India

There’s more to Agra than the Taj Mahal, from plush hotels with unbeatable views to 15th century marvels of engineering. The abiding Mughal history of the region can be found in every corner.

It’s the land of lakes, so jump right in – or maybe just check out the plush hotels and scenery. This cultural center of India has lakeside treats for travelers looking to put their eyes on something wet in arid Rajasthan.

Kayaking, rhinos, and island excursions – the peaceful tea country of Assam in India is hiding adventure for those interested in exploring.

Nazima and Earl Kowall made an epic adventure to Meghalaya in 1992; so much has changed since then, but a startling amount has remained the same.

India has no shortage of impressive forts to look at, but the really impressive ones are easy on the ears; Golconda Fort’s acoustics make it a unique Hyderabad destination.

Despite all the press and nature documentaries, Meghalaya remains somewhat isolated. For the nature lover who wants to see humankind living in harmony with nature, this wettest place on Earth is a good start.

After being rocked by floods in August, October kicks off travel season in Kerala, and “God’s Own Country” is ready to receive the much needed travelers.

Travel writer and photographer Annapurna Mellor journeys up steep mountain roads and into the heart of Arunachal Pradesh to discover and shoot Tawang.

Annapurna Mellor travels to Kumartuli district Calcutta, a place where they make gods from scratch. From straw to the finished product, this journey takes us to the genesis of India’s spiritual sculptures.

Photographer Annapurna Mellor travels to the Pushkar Camel Fair deep in the Rajasthan desert and brings back truly otherworldly photos of this deeply cultural event.

You can feed your eyes all you like, but if you want to taste these Instagram-worthy dishes from India, you’re going to need to hop on a plane to the subcontinent.

Between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, there are the Andaman Islands, a little bit of India in Southeast Asia well worth the journey.