stretching for about 80 kilometres, it happens to be the second longest wall in the world after The Great Wall…

For a month or so after the monsoons, flowers in the Kaas valley bloom to full, and the place transforms into a carpet of bright yellows and purples. Being a place lesser known to tourists, you can find all the…

Northern Gujarat is a very desolate place, with huge empty spaces between towns. It’s where the barren Rann of Kutch, the white salt desert, is. From November to February, the Rann dries up and presents to us this endless white…

Jaisalmer, also known as the golden city, is at the far end of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It’s the ethnic heart of the nomadic desert culture and besides the sand dunes, it is famous for its Jain temples and…

The magnificent ruins of Hampi dot an unearthly landscape that has captivated travellers for centuries. Heaps of giant boulders perch precariously over kilometres of undulating terrain, their rusty hues offset by jade-green palm groves, banana plantations and paddy fields. While…

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…