Travel

Sambit Dattachaudhuri and Disha Kapkoti left their city lives to run The Doi Homestay in a remote mountain village in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Nestled amidst a fruit orchard, the homestay is perfect for those seeking an escape from city life.

Plan a family getaway to Kodagu (Coorg) with this budget-friendly five-day guide. Explore enchanting hills, coffee estates, and wildlife experiences, while enjoying authentic local culture and flavours. It is perfect for families seeking adventure and relaxation without overspending.

Planning a winter vacation in Kashmir? Here are our recommendations for the lesser-known destinations for a dreamy vacation in the mountains.

Puducherry offers the perfect setting for couples who prefer slow mornings, quiet walks, and simple meals. This 3-day itinerary — budgeted under Rs 11,000 — features heritage stays, coastal cafes, and local experiences, making space for connection, conversation, and calm without crowding your calendar.

Treks For All has upcoming treks, river rafting, kayaking and more for disabled persons. Their trek to Dayara Bugyal in Uttarakhand gave them lessons for life.

Filmmakers Raman Siddhartha and Manju Narayan returned to Himachal to build Kosen Rufu Village Recluse — a sustainable homestay made of local mud, bamboo, and slate, guided by the late eco-architect Delia Kinzinger. Here’s how they created an off-grid haven rooted in tradition and community.

From misty coffee estates and quiet backwaters to village farms and forest edges, these six homestays across India offer slow living, local stories and stays shaped by nature, culture and the people who call them home.

Winter in Shimla beckons with snow, cosy retreats, and rich heritage. From staying in an earthquake-resistant homestay to savouring a centuries-old dish, here’s how you can make the most of a single day in the winter hotspot.

In a remote Uttarakhand village, an architect couple built a home using hemp that stays cool, stores rainwater, runs on solar power, and cleans the air inside. Their experiment offers a real glimpse into how future homes can work with nature, not against it.

In a South Goa village, a 236-year-old home holds on to working Bakelite switches, old furniture, and everyday rituals that shaped life long before crowds arrived. A stay here reveals how Goa once lived, one detail at a time.