India Travel Guide
Photo story: celebrating Holi festival in India's Braj region
The vibrant hues of Holi are recognisable the world over, but this time-honoured Hindu festival of colour has its roots firmly in the subcontinent. In the cities of Vrindavan, Nandgaon, Barsana and Mathura some of the most spectacular Holi celebrations take place, transcending their religious origins and uniting people from all over the globe.
Three vegan Indian dishes to try from chef Romy Gill's new cookbook, Zaika
Turmeric pancakes, jackfruit sabzi and poppy seed cakes: these are the flavour-filled vegan bites inspired by West Bengal.
Tales of the tiger: searching for big cats in India’s wildest state
To travel across Madhya Pradesh is to taste India’s untamed heartland, where national parks teem with wildlife and stories of Bengal tigers are on everyone’s lips. An expert in the art of stealth and secrecy, however, it’s a beast that proves hard to seek.
A voyage through Assam: cruising along India's Brahmaputra River
A voyage through Assam on the tempestuous Brahmaputra River provides an indelible experience of India, although a sense of adventure and an open mind are essential for navigating the cruise’s twists and turns.
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Photo gallery: celebrating Holi festival in India's Braj region
Magenta, yellow, crimson, blue — the vibrant hues of Holi are recognisable the world over, but this time-honoured Hindu festival of colour has its roots firmly in the subcontinent. In the cities of Vrindavan, Nandgaon, Barsana and Mathura, in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, some of the most spectacular Holi celebrations take place, transcending their religious origins and uniting people from all over the globe
India: Rice Pudding with Cardamom and Bay Leaf
Filling and warming, try this twist on a classic – inspired by Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
Warming dhals to zingy salads: an interview with Romy Gill
Chef and food writer Romy Gill sought inspiration from the food of her childhood in West Bengal for her debut cookbook, Zaika. It celebrates regional, vegan Indian dishes, from warming dhals to zingy salads.
Top five wellness experiences in the Himalayas
We round up the best stress-free experiences at Ananda in the Himalayas.
The world's best food destinations in 2019
Whether it’s an Italian temple of gastronomy or an Indian veggie paradise, some places seem to have good food woven into their DNA. From Mendoza to Mysore and Bologna to Beirut, we pick out some of the best destinations for food lovers
Surreal Photos of Life in a Mystical 'Moonland'
This photographer documents the many contrasts in the remote region of Ladakh, India.
Go wild: India's best national parks for wildlife spotting
India's resident wildlife is as varied as the vast subcontinent itself. Grab your binoculars and head out on a safari with a difference in these national parks
Should I go on a slum tour? Meeting the local guides in Delhi's Sanjay Colony
A slum tour in Delhi reveals it's not about ogling poverty and inequality but about acknowledging the reality so both travellers and locals can learn from each other.
Top 5: Desert festivals
Winter blues? Fear not: there's plenty of desert decadence to melt them away — these festivals amid the sand dunes feature everything from yoga at sunset to camel racing
