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Break Out Of Your Shell

Renowned filmmaker and fashion designer Muzaffar Ali, who created the classic film Umrao Jaan, ponders how his travels through India inspired his work and led to the germination of the must-attend Sufimusic festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau

Polo Gateway To The Past

The name Polo is derived from ‘Pol,’ the Marwari term for ‘gate.’ And Polo does, indeed, open the gates to the past. Fairly neglected for many decades, this corner of Gujarat, situated 150 km from Ahmedabad, has been rediscovered in recent times and is now drawing history enthusiasts and adventure seekers from everywhere.

Taking India To The World

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism KJ Alphons is upbeat about doubling the tourist inflow numbers and revenue in the next three years with a push on infrastructure.

Mumbai's Dark Horse

It may be most famous for the eponymous arts festival held here, but Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda area is also an architectural heaven. The impressive façades of the buildings here tell their own fascinating stories.

In Mowgli's Land

The heart-thumping thrill of a close encounter with the majestic tiger may be its best offering. But Mowgli’s very own stomping ground of Pench is so much more. This is The Jungle Book brought to life! Words satarupa paul

Fresh!

Mukteshwar, high up in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, is a quiet town, where the air is pure, the vista heavenly, tourists scanty and the choice to do much or nothing at all.

​​​​​​Zen The Life & Times Of The Buddha

April and May are important months for Buddhists as this is when Buddha Poornima and Vesak or Buddha Day are celebrated. Here is a look at some of the most important sites in India where the Buddha lived 2,500-plus years ago as well as those that have come into prominence after his life.

The City Of Joy

Kolkata is a daily celebration of life—simultaneously aristocratic and grubby, cultured and grimy—with the trails of its splendid decay enveloped within its modernist ambience. The 330-year-old metropolis is considered India’s intellectual, artistic and cultural capital.

Unveiling the Unexplored

Experience Madhya Pradesh through the kaleidoscope of its history, culture and heritage.

A Royal Saga in Rural India

A stay at Fort Unchagaon is quite possibly the closest physical embodiment of what this magazine set out to achieve when it launched some 28 years ago. And should you choose to stay here, rest assured, you will, without a doubt, Discover India.

Desi At Heart

Travelling is an important component of RJ Naved’s life. Meet the prankster behind the famous Radio Mirchi Murga, whose heart is set in the capital.

The Cycle Of Life

When able-bodied and differently-abled people get together for a unique adventure, stories are exchanged, lasting bonds are created, and a certain magic begins to unfold.

Lucknow Now!

Lucknow, the city of nawabs, is immersed in courtly culture. Its refinements of manner and speech aside, the city is a treasure trove of sites and monuments steeped in history, and bazaars bustling with delectable food and exquisite crafts.

Seven Jewels

Seven Jewels.

Music For The Soul

The 11th edition of the World Sacred Spirit Festival, held in Jodhpur from February 15-18, enthralled with its ensemble of performers from around the world.

A Lifetime Of Memories

Eminent painter, sculptor, architect and Padma Vibhushan awardee Satish Gujral may be 93 years old, but his tales of home and the world are many. Here, he reminisces his days of travels and tells us how travelling shaped his life.

Ain't No Mountain High

Ain't No Mountain High

Once There Was A Coffee Bean

The story of how one of the world’s favourite beverages came to be grown in India is as fascinating as the place where it transforms from the bean to the cup. Set in the lap of nature and luxury, this is the home of coffee in India—Chikmagalur.

Andhra Again!

Childhood recollections remain enshrined in our hearts forever and nothing can be as wondrous as returning to a place blurred by the passage of time—and, suddenly, miraculously, finding words, sights and flavours rising from the depths of memory!

Want To Travel With Your Pets? These Are The Destinations!

… Because they deserve downtime and a vacation as much as us. Here are some tips, ideas and places to go to, when travelling with your furry babies

Mansions In The Mountains

Gabled roofs, Gothic windows and English weathervanes make Garli in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, a truly surreal heritage village.

Beauty Of The Lake

After a couple of hours’ drive from Udaipur airport, when we turned into a small inconspicuous road, we were suddenly in rural Rajasthan.

Happiness Handcrafted

From folk paintings to wood crafting, exploring the state’s astounding wealth of art and handicraft is an experience of a lifetime. 

World Within A World

Serving a potpourri of cultures, Kochi in Kerala is more than just a port. Once a buzzing trading base, its rich colonial heritage still thrives in its shops, cafés, streets and homes.

Time Goes By Slowly

The beauty of Dalhousie was its simplicity and earthiness, now lost to milling tourists and fancy outlets. But veer into the alleys and out of town, and you will realise this paradise is not all lost.

Sands Of Time

Founded after a prince left his paternal palace in rage and anguish, Bikaner lives up to the expectation of Rajasthani colour and flavour.

Mysore Of Royal Lineage

There was once a time when royals of the Vijayanagara Empire flocked to Bangalore (now called Bengaluru), their summer abode, far from the scorching sun of their residence.

Moving Forward To Basics

I believe the only way to return to innocence is to evolve, move ahead in the right spirit.

A Woman Of The World

Vocalist, composer, pianist, choral specialist, leader of a global jazz ensemble— Annette Philip, the Indian face in the band, Women of the World, always has a song on her lips. She tells Discover India how music has shaped her life and how travel gives rhythm to it.

A History Lover's Guide To Osmanabad

Osmanabad is no stranger to tourists (or should I say pilgrims?) who come in huge numbers to visit the famous Tulja Bhavani Temple in Tuljapur. While the temple is definitely the most visited site here, Osmanabad has quite a few places of historical importance. A couple of years ago, as a student of archaeology at the Centre of Extra-Mural Studies, Mumbai University, I travelled to Osmanabad with my professor for a field trip. Part of the Deccan region, Osmanabad has seen kingdoms right from the Satavahana dynasty of ancient India to the early Islamic rulers of the Adil Shahi period. The distinctive style of art and architecture of every period surfaces in its various monuments, each a marvel in itself.