Did you know that the world’s first elevated park resides in Paris? It’s called Promenade Plantee. And if you think Bordeaux is nothing more than the famous French wine, you’ll be surprised to see the eponymous historic city that boasts of the largest square in Europe and some of the most impressive churches in the...
A sojourn into Spiti Valley can be therapeutic for the soul. The misty mountains, sanguine lakes, adrenaline-fuelled treks, humble hospitality, it’s an experience like no other! The difficult task of planning a Himachal holiday is fitting it all into one itinerary. You may have to give some a miss. Just ensure that Dhankar is not...
A jumbo box of different shades of blue crayons won’t be enough to draw the shades of the Pangong Tso Lake. Much more than just a spectacular lake at a mindboggling 13,900 feet above mean sea level, Pangong Tso’s serene blue waters were made more famous with Bollywood’s ‘Three Idiots’ movie, leading to a fairly...
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...
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...
If you think Kerala is only about the dreamy backwaters and rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages think again! One of the most beautiful hill stations in South India, Wayanad is located amidst the lush greenery of the Western Ghats in God’s Own Country. From prehistoric caves and heart-shaped lakes to revered temples and wild animals, this popular...
The Park What’s common between a cricket test match, an intensely smoky single malt and Corbett National Park? Plenty actually – they can all test your patience, are acquired tastes and even so are strangely favored by the ‘connoisseurs’. Though named after the legendary hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett, strangely enough only one of 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...
Fancy climbing the largest glacier in Europe, or indulging in some geothermal swimming? How about midnight golfing? Iceland promises all this and more! The second largest island in Europe, Iceland sits on the edge of the Arctic Circle and atop one of the most volcanically active hot spots in the world. Iceland tourism offers a...
When you hear the name Ladakh – the picture that often pops in your head is barren mountains, the world’s highest motorable pass, and an azure blue lake made famous by Bollywood – the Pangong Tso. But Ladakh is much more than just these. To the eye of the keen observer – offbeat Ladakh is...