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End of the Road

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A trek down the Tsarab Chu into Zanskar, where fragile trails, high passes, and a changing landscape still dictate the terms of travel.

Faded Glories

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Kolkata’s decaying monuments and still-vital streets tell a story of empire, endurance, and a city that flaunts its storied history.

Towers of Power

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From Mughal palaces to haunted ramparts, these five citadels chart the subcontinent’s wildest tales of ambition and upheaval.

Under the Mountain

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Beneath the shadow of mighty Kanchenjunga lies Sikkim’s Dzongri trek—a lesser-known journey through rhododendron forests and alpine meadows that offers hikers a Himalayan experience without the crowds.

The Greatest Show on Earth

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Next year sees the staging of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the full iteration of the world’s biggest religious festival. Here are five things to note about the spectacular event.