Rishikesh is where the Ganga rushes out of the Himalaya onto the plains — a holy town that doubles as the “Yoga Capital of the World” and India’s adventure-sports hub. Saffron-robed sadhus and ashram chants share the riverbanks with white-water rafters and bungee jumpers, while suspension bridges, riverside cafés and the mesmerising evening Ganga aarti…
Udaipur, the “City of Lakes”, is Rajasthan at its most romantic — a city of shimmering blue waters, marble palaces, ghats and havelis cradled by the Aravalli hills. Often called the Venice of the East, it pairs the grandeur of the Mewar dynasty with a dreamy lakeside calm, where palaces appear to float on the…
Coorg — officially Kodagu — is Karnataka’s misty coffee country, a hill district of emerald plantations, spice-scented forests and tumbling waterfalls often called the “Scotland of India”. Tucked into the Western Ghats, it pairs lazy plantation-stay mornings with elephant camps, Tibetan monasteries and viewpoints that float above a sea of cloud. Add the distinctive Kodava…
Planning how many days to spend in Varanasi and what to fit in? This itinerary and pilgrimage planner lays out ready-made 1, 2 and 3-day routes through the ghats, temples, the Ganga aarti and a side trip to Sarnath — built for pilgrims and first-time visitors who want a clear day-by-day plan. (For the full…
Goa is India’s favourite beach escape — a sun-soaked sliver of the Konkan coast where palm-lined sands, Portuguese-era churches, buzzing shacks and a famously relaxed susegad spirit come together. The north pulses with nightlife, flea markets and water sports, while the south unwinds into quieter, cleaner beaches and boutique stays. Beyond the coast lie spice…
Meghalaya, the “abode of clouds”, is one of Northeast India’s most enchanting states and a destination that has surged in popularity among Indian travellers seeking something different. This is a land of rolling green hills, thundering waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers, mysterious caves and the famous living root bridges — living structures grown over generations from the…
The Andaman Islands are India’s tropical paradise — a remote archipelago in the Bay of Bengal where powder-white beaches meet turquoise water, coral reefs teem with life, and emerald rainforest rolls down to the sea. Radhanagar Beach on Havelock is regularly rated among Asia’s finest, the diving and snorkelling are world-class, and the poignant colonial…
Bali is Indonesia’s island of the gods — a tropical paradise of emerald rice terraces, clifftop temples, surf beaches and a uniquely spiritual Hindu culture that makes it feel instantly special to Indian travellers. In one well-planned week you can wander the artistic heart of Ubud, trek a volcano at sunrise, catch the fire-lit Kecak…
Vietnam is one of Asia’s most rewarding and affordable destinations — a long, slender country of emerald rice terraces, dramatic karst seascapes, lantern-lit old towns, buzzing cities, golden beaches and extraordinary food. A 10-day journey from north to south reveals its incredible variety: Hanoi’s old quarter, the wonder of Halong Bay, the charm of Hoi…
Thailand is Southeast Asia’s perfect introduction — a country of glittering temples, buzzing cities, idyllic islands, lush mountains, incredible food and famously warm hospitality, all at brilliant value. Seven days lets you experience its best: the electric energy of Bangkok, the beaches and islands of the south, and the culture and nature of the north….
Sri Lanka packs astonishing variety into one compact island just off India’s southern tip — ancient rock fortresses and sacred cities, emerald tea-country hills, leopard-rich national parks, palm-fringed beaches and atmospheric colonial forts, all within a few hours of each other. For Indian travellers it is one of the easiest and most rewarding overseas trips:…
Vietnam is one of Asia’s most rewarding and affordable destinations — a long, beautiful country of emerald rice terraces, dramatic limestone seascapes, lantern-lit old towns, buzzing cities, golden beaches and extraordinary food. From Hanoi and the wonder of Halong Bay to the charm of Hoi An and the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, it…