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The Royal Brew

The story of the new miracle drink that is yellow tea, and how a lady in the remote town of Barpathar in Assam, is growing it with love and popularising it among tea drinkers and health enthusiasts.

The Taste Of Coorg

The distinctive fl avours of Kodava cuisine will leave you richer in more ways than one.

On The Road To Royalty

In the lap of the Aravalli Hills in Gujarat, lies the untouched town of Santrampur, which is riddled with ancient palaces and striking temple ruins.

The Land Of Legends

The little-known coastal town of Kannur is home to intriguing history, mystical dance forms, and delectable food.

Diamond In The Rough

MAYFAIR Lake Resort in Naya Raipur with its verdant gardens, luminous lake, and ample tranquillity is proof that there is more to the industrial hub.

Heavenly Abode

The White Peaks in Gagar, Uttarakhand, is where you can slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.

A Different Kind Of Wild

Largely unmapped and undoubtedly breathtaking, Arunachal Pradesh, in the northeastern corner of India, is where a wild but cultured life is lived—amidst untouched nature, raging rivers, and soaring hills.

Discover The Unknown Life Of Brokpas Tribe

Deep in the mountains of Ladakh are a handful of villages that are home to the last surviving pure-bloodline of Aryans. This is an account of their stories, traditions, practices, and way of life that you’ve probably only read in stories.

Tranquebar - The Land of The Singing Waves

For over 200 years, it served as the only Danish outpost in India. Today, ruins of grand colonial structures in the sleepy ozone-rich town of Tranquebar are reminiscent of its glorious past.

The Gods On The East Coast

Even in the aftermath of Cyclone Fani, one of the most revered holy cities in India is managing to attract travellers in droves. Visit Puri to know what spirituality, devotion, and the festival of Rath Yatra looks like.

Gratitude By The Sea

Within the French accents of Puducherry, a sanctuary welcomes those in search of the elusive quiet.

Queen Of Hearts - Princess Diya Kumari

Embodying the spirit of ‘beauty with a purpose’, Miss India World 2019, Suman Rao, has joined forces with Princess Diya Kumari Foundation to give wings to the dreams of underprivileged women of her community. We speak with the ambitious 20-year-old to know more about her vision for India.

By The Mighty River

If you want to experience the spiritual side of India and the holy Ganges in all its glory, spend a few days at The Glasshouse on The Ganges by Neemrana Hotels in Rishikesh.

Find Your Inner Peace On An Offbeat Buddhist Trail

Far from the tourist radar, Bihar guards many ancient monuments and places of reverence. Come here to seek solace, and whet your wanderlust for the offbeat.

The Great Indian Festival Calendar

From cultural extravaganzas that showcase the diverse heritage and traditions of this vast country, to religious celebrations that are a feast for the senses, this is the ultimate guide to all things festive and fun in India.

Scrolls Of Time

In Amadubi in the rural outskirts of Jamshedpur, a community of artist-performers practice the rare, centuries-old folk-art form of Pyatkar. As scrolls of paintings unfurl, songs emanate, telling the stories of myths, nature, wars, and festivals.

All Things Regal

An ode to the rich culture and heritage of Kolkata, ITC Royal Bengal is the ideal choice for a luxury stay in Kolkata.

Picture Perfect

A self-taught photographer based in Kyrenia, Cyprus, Altug Galip was introduced to Instagram by a friend in 2011. Since then, Galip has been filling his feed with riveting photos from around the world—think Cappadocia, Greece, Bali, Slovenia, India and more. He makes his followers (over a million of them) drool with his artistic and surreal shots and hopes to never stop. We spoke to him about his travel adventures in India and why the country became his muse.

Leh- The Best Himalayan Bike Adventure

Formidable mountains, some of the world’s highest passes and a landscape that changes like magic—the journey to Ladakh via Spiti is a dream and a lot of hard riding. Get on the pillion with these riders.

Delhi's Vibrant Live Music Scenes, Let The Music Play

The live music scene in the capital started on a slow note decades ago and, over time, the tempo kicked in, the beats got louder and the venues snazzier. We take you on a journey through Delhi as the music rises to a crescendo. Sing along.

29 Years 29 States 29 Wonders

India. Ancient, exotic, exciting and endlessly wondrous. It’s a place bejewelled with wonders and we’ve picked 29, one from each state, ranging from precious monuments to scenic splendours that are among the most beautiful on Earth. It’s also our way of celebrating the 29th year of Discover India.

Hidden Pearls

As an outsider, it’s when you begin to live in the famed Nizams’ city that, amid struggling to learn, adapt and explore, you discover its many facets and moods and finally grow fond of it as home.

Gatecrashing The Paradise Called Sangla

Lush forests, pristine rivers, lofty mountains, quaint villages and a colourful culture—Sangla Valley is a land of unbridled beauty.

Magnificent Plunge

During the monsoon, India’s rivers swell into gushing torrents that descend in thundering waterfalls. These roaring streams of water are among the best sights of our splendid rainy season.

10 Cleanest Destinations In India To Breathe Fresh This April

There’s magic in the night, a sweet smell in the air, the eyes rest on pleasant sights—this April, we take you to the cleanest destinations in the country. As they say, take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints.

10 Most Fascinating Train Journeys In India

There is no other journey like the Great Bharatiya Rail Yatra on the planet. Satyajit Ray knew it, Paul Theroux appreciated it, and Wes Anderson is in on it too. “In other countries, a long wait at a train station is a dull thing and tedious, but one has no right to have that feeling in India,” Mark Twain wrote in his travelogue, Following the Equator. “You have the monster crowd of bejewelled natives, the stir, the bustle, the confusion, the shifting splendors of the costumes—dear me, the delight of it, the charm of it are beyond speech!” The romance of train travel in India is legendary, taken to epic proportions by Bollywood. Remember Rajesh Khanna serenading Sharmila Tagore as the Darjeeling toy train snaked its way up the hills? Or Shah Rukh Khan getting jiggy with Malaika Arora atop the Ooty mountain train? It’s difficult to find a symbol which is as practical and mass-friendly as it is romantic. After all, Indian Railways transports almost 2.5 crore travellers every day, and runs almost 11,000 trains on a daily basis. Here, we list 10 of the most fascinating train journeys in India, from heritage to scenic to uber luxury.

The Pilgrim's Progress

For centuries, the devout of every faith have stepped out to seek God—as a ritual obligation, to perform an act of devotion, to atone for sins, implore a grace, or seek a miracle. The reasons for pilgrimages could be as varied as the pilgrims themselves, but every religion has places of religious-spiritual importance that draw the pious.

Forgotten

Men often build grand mansions, not just to live in, but that their legacy may live on. In the quiet little town of Sidhpur in Gujarat is the neighbourhood of Vohrawad, where European-style houses of unmatched magnificence—some preserved, some elegantly wasted—stand like a faded memory.

The Kodai Moment

Shrouded in a misty history lies an enchanting hill retreat where flowers and berries grow wild, sheep graze free, forests rise tall and dark, and waterfalls create sweet music. Kodaikanal, with its old churches and residences, lakes and dales, and a certain old-world vibe, is the balm your city soul so ardently desires.

Writers' Retreats

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have attracted eminent writers through the ages. The good news is that you can visit some of the houses of these literary legends. Or even meet the writers.