The On Travel journal
Local highlights, thoughtful routes and practical advice for your next Indian holiday.
A delicious guide to Kerala food – sadya on a banana leaf, appam and stew, puttu and kadala, karimeen pollichathu, Malabar biryani, Kerala parotta, fish curry, payasam and more, with vegetar...
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Everything first-timers should know about Ayurveda in Kerala – how it works, popular treatments like Abhyanga, Shirodhara and Panchakarma, choosing a certified centre, how long to stay, the...
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How much does a Kerala trip cost? A practical guide to budgeting for hotels, houseboats, transport, food and activities, with tips for budget, mid-range and luxury travellers, the cheapest t...
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Everything about scuba diving and snorkelling in the Andaman Islands – best sites at Havelock, Neil and North Bay, try-dives vs PADI courses, the best season, what to expect, safety, health...
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Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) or Neil (Shaheed Dweep)? Compare beaches, activities, stays, food, ferries and atmosphere to decide which Andaman island suits your trip – or how to combine both.
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A complete Meghalaya travel guide – Shillong, Cherrapunjee waterfalls, the Double Decker living root bridge, Mawlynnong, Dawki's crystal-clear river, Laitlum Canyon, best time to visit, itin...
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Plan a Kaziranga safari in Assam – the park's ranges and safari zones, jeep and elephant safari options, best season, how to book, where to stay, what animals you can see and how to combine...
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Discover Goa beyond its beaches – Old Goa's churches, Fontainhas Latin Quarter, spice plantations, Dudhsagar Falls, Chorao island birding, Divar island, Goan food, best time to visit and a 4...
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Plan a Dwarka and Somnath pilgrimage in Gujarat – how to reach, Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Somnath Jyotirlinga, light and sound show, nearby places like Porbandar...
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A practical Bali guide for Indian travellers – visa on arrival basics, flights, best time, where to stay (Kuta, Seminyak, Ubud, Nusa Dua), Nusa Penida and Gili day trips, budget planning, ve...
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A practical Dubai guide for Indian travellers – UAE visa basics, best time to visit, where to stay, Burj Khalifa and desert safari tips, Abu Dhabi day trip, shopping, vegetarian food, budget...
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Plan a Vietnam trip from India – e-visa basics, direct flights, the best time by region, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Da Nang and Ba Na Hills, Hoi An, Saigon and the Mekong Delta, plus budg...
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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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