India’s vibrant, layered architectural heritage includes a variety of churches. Australian author Joanne Taylor’s recent book, The Churches of India, is a delightful journey into the world of India’s churches across the country. And there’s no better season than the…

India doesn’t fall short of holiday seasons to take a short break. More so, in winters, vacation is what everyone looks forward to, to go out on a family holiday. If you are confused about the places to visit, here…

One of the reasons why mammals, including humans, care for their young ones during formative years is due to what scientists call the ‘cuteness’ factor. If you notice, an elephant, a lion or a gorilla baby looks cute and fuzzy…

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,…

Our planet is full of so many natural wonders that in some places you actually wonder if you walked through a worm hole in space and reached another dimension far away, into an Alien Planet. Within our Earth, there are…

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…

The African Elephant, one of the most graceful big creatures on Earth, is the largest living land animal. These mammals generally live in families headed by a matriarch (largest female elephant in the herd) and have very strong social structures…

Henan, home to many Unesco world heritage sites and incredible landscapes is also known as the cradle of Chinese civilisation. It is indeed a place believed to be the birthplace of the essence of Chinese culture: Kung Fu, Tai-Chi, Acrobatics,…

There is nothing that stirs both fear and awe in us quite like the thought of coming face to face with the king of the jungle – the African Lion. This majestic creature is now well set in popular culture…

Holidaying in the hills is an experience unmatched and better still in the monsoons. The mighty, misty mountains make one forget all worries and transport you into a world of solitude. Naldehra is a remote town tucked away from the…

The sun rises over the Patkai Hills in Arunachal Pradesh, aptly conferred with the sobriquet ‘the land of dawn lit mountains’, as early as 4:30 in the morning. And so does Milanta, the thirteen year old nun who stays at…

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…

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…