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
In 1912, when The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows was built, the city now known as Beverly Hills did not exist. Instead, it grew up around the Spanish Mission-inspired building—the only hotel in the area, and one that would become a hub for high society … More »How Beverly Hills was born
Winding through the Western Ghats to the newly-opened Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa on Pawna Lake, it’s hard to believe I’m just 100km outside Mumbai, and a mere 80km from Pune. The hotel—and its sylvan setting—make a perfect retreat for both Mumbai … More » In Hilton Shillim, Mumbai Has A New Getaway
It's been 30 days on the road and over 6,000 kilometres covered after Jay started from Chennai. Snow blocks his path into Spiti Valley, so he changes direction, backs out of Kinnaur Valley and camps at Chachyot More »Day 30 - Kalpa to Chachyot
The Himalayas throw a spoke in sanDRina's wheels. Overcast skies and rain keep Jay from moving ahead. So he sits back and enjoys the mountains at Sangla. This is where the journey comes to life, when plans are changed by greater forces. More »Day 28 - Stuck in Sangla, Himachal Pradesh
A slow riding day through beautiful scenery ends quietly with a stop at the peaceful monastery in Kalpa. Since the Kunzum Pass won't be open for another few weeks, Jay has to change his route and ride into Leh through Manali. More »Day 29 - Sangla to Kalpa
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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 »
