Travel

Watching unchecked construction strain Himachal’s hills, an NIT Hamirpur graduate chose a different path. His homes draw from time-tested Himalayan techniques to build structures that suit the land, climate, and communities they stand on.

Planning a trip to Jodhpur and want to skip the usual sights? A local reveals the city’s unheard gems.

From rivers merging in Devprayag to stars lighting up Hanle’s dark skies, these real-world classrooms help children learn how nature works — simply by exploring.

This Republic Day long weekend, travel takes on deeper meaning. From a Himachal homestay where learning comes with every meal, to forests revived over decades and journeys led by local communities, these stories show how thoughtful travel can heal land, strengthen livelihoods, and slow life down in the best way.

From walking libraries to century-old trees, the stories written by people from across India’s hinterland have a local flavour that others cannot beat. It all started when they were handed a pen in 2020.

Nestled near Kohima, Khonoma is a green village where the Angami community leads tourism, offering travellers a slower, more meaningful way to experience Nagaland.

Winter in India takes adventure to a whole new level, with thrills, chills, and unforgettable landscapes waiting at every turn.

Snow-dusted valleys, misty mornings, and uncrowded paths await. Travel through India’s lesser-known hill stations and see how January brings out their winter beauty.

One wanted to be a farmer; the other wanted to channel the potential of her ancestral orchard. Their ideas have culminated into Himalayan Orchard, a homestay in Rukhla village of Himachal Pradesh.

A misty morning in McLeodganj made me realise how often I travel without being present. For my BIG for 2026, I am choosing slow travel and learning to experience places with care, curiosity, and awareness.