Precious Rongmei likes to tell people that she loves travelling – a lot. If only it's done solo, don't have to pack more than two pairs of clothes, won’t keep her away from her cat for too long, and come with loads of birding and butterfly watching opportunities. She's awkwardly passionate about true crime documentaries, gardening, carpentry and souvenirs. In that order.
Some places around the world attract visitors with their seasonal blooms. From the tulip fields of the Netherlands to Japan’s cherry blossoms, each location provides an unforgettable experience w... more
The Amur falcon, a small sized raptor from the falcon family, breeds in Siberia and Northern China but migrates to the warmer climate of the Southern part of Africa via India every year. It’s tim... more
The quiet and remote area of Parshuram Kund, approximately 21 km north of Teju in Lohit district, sees tens of thousands of pilgrims and sadhus every year on the occassion of Makar Sankranti. Par... more
St. Mary’s Islands, a set of four small islands off the coast of Malpe in Udupi, Karnataka, is where you will find series of interlocking basalt columns. Millions of years ago, these formations w... more
Dronagiri village, at the foothill of Dronagiri mountain in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, has interesting legends associated with it. Dronagiri is where the residents don't worship Lord Hanuma... more
Known to a very small number of travellers, Darma Valley is that perfect place if you love peace and quiet of the hills, minus the usual hill station crowd that most popular places in Uttarakhand... more
Gogarbha Cave is located in Kudle Beach. The locals consider this cave a sacred site, and there are many legends around it.They believe that if you offer prayers at the small temple inside the ca... more
Also known as the Savage Mountain, K2, stands tall at 8,611 mts (28,251 ft) above sea level in the Karakoram range. It is also the second-highest mountain on Earth. Most climbers are of the opini... more
Sikkal Singara Velar Temple is one of those rare temples where both Shiva and Vishnu are worshipped. Sikkal Singara Velar Temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga, the chief deity of the ancient Tamils... more
Jatayu Earth's Centre or Jatayu Rock is a nature park situated 1200 ft above sea level. This attraction was opened to the public on August 17, 2018, and ever since, this has been a great tourist ... more
October, in most places, is post monsoon, and this means - more fresh greenery, a lot of fresh and cool breeze all day, sun is less intense now, and exploring outdoors is a lot easier. These offb... more
Rudra Cave or Rudra Gufa was made popular by Prime Minister Narendra Modi back in 2019, when he meditated in the cave for a night. Just a kilometre away from the temple complex, there are undergr... more
Situated at a height of 11,980 ft above sea level, the town of Kaza is the largest in Spiti and is also the district’s commercial centre. It’s hard to imagine how a rough high-altitude cold deser... more
Pelling, located in West Sikkim, is unmistakably a tourist favourite. Pelling is located at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,200 feet), making it a very cool place, temperature-wise. It’s mostly sunny w... more
Ram leela is a big part of the Hindu culture in the Indian cities of Ayodhya, Varanasi, Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, Almora in Uttarakhand, Satna in Madhya Pradesh and Madhubani in Bihar. UNESCO e... more
Muzhappilangad Beach is the only beach, not only in Kerala, but in the whole of India where you can actually drive your vehicle. So, what does it mean to be the only drive-in beach in India and K... more
Mawryngkhang trek is unlike any other. What makes it so scary is the way it takes you above ground, over mountain ridges, over large patches of broomstick farms, over raging rivers, and sometimes... more
If you want to understand the ecosystem of Thar desert, Desert National Park is the best way to go about it. The park is a great example of the desert's ecosystem. Desert National Park, the secon... more
Right under the Rohtang Pass, on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh, is the world’s longest highway single tube tunnel. Atal Tunnel or Rohtang Tunnel is an architectural marvel with a tot... more
Kashedi Ghat is a mountain pass situated on the Mumbai–Goa–Kochi national highway or the National Highway 66 (NH 66). In Marathi, a ghat is a tough pass over a mountain. In this context, Kashedi ... more
For those of you who don’t know what Glenary’s is, it is one of the iconic landmarks in Darjeeling. Well over a hundred years old, Glenary’s has been around since the time of the British Raj. Tho... more
If you love everything related to wildlife, these wildlife safaris should be on your wishlist. From India to Kenya and US and more, these wildlife safaris offer unforgettable opportunities to wit... more
The 8th century Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the 108 temples in India dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In this temple, you will find Lord Vishnu reclining on the hooded serpent Anantha. Sree Pa... more
Namdapha National Park is a 1,985 sq km wildlife park, making it the fourth largest national park in India. The first three are Hemis National Park in Ladakh, Desert National Park in Rajasthan, a... more
One can’t help but wonder - but these are African species. How will they cope in the Indian wilds? It’s not like they have come from a similar ecosystem. This one-of-its-kind immigration is somet... more
Every March, Barmer gets ready for the very big and famous Thar Festival. Barmer district is a part of the Thar Desert and celebrates this fact in a grand way, in the form of the Thar Festival. W... more
Nartiang village in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, has a quiet corner where, once upon a time, several monoliths were erected in honour of the old rulers. Some of these monoliths date back several cen... more
The village of Vangchhia is home to the state’s first protected archaeological site. What’s so special about this little offbeat village? There are around 180 menhir stones of different shapes an... more
When we talk about rock art in India, mostly we think of cave temples, rock paintings of Bhimbetka, and etchings found on excavated items. It’s time we add more things to the list of rock art in ... more
Longwa is easily one of the largest villages in the district, and the village chief or the Angh is the ruler here. But what’s most interesting about this place is the fact that the international ... more
As remote as it can be, Phuktal Gompa sits snugly in a mountain cave in the remote Lungnak Valley of Zanskar, Ladakh. Reaching this remote gompa is no easy feat. With no road leading up to the go... more
Rang Ghar, believed to be Asia’s oldest surviving amphitheatre in Asia, is located near the seven-storied Rangpur Palace in Sivasagar. For those who are new to Sivasagar, the present-day Sivasaga... more
Each of these destinations offer visa-free entry for Indian passport holders, and are perfect for a quick holiday this festive season.
Umananda Island, as small as it is, is the smallest inhabited island in the world and that’s because the only residents of the island are the temple priest and his assistant who live on the islan... more
Nellitheertha cave temple, located in Nellitheertha, Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Sri Somanatheshwara. It is believed that the temple dates back ... more
Located right in the middle of the Bastar heartland, Kanger Valley National Park is Chhattisgarh’s pride and joy. The national park gets its name from the Kangar River which flows through it. Spr... more
Have you ever come across a museum that inspired travel? Sounds like an unlikely thing to be honest, but wait till you read about this unique museum. Did you know about Bhimtals Butterfly Museum?... more
Located in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, the majestic Nanda Devi mountain stands tall in all her glory and carries secrets within her. The second-highest mountain in India, Nanda Devi is the p... more
Kannauj perfume or attar-making is not a modern art of perfumery. In fact, in India, the art dates back to thousands of years. One of the oldest, one can safely say. In Kannauj, perfumery is a sk... more
The Maharajas Express offers world-class service that will leave you pampered for a long time. Luxury on wheels, thats what this train is.
Kumaon region includes places like Nainital, Ranikhet, Mukteshwar, Munsiyari, Almora, and Bageshwar to name a few. All of these places are known for their natural beauty and rich Kumaoni culture.... more
The South Sikkim town of Ravangla is not at all big in terms of area or population, but when it comes to beauty and character, it’s as big as they come. Ravangla is located 8000 ft above sea leve... more
Sualkuchi Weavers Village is also one place where the traditional art of weaving mekhela chadors and gamusa, the traditional Assamese garments made with indigenous materials, is still kept alive.
Climbing volcanoes is an exhilarating adventure, offering stunning views and a unique connection to the Earth's natural forces. These volcanoes offer a variety of climbing experiences, from easy ... more
Nidhivan is a sacred forest, located in Vrindavan in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh. For the followers of Krishna and Radha, Nidhivan is the most sacred of sites. Also known as the Forest of T... more
Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, Spain, is literally a big pile of volcanic rocks, debris and ashes, but out of it comes some of the best tasting wines in the world.
Nagaland is one of the least explored states in India. Be it language, people and their culture, or food, a lot in Nagaland remains to be explored. One such least explored place in Nagaland is th... more
Did you know that there are only two water palaces in India? We don’t often speak of water palaces, mainly because there are only two to begin with. Out of the two, we know of Jal Mahal in Rajast... more
A short distance of approximately 6.5 km from Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, lies the ancient site of Udayagiri Caves, a cave complex consisting of 20 rock-cut caves. These caves, dating back to the 5t... more
Ghughwa Fossil National Park is located near Shahpura, about 145 km from Kanha. The park is home to some of the oldest plant fossils in India! There are plant fossils belonging to about 31 genera... more
A jewel on Goa’s Mandovi river, Divar Island is what your typical Goan countryside looks like. Scenic villages with paddy fields and lush tropical forest, beautiful old Portuguese villas, churche... more
Opened to the public as a museum in 1887, the Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum in Jaipur. The 135-year-old museum is located in Ram Niwas Garden, and if you are travelling around the city,... more
Reis Magos, located approximately eight kilometres from the capital city of Panjim, is a village on the banks of the Mandovi river in Bardez. My first impression of Reis Magos… A very beautiful d... more
Gandikota village, located in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, is home to a stunning canyon, by the Pennar river. Also called Gandikota Canyon, this natural structure is often compared to the Gra... more
These tourist hubs are often considered overrated due to overcrowding, commercialisation, or mismatched expectations. Here’s a list of 10 such popular destinations in Asia.
Dhola Sadiya Bridge, also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is a beauty you need to visit Assam for. Connecting the two states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the Dhola Sadiya Bridge is a 9.15 k... more
Ramakkalmedu is home to the famous windmill farm, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Idukki. And believe me, the place is stunning. A wind farm visit is a good enough reason to plan f... more
Savandurga hill, rising 1226 m above sea level, looms over the surrounding dense forest. Located approximately 60 km from Bengaluru is Savandurga, India’s largest monolith hill, and one of the la... more
In the month of February, when the Shalmala river loses its volume, there appears on the river bed, a shivalinga, one of the thousand that dot the area. This place is Sahasralinga, a holy place f... more
Here’s a fort, steeped in history, from mythology to the Revolt of 1857. Kalinjar Fort, located in Bundelkhand in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, is one of the important yet lesser-known forts in ... more
Located on the Shimla-Kaza highway, the riverside town of Kalpa in Kinnaur district can be easily called a surprise destination. Situated on the banks of the Sutlej river, Kalpa seems to almost a... more
At present (in 2022), there are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Among these 40 sites, 32 are cultural, seven are natural, and one mixed. Khangchendzonga or Kanchenjunga National Park, lo... more
Sunday Book Market is one of the biggest book markets in Delhi where you will find all kinds of books – college, schools, novels, magazines, Law book, books for competitive exams, comics, and if ... more
Old, outstanding, functional and the pride of the mountains, the Mountain Railways of India is one of the most important and recognised UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country.
Keibul Lamjao National Park is unlike any other national park, not only in India, but in the world. But it doesn’t find itself in the list of the most visited wildlife parks in India.
These countries deserve to be on your travel bucket list for their most extraordinary wildlife experiences, from safaris and jungle treks to marine adventures.
There is a run-down house in Shovabazar, Kolkata, whose dilapidated condition goes hand-in-hand with the horrid tales of its past residents. People refrain from going near the building after the ... more
