The lost world of Kodaikanal
Bat caves, bison and wild men. Kodi is weird and wonderful, if you know where to look
A hard climb up to Ladakhi
The summit above Beas Kund, in Himachal Pradesh, is a trekking peak, but it can feel like a mountain
Chinese breakfast at Bentinck Street
Doing the 6am chow at Tiretta Bazaar, Calcutta, is a rite of passage for those who call the city home
Bohra ghost towns of Gujarat
The built heritage of the towns of Sidhpur and Kapadvanj in Gujarat is disappearing fast in the face of governmental and community apathy
Welcome to the coffee homes of Coorg
Managers’ bungalows turned into holiday homes let one share the heritage of this coffee country
Wintering grounds of Kasauli
In this classic Himachal Pradesh hill station, find warmth in old buildings from the 19th century
Tasting tea bungalows in Munnar and Valparai
The planter’s life opens up to visitors in the tea estates of southern India
Pastoral Nilgiris
Relish the country life and some adventure sports in the quaint Destiny Farm in Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Secret Garden: Silent Valley National Park
Absorb the sights and sounds of the Silent Valley National Park, Kerala – at least in the part open to visitors
Rainforests and Longhouses
Beyond Kuching, the fascinating capital of Malaysia’s Sarawak province, lies a wild, leafy wonderland
Join the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Mumbai
Also called Siddhidata (giver of success) and Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles), the elephant god Ganesha brings the capital of Maharashtra to a fever pitch of devotion
Rooms with a view in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang in north central Laos is in the throes of a hotel renaissance