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North Kerala often gets overshadowed by its popular southern sibling. And that’s actually a blessing in disguise.

KWATI Sprouted Lentil Soup

This lentil soup is made by sprouting mixed beans for a few days. this dish is consumed during the monsoons on the day of janai Purnima; considered very healthy, it is eaten with rice. vegetarians can omit the mutton bones

Finding FLAVOURLAND

PRANNAY PATHAK went café-hopping in paragliding hotspot Bir, and found the billing justified

BHEEMLI RESORT

Bheemunipatnam, 40km from Visakhapatnam airport, 25km from the city » Just 28 elegant rooms

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HERE, THERE, NOW & SOON

On Food and Travel

I HAVE NEVER CONSIDERED myself a foodie. Over the years of travel across Europe, I have gotten by with whatever I have come across, which being a vegetarian has at times been only bread and cheese. Food was not a priority and I spent the least amount of time searching for the specialities that a place had to offer. Now I wonder though if I was missing something in my travels.

Ellora 1960

India is full of myriad secrets—in its mazelike streets, historical structures, colourful culinary space, its people and their stories. Its rich history is shaped by numerous rulers, their dynasties and fortified structures, ancient memorabilia and a conscious attempt to preserve it all.

REDISCOVERING India

Amid lands already known, hide certain gems that are worth revisiting. Here is Team OT drawing the road map for you

NURTURING THE ROOTS

ASHISH KOTHARI and SHRISHTEE BAJPAI check into Sagg Eco Village near Srinagar and come away smitten

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HOTELS, HOSTELS AND NOTHING LIKE HOME

Goa's TOP 10 MUST-TRY STANDALONE RESTAURANTS

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Goa is a foodie paradise. RUPALI DEAN came back sated—and with this list

THE White KNIGHTS OF Rewa

Tigers are luminous beings, and white tigers are the brightest of them all. PUSHPRAJ SINGH —the current Maharaja of Rewa—recounts an extraordinary legacy

DODGING THE Taj

On his first visit to Agra, PRANNAY PATHAK returned from the gates of India’s most-recognised monument. As he found out, there was more fun stuff to do outside

WORLD MEETS INDIA GURUGRAM

When local meets global, the dining experience promises to be like no other marking Michelin star chef Atul Kochhar’s much awaited comeback to the land of culinary magic is this modern Indian, uber-chic restaurant—SAGA: Cuisines of India. with a hard-to-miss glistening façade and one of the tallest bar displays—as high as 40 feet—the restaurant is all about stories. Right from its interiors to the seating arrangement as well as the uniforms, each element has a tale to tell.

Jungle Nama: A Story Of The Sundarban

By Amitav Ghosh Harpercollins ₹699

Reaching for the Severed Arm

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DIVIDE

Flavours Off The Coast

Rich heritage, diverse culture and remarkable flavours, the cuisine of Odisha is a colourful tapestry of spices and variety. Yet, Odia cuisine rarely features among the popular (or known) Indian food cultures today. With traditional recipes getting passed on from one generation to the other, the state is fast emerging as a favoured destination for avid foodies.

sleepy HOLLOW

Mukteshwar is a quiet corner of Kumaon, away from the hustle and bustle of the bigger hill stations.

TIME TRAVELLER

TIME TRAVELLER

Stumbling Across Street Art

LEFT NO PLACE TO GO , given the Covid-induced lockdown, lately I have acquired the strange habit of staring at the walls. Allow me to explain.

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What's hot in the food world?

FROM STREET FOOD TO GOURMET MEALS, TRY IT ALL!

Raveena Tandon's love for the hills and taking the road less travelled

Raveena Tandon’s love for the hills and taking the road less travelled

ON AN ALL-TIME high

Green pines, endless pasturelands and an arena of high mountain vistas, ADIL LANGOO was rewarded with a palette of colours every single day as he traversed the relaxing terrain of Kashmir

Now Showing: A Blockbuster Curry Western

Chef Prem Kumar Pogakula may relish whipping up all-time French classics, but he’s still mastering his mom’s countrystyle chicken curry

BEYOND THE pagodas

With untrammelled landscapes and a rich cultural heritage, KARAN KAUSHIK experiences Khampti and Singpho villages in Namsai and Chongkham.

Chilika Bird Festival 2021

Mangalajodi, situated in the north-eastern part of Chilika, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, is known as the ‘bird paradise of Asia’ for a reason.

REDEFINING adventure

With snow-draped peaks everywhere and tranquillity aplenty, Patnitop’s latest adventure destination is buzzing for all the right reasons

THE WINTER PARADISE

Replete with hill stations resembling postcard sceneries, Uttarakhand is a paradise for those looking to get lost in the white layer of snow

UNBRIDLED MYSTIQUE

Map your way past grove-riddled pathways, meandering streamlets, mystical dens, cloudy terrains, and endless stairways nestled in Meghalaya’s crevices