Travel
93 articles
Destinationtravel10 Places To Go Birding This Winter
A list of the top destinations in the country for observing our annual feathered guests
DestinationtravelTop 13 Places To Go Birdwatching—Indore
A list of birding hotspots in and around the largest and most populous city of Madhya Pradesh
Destinationtravel15 Beautiful Places To Stay At In The Mountains
Summer's sweltering heat has arrived; it's time to head for the hills
Road TriptravelA 450km Cycling Trip Through The Northeast
Turning 40 never looked this good
DestinationtravelA Spot Of Nature In Every State (And Union Territory!)
On National Wildlife Week, we pick out 36 incredible natural spaces you won’t need your passport for
DestinationtravelA View From The Top
Shooting from an airplane is difficult enough, but if you plan ahead, you can catch the light
DestinationtravelAgumbe Diaries
We keep nature in focus this Inktober, with these pen-and-ink illustrations of a resplendent rainforest experience
Travel GuidetravelAgumbe
One of the wettest places in south India, this biodiversity hotspot is best visited in the monsoon
Travel GuidetravelAjodhya Hills
A birdwatching guide to an ecotourism hotspot in the Purulia District of West Bengal, which harbours migratory birds from western and southern India
Road TriptravelAlong Land's End
The Government of India imposes a ban on fishing during June for the west coast and July for the east. A journey along the East Coast Road during this season unearths stories of struggle along coastal Tamil Nadu
Travel GuidetravelAmboli
Don't go just for the waterfalls. This hill station has an abundance of biodiversity
StaytravelAnejhari Butterfly Camp: Gateway To The Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
From frogs to butterflies to bioluminescent fungi, experience the extravagant fauna and flora on the banks of River Souparnika
Travel GuidetravelBandhavgarh
A complete guide to one of the most popular wildlife parks in central India
Travel GuidetravelBidar
A stunning grassland habitat in the Deccan Plateau and a cluster of droolworthy monuments make Bidar worth the long journey off the popular tourist track
StaytravelBrij Lakshman Sagar: The Hidden Gem Of Marwar
Embrace slow living and indulge in regal luxury at this sustainability and conservation-focused reimagining of a 19th-century hunting lodge in Pali, Rajasthan
DestinationtravelCamping On Jahaji Beach
For his birthday, this marine biologist got to pitch a tent inside a Marine Protected Area in Rutland Island. He shares his experience
Travel GuidetravelCoringa
A wildlife sanctuary. A mangrove forest. A treasure trove of biodiversity. Here’s what you need to know before you visit
Travel GuidetravelDehing Patkai
One of the few remaining lowland tropical rainforests in mainland India, Dehing Patkai in Assam's Brahmaputra basin is an important biodiversity hotspot
Travel GuidetravelDesert National Park
Prepare to be amazed by the sheer abundance of wildlife that thrives in and around this land of wide horizons and vivid habitats
StaytravelDestiny Farm Stay: A Slice Of Heaven In The Nilgiris
Lose yourself in the beauty of the blue mountains and find yourself anew at this farm stay on the fringes of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Travel GuidetravelDhikala
Soak in the majesty of the jungle while living in the heart of Jim Corbett's stomping grounds
StaytravelDhole's Den: The Placid Possibilities Of Everyday Life
An eco-friendly jungle lodge situated deep in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve lends you the chance to explore life in the wilderness
Travel GuidetravelDubare
Not too far from popular Madikeri, the little-known forest of Dubare has plenty to offer in terms of natural splendour and sheer adventure
Travel GuidetravelEaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
One of India’s best birdwatching hotspots is known for its biodiversity, as well as its interesting history
StaytravelEvolve Back Coorg: Living A Planter's Best Life
Enjoy luxurious seclusion amidst the natural abundance of a coffee plantation at the Chikkanahalli estate in Siddapura
Travel GuidetravelGajoldoba
Set against the backdrop of Khangchendzonga, the reservoir is a birding hotspot that boasts a vast array of migratory avifauna
Travel GuidetravelGandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
The reservoir of the Gandhi Sagar Dam has transformed a sparsely vegetated landscape into a haven for mammal and bird species
Travel GuidetravelGandikota
Take a trip to the Grand Canyon of India, a scenic retreat steeped in ancient history
Travel GuidetravelGir Forest National Park
Welcome to the only home of the Asiatic Lion
Travel GuidetravelGreat Rann Of Kutch
The salt marsh and its surroundings are a paradise for birders in every season
Travel GuidetravelEvolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge
Enjoy luxury on the margins of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve as you experience game viewing and indulge in the ancient culture of the San people
Travel GuidetravelHampi
Head down to the Hampi-Daroji region to experience the 14th-century splendour of the Vijayanagara empire and some stunning wildlife
Travel GuidetravelHemis National Park
Head over for stunning vistas of sweeping valleys, white-tipped mountains, and the chance to spot the Snow Leopard
Travel GuidetravelHoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Make your way to a remote, pristine part of Assam to see one of India’s only ape species
DestinationtravelInside Out: Places To Enjoy The Monsoon From
Monsoon Week: Sit indoors or get drenched, there's something for everyone
StaytravelJamoon: Corbett's Hidden Treasure
Experience the big cats of Corbett at your doorstep in this exclusive wildlife lodge on the banks of the Ramganga river
Travel GuidetravelJawai–Bera
A land as old as evolution, the story of tolerance and respect in the leopard country of Rajasthan is one that must be experienced firsthand
StaytravelJim's Jungle Retreat: Seek The Tiger, Find The Jungle
Explore the Kumaoni landscape from the comforts of a luxurious eco-lodge on the southern borders of Jim Corbett National Park
Travel GuidetravelKanha National Park
From its iconic faunal species, the Royal Bengal Tiger and Barasingha, to its picturesque meadows and Sal forests, Kanha offers one of the best wildlife experiences in the country
DestinationtravelKarnataka Bird Festival, Hampi
If you've been planning a trip to Hampi, there's no better time than now. Your travel guide to sightseeing, cafe-hopping and birding
Travel GuidetravelKeoladeo Ghana National Park
A unique wetland habitat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a paradise for both birds and bird lovers
Travel GuidetravelKuno National Park
One of the more unexplored national parks from the state of Madhya Pradesh, Kuno has recently emerged as a bona fide crowd-puller in wildlife circles
Travel GuidetravelLittle Rann of Kutch
All you need to know to plan a visit to this not-so-little salt marsh
TrektravelLost And Found In The Sharavathi Valley
A monsoon trek through the undiscovered jungles of the Sharavathi Valley that both terrifies and exhilarates, all captured on a phone-camera
Travel GuidetravelMaguri Beel
The wetland in the Tinsukia district of Assam has built a reputation for being a hotspot for wintering migratory birds in the country
Travel GuidetravelManas National Park
Part grassland and part forest, this wild space is home to species of rare and endangered wildlife that you won’t find anywhere else
Travel GuidetravelMayureshwar
It might be India’s smallest sanctuary, but it offers a big opportunity to sight the Indian Wolf. And much more
DestinationtravelMind And Frame...
... and what to do when the two don't cooperate
Travel GuidetravelMishmi Hills
A birdwatching guide to the scenic Mishmi Hills in Dibang Valley, home to several rare and endemic eastern Himalayan birds
Travel GuidetravelNarara
Surround yourself with corals without diving underwater? You can, at the country's first Marine National Park
Travel GuidetravelNational Chambal Sanctuary
Once home to Phoolan Devi and Paan Singh Tomar, the National Chambal Sanctuary is now teeming with rare and endangered species
DestinationtravelNext Stop, Nagzira!
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary in Central India has spawned countless generations of wild cats. Here are countless more reasons why you should visit this verdant paradise
DestinationtravelNotes From A Kitchen Window
A birder has an early morning date with the 'jewel of the monsoon'. In Mumbai, no less. An ode to the ODKF
Travel GuidetravelPeora
This Kumaoni hamlet is a charming blend of colonial architecture, fruit orchards, pine forests and panoramic Himalayan views
DestinationtravelPostcards From A Distant Island
Captivated by Lakshadweep, this marine researcher documented her most idyllic moments through art
Travel GuidetravelPurbasthali
Situated on the banks of River Bhagirathi-Hooghly in South Bengal, the oxbow lake is a wintering site for a vast array of migratory avifauna
TrektravelRambling Along The Rimen River
A group of nature enthusiasts paddle along River Rimen and explore the unique biodiversity of this landscape in Southern Meghalaya
Travel GuidetravelRanthambore
Come for the tiger, stay for the forest
Road TriptravelRiding Solo In The Himalayas
93 days. 14,000 kilometres. The road trip of a lifetime
StaytravelRiver Tern Lodge: On The Banks Of Bhadra
Experience the tranquility and the wildlife of Bhadra Reservoir and the adjoining Bhadra Tiger Reserve
DestinationtravelRogue Forest
Untamed and yet lesser known, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is the wild heart of Uttar Pradesh
Travel GuidetravelRongtong
A birdwatching guide to an idyllic village set amidst the lush tea gardens and alpine forests of Darjeeling, home to some of Eastern India’s rare and endangered avians
Quick ReadtravelRunning Into Snow Leopards At Rudragaira
Researchers recount their fortuitous sighting of a Snow Leopard pair while on a field trip in Gangotri National Park
StaytravelSalban: The Homestay To Experience Kanha
Enjoy laidback living and the tranquil harmony of untouched forests at this sustainable stay on the fringes of Kanha National Park
Travel GuidetravelSariska
After years of infamy, Sariska is clawing its way back into the league of India’s premier national parks
Travel GuidetravelSattal-Pangot
This freshwater habitat in Nainital is heaven for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers
StaytravelShan At Uley: The 'Local' Snow Leopard Experience
The only luxury property owned and run by a local family in Ladakh, Shan At Uley promises an experience rooted in the land and its culture
Travel GuidetravelShokaliya
This tiny hamlet in Rajasthan is one of the last strongholds of the Lesser Florican and your front-row seat to witness the unique courtship display of these exceptional trampoline artists
Travel GuidetravelSingalila National Park
Known for its stunning views of the eastern Himalayas and rich biodiversity, it is one of the best places to see the elusive and endangered Red Panda in its natural habitat
StaytravelSnow Leopard Lodge: In The Abode Of The Grey Ghost
Experience high-stake, high-altitude wildlife viewing from the comfort of cosy lodges in the heart of Snow Leopard country in Ladakh
Travel GuidetravelSundarbans National Park
The largest mangrove forest in the world is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and harbours some of the subcontinent's most remarkable natural treasures
Travel GuidetravelTadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Big opportunities to see the big cat
Travel GuidetravelTal Chhapar
Explore the erstwhile hunting ground of the Maharaja of Bikaner, now a thriving ecological hotspot
DestinationtravelThe Beach Less Taken
The photographer captures a different side to a popular beach in the Andamans
DestinationtravelThe Boatman
A dispatch from Kashmir's Dal Lake
DestinationtravelThe Flight Of The Fireflies
Fireflies light up the forest in Purushwadi, Maharashtra in May and June. Go now!
TrektravelThe Many Worlds Of River Sharda
An ecologist paints the ever-changing landscape of River Sharda in stunning detail from her years of surveying wildlife along its banks
TrektravelThe Vertical Theatre Of Rock Climbing
Musings of a rock climber as he explores his passion for the sport and his love for the Sahyadris while deliberating humanity's relationship with nature
StaytravelTOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards 2023
Here are the eco lodges that won accolades for their contributions to sustainable and responsible wildlife tourism in the Indian subcontinent
DestinationtravelTop 10 Homestays In Coorg
Long weekends are coming up this month. Here's where to stay in the land of the Kodavas
DestinationtravelTop 10 Places To Go Birdwatching—Mumbai
A list of birdwatching hotspots in and around the sleepless metropolis of Mumbai
DestinationtravelTop 10 Places To Go Birdwatching—Pune
A list of birding hotspots in and around the expanding metropolis of Pune
DestinationtravelTop 8 Places To Go Birdwatching—Hyderabad
A list of birding hotspots in and around the historic city of Hyderabad
DestinationtravelTop 8 Places To Go Birdwatching—Nagpur
A list of birding hotspots in and around the winter capital city of Maharashtra
DestinationtravelTreasures On Mumbai’s Shores
A new initiative attempts to bring the city's coastal biodiversity into the public eye
DestinationtravelTrek Or Treat?
Guest Editor Series: When we trekked for hours to Harishchandragad, one of my most favourite places to be
Travel GuidetravelTungareshwar
A wilderness with three different types of forests, right on the outskirts of Mumbai? Yes, please
Travel GuidetravelVetnai
Home to the largest Blackbuck habitat in eastern India, this little village in Odisha is a must-visit along with Mangalajodi and Chilika
Travel GuidetravelWalong
A birdwatching guide to the easternmost town of mainland India, a virgin part of Arunachal Pradesh ruled by rare and endemic avians
TrektravelWhere Every Leaf Is A Flower
A trek to the magical and tranquil Valley of Flowers is not just a pilgrimage for botanists and naturalists but one for all of us
DestinationtravelWinter Landscape
A majestic sunrise in Ramanagaram awes the photographer
TrektravelWithout A Trace
An adventure and travel journalist takes a course that changes the way she perceives the outdoors