Packing woollens is an absolute must and to avoid high-altitude sickness, carry medicines, inhaler, oxygen spray, chocolates, popcorn and lots of water
Gurudongmar Lake
One of the world’s highest lakes, the sacred Gurudongmar lake is north Sikkim’s very own Shangri-la
INDIAN CITIZENS NEED AN INNER-LINE PERMIT TO VISIT THE LAKE
There are lakes, there are extremely gorgeous lakes and then there’s Gurudongmar. Perhaps the most spectacular destination in Sikkim, Gurudongmar Lake promises to be an experience like none other. Encompassed by stunning snow-capped mountain peaks, this utterly magnificent lake sits at a dizzying altitude of 17, 800 feet. Blessed with aquamarine waters that shimmer under the bright sunshine and reflect the gorgeous peaks, the lake is considered sacred by Buddhists and Sikhs. While some attribute the lake’s name to Guru Nanak, who is believed to have visited the place, others claim that it is named after Guru Rinpoche. Gurudongmar has to be on your list if you are a lover of nature and the great outdoors.
It’s best to leave as early as 4am from lachen to visit the lake since the chances of an avalanche are high after 11am
Khajuraho
Chasing the architectural legacy of the Chandelas in the temple town is an experience history buffs would not miss for the world
KHAJURAHO IS A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
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Chutneys For Every Season
GROWING UP IN JHARKHAND, I've always been enchanted by the state's culinary landscape. Here, the local cuisine never fails to surprise with its depth and variety.
BADGE OF HONOUR
IN THE DYNAMIC LANDSCAPE of tourism, where greenwashing often taints sustainability, certifications can help distinguish between genuine efforts and marketing gimmicks. Green certification systems encourage businesses to enhance their environmental credentials.
WHEELS OF TIME
IN 1947, TRAINS CARRYING REFUGEES ACROSS THE BORDER WERE SYMBOLIC OF THE TUMULT OF THE PARTITION.
RAILS OF THE Raj
FROM ITS CONCEPTION TO ITS ROLE IN THE NATION'S HISTORY, THE BRITISH INDIAN RAILWAYS IS A PHENOMENON MARKED AS MUCH BY MARVEL AS AVARICE
THE RHYTHM OF BOLLYWOOD
FROM THE RAILROAD THRILLER MISS FRONTIER MAIL 1936) TO SHAH RUKH KHAN DANCING ON A TRAIN IN DIL SE' 1998), TRAINS HAVE GIVEN UNFORGETTABLE SONG SEQUENCES TO MANY HINDI FILMS
MEMORY'S OASIS
REMEMBRANCES OF GROWING UP IN SEALDAH RAILWAY OFFICERS COLONY IN KOLKATA
A FAREWELL × TO FLAVOURS
FROM CUTLETS AND RAILWAY MUTTON CURRY IN DINING CARS TO THE UNREMARKABLE FARE AVAILABLE TODAY, THE JOURNEY OF FOOD ON THE INDIAN RAILWAY IS FASCINATING
HERITAGE ON THE TRACKS
THE ICONIC DARJEELING HIMALAYAN RAILWAY, FONDLY CALLED THE TOY TRAIN,' HAS HELD ITS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE STATUS SINCE 1999
HIDDEN LIVES
SPANNING 65,000 KILOMETRES THROUGH DENSELY POPULATED INDIA, THE RAILWAYS ARE A BACKDROP TO COUNTLESS STORIES. 'THE UNRESERVED' BY FILMMAKER SAMARTH MAHAJAN CAPTURES A FEW
JOURNEYS WITHIN AND WITHOUT
FOR IMTIAZ ALI, TRAIN JOURNEYS ARE TRANSFORMATIVE, OFFERING GLIMPSES OF INDIA'S DIVERSE SOCIETY AND ITS MANY CULTURES AND RELIGIONS
