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
Oman is one of the few countries in the Arab Gulf that experiences a regular and much-awaited rainy season. The arrival of the southwest monsoon, locally called Khareef, is celebrated with joy and giving. More »Desert Rain - Oman's Salalah Tourism Festival
In her 100-year-old stone home, Paati, our friend’s nonagenarian grandma washed her saris on a granite slab. No army of servants or washing machine for her. A strict practitioner of her Iyengar traditions, she adhered to the old way - alternating, turning … More »Unravelling The Whole Nine Yards
A lawyer, a traveller, and an architect—Geoffrey Bawa’s life is as textured as the art he has created across the sub-continent. In Sri Lanka, where he was born and where he returned after travelling the world, Bawa crafted boutique hotels that have turned … More »Art of living: Geoffrey Bawa’s 5 Great Creations
As Indian weddings become bigger and longer, today’s honeymoons are shrinking, says Divia Thani Daswani. A Condé Nast Traveller India Honeymoon Special More »The rise of the Minimoon
The last day of Jammin Thru the Global South, Jay's awe-inspiring trip through 32 countries, comes to a fruitful finale at New Delhi after a 274-km ride. Thank you for following Jammin Thru India and don't miss the live chat on Monday, June 17 at 2:30 … More »Day 43 - Chandigarh to Delhi - The Grand Finale
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 »
