Day 22 - Marvelling at the Taj Mahal in Agra
Jay Kannaiyan - Tue 21 May, 2013 4:14 PM ISTFrom across the Yamuna River in Agra, Jay takes in stunning views of the Taj Mahal More »Day 22 - Marvelling at the Taj Mahal in Agra

Rameshwaram, at the edge of the subcontinent, is many things to many people but wherever you go, legends of Lord Rama prevail More »In Lord Rama’s footsteps

By some estimates Tamil Nadu has about 33,000 ancient temples, many of them over 600 to 800 years old. A majority of the great temples are dedicated to … More »Great Temples of Tamil Nadu

Everything about Thanjavur is larger than life. After all, the city of the thousand-year-old Big Temple is the cultural capital of India. More »Thanjavur Palace: Basking in the Glory of Centuries

Thanjavur, 342 km from Chennai and 56 km from Tiruchirapalli, is very much where Tamil Nadu's cultural heart beats. And not for nothing is its monumental … More »The Timeless Temples of Thanjavur

That palaces are purely symbols, reminding one of erstwhile glory that has crumbled over the passage of time, is apparent when you visit the 17th century … More »Ramnad Palace: Forgotten by all but time

From across the Yamuna River in Agra, Jay takes in stunning views of the Taj Mahal More »Day 22 - Marvelling at the Taj Mahal in Agra
Leaving the hot plains of Uttar Pradesh behind, Jay rides up to Nainital, enjoying the cool Himalayan air More »Day 23 - From hot Agra to cool Nainital
From Khajuraho, Jay rides over 400 km to Agra, where by happy coincidence he witnesses the making of fine marble inlay handicraft More »Day 21 - Khajuraho to Agra
Probably discovered first by filmmakers before tourists found it, Bekal Fort has suddenly become a high-end tourist town with many resorts setting up base here More »Bekal - Kerala's new tourism treasure-house
A security guard may not be much of a tour guide, but that doesn't take anything away from the awe-inspiring temples of Khajuraho More »Day 20 - Timeless temples of Khajuraho

Gay tourism might be in its inchoate stages but operators across cities have a sodality in their purpose and vision, says Thommen Jose Continue reading → More »

Even if one is not religious minded, the Kumbh Mela is a spectacle worth the experience, writes Prasanna. Continue reading → More »

Though the 15-day bacchanal ends with the Lent period before Easter, celebrations never end here and the warmth of the fiesta lingers even after the costumes and masks have been packed away. Continue reading → More »

Turkey is not only about Istanbul. The ancient region of Cappadocia -- land of beautiful horses -- is a spectacular gift of the forces of nature, says Shabana Shaikh Continue reading → More »

The river Macchu flows silently. But sometimes, she speaks. And when she does, her voice can be heard across time. A unique love story from deep inside India's heart. Continue reading → More »

God’s Own Garden is not in Kerala; it is in this remote village in Meghalaya where modern buzzwords like sustainability and eco-friendliness have been daily habits for centuries, says Kalpana Sunder Continue reading → More »