Last towers standing
With the telegraph-based communication system becoming history, the Semaphore towers are also facing the perils of time
Hindu holiday
The tourist trap that is Angkor and goes Khmer confidential – with a really good guide by day and a historian to fill in the blanks by evening
Graveyard shift
The many pasts of Cimitero Acattolico — a harbour for writers, artists and intellectuals in Rome
Top spot
The little-known Kanasar lake, high up in the mountains of Garhwal, is not an easy place to reach. But it’s worth the effort
Holy days
Every year, the week leading up to Mahashivaratri is dedicated to Yaksha, a festival of classical music and dance, in Velliangiri
In the deep end
In fifty years, the mudflats of Majuli may vanish, and with it the heritage of its satras
The phoenix rises
Humayun’s Tomb continues to inspire awe, but appears to have lost its old-world charm
Amphibious run
The surreal landscape, the varied topography and varied levels of difficulty make the Rann of Kutch a great site for ultra marathons