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Spice & Something Nice

The name of Thekkady in Kerala is literally derived from nature—from the word thekku (teak), and it lives up to its reputation. Whether it’s the call of the wild, the sight of the plantations, or the smell of spices— expect a sense of pure bliss to be engendered in each of your senses.

Home Near The Hills

Home Near The Hills

Joyful Jaipur

Jaipur’s very own food festival offered a perfect weekend escape with great food, wine, music and conversations.

Bikers' Hangout

Bikers' Hangout

India's Heritage Bucketlist!

Turn the page on India’s glorious history and you will be amazed with how rich this country is—in imagination and in the sheer diversity of its culture. The ultimate India heritage list would probably cross a thousand, so here’s just a glimpse…

Super Foods Of India

Indian superfoods are making a strong comeback. Rediscovering lost grains and reaffirming your faith in traditional food is slowly but surely changing the culinary face of the country.

Behold The Mighty Mountains

The morning mist had just begun to lift when I boarded the Kalka Shatadbi from Delhi on a winter Friday.

Spotlight - Tetseo Sisters

The sisters act from Nagaland, comprising Alüne, Azi, Kuvelü, and Mercy Tetseo, speaks about showcasing their traditional folk songs (called li) to the rest of the world.

Rooted In Culture

Parched actress Tannishtha Chatterjee shares how travelling helps her grow as an actor and why she’s partial to Bengali cuisine.

Tracing The Fading Inks Of The Konyaks

Flip the thick, jacketed hardcover to the first page, and you will be greeted by a fascinating portrait of an old tribal man, his forehead masked by an unusual headgear, his wrinkled face smothered in blue ink.

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. 

the gateway resort, pushkar - ajmer bypass - what's for desert?

the best way to live in delhi is to live between vacations, and if the vacation involves seeing less people, hearing no traffic noise and breathing none of the toxicity of a busy metropolis – even better.

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.  

Exotic!

A camel ride, a houseboat stay, a safari in the wild... until a few years ago, these may have been whatdefined India as 'exotic.' Now, exotic lies in the novel. We bring you a handpicked selection of 10 such experiences that are out of the ordinary and curated with care.

The Wordsmith

He’s famously known for his books The Diffi culty of Being Good: On the Subtle Art of Dharma and the international bestseller, India Unbound. We caught up with Gurcharan Das at the Dehradun Community Literature Festival, at the city’s World Integrity Centre – India, to know about the traveller in him.

Sacred Strings

The art of veena-making may be as ancient and divine as music itself, but it is rapidly dying. Meet the master craftsman who is still carving wood into sweet notes, one veena at a time.

Weekend Break

Dharamsala usually spills over with ‘seekers’ and so does McLeodganj.

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.

Mysore Matinee

Dosas to die for, the grand palace of the famed Wadiyars, one of India’s finest zoos—Mysuru is a potpourri of culture, cuisine and heritage that makes for an extensive sojourn.

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!).