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Happiness Handcrafted

From folk paintings to wood crafting, exploring the state’s astounding wealth of art and handicraft is an experience of a lifetime. 

World Within A World

Serving a potpourri of cultures, Kochi in Kerala is more than just a port. Once a buzzing trading base, its rich colonial heritage still thrives in its shops, cafés, streets and homes.

Time Goes By Slowly

The beauty of Dalhousie was its simplicity and earthiness, now lost to milling tourists and fancy outlets. But veer into the alleys and out of town, and you will realise this paradise is not all lost.

Sands Of Time

Founded after a prince left his paternal palace in rage and anguish, Bikaner lives up to the expectation of Rajasthani colour and flavour.

Unveiling the Unexplored

Experience Madhya Pradesh through the kaleidoscope of its history, culture and heritage.

A Royal Saga in Rural India

A stay at Fort Unchagaon is quite possibly the closest physical embodiment of what this magazine set out to achieve when it launched some 28 years ago. And should you choose to stay here, rest assured, you will, without a doubt, Discover India.

Desi At Heart

Travelling is an important component of RJ Naved’s life. Meet the prankster behind the famous Radio Mirchi Murga, whose heart is set in the capital.

The Cycle Of Life

When able-bodied and differently-abled people get together for a unique adventure, stories are exchanged, lasting bonds are created, and a certain magic begins to unfold.

Lucknow Now!

Lucknow, the city of nawabs, is immersed in courtly culture. Its refinements of manner and speech aside, the city is a treasure trove of sites and monuments steeped in history, and bazaars bustling with delectable food and exquisite crafts.

Spotlight - Lagori

This genre-defying multilingual band from Bengaluru is a livewire onstage, and performs to packed houses across the country. Geeth Vaz, the guitarist, on what keeps the band going.

Inspiration On The Go

Actress Neha Dhupia, who currently hosts shows like Vogue BFFS, credits her travel escapades for shaping her world view and helping her assimilate varied cultural experiences.

Myth-Logical

Some places cast a spell and make you return over and over. Some places you never leave. Pushkar, one of the few places where Brahma is worshipped, is a town that belongs to the world traveller, the locals, the musicians, the devotees and the mystics. Come here in search of calm or chaos!

Bloomin' Delicious

Flowers might have been part of food for, literally, ages. But today, there is a growing trend to use them for flavour, colour and aroma in appetisers, mains, salads, soups, and desserts.

Sometimes, When You Fall,You Fly!

Fear is the only factor when you stand at the edge to bungee jump over 80 metres. The mind will play games and ask you to back off. But after three counts, a moment of insane courage and the final leap, it will all be like a dream.

All Your Forest Essentials

Life pauses early in Pench. The gates to this Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh close at sundown, once the last of the safari vehicles have returned.

Gateway Weekend Break

The deep south of Tamil Nadu gets sizzling hot in summer, so this is a good time, when temperatures are more moderate and pleasant, to explore this part of the country. Rameswaram is a temple town that most people aspire to visit at least once in their lifetime.

The Modern Speakeasy

Nestled in one of Gurugram’s popular foodie malls, Lock & Key is a not-so-secretive, Prohibition era-inspired bar. Set to the backdrop of live jazz and the blues, we settled down for a sumptuous and lazy Sunday brunch.

Mystic River Cruise On The Ganga

From sprawling cities that have enthralled foreign rulers to unending farmlands ripe with the crop of the season. From the excavated sites of ancient universities to old temple towns. The river of life flows through it all—nurturing, nourishing, providing. Come aboard to savour the magic of the Ganga.

Discover India By Water

River journeys have a charm and lure as powerful as sea voyages. India’s waterways—vast, exquisite, teeming with life—offer a languid and restorative way to travel. Here’s a pick of five exhilarating experiences.

Birds Of A Feather

Bringing together Nagaland’s multitudinous tribal culture and crafts, along with rock music and village hospitality in an exquisite Himalayan setting, the Hornbill Festival should be on your bucket list, if it’s not already.

Up!

Soar and glide through the still morning air in a hot air balloon, and sweep your gaze around hills, forests, rivulets and more. On the ground, dance with tribals and savour luxe living in tents. Andhra’s Araku Valley has all shades of heaven.

Gatecrashing The Paradise Called Sangla

Lush forests, pristine rivers, lofty mountains, quaint villages and a colourful culture—Sangla Valley is a land of unbridled beauty.

Want To Travel With Your Pets? These Are The Destinations!

… Because they deserve downtime and a vacation as much as us. Here are some tips, ideas and places to go to, when travelling with your furry babies

Magnificent Plunge

During the monsoon, India’s rivers swell into gushing torrents that descend in thundering waterfalls. These roaring streams of water are among the best sights of our splendid rainy season.

Mysore Of Royal Lineage

There was once a time when royals of the Vijayanagara Empire flocked to Bangalore (now called Bengaluru), their summer abode, far from the scorching sun of their residence.

Moving Forward To Basics

I believe the only way to return to innocence is to evolve, move ahead in the right spirit.

A Woman Of The World

Vocalist, composer, pianist, choral specialist, leader of a global jazz ensemble— Annette Philip, the Indian face in the band, Women of the World, always has a song on her lips. She tells Discover India how music has shaped her life and how travel gives rhythm to it.

A History Lover's Guide To Osmanabad

Osmanabad is no stranger to tourists (or should I say pilgrims?) who come in huge numbers to visit the famous Tulja Bhavani Temple in Tuljapur. While the temple is definitely the most visited site here, Osmanabad has quite a few places of historical importance. A couple of years ago, as a student of archaeology at the Centre of Extra-Mural Studies, Mumbai University, I travelled to Osmanabad with my professor for a field trip. Part of the Deccan region, Osmanabad has seen kingdoms right from the Satavahana dynasty of ancient India to the early Islamic rulers of the Adil Shahi period. The distinctive style of art and architecture of every period surfaces in its various monuments, each a marvel in itself.

Finding My Way Home

Growing up makes you forget—and then with time, you remember, the beauty and pain of the rain. Take a journey to the eastern town of Darjeeling with a local as she too rediscovers.

Your Wellness Journey Through India

Check yourself into a luxury wellness retreat or experience simple living amidst nature, indulge in holistic healing treatments or harness the power of ancient practices, do a lot or do nothing at all. Whichever path you choose, our curated list of 15 carefully-designed, unique offerings from around the country will help you turn the gaze inwards towards creating a more wholesome you, while rejuvenating your body, relaxing your mind, and re-energising your soul along the way.