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
The Indonesian archipelago is home to thousands of islands, 922 of which are permanently inhabited. In spite of this, when someone says Indonesia, the first thought that pops into your head is . Home to some of the most luxurious hotels and private villas, … More » Beyond Bali
Have you ever pondered on the fact that getting to —India’s most stunning-albeit-stark destination—can be just as exciting as being there? The road up, both from Srinagar (in Jammu and Kashmir) and Manali (in Himachal Pradesh) takes you past some of the … More »Leh And Behold
Pankaj Mehta, Mahesh Samat and I were school buddies. Together we grew up over Tintin, Nancy Drew and the Jataka Tales, while secretly salivating over our ravishing English teacher. But as happens with many lads, we drifted apart when school ended, each … More »Driving Through The Scottish Highlands
You’ve posed with Molly Malone on Grafton Street; you’ve strolled up and down Liffey Bridge; you’ve been sightseeing, shopping and for dinner. What comes next in Dublin? What else but a pint of good ol’ Guinness. Here are some of the Irish capital’s … More »Dublin After Dark
For lovers of all things beautiful, Atul Kasbekar’s exhibition of photographs from Victoria is a delight. Kasbekar has captured the touristy and the regular from his own unique perspective. Condé Nast Traveller caught up with Kasbekar at the opening of … More »‘Atul Kasbekar reveals Victoria’s secrets’
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 »
