The On Travel journal
Local highlights, thoughtful routes and practical advice for your next Indian holiday.
A guide to Tamil Nadu’s great temple circuit – Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman, Rameswaram’s Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga and 22 theerthams, Dhanushkodi and the Pamban bridge, Kanyakumari’s sunrise...
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Everything you need to see the Asiatic lion – Gir jungle trail jeep safaris and online permits, the Devalia (Gir Interpretation Zone) bus safari, safari timings, the June–mid-October closure...
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A guide to Maharashtra’s favourite hill stations – Mahabaleshwar’s viewpoints, Venna Lake and strawberry farms, Panchgani’s Table Land, Lonavala and Khandala’s caves, forts and monsoon water...
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Plan your Nilgiris holiday – the UNESCO toy train, Government Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, tea factories, Pykara falls and lake, Coonoor’s Sim’s Park and viewpoints, e-pass...
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A first-timer’s guide to Europe from India – how the Schengen visa works and when to apply, documents checklist, choosing your route across France, Switzerland, Italy and more, getting aroun...
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Everything for a Hong Kong–Macau holiday – Indian entry rules (Hong Kong pre-arrival registration and Macau visa-free stay), Disneyland and Ocean Park, Victoria Peak, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Ma...
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A romantic Bali plan for Indian couples – choosing between Ubud, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua, pool villa tips, the most memorable couple experiences, a 7-day itinerary, budget, visa and b...
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Pick the right Dubai desert safari – evening, morning, overnight or premium conservation-area safaris – with what is included, dune bashing and quad bike options, vegetarian food, family and...
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A clear guide to the Maldives for Indian travellers – entry rules, choosing a resort and transfer type, water vs beach villas, all-inclusive vs half board, local-island stays for budget trip...
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A complete Singapore planner for Indian families and couples – visa process and SG Arrival Card, flight options, realistic costs, attraction passes, a 4–5 day itinerary covering Sentosa, Uni...
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Everything Indian travellers need for Thailand – current visa-free entry rules and the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, flights, a realistic budget, the best time to go, how to split time betw...
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A side-by-side comparison of North and South Goa – beaches, nightlife, crowds, accommodation, food, prices and getting around – with recommendations for families, couples, party-goers and ho...
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Uttarakhand, the Land of the Gods, offers the Char Dham Yatra, Rishikesh's rafting and yoga, the hill stations of N...
Sikkim is a small Himalayan state of monasteries, mountain lakes and views of Kanchenjunga – from Gangtok and Tsomg...
Rajasthan is India's land of kings – Jaipur's pink palaces, Udaipur's lakes, Jodhpur's blue city, Jaisalmer's golde...
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