Tourism

Ladakh in apricot bloom
Ladakh in apricot bloom

In Ladakh’s brief spring, valleys blush with apricot bloom—ushering in a festival where culture, community, and quiet joy unfold beneath drifting petals

By Vijaya Pratap April 28, 2026
Mandawa: Rajasthan's hidden heritage gem
Mandawa: Rajasthan's hidden heritage gem

Mandawa, Rajasthan's painted haveli town, offers a captivating journey through history and art

By Pooja Biraia April 22, 2026
Iran war is changing India’s holiday plans. But it’s not what you think
Iran war is changing India’s holiday plans. But it’s not what you think

India’s travel patterns are adapting to global events, with a surge in domestic tourism and a shift away from West Asian destinations

By K. Sunil Thomas April 04, 2026
Island echoes: Finding India in Sri Lanka
Island echoes: Finding India in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, I encountered a culture at once distinct and deeply familiar—where shared histories, rituals, and rhythms quietly mirror those across the strait

By Vijaya Pratap April 02, 2026
Where every wall tells a story: Walking through Raghurajpur
Where every wall tells a story: Walking through Raghurajpur

Raghurajpur is a vibrant heritage village near Puri, Odisha, where traditional Indian crafts like pattachitra and palm leaf engraving are not just made but lived

By Vijaya Pratap March 27, 2026
Shadows of Faith: Experiencing Semana Santa in Castilla y León
Shadows of Faith: Experiencing Semana Santa in Castilla y León

Holy Week in northern Spain offers a profoundly moving expression of solemn devotion

By Vijaya Pratap March 13, 2026
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