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
Mannavanur in Kodaikanal has an ageless spirit around it. The romantics are lured by the misty lakes and the waterfalls, while the hard core trekkers prefer the caves and the dense forests. More »Mannavanur – a piece of lost paradise
Some last-minute maintenance on sanDRina, bowing to the gods and a good night's sleep! More »The day before departure
Kanatal isn’t a destination that comes with a promise of frills and thrills; it urges you to slow down and relish nature’s sights and sounds in the serene abode of the Himalayas. A series of narrow, zigzag roads surrounded by fragrant pine, deodar and … More »Guide To Kanatal
As the dhow bobbed gently in azure green waters, I look up at the awesomely rugged and barren cliffs that tower above my head. They rise from the water in shades of brown, devoid of any plant or shrub. Beneath the water dolphins swim, occasionally surfacing … More »Keeper of Oman’s deep blue secrets
Staring at the Pyramids that rise from the sands of Egypt, you can trick yourself into believing it’s a different world, a different time. However, the hollering vendors and pushy tour guides will jolt you back to reality. Merely turning up will not guarantee … More »Dos and Don’ts When Visiting The Pyramids
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 »
