Established in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the city of Amritsar has remained an important cultural and historical epicentre in the imagination of India. Apart from the magnificent Golden Temple, the city boasts a rich handicrafts and textile scene, its Wagah Border ceremony, museums and numerous festivals. One other thing that the city has made a reputation for is its...

　　When considering the Buddhist circuit, we often think of places like Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Sarnath, and Sanchi. However, Kushinagar—a small town located 53 km from Gorakhpur—is frequently overlooked despite its significance to Buddhists. This sacred site is revered as the place where Buddha attained Parinirvana, marking his final and complete liberation from the cycle of birth and death. A visit to...

　　It is strange to look up at the giant, deep-red rock formations and see everything yet nothing. They rise up like flames during the day, and at a distance, an uneven pattern reveals itself, stitching the sky and the land together. That is all I could see till far and beyond until a fellow traveller, who had visited AlUla a...

　　Beyond Kerala's tranquil waters and verdant hills lies a realm of untamed wilderness waiting to be explored. From dense forests teeming with exotic wildlife to thrilling adventures amidst rugged terrains, Kerala offers a plethora of wild experiences for the adventurous soul. 　　Crocodile Farming At Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary 　　 　　Most of us saw the late Steve Irwin and marvelled at how...

　　Push has come to shove by the time I board the Kalanaur-bound bus in Batala. It is mid-afternoon. The winter sun has beaten the chill out of the air. It's only when the driver lets the wheels roll decisively that the conductor clambers in and we're off, to the accompaniment of the latest Punjabi village pop. 　　Where's Kalanaur, why am...

　　Over half a century ago, a young medical student from Buenos Aires embarked on a motorbike journey across South America with a friend. That student would later become Che Guevara, the world’s most iconic and impossibly romantic failed revolutionary. Failure aside, Che’s account of the trip, The Motorcycle Diaries, offers a sensitive portrayal of a privileged youth awakening to the...

　　India's love for baked goodies is undeniable. According to reports, the biscuits and cookies industry makes up nearly 72 per cent of the Indian bakery market, placing us as the third-largest biscuit manufacturer after the US and China. However, this popularity is not new. The history of biscuits in India goes way back in time. The earliest reference to biscuits...

　　It was only towards the end of the evening that Mr. B. Narsing Rao began to speak. His voice was soft, his French-cut beard strikingly white, and his expression sombre. We had just savoured the finest Hyderabadi cuisine—available exclusively at the members-only Nizam Club—and were now lingering over a kulfi that carried the faint, delightful memory of slightly scorched milk....

　　To see a city, visit its monuments and museums. To know a city, venture into the narrow alleys. And while in Tokyo, Japan, there may be hundreds, there's one that you must not skip. Located near the West Exit of the world's busiest station, Shinjuku, a narrow alley packed with 60 tiny bars is where you can come closest to...

　　Ranthambore National Park, located in the heart of Rajasthan, is one of the most celebrated wildlife reserves in India. Known for its population of the majestic Bengal tiger, this park also offers a haven for other wildlife, such as leopards, deer, and a variety of birds. While the park’s untamed beauty captivates nature lovers, there’s also an abundance of luxury...