Travel

Here is a first hand experience of a journey to the amazing Himachal Pradesh and its beautiful valleys. Join Gayatri Mendanha as she visits intense music concerts, tries her hand at art and pottery, samples exotic dishes like the Kangri dham, finds peace in the serene monasteries, experiences the thrill of paragliding, and much much more in just a few exciting days!

Go to Netala if you want to understand what life in a far removed, way quieter world can feel like. Less networks, more connection. Less time-chasing, more timelessness. Less adornments, more beauty. Less indulgences, more involvement. Less amenities, more resourcefulness. Less safety nets, more adventure. Less walls, more sky.

Join Nabila Tazyeen as she wanders into the historic towns of Gulbarga and Bidar in Karnataka, soaking in the local history, the local cuisine and the local legends. From a shrine where locks are used as wishes to a madrasa which was struck by the wrath of God, the legends are colourful indeed!

Kalap is a tiny hamlet in the upper Garhwal Himayalas along the valley of River Supin close to the popular trekking destinations of Har-Ki-Doon and Kedarkantha. Untouched and unexplored, it offers a memorable escapade complete with subtle views of the Himalayas and a taste of the local culture and traditions. As spring arrives after a chilly winter the moods of the village are a treat to behold scripting a true Himalayan experience.

The interesting story of Ananthapura Temple, the only lake temple in Kerala, which is believed to be guarded by a 'divine' crocodile. The original idols in the premises were not made of metal or stone, but of a unique mixture of more than 70 medicinal materials. Read more about the interesting history of this temple.

Think endless expanse of lush greenery..think rolling hills..think exotic flora and fauna..think rich culture..Think Munnar! Learn all there is to know about the enchanting little place in a nutshell!

The only time you might have heard of Kheechan before is when you appreciated the remarkable efforts of ONE man, Ratanlal Maloo, in bringing over 15,000 Demoiselle Cranes to his little hamlet in Rajasthan from their homes in Mongolia and Eurasia, year after year! Today, Gangadharan Menon takes you on a little trip down the lanes of history and shows you the beautiful havelis that form part of Kheechan's landscape.

The amazing sights and sounds of this unique tribal village left Gangadharan Menon mesmerized and unwilling to leave. Fortunately, he left with a hopeful heart. Find out why you should head to this different world where time stands still, even though it is so close to our own chaotic world.

Even with Banaras (Varanasi) becoming the political hotbed this season, there has been no diminished the appeal of its eclectic beauty, ethereal spirituality, eternal weaves and exquisite cuisine, as our writer discovered on a recent visit to the ancient city.

Take a whirlwind tour of Pune as our writer packs in as much as possible in one and a half days! Find the best places to eat, drink, shop and see!