World Tourist Destinations

Divinity in stone Nestling in the hills of Lonavala, the rock-cut Karla Caves rank amongst the oldest and finest examples of Early Buddhist temple art in India Karla...

Experience the magic Bhandardara has all the makings of a beautiful holiday resort with spectacular sights Nestled among the Sahyadri Hills, Bhandardara has all the makings...

The most popular hill station Mahabaleshwar is bountiful, rewarding visitors with a mix of old-world charm, natural beauty and modernity Soaring peaks, breathtaking valleys,...

Nature at its best Malshej Ghat holds special value for hikers, trekkers and adventure lovers Malshej Ghat holds special value for hikers, trekkers and adventure lovers....

An undulating hilltop cloaked in green The cliffs of Matheran with incredibly steep drops to the plains below offer stunning viewing points Your toy train chugs along slowly...

Seen the sea bed 20 feet below? Tarkarli’s major attractions are the long and narrow stretch of beach, with its pristine water and the various forts Situated 6 kilometres...

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has since its inception, been involved in the development and maintenance of the various tourist locations of Maharashtra. MTDC...

An idyllic getaway Ganapatipule is one of the most spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast Ganapatipule is one of the most spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast...

As I drive through Mysore district, a silver sash peeps out from behind the trees. This is the Kaveri (also known as the Cauvery) river—it quickly hides behind the next clump of...

How to feel10 years younger From the crisp mountain air of St Moritz to the 800-year-old hot water spring in Bad Ragaz, Kishore Rathod tries the best of what Switzerland has...

A Spa IN THE sky There’s a lot to be said for luxury living in the Himalayas. Nothing shakes up one’s Spartan leanings better than a wholesome meal while perched on a tree-top-touching...

Here, female caddies egg you on Mark Twain famously described golf as a “good walk spoiled”. But 600,000 annual golfing visitors who throng the 300-odd courses in Thailand...

Watch the sunset from a houseboat, check managed to strike off two must-do's on her recent trip to Kerala A lakeside “village” in Kerala with traditional homesteads...

On top of the leaning mountain of Naneghat On his very first trek, Siva Sankar takes on Naneghat in the Western Ghats, where one mountain has a disconcerting slant Two-and-a-half...

The trek of the matter Mumbai-based trekker Rameshwar Sawant shares lessons picked up from 22 years of being in the wilderness I love the rains. For me, it is the...

Getting An artist’s view of Turkey Despite apparently conflicting cultures, Turkey thrives on its amalgamation of differences, I knew what I was looking for, so I ignored...

Pench National Park Another good place to try your luck for tigers is the Pench National Park, located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, about a five hour drive...

Tiger, tiger, bragging rights A visit to Kanha National Park and Pench National Park reveals a wide array of wildlife, from the hardground Barasingha found only in Kanha, to...

A weekend with Mickey Anvee Barjatya is ecstatic. The 8-year-old from Bangalore can’t believe she’s meeting Disney princesses. “I love princesses. I even dress up like...

A Buddhist whirl in Bangkok Would you travel to Bangkok with the primary aim of seeing the Reclining Buddha? was just such a believer? If I were to dream of Bangkok...

Follow the Buddha Get a peek into the history and culture of Buddhism by visiting these places Bodh Gaya, India Situated in Bihar, it has the Mahabodhi temple and the...

J&K ready for record rise in tourist arrivals Tourist arrivals in Kashmir are expected to witness a record three-fold jump this year. “This year we expect a three-fold...

GURMEET CHOUDHARY, ACTOR 1 CHERATING BEACH, MALAYSIA: You don’t see Indian tourists here. It is a beach resort and you get everything within its premises. From bows to kayaks,...

It isn’t unusual to visit New York or London and head to the Statue of Liberty or Buckingham Palace without a tour guide. Yet hordes of tourists visiting these spots leave enriched...

The city slicker’s guide to an even slicker weekend – super posh places that are only a few hours’ drive away “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your...