SPECTACULAR INDIA! From the High Himalayas to the shimmering sands of Rajasthan, tropical coastline to extensive forest, Goa to Delhi to Varanasi and Mumbai—so geographically diverse and culturally rich is India it can take a lifetime to see it all. Here’s our “Destination India” showcase
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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 India’s Himalayan plateaus like Jeff Fuchs
For centuries, the rich fleece grown by Himalayan mountain sheep was harvested for wear in the world’s cultured capitals. How did it get there? Join our editor-at-large as he sets across the vast plateaus of northern India to explore the ancient trading routes of pashmina wool.
The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Thrissur
Pounding waterfalls, spicy street food and the biggest after-harvest festival in India. Here’s where to eat, what to do and how to get around in Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, India.
An Inside Look at India’s Famous Camel Fair
One of India’s most sacred of towns is home to a festival of camel races, folk dances, quirky competitions and more.