How to capture the best of Jaisalmer in two days?

How to capture the best of Jaisalmer in two days?

Jaisalmer, the ‘Golden City’ as it is fondly called, is one of those olden cities in Rajasthan that has been attracting globetrotters for a long time now. The destination still looks like a city ... more

Swallowed by sand—the ‘ghost town’ of Al Madam in Sharjah, UAE

Swallowed by sand—the ‘ghost town’ of Al Madam in Sharjah, UAE

An inland town in United Arab Emirates (UAE), today known as Al Madam, lives as a ghost town, a place that has long been abandoned, long forgotten! An eerie silence now surrounds the entire place... more

Hindi Diwas Special: Places you can explore if Hindi is your go-to language

Hindi Diwas Special: Places you can explore if Hindi is your go-to language

It is Hindi Diwas today. Years back, in 1949, just two years after India got independence, Hindi was recognised as the official language of India by the Constituent Assembly of India. Soon after,... more

Do you know there’s a temple where Hanuman is worshipped as a female?

Do you know there’s a temple where Hanuman is worshipped as a female?

We all are aware of the fact that Lord Hanuman was a Bal Brahmachari (bachelor) and an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. There are numerous temples in India dedicated to the Monkey God in Hindu religi... more

Exploring the age-old caves in Meghalaya

Exploring the age-old caves in Meghalaya

Meghalaya, the abode of clouds, is always on travellers’ radar for a reason. The entire region is naturally blessed, gorgeously green and full of myths and mysteries. Among myriad reasons this no... more

Do you know about the ‘mysterious' Nidhivan in Vrindavan where Krishna still performs Raasleela?

Do you know about the ‘mysterious' Nidhivan in Vrindavan where Krishna still performs Raasleela?

The world is celebrating Janmashtami today, the day when Lord Krishna was born. And with Krishna’s name comes Raasleela in mind, the divine dance of love. Have you ever imagined the scene, where ... more

Varanasi’s Bharat Mata Mandir features map of ‘undivided’ India as a prime deity

Varanasi’s Bharat Mata Mandir features map of ‘undivided’ India as a prime deity

The ancient city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is a land of surprises and bizarre things! Besides being an age-old city, the place is also renowned for its beautiful Ganga ghats, evening aarti and... more

Do you know about the Channapatna Dog Temple in Karnataka?

Do you know about the Channapatna Dog Temple in Karnataka?

India is basically a hub of all things weird and unusual. There are several unexplained bizarre things that are unique to the country and one among this is the Dog Temple in Channapatna, Karnatak... more

Places to visit in India to witness the grandeur of Janmashtami celebration

Places to visit in India to witness the grandeur of Janmashtami celebration

Janmashtami is celebrated with much vigour and enthusiasm all across the country, and there are places to visit in India where it is much more than a festival. The day celebrates the birth of Lor... more

Janmashtami Special: On a Mathura food trail

Janmashtami Special: On a Mathura food trail

Ever tasted Mathura ke pede and Mathura ke dubki wale aloo? If not, then you are missing out on something really delicious! The town of Mathura, besides being famous for its several Krishna templ... more

A hike up to Jomon Sugi, a 7200 year old tree on Japan’s Yakushima Island

A hike up to Jomon Sugi, a 7200 year old tree on Japan’s Yakushima Island

Touted as Japan’s oldest tree and also one of the oldest trees in the world, Jomon Sugi is beautiful, mystical and unbelievable. Unbelievable because it is nearly 7,200 year old! Well, if you don... more

Kendujhar—Odisha’s well-kept secret

Kendujhar—Odisha’s well-kept secret

Odisha is one pretty Indian state, still not explored to its fullest. Besides, a few renowned temples and pristine beaches, people are not much aware of the myriad other retreats, which are well ... more

Asian Games: Indonesian cuisine you must try while in the country

Asian Games: Indonesian cuisine you must try while in the country

So, the Asian Games are on in Indonesia and India is shining bright in the games with a flurry of gold, silver and bronze medals. Those visiting the destination for the games must be having a gal... more

Asian Games 2018: When in Jakarta, do not miss these places too!

Asian Games 2018: When in Jakarta, do not miss these places too!

So, the Asian Games 2018 have already begun in the beautiful Indonesian capital city of Jakarta. Sports enthusiasts from all over the globe are pouring in the city to enjoy the games, and social ... more

Independence Day Special: Exploring museums dedicated to lesser-known Indian martyrs

Independence Day Special: Exploring museums dedicated to lesser-known Indian martyrs

Today, India is celebrating its 72nd Independence Day, the day for which several men and women sacrificed their precious lives without thinking twice. Some of these martyrs are globally renowned ... more

Exploring Tamenglong in Manipur, aka the Land of Hornbill

Exploring Tamenglong in Manipur, aka the Land of Hornbill

If you are the kind of traveller who loves hitting roads leading to offbeat destinations in India, then Tamenglong should be on top of your travel list. A beautiful district and town in Manipur, ... more

Shravana special: how to reach Somnath Temple

Shravana special: how to reach Somnath Temple

Being one of the prime religious spots in the country, how to reach Somnath Temple is one of the commonly asked questions. Located close to Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, ... more

Worshipping ‘headless deity’ at Chinnamasta Temple in Jharkhand

Worshipping ‘headless deity’ at Chinnamasta Temple in Jharkhand

Heard of a temple where a ‘headless deity’ is worshipped? No? Then let me take you to Chinnamasta Temple in Rajrappa (located in the district of Ramgarh in Jharkhand). It sounds weird but for the... more

Exploring the vibrant nightlife in Chandigarh

Exploring the vibrant nightlife in Chandigarh

Hanging out with friends, clubbing, partying and dancing the night away, is what describes Chandigarh the best. In recent years, the nightlife in Chandigarh has grown like anything and has the ci... more

Do you know Mana in Uttarakhand is the last Indian village?

Do you know Mana in Uttarakhand is the last Indian village?

People often get confused between Mana in Uttarakhand and Chitkul in Himachal Pradesh, as to which one of these holds the title of being ‘the last Indian village’? Well, to clear things out, Chit... more

The gorgeous glowing beach of Maldives

The gorgeous glowing beach of Maldives

Do you know there’s a beach in Mudhdhoo Island (also known as Vaadhoo Island) of Maldives that glows at night? Yes, you read that right! This glow-in-dark is basically a natural phenomenon called... more

Ditch regular, try these offbeat honeymoon destinations in India

Ditch regular, try these offbeat honeymoon destinations in India

An Indian wedding is probably one of the most hectic and tiring affairs, and by the time all the rituals are done, the newlywed couple look forward to is a relaxing holiday (honeymoon). It is the... more

Do you know about Karnataka’s abandoned floating church in Shettihalli?

Do you know about Karnataka’s abandoned floating church in Shettihalli?

Ruins are intriguing and more intriguing are the mysterious stories spun around these forlorn and forgotten structures. There is one such absolutely interesting and abandoned church, called the R... more

A complete guide to Kinner Kailash, the mythical home of Lord Shiva

A complete guide to Kinner Kailash, the mythical home of Lord Shiva

According to Hindu mythological tales, the mighty Himalayan ranges are the sacred abode of Lord Shiva, where he lives with his better half, Goddess Parvati. Supposedly, Kinner Kailash is the exac... more

On a treasure hunt in the Son Bhandar Caves of Bihar

On a treasure hunt in the Son Bhandar Caves of Bihar

Caves have always been an interesting topic to talk, explore, and write about. Owing to the secret tales surrounding them, caves have inevitably managed to capture the attention of traveller, res... more

5 Indus Valley Civilisation archaeological sites to visit in India

5 Indus Valley Civilisation archaeological sites to visit in India

Of several things we are proud of as Indians, one definitely is the Indus Valley Civilisation or the Harappan culture sites that were found way back in our country. India alone is home to more th... more

All about the beautiful hidden town of Kallar in Kerala

All about the beautiful hidden town of Kallar in Kerala

Kerala is probably one of the prettiest, less polluted and the greenest destinations in India that allures travellers from all across the globe. The state is home to some gorgeous hamlets and tow... more

Heard of Bathu ki Ladi, a unique temple in Himachal?

Heard of Bathu ki Ladi, a unique temple in Himachal?

India has several mysterious and unique places that have a rich historical past. One such mystifying place is Bathu ki ladi temples in the Kangra district of Himachal. What makes this temple uniq... more

How to spend a romantic monsoon day in Delhi?

How to spend a romantic monsoon day in Delhi?

The famous Indian monsoon has finally hit Delhi, and in an utterly beautiful way! Minus the traffic conditions, everything in the city just turns all bright and green and it is an absolute sin to... more

5 Indian web series for those bitten by the travel bug

5 Indian web series for those bitten by the travel bug

Henry Miller must have said this years and years ago but each word of this statement holds true even today. The way you see things matters more than reaching, and how you reached there is what a... more

Weekend events in Bengaluru—a complete guide

Weekend events in Bengaluru—a complete guide

Bengaluru is one happening city, with several interesting and fun activities and events taking place every weekend. This weekend (28-29 July) too, Bengaluru is offering a myriad of fun-filled eve... more

The haunted tale of chain tree in Kerala’s Wayanad will keep you awake all night long!

The haunted tale of chain tree in Kerala’s Wayanad will keep you awake all night long!

We all are aware and have experienced the greener and prettier side of the gorgeous state Kerala. But how many of you have heard about the tales of horror that haunts the destination and its peop... more

Bollywood’s undying love for Kashmir’s Betaab Valley

Bollywood’s undying love for Kashmir’s Betaab Valley

We all are well aware of Bollywood’s unending love for Kashmir and its surroundings. The place is called ‘Paradise on Earth’ for some reasons, and we have clearly witnessed those reasons in numer... more

Amboli in Maharashtra is a monsoon paradise, know why

Amboli in Maharashtra is a monsoon paradise, know why

Rain brings smile, greenery, and fills the heart with hope. Every single droplet brings respite from hot and sultry summer days, and happiness blooms. To enjoy the monsoon season at its best, tra... more

A guide to world’s highest post office in India’s Spiti Valley

A guide to world’s highest post office in India’s Spiti Valley

There are myriad interesting facts about India that the world is not yet aware of and one of among those is that India is the place, where world’s highest post office is located. Yes, there is a ... more

Monsoon-perfect beaches in Goa

Monsoon-perfect beaches in Goa

Monsoon is that time of the year people most eagerly wait for and imagine being close to Goa beaches during this period! The city is all washed and green and makes for the perfect visiting time. ... more

Everything that Bengaluru has to offer this weekend

Everything that Bengaluru has to offer this weekend

Bengaluru is one beautiful city where people know how to work and also have fun and be happy! The myriad interesting weekend events in Bengaluru will certainly spoil you for choices. From music e... more

Discovering the reality of ‘sensuous’ side of these Indian temples

Discovering the reality of ‘sensuous’ side of these Indian temples

India, despite being the land of Vatsyayana and his Kama Sutra, has always been considered a conservative country. But the case was not the same till centuries ago, as there are myriad Indian tem... more

All about Serchhip—a picturesque ‘hidden’ town in Mizoram

All about Serchhip—a picturesque ‘hidden’ town in Mizoram

When you are a traveller, you don’t believe in being at places that are overtly crowded and commercially hit. A traveller seeks solace in silence, he looks out for destinations that are virgin, a... more

Ibn Battuta’s India: the prime destinations visited by this great traveller

Ibn Battuta’s India: the prime destinations visited by this great traveller

If you are the one who loves travelling then you surely must have heard of the famous Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta, the man who left his home at a young age of 21 back in the 13th century to fu... more

Romancing India: 5 super-hit proposal ideas for couples who love to travel

Romancing India: 5 super-hit proposal ideas for couples who love to travel

Planning to propose your partner and take your relationship to next level? Because proposing over a candle light dinner or going down on your knees in front of a monument is too cliché now. You n... more

Why a trip to Yousmarg is must when in Kashmir?

Why a trip to Yousmarg is must when in Kashmir?

When we mention Kashmir, the first thing we visualise is the beautiful shikaras in Dal Lake, the hauntingly pretty Mughal Gardens, the cascading Aharbal waterfall, the stunning Sonmarg and magica... more

Up for some water fun? Head to the best scuba diving destinations in India

Up for some water fun? Head to the best scuba diving destinations in India

Scuba diving, perhaps, is one of the most thrilling and amusing water adventure activities of all time. Everyone, who has seen the super hit Bollywood flick Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara must remember... more

Exploring Senapati, the secret of Manipur

Exploring Senapati, the secret of Manipur

Senapati, a beautiful yet less explored town in the Indian state of Manipur, is a place that is more than just abundant with nature. Like any other north-eastern destination, Senapati has tried i... more

A trip to Lambasingi—the Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh

A trip to Lambasingi—the Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh

Around 100 km away from the city of Visakhapatnam in the Chintapalli Mandal, lies the quaint little village of Lambasingi. One of the best kept secrets of Andhra Pradesh, the hamlet is also known... more

No need to commit a crime to visit these historic Indian prisons

No need to commit a crime to visit these historic Indian prisons

What’s your idea of fun vacation? Beaches, mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, resorts? Same old boring things, right? If you are the kind of traveller who loves experimenting, then you might just... more

Monsoon special: must visit dams in Maharashtra this rainy season

Monsoon special: must visit dams in Maharashtra this rainy season

Mumbai rains are awesome! If you are planning a trip to any place in Maharashtra this monsoon, then this article might just help you plan your itinerary. Rains add to the beauty of any destinatio... more

Discovering the seven marvels of the ‘Seven Sisters States’ in Northeast India

Discovering the seven marvels of the ‘Seven Sisters States’ in Northeast India

Northeast is probably one of the most wondrous, gorgeous, naturally rich and least explored regions in India. It seems like the fascinating land of Northeast is blessed by Mother Nature as even a... more

Don’t dare to go near the Khooni Nadi in Delhi, here’s why

Don’t dare to go near the Khooni Nadi in Delhi, here’s why

Do you believe in negative energy? Do you believe there is an unexplained side to this world that appears after the sun goes down? Well, the world is certainly full of places that are surrounded ... more

A guide to prime events in Bengaluru this weekend

A guide to prime events in Bengaluru this weekend

Bengaluru, the city of parks and technology, hosts an array of interesting events this weekend. These events give the city people some perfect, much-needed breaks from work. Weekends in Bengaluru... more

The coolest night out hubs in Udaipur

The coolest night out hubs in Udaipur

Udaipur, India’s one of the most popular and beautiful cities, is home to several grand palaces and pretty lakes and temples. However, not many are aware of vibrant nightlife of Udaipur. As the s... more

Uzbekistan to introduce e-visa for 51 countries including India from July 15

Uzbekistan to introduce e-visa for 51 countries including India from July 15

​​In a bid to attract more number of tourists from India and other countries, the Uzbekistan government has decided to introduce e-visa or electronic visa. The electronic visa will be issued for ... more

Exploring the nightlife in Jodhpur

Exploring the nightlife in Jodhpur

Jodhpur, the ‘Blue City’ as it’s known, is much more than its spice shops, heritage palaces and folk songs. Despite being a small cultural Rajasthani city, there is no dearth of interesting and f... more

Want to experience nightlife in Mussoorie? Visit these awesome bars

Want to experience nightlife in Mussoorie? Visit these awesome bars

Mussoorie is one of those hill stations that are renowned for its natural splendour, old houses and warm people. But how many of you have experienced the nightlife of Mussoorie? It is a common be... more

Exploring the most gorgeous sports arenas across the globe

Exploring the most gorgeous sports arenas across the globe

Sports is one sentiment that connects people from different regions, religions and races together. For some, there’s no love greater than the love for football; for some, cricket is life and many... more

Ganga Lake in Itanagar—the next best tourist attraction in Arunachal Pradesh

Ganga Lake in Itanagar—the next best tourist attraction in Arunachal Pradesh

Ganga Lake, a freshwater lake in Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, is being developed into a major tourist attraction in the city. While it was a known name before as well, now the... more

Heading to Disney Parks this vacation? 7 things you must avoid packing

Heading to Disney Parks this vacation? 7 things you must avoid packing

Disney Parks are probably the best and the happiest man-made wonders on the Earth, the ultimate family destination! If you too are planning to visit any of the Disney Parks this summer, we would ... more

Bad weather puts a stop on adventure activities in Kullu

Bad weather puts a stop on adventure activities in Kullu

If you are the someone who enjoyed visiting Kullu for the sake of adventure sports, this news might hurt you bad. Owing to bad weather and monsoon, all the adventure sports in Kullu have been sto... more

Exploring five most underrated Indian destinations

Exploring five most underrated Indian destinations

India is one beautiful country visited by globetrotters in large number. There are a number of pretty and gorgeous destinations, which are absolutely popular and mostly commercialised. But there ... more