Christ Church in Kasauli holds a rather singular distinction—a distinction recorded in the Limca Book of Records: it is home to India's oldest working turret clock. Imported from W.H. Bailey...

Hill temples, one notices, have an infallible instinct for settling in awe-inspiring locations, as if guided by some divine preference. Chanju Mata Temple, tucked away in the Churah Block of...

Framed by towering mountains and dense deodar forests, the Bijjat Maharaj Temple at Sarain in Chopal (approx. 110 kms from Shimla) draws attention with its distinctive design and architectural finesse....

At an impressive altitude of 3,810 meters, Mud village occupies a stunning position on the left bank of the Pin River, a tributary feeding into the larger Spiti River. This...

Gondhla castle in Lahaul is a classic example of a Himalayan fortress, built around 1700 by Raja Man Singh of Kullu. Typical of this type of fortress, it has limited...

Gonbo Rangjon is a majestic, standalone mountain peak in the Lungnak Valley, Zanskar, a remote region of Ladakh, India. This striking peak, known locally as God’s Mountain, rises to 5,520...

Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan, India, is a popular tourist destination renowned for its striking architecture and lively atmosphere. Known as the Blue City, it features a distinctive palette...

Phuktal Monastery, set in the isolated Lungnak Valley of southeastern Zanskar, Ladakh, is one of the most remote Buddhist retreats in the Himalayas. Located 52 kilometers southeast of Padum along...

The evolving landscape of travel is rarely static. Each year brings new influences and new ways of experiencing the world. The trends predicted for 2025 offer a clear illustration of...

New Delhi: In a move to tighten border security and improve passenger screening, the Indian government has framed a new rule requiring airlines to share detailed information on international travellers with...