Roosters crowing, cows mooing and the smell of manure—those travelling in the scenic French countryside will have to grin and bear it

The emergence of Mandu, which is rather rich in historical landmarks and a serene wellness retreat in the making, is one of the silver linings behind the pall of the pandemic, as the recently held...

An OT reader recalls her travel experiences in rural Rajasthan for our series #OTReadersWrite

Projects like NotOnMap and Help Tourism aim to educate communities about health, hygiene, sustainability, and responsible tourism practices

A new initiative is helping rural communities to generate alternate livelihoods by turning them into digital storytellers

In the wake of the pandemic, people are looking at avenues that let them practice isolation in travel

Travellers are seeking safer, short-distance, self-drive experiences in the post-COVID world. We have been looking at destinations that fit the bill. The megalith sites of rural Jharkhand are one of...

Grassroutes Journeys, a rural tourism initiative lets you experience pure village life in multiple Indian states like Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat

This responsible tourism initiative in Odisha focuses on preserving the area's rich tribal culture by promoting local festivals, rituals and cuisine

A member of a wayfaring community is doing wonders for rural Kangra's future

They are descendants of Maharana Pratap and their ancestors served Shah Jahan. But their biggest legacy is their continued contribution to Shahpura and its people

Head to this farm stay on the outskirts of Kalimpong to get a taste of rural Himalaya

This lovely resort in a remote village on the foothills of the mighty Dhauladhars gives luxury a whole new meaning

This quirky but tranquil hotel in Santiniketan harks back to an earlier, gentler time

Experiencing the joys of bucolic living at The Goat Village, Nag Tibba