A first-timer’s guide to staying on a Dal Lake houseboat
Deluxe or premium? Dal or Nigeen? What the shikara costs, what to eat and how to pick a houseboat you will love.
Travel tips
Itineraries, seasonal tips, food trails and practical advice from people who have been there.
Living root bridges of Meghalaya: the Nongriat trek
3,500 steps down to the double-decker root bridge — what to expect, where to stay and how fit you need to be.
Maldives on a budget: local islands vs resort islands
You do not need ₹1 lakh a night. How guesthouses on local islands like Maafushi and Thoddoo compare with resorts.
What to pack for a winter trip to the mountains
Layering, footwear and small items that make snow trips comfortable and safe.