Mussoorie gets the crowds. Dhanaulti gets the second mention. And Kanatal, sitting quietly between them at 8,500 feet on the Chamba-Mussoorie road, keeps getting overlooked by people who would likely…
Palampur is the tea-growing town in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra Valley that most travellers drive straight past on their way to McLeodganj — and that's exactly why it works as a…
Thiruvonam 2026 falls on Wednesday, 26 August, and Kerala has public holidays on 25, 26, 27 and 28 August. For a 25–30 August trip, base yourself in Alleppey (Alappuzha) if…
Some stays announce themselves. This villa in Manali does the opposite — it waits quietly, about 200 metres from the river, tucked into the hills of Raison, until you arrive…
Amulyam Villa is a 4-bedroom private villa in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand, set on an easily accessible on-road location with 180-degree views of the Kumaon Himalayas. Two king and two queen bedrooms…
Last updated: October 2026
If you've ever scrolled through photos of the Scottish Highlands or the Swiss Alps and sighed, here's something worth knowing: some of the most breathtaking places…
Start from your city. From Mumbai or Pune: Lonavala, Karjat, Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, or Igatpuri for the Bhandardara side. From Bangalore: Coorg, Chikmagalur, Wayanad and Coonoor. From Delhi: Mussoorie, Kasauli, Rishikesh and Lansdowne. For each, we…
Last updated: October 2026
If you're tired of bumping into selfie sticks on the Triund trail, the treks in Himachal Pradesh that actually deserve your boots are the ones most…
In July 2026, the Manali to Leh highway is the more adventurous but harder route — crossing five high-altitude passes including Tanglang La (5,328m) — while Srinagar to Leh via…