Day-by-day travel plans for trips of all lengths
Singapore and Malaysia make one of Southeast Asia’s most rewarding twin-country trips — a blend of futuristic city-state polish and Malaysian variety, from gleaming skylines and theme parks to street-food heaven and tropical islands. Over a week you can take in Singapore’s Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay and Sentosa, then cross to Kuala Lumpur’s…
The Do Dham Yatra — Kedarnath and Badrinath — pairs the two holiest of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham shrines into one profound Himalayan pilgrimage. Kedarnath, a revered Shiva temple reached by a long mountain trek, and Badrinath, a sacred Vishnu temple in a stunning valley, draw devotees from across India each season. Shorter than the full…
Tirumala, near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, is home to the Sri Venkateswara Temple — one of the world’s most visited and richest temples, drawing tens of thousands of devotees daily for darshan of Lord Balaji. With its hilltop setting, vast crowds and multiple darshan options, a well-planned trip makes all the difference. This day-by-day Tirupati…
The Vaishno Devi Yatra is one of India’s most popular and revered pilgrimages — a journey to the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi nestled in the Trikuta hills of Jammu. Millions of devotees make the trek from the base town of Katra each year to seek the blessings of the Mother Goddess. A…
The Ooty–Kodaikanal route is the classic Tamil Nadu hill-station double — pairing the heritage toy train, lake and gardens of Ooty in the Nilgiris with the misty, lake-centred calm of Kodaikanal in the Palani Hills. Over about a week you can ride the famous railway, boat on two of South India’s prettiest lakes, walk cliff-edge…
The Munnar–Alleppey route is the perfect short Kerala trip — a compact loop pairing the misty tea hills of Munnar with the serene backwaters of Alleppey, bookended by the colonial charm of Kochi. In just three or four days you experience two of the state’s signature landscapes: cool mountain greenery and palm-lined waterways, with a…
The Shimla–Manali road trip is the classic Himachal holiday — a journey from the colonial charm of the old summer capital to the snow-streaked peaks and adventure valleys around Manali, linked by some of the most scenic mountain driving in North India. Over six or seven days you can stroll Shimla’s Mall, ride a toy…
For a honeymoon that feels like a far-flung tropical escape without leaving India, the Andaman Islands are hard to beat. Powder-white beaches, turquoise lagoons, candlelit seafood dinners and romantic beach resorts make this archipelago in the Bay of Bengal one of the country’s dreamiest couple destinations — and it is visa- and permit-free for Indians….
Himachal Pradesh is one of India’s most romantic honeymoon destinations — a Himalayan dreamscape of snow-capped peaks, pine forests, apple orchards, gurgling rivers and cosy mountain stays. From the colonial charm of Shimla and the adventure and snow of Manali to the dreamy Solang Valley and quiet riverside hideaways, it offers couples a perfect blend…
Kashmir, the “Paradise on Earth”, is one of India’s most romantic honeymoon destinations — a Himalayan valley of shimmering lakes, houseboats, Mughal gardens, flower-strewn meadows and snow-capped peaks. Picture a private shikara ride across Dal Lake at sunset, a night on a candle-lit houseboat, a gondola gliding above Gulmarg’s snows, and pine-scented walks in Pahalgam….
Kerala, “God’s Own Country”, is one of India’s most romantic honeymoon destinations — a lush, gentle land of misty tea hills, palm-lined backwaters, spice gardens and quiet beaches, all wrapped in warm hospitality and soothing Ayurveda. This honeymoon itinerary weaves together the cool romance of Munnar, a private houseboat night on the Alleppey backwaters, and…
Mumbai may be India’s busiest city, but it is surrounded by wonderful weekend escapes — within a few hours you can reach misty Sahyadri hill stations, golden Konkan beaches, ancient forts, wine country and even Goa. Whether you crave the cool hills of Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar, the beaches of Alibaug, the vineyards of Nashik or…