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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Kashmir has four distinct seasons and each is worth visiting. This guide explains weather, crowds, prices and highlights month by month – tulips, Amarnath season, autumn chinars and winter s...
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Heading to Ladakh, Spiti, Kedarnath, North Sikkim or Gurudongmar? Learn what altitude sickness is, early symptoms, how to acclimatise, what to eat and drink, which trips need extra care, and...
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Planning a Kerala holiday with children? A family guide to kid-friendly places in Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and the beaches, safe houseboat tips, activities children love, best time, a 6-da...
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When should you visit Sikkim? A season-by-season and month-by-month guide to weather, snow, flowers, mountain views, road conditions and festivals in Gangtok, North Sikkim, Pelling and Zuluk...
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Compare holiday quotations fairly, understand inclusions and plan a useful travel budget without relying on misleading headline prices.
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A practical framework for choosing destinations, limiting transfers and turning a long travel wish list into a comfortable India holiday itinerary.
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A complete guide to the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand – the order of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, registration, best months, road and trek details, helicopter options, pack...
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Plan a romantic Kashmir honeymoon – best season, houseboats on Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg, couple experiences, a 6-day itinerary, where to stay, budget tips and safety advice.
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