Forgotten Marwari havelis: arty abodes and murals of Shekhawati
By Nivi Shrivastava One would commonly associate Rajasthan’s architectural heritage with magnificent palaces and traditional temples built by royal families of the region; however, the...
A guide to navigating Madhya Pradesh’s exclusive winter fest – Jal Mahotsav 2022-23
By Nivi Shrivastava If you thought Madhya Pradesh was all about dense forest covers and elusive wildlife think again. Beyond the popular tourist circuits and...
Water sports and glamping by the beach, Konark’s Eco Retreat is vacay goals for adventure lovers
By Nivi Shrivastava One of the most underrated touristy destinations in India is the vivacious Odisha – with its crystal clear coastline, temples and monasteries,...
Flight of fantasies on a seaplane for an ultimate Maldivian holiday
By Nivi Shrivastava The minute you touchdown the Maldivian capital Male, you get to know you are in holiday heaven. As you step out of the airport,...
Island hopping in the Maldives to discover best sutainable luxury resorts
By Nivi Shrivastava There’s nothing more blissful than a dip in the glittering turquoise-teal waters of the Indian Ocean as the toasty Maldivian sun shines...
Plan a winter getaway by the quaint lakes of Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
By Nivi Shrivastava If you are looking for an easy-breezy winter destination in the hills of Kumaon, Uttarakhand, head to an offbeat hill station Bhimtal...
Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the sunny side of life in pristine waters of the Maldives
By Nivi Shrivastava Looking for an exciting beach destination this summer, without burning a hole in your pocket? Think the Maldives. The beautiful island country...
A lesson in sustainability at the beautiful Swiss village, Bluche
By Nivi Shrivastava While one may associate Switzerland with majestic snow-covered Alps, crystal clear lakes and endless green pastures, there are plenty of things in this country...
In Madhya Pradesh, relive the magic of medieval Mandu in monsoon
By Nivi Shrivastava Around 100 km away from Madhya Pradesh’s present-day commercial capital Indore is the well-preserved mediaeval city of Mandu (aka Mandav) in the Dhar district....
Tracing the crafts route in Gujarat, the vivid textiles and arts from the region
By Nivi Shrivastava Every time one thinks of Gujarat, memories of eclectic flavours and array of colourful visuals pop up instantly. Of course, the prehistoric monasteries,...