India has hundreds of beaches but heading to Kerala, Goa and Pondicherry is recommended if you want a perfect beach holiday as temperatures soar this summer

The local saying ‘baaro mash e tero parbon’ – thirteen festivals in twelve months – is probably the most apt description of festivals of West Bengal. Take a look at the cultural diversity of the state through these festivals

The concept of “voluntourism” has lately been gaining ground in India, with a number of places offering the opportunity to do voluntary work in a diverse range of settings

Even non swimmers can go for a sea walk or helmet dive to explore the underwater world of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands

At Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand’s gem, nature is the greatest attraction

The spectacular Auden’s Col trek offers you the rare chance to experience wilderness and climb in solitude

When in Sikkim, discover the transience of Yumthang’s snowscapes and the permanence of Dzongu’s beliefs

Tiger is the star of Kanha National Park, but so are its many birds and other animal that call it their home

Explore the beautiful forests of Dudhwa National Park and Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh to get to know their winged denizens up close and personal

Assam is the land of colourful festivals, rituals and fairs. Here are five of the many festivals that this northeastern state celebrates