Kumortuli
Clay figures emerge from straw and earth before the city’s biggest festival.
Famous · Kolkata
20 places
Clay figures emerge from straw and earth before the city’s biggest festival.
Famous · Kolkata
Mountain town on the Kali River and a gateway for selected high-Himalayan journeys.
Offbeat · Dharchula · Pithoragarh
High Himalayan village near Badrinath with traditional architecture and local cultural…
Famous · Badrinath · Chamoli
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Famous · Diu
Regional meals, spices and traditional culinary techniques.
Offbeat · Sivaganga
Arrange through local hosts and ask permission before taking photographs.
Hidden gem · Jhabua
Seasonal markets showcase Adivasi traditions
Offbeat · Jhabua
Seasonal haats bring music, dress and community traditions together
Offbeat · Alirajpur
A craft stop connects the trip to the hands and skills behind Mizo textiles.
Offbeat · Serchhip
A cultural route that broadens the story of southern Mizoram beyond its hills.
Hidden gem · Lawngtlai
Quiet village roads reveal a slower side of Mizoram away from the main itinerary.
Hidden gem · Champhai
Seasonal fair and cultural traditions around Mandar Hill
Famous · Banka
Hidden gem · Sheohar
Seasonal orchard visits and local litchi culture
Hidden gem · Muzaffarpur
Mithila painting traditions experienced through local artists and workshops
Offbeat · Madhubani
A community-led route makes culture the centre of the journey.
Offbeat · West Siang
A remote village route opens a window onto life beyond the main tourist circuit.
Offbeat · Upper Subansiri
A community-led route explores the everyday landscape beyond the main highway.
Hidden gem · Papum Pare
A homestay offers a closer look at the rhythms of Galo country.
Offbeat · Leparada
A locally guided village route reveals the region beyond its main road.
Hidden gem · Kurung Kumey