A road trip to Spiti in Himachal Pradesh
Fascinated by the place name Kaurik, the author sets out on a journey of discovery along the Hindustan-Tibet Road in Spiti
Discovering Syria
Damascus is held to be the holiest place in Islam after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Take a look at Syria beyond social, political and religious unrest.
Cross-country Microlighting
Flying a PHG (Powered Hang Glider) over the lakes and dusty plains of Malwa
Lucknow–s Bhul Bhullaiyan
Walking through the devious corridors of one of the world’s few roof-top labyrinths
Apple Isle (Tasmania) is a brilliant excursion from Australia
Tasmania has something for the mountain lover and beach bum, the history buff and culture-vulture, the indefatigable trekker and wildlife lover
The twin towns of Moreh and Tamu
Despite the international border between them, the bazaar towns of Moreh in Manipur and Tamu in Myanmar have historically been connected by the umbilical cord of commerce, both legal and illegal
The waterway to Mandalay: A classic riverboat journey
In spite of its wealth of history and beautiful scenery, the Ayeyarwaddy is not a river for tourists. If anything, it is more like the Grand Trunk Road of Myanmar, transporting almost everything under the sun
Say hello to the crocs in Aussie land
Tourists love them. And they love tourists. Meet Australia’s strangest attraction–man-eating reptiles–at the Kakadu National Park
Discovery of India with the Indian Railways
Shyam Benegal–s yatra–from Indian Railways naysayer to romantic believer in its nation-building power.
From North to East India on the Indian Railway
Seven days and 14 trains later, the bravehearts found themselves transported from India’s northern border to the eastern border.
Himachal Pradesh: The Submerged Temples of Old Bilaspur
Every winter, the water in the Gobind Sagar Lake in Himachal Pradesh recedes to expose the ruins of medieval temples that lie submerged for the rest of the year
The road to Mechuka
Intrigued by the tale of a magical land where cauliflowers grew to ten kilos and radishes heavier than you could carry, the author follows the Siang river to Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam: A Train Ride To Haflong
Travel to the rain-soaked and the only hill station in Assam–Haflong in the Dima Hasao district–aboard the Barak Valley Express of the Indian Railways
Deccan Queen: Keeping the Pune-Mumbai journey on track
For those commuting daily between Pune and Mumbai, the Deccan Queen is still the most favoured train.
Tamil Nadu: All aboard the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Go on a scenic train journey along the verdant landscapes and beautiful hill stations in Tamil Nadu