Munnar is, often, presented as a one-day destination to be covered among a bouquet of Kerala destinations. However, this scenic hill station located on the Western Ghats, in Idukki district, deserves more of your time. Given its strategic location at an altitude of 1,600 metres above sea level, there’s no dearth of vistas. To make...
The ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ is famed for its fascinating Maori culture, amazing craft beer, stunning thermal springs, impressive volcanic cones, mesmerising clear waters, incredible wildlife and much more! 1. Auckland Auckland skyline Fancy swimming with sharks? Ensure Kelly Tarlton’s – home to over 80 species of marine life – is part of...
Does the African safari feature on your bucket list? If yes, you simply have to visit Kenya. Almost lying on the earth’s equator, this ‘Cradle of Humanity’ is blessed with an incredible ecological mix comprising the Great Rift Valley, snow-capped mountains, scenic grasslands, gorgeous silver sand beaches, and exceptional national parks and reserves. Let’s look...
For countless, weary city folks, the Chandigarh-Manali NH21 serves as the perfect escape route from the humdrum of daily existence into the rejuvenating lap of nature. Sadly, the crowds follow suit! What if we told you that there is a hidden treasure – with pristine oak and pine forests, hanging bridges, apple orchids, and crystal...
Blessed with a coastline of 435 km and extensive mangroves, the Kingdom of Cambodia is the beach-lovers’ paradise. And unlike its neighbour Thailand, the white sandy beaches in this quaint country aren’t always teeming with tourists. Cambodia Tourism boasts of quite a few hidden gems that offer a glimpse into its rich history, colonial past...
No trip to Himachal Pradesh can be complete without a few days at Kinnaur. One of the 12 districts in Himachal – almost 250 km from Shimla – you’ll find Kinnaur on National Highway 22, better known as the Hindustan Tibet Road. Located at an altitude ranging between 2320 – 6816 metres, the region is...
When three mountain streams conspire to make you hold your breath on the road uphill in God’s Own Country, there is definitely a dream destination ahead. Located at an altitude of 5,200 ft above sea level, in the Idukki district of Kerala, Munnar offers an ideal getaway. Wondering what’s the best time to visit Munnar?...
There’s something about Shimla. No matter how many times you may have been to the summer capital of British India, you’ll never get tired of it. For those who have done the Shimla holiday packages, visited all the tourist places and stayed at luxury hotels in Shimla, there are still reasons to head to the...
Splendid lakes surrounded by Himalayan peaks, with an incredible view of pine and oak forests, dotted by colonial bungalows and artistic churches. That’s Nainital – also known as the ‘Lake District of India’ – located at an altitude of 2,084 meters above sea level alongside the foothills of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. Legend has it...
The reasons to love Vietnam are many, with it being a glorious assault on your sense, a culinary superpower, home to its own share of thrills and chills, and a great testament to the progress that can be made due to peace after war. You can choose to escape to the surrealistic limestone islands from...
