Travel

Tired of watching the same old backdrop of Switzerland in Bollywood films? Or wondering how you can ever afford to visit the exotic Iceland locales showcased in the 'Gerua' song in Dilwale? Fret no more! Here's a list of 10 beautiful and unusual locations that both Bollywood and Hollywood filmmakers found in India that you can visit too.

Walking is the best way of exploring a new place. Cities rich in history and heritage are best experienced on foot and having a professional guide along is an added bonus. Try taking a Heritage Walk next time you're in Hyderabad.

Arunabh took off on his journey on a TVS Star City Plus in December, 2015.

Be prepared to see the unusual, in this land of cultures, religions, customs, and food.

Welcome to Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. What makes this iconic lake even more special is the Keibul Lamjao National Park - the world's only floating national park.

How many women does it take to start an all-women travel company, set up a women’s welfare network for women in distress, write tirelessly on social and environmental issues, win a bronze at the National Ice Hockey Championship, and keep training an ever-growing number of women to be professional trekking guides in the harsh terrain of Ladakh? Just one, if that woman happens to be Thinlas Chorol.

Among the various beautiful and mesmerizing places in India, there are a few which have been given a special status of being the heritage sites by UNESCO. These wonderful sites are not just a treat for the visitors but also hold great cultural significance. Here is a complete list of these sites.

The colours, history, architecture, traditions, and the food – all of these when mixed with the magic of old and the beauty of new, create the spectacular state of Rajasthan. And these six advertisements on Rajasthan tourism, beautifully show that there is something for everyone here.

A mysteriously-disappearing water stream? Check! Include some fascinating legends, and you have a reason to visit these caves in Chitrakoot soon. Here is more about the Gupt Godavari caves in Uttar Pradesh.

A TBI reader takes us through why India has become a popular destination for foreign volunteer traveller, and why it is an essential experience for all.