India

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.

One of Kashmir’s most precious destinations, the Warwan Valley offers myriad wonders for visitors willing to put in the effort.

Mumbai offers foodie explorers a wild ride that takes in everything from high-end gastronomy to creative takes on Indian regional cuisine.

The rocky, rugged terrain of Jawai Badh in Rajasthan is one of the best places on the planet for leopard encounters.

The loftiest region in India, Ladakh offers visitors picture-perfect vistas as well as a mesmerizing patchwork of Tibetan-influenced culture.

The pristine forests of Satpura National Park are rich in biodiversity offering a wildlife-spotting experience as vivid as any in India.

Once regarded as one of India’s most idyllic summer retreats, Srinagar is recapturing its alluring aura as tourism continues to revive in Kashmir.

Make sense of Old Delhi’s chaotic streetscapes by sampling an array of specialties ranging from delicious morsels to full blown Mughal meals

Given the stamp of approval by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Assamese cuisine is a confluence of cooking styles unlike anything else in India.

Nepal and India are reviving ancient architectural wonders to tackle modern water shortages.

Known for fire temples and unique burial rites, the Parsis are among Mumbai’s most fascinating communities. But, with their numbers dwindling, opportunities to witness their customs firsthand are limited.

India’s most serene state offers travellers a soul-soothing amble a world away from the frenzy of the rest of the country.