The Rat Temple of India: Here, that Basic Brown Rodent is King!
At the Karni Mata Temple in northwestern India, the basic brown rat is pampered, fed, sacred and revered
ADVENTURE INDIA: Wildlife, Wilderness, Whitewater!
From skiing in the Himalayas to whitewater rafting, rock climbing and desert camping by camel trek, India has every possible adventure thrill!
INDIAN CUISINE: Curries, Chutneys and Chapatis—Oh My!
The food in India is one of the best reasons to go there. From street food to home-cooked to restaurant-served, it simply does not get any better for worthy travellers
An Inside Look at India’s Famous Camel Fair
One of India’s most sacred towns is also home to a dazzling festival of camel races, folk dances, quirky competitions and much more.
Ask Many a Traveller: India by Train is the Only Way to Go!
India's railway system is not only one of the most spectacular in the world it’s also one of the largest—criss-crossing the country with more than 120,000 km of track.
INDIA: Ghosts of the Raj, By M G Vassanji
A Giller Prize and Governor General's award-winning author tells of his love of and fascination with India, a place he almost calls home.
Goa isn’t the Party Town You Think it is
The Indian state of Goa is synonymous with sex, drugs, beaches and parties. It’s time to break that stereotype.
In Photos: Mahabs, India’s UNESCO-Protected Surfing Mecca
Mahabalipuram was once a seaside powerhouse of the Pallava Dynasty, filled with spiritual temples and industrial buzz. Now it's at the centre of India's latest surfing craze.
Passage to Pashmina: Nobody Captures the Himalayan Plateaus Like Jeff Fuchs
For centuries, the rich fleece grown by Himalayan sheep was harvested for wear in the world’s cultured capitals. How did it get there? Join Outpost editor-at-large Jeff Fuchs as he treks the vast plateaus of northern India to explore the ancient trading routes of pashmina wool
My Private India: Mariellen Ward’s Life Lessons on the Exotic Subcontinent
How could a country known for its crowds, chaos and culture shock—long considered among the most daunting of destinations for solo female travellers—help a wounded spirit?