Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort, the living golden fort of the Thar: its history, the palace and Jain temples, practical tips and how to visit responsibly.
Monuments, Rajasthan
Fairs & Festivals, Gujarat, Rajasthan
Three Nights, Two Deserts: Jaisalmer and the Rann of Kutch
The golden dunes of the Thar and the white salt of Kutch belong to the same great dry country, but they are far apart. Here is an honest way to see both in three nights, and what you give up.
Dune Bashing in Jaisalmer
Dune bashing near Jaisalmer: where rides run, how to choose a safe operator, and how to fit a short dune drive into a Desert Festival trip without spoiling the dunes.
Adventure, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand
Avalanche, Road and Permit Notes
Practical notes for January 2026 snow travel in Kashmir, Himachal and Uttarakhand: avalanche bulletins, road advisories, permits and the habits that keep you safe.
Adventure, Hill Station
A Rest Day Is Part of the Trip
The most underrated day on any snow trip is the one where you do nothing much. Here is why to plan a rest day, and how to use it.
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand
What the Passes Do in January
In January, the high passes decide your itinerary. A guide to how Himachal, Kashmir and Uttarakhand’s mountain roads usually behave in deep winter.
Hill Station, Himachal Pradesh
Manali’s Old Village, Not the Mall Road
Mall Road is where most visitors spend their Manali evenings. Walk uphill across the river instead, to the old village, its wooden houses and its winter quiet.
Hill Station, Uttarakhand
Auli for People Who Do Not Ski All Day
You do not need to ski to love Auli. A guide to the slopes, walks, views and quiet hours for travellers who would rather watch than race.
Hill Station, Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg When You Are Not Chasing a Photo
Everyone comes to Gulmarg for the same gondola photograph. Stay a few days longer and the meadow offers something quieter, and better.
Editorial
Editor’s Letter: Snow Destinations of India
Why our January 2026 issue is about snow, and why the best way to meet the Himalayan winter is slowly, carefully and with plenty of time to sit still.
