Category: India

  • Thanjavur Travel Guide: Top Things to Do in Thanjavur in a Day

    Thanjavur Travel Guide: Top Things to Do in Thanjavur in a Day

    Once the capital of the Cholas who built the magnificent Brihadeshwara Temple that graces the heart of the city, modern-day Thanjavur woos travelers from around the world for lessons in Tamil architecture, art, culture, and culinary heritage.

  • 2 Days in Pondicherry: On a Franco-Tamil Heritage Trail

    2 Days in Pondicherry: On a Franco-Tamil Heritage Trail

    Spend 2 days in Pondicherry relishing the sunrise and sea breeze, stroll through the French and Tamil quarters collecting and sharing stories, go on a shopping spree collecting collectibles, and eat and eat and eat.

  • Eating at Pune's Irani CafĂ©s

    Eating at Pune's Irani Cafés

    Parsi cuisine, a unique blend of Persian flavours and Gujarati spices, are kept alive in kitchens across Western India and in Irani cafés, which like their owners, are slowly becoming a thing of the past.

  • 2 Days in Pune: Irani CafĂ©s & Heritage Walks

    2 Days in Pune: Irani Cafés & Heritage Walks

    Spend two days in Pune exploring the old city. Go on heritage walks, eat as many vada pavs as you can, find temples in secret courtyards, & experience the Irani cafe culture!

  • Rajasthan Road Trip: 10 Days in Western & Southern Rajasthan

    Rajasthan Road Trip: 10 Days in Western & Southern Rajasthan

    See the best of western and southern Rajasthan on a 10 day roadtrip through Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, and Mount Abu.

  • Staying at the Bara Mangwa Farmhouse

    Staying at the Bara Mangwa Farmhouse

    Enjoy a weekend at the beautiful Bara Mangwa Farmhouse. Excellent service, mesmerizing views, and mouth-watering food sets it a class apart.

  • Field Notes: Chhota Mangwa

    Field Notes: Chhota Mangwa

    Nestled in the wooded mountains of West Bengal is Chhota Mangwa where life is laidback, food comes fresh from organic farms, and puppies and goats run around.

  • Chhota Mangwa Travel Guide

    Chhota Mangwa Travel Guide

    Spend a weekend in the lap of nature at Chhota Mangwa where the woods are full of flowers and fireflies. Feast on organic produce, go on hikes, and learn more about the local ways of life.

  • Calcutta Bungalow: A Love Letter to the City

    Calcutta Bungalow: A Love Letter to the City

    Housed in a restored 1926 townhouse in Shyambazar, Calcutta Bungalow is a city lover’s ode to the city. It is a BnB for those who want to immerse themselves in the history of Calcutta.

  • Field Notes: Okhrey

    Field Notes: Okhrey

    Contemplating the present and the future on the eve of an election in a quiet corner of Sikkim.

  • Daragaon Village Retreat, Darap

    Daragaon Village Retreat, Darap

    Savour the best of Limboo culture at the Daragaon Village Retreat. The flower-filled homestay offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about the local culture and traditions.

  • Sherpa Lodge, Okhrey

    Sherpa Lodge, Okhrey

    Sherpa Lodge in Okhrey promises breath-taking views, cosy rooms, organic food, and a lovely time!

  • Darap, Sikkim Travel Guide

    Darap, Sikkim Travel Guide

    Your guide to exploring the pretty village of Darap in Sikkim.

  • Trekking in the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, Sikkim

    Trekking in the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, Sikkim

    After a hailstorm, our trek through the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in West Sikkim became an experience to remember and a lesson in gratitude.

  • Okhrey, Sikkim Travel Guide

    Okhrey, Sikkim Travel Guide

    Your complete guide to Okhrey, gateway to the rhododendron sanctuary in West Sikkim.

  • At Pappadam, A Boat Trip down the Konkan & Malabar Coasts

    At Pappadam, A Boat Trip down the Konkan & Malabar Coasts

    At Pappadam, you can taste some of the best South Indian delicacies in Kolkata. Take your pick from an extensive menu featuring Chicken Chettinad, Crab Mangalorean Ghee Roast, Mutton Stew, and more.

  • Things to Do In Udaipur, Rajasthan

    Things to Do In Udaipur, Rajasthan

    Lose yourself in the magic of Udaipur, a Rajasthani city where the romance of the ghats and the whispers of the lakes slips into its timeless streets.

  • Kolkata for Foodies: 15+ Things to Do in Kolkata

    Kolkata for Foodies: 15+ Things to Do in Kolkata

    In our foodie’s guide to Kolkata, we take you to our favourite joints and share a tip or two about the city’s gastronomy.

  • Field Notes: Jaisalmer

    Field Notes: Jaisalmer

    Satyajit Ray’s Sonar Kella stands glimmering in the golden sands of the Thar in Jaisalmer, a Rajasthani city full of havelis dripping with jharokhas. Come for a tryst with royalty and a taste of the Thar.

  • On a Heritage Trail in Serampore

    On a Heritage Trail in Serampore

    On a day trip from Kolkata, explore Serampore’s heritage structures dating back to the Danish era.