Travel

At a time when the concept of reading for fun is on the decline, this Odisha couple has stepped in to make a difference. Satabdi Mishra and Akshaya Rautaray are driving across the length and breadth of India to promote the reading habit.

Is it safe to travel solo in India? Many girls have asked Swati Jain this question. After backpacking solo across 20 states in the country, and experiencing several interesting incidences, this is her answer.

King George V announced the shift of the capital of British India from Calcutta to New Delhi in 1911. The architect of the new city was Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed many buildings in Delhi, including the new Viceroy’s House. After independence, this palatial home was designated the residence of the President of India and renamed Rashtrapati Bhavan. Take a grand tour of the President’s Office with us.

A trek to the lake of Roopkund in Uttarakhand has of late gained popularity among the trekking community. The relatively easy journey offers the perfect amalgam of adventure and the Himalayan bliss. Enjoy the beauty of the region with these awesome pictures.

While other gods may be placated with flowers and candles, some of ours demand liquor and noodles too. And, given that this is the 21st century, they don't say no to offerings of clocks and aeroplanes either. Or to Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg! Here are 15 of the most unusual places of worship in India.

Banavasi - an ancient temple town located in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka might have lost its glorious sheen, but its elegance is still intact. With these incredible pictures, here’s exploring the beauty of the place, its history, its architecture, the temples, the rains, and of course the lovely people.

Look beyond your desktop. Close your laptops. Glance around. And think: When was the last time you took a vacation? Or breathed the cool, crisp mountain air, to be precise? If it was ages ago, then it's time to pack and take one of these awesome mountain railways to reach some of the most picturesque destinations of India. Here's more.

The Ladakh festival comes along each year and colours the region in many attractive hues. Here are some pictures of what the magnificent place looks like during the festival.

Who wants to ride through 17 cities, over 3000 kms, in 2 weeks over bumpy roads in a flimsy vehicle? Only crazy extreme-adventure-sport-loving foreigners, right? Wrong! There’s one daring 29-year-old from Mumbai who also decided to take on the challenge.

When was the last time you saw a bird closely? Or listened to a beautiful bird song? With this list of amazing bird sanctuaries in the country, it’s time to wake up the bird watcher in you, and go explore.