Travel within India – states, hill stations, beaches, road trips
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is one of India’s best places to spot a tiger in the wild — dry forests and lakes dotted with ancient ruins and a hilltop fort, where big cats roam against a storybook backdrop. This guide covers the best time, how safaris work, and tips for a successful trip. Best…
Mussoorie, the “Queen of the Hills” in Uttarakhand, is a classic colonial-era hill station — a lively Mall Road, Himalayan viewpoints, waterfalls, and cool air just a short drive above Dehradun. It’s a favourite quick escape and honeymoon spot. This guide covers the best time, sights, and tips. Best time to visit March–June for a…
Jodhpur, Rajasthan’s “Blue City,” is dominated by the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort towering over a sea of indigo-washed houses. Add desert culture, vibrant bazaars, and gateway access to Jaisalmer and the Thar, and it’s one of Rajasthan’s most atmospheric stops. This guide covers the best time to go, top sights, food, and tips. Best time to…
Jaisalmer — the “Golden City” rising from the Thar Desert — is Rajasthan at its most magical: a living sandstone fort, ornate havelis, camel safaris, and nights under desert stars. Here’s a detailed guide. Best time to visit October to March — the only comfortable window; days are pleasant and nights cool. The Desert Festival…
Darjeeling — the “Queen of the Hills” — is West Bengal’s iconic tea town, famous for Himalayan views of Kanchenjunga, the heritage toy train, and world-renowned tea gardens. It pairs beautifully with Sikkim or Kalimpong. Here’s a detailed guide. Best time to visit March–May (spring, clear views, blooms) and October–December (crisp post-monsoon Kanchenjunga views) are…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam), the “Queen of Hill Stations” in the Nilgiris, is Tamil Nadu’s beloved mountain retreat — tea gardens, a heritage toy train, colonial charm, and cool weather. Combined with neighbouring Coonoor, it makes a lovely South Indian hill getaway. Here’s a detailed guide. Best time to visit October to June is pleasant; April–June is…
Gokarna is Karnataka’s laid-back answer to Goa — a sacred temple town fringed by some of India’s most beautiful, uncrowded beaches. It’s where pilgrims, backpackers, and beach-hoppers mingle, with cliff trails linking hidden coves. Here’s a detailed guide. Best time to visit October to March is ideal — pleasant and dry, perfect for the beaches….
Coorg (officially Kodagu) is Karnataka’s misty coffee country — a hill district of rolling plantations, spice estates, waterfalls, and a proud, distinct Kodava culture. Often called the “Scotland of India,” it’s one of South India’s most relaxing getaways, perfect for a long weekend of slow mornings, estate walks, and filter coffee. This detailed guide covers…
Varanasi — also called Kashi or Banaras — is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth and the spiritual heart of India. Life and death play out openly along the ghats of the Ganga: pilgrims bathe at dawn, priests perform the fire aarti at dusk, boats drift past centuries-old riverfront palaces, and narrow lanes…
Hampi is unlike anywhere else in India — a surreal landscape of giant ochre boulders, palm groves, and the sprawling ruins of Vijayanagara, once one of the largest and richest cities in the medieval world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, it’s part open-air museum and part bohemian backpacker haven, where temple-topped hills glow…
Rishikesh, set where the Ganga rushes out of the Himalayan foothills into the plains, is one of India’s most distinctive towns — at once the “Yoga Capital of the World” and the country’s white-water adventure hub. Within a few kilometres you’ll find ashrams and aarti ghats, riverside cafés, suspension bridges swaying over emerald water, and…
Kashmir has been called “paradise on earth” for centuries, and a first visit explains why: shikara boats gliding across Dal Lake, Mughal gardens terraced against the mountains, alpine meadows that turn gold in autumn and white in winter, and the snow-draped peaks around Gulmarg and Sonamarg. The valley packs houseboat stays, gondola rides, gentle treks,…