Advertisements In December 2020, broken by the unexpected loss of my mother, my father, husband, my girls—aged 13 and 9—and I, decided to do the only thing that could possibly put us back together: travel. Travelling outside India was out of the question and destinations close to home, New Delhi, were either overexposed or overcrowded. […]
Advertisements It’s no secret if you’re Goan, but Cola beach in South Goa has somehow managed to stay off the many round-ups of the best beaches in Goa. Not anymore though. With the surge in long-stay travellers to Goa once the lockdown lifted, this cove in Canacona is now on the radar. Just look at […]
Advertisements If you don’t head now, skiing, building snow angels, or feasting on piping-hot Maggi in the mountains will have to wait for at least a few months. March will bring spring to the lower Himalayas, and when April rolls in, most of the snow will have melted off your favourite winter destinations. The good […]
Advertisements Breathe in the crisp mountain air in Landour, a quaint cantonment town nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas, adjoining the popular hill station of Mussoorie. Small it may be, but it offers some of the most picturesque views of mountains coupled with pine, deodar and cedar forests. Landour is a quiet and peaceful destination, filled […]
Advertisements With a sharp spike in COVID cases, several states in India are changing their rules for testing. Delhi just made a negative RT-PCR test compulsory for those arriving from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. The new requirement kicks in from Friday, 26 February and is on till Monday, 15 March for now. […]
Advertisements Advertisements Lonavala is a short ride away from Mumbai. Photo: Dinodia Photo/ Getty Images India is supposed to get 100 new airports in the next four years. But while that happens, there are dozens of small airstrips across the county that will get you super-close to your final destination. Whether it’s a last-minute temple […]
Advertisements The respected priests, the Lamas, encourage people to confront death openly, and to feel the impermanence of life. Many a ritual object in the monasteries is made from human bones. The harsh, treeless landscape has also had a role to play in eliciting this practice, with the lack of wood for pyres or coffins […]
Advertisements Advertisements Aru Valley, Pahalgam. Photo: Athul Prasad The picturesque town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, nestled in the confluence of two rivers, is best known for its mountain trails, wildlife sanctuary and mountain caves. As March comes closer, the snow melts, giving tourists the perfect weather to enjoy the beauty of the region. […]
Advertisements With a fresh spike in COVID cases across the country, the rules for travel are changing again. Some states have reintroduced entry restrictions on visitors, and are insisting on some form of quarantine. Here is a list of all the states that require you to quarantine on arrival, in some form or the other. […]
Advertisements Like most other things lavish and decadent that Dubai is known for, the city is now home to the world’s most expensive biryani. Bombay Borough, an all-day modern Indian bar and eatery, located in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) neighbourhood, is serving this generously portioned feast, clocking in at AED1,000 or a cool […]