Experiences

Internet Archive, Shutterstock : From vanished Kolkata creeks to Xuanzang’s pilgrim routes and Partition’s forgotten homes, cartography reveals how landscapes preserve memory and history across centuries

Celebrating People

From Xuanzang’s Trails To Partition’s Shadows: Maps That Tell Stories Of Loss And Time

BY Anwesha Santra

Shutterstock : Malabar Giant Squirrel or Ratufa indica in a forest in Periyar, Kerala

Places of Interest

Top 10 UNESCO Sites With The Most Unique Animals Around The World

BY OT Staff

rubennijsen/instagram : Boating experience at Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

Nature

10 Best Safari Experiences To Have In Asian National Parks

BY OT Staff

Shutterstock : From brocades to bold jewellery, Delhi’s markets turn into couture carnivals—perfect for every festive fit check

Shopping

Where To Shop In Delhi This Diwali: Fashion, Décor & Gifts That Shine

BY Rooplekha Das

abhisekfilms/Instagram : At the heart of Bada Badua Daka is the use of burning jute sticks, locally called Kaunria Kathi

Heritage

Inside Odisha’s Spiritual Diwali Custom—The Story Of Bada Badua Daka

BY OT Staff

Shutterstock : Charak sanyasis hang mid-air from the Charak tree, suspended by ropes tied around their body—an act symbolising penance, devotion and the conquest of pain

Heritage

Witness Fire, Faith & Fierce Rituals At Bengal’s Charak Puja Festival

BY Amitabha Gupta

Debmalya Das : Women celebrating Bhadu Pujo in the remote village of Sarenga, Bengal

Heritage

Songs Of The Soil: The Spirit Of Bhadu Puja In Rural Bengal

BY Anwesha Santra

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Wikimedia Commons : Tigress at Bandhavgarh

Nature

Top 10 Amazing Wildlife Experiences To Have In Bandhavgarh National Park

BY OT Staff

Shutterstock : There are several places in Delhi where one can shop for Karwa Chauth

Shopping

Karwa Chauth 2025: Best Delhi Markets For Sarees, Jewellery & Puja Shopping

BY Anwesha Santra

Pexels : A shot of a night sky watching set-up

Places of Interest

10 Stunning Dark Sky Destinations In Asia For Stargazing Lovers

BY OT Staff

Unsplash : Glimpses of a Diwali market

Shopping

Diwali 2025: Top 8 Colourful Bazaars Of India

BY OT Staff

Eric Montalban/Wiki Commons : Explore hiking trails in the Mt Pulag area

Adventure

From Surfing To Canyoneering: Top Adventure Activities In The Philippines

BY OT Staff

Shutterstock : A shot of a city in winter

Places of Interest

Top 10 Coldest Countries In The World With Lowest Temperatures

BY OT Staff

Shutterstock : Places To See Chimpanzees In The Wild

Nature

Top Places To See Chimpanzees In The Wild

BY OT Staff

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Gujarat Tourism : Navratri celebration in Gujarat

Places of Interest

Nine Nights, No Borders: Where Navratri’s Magic Finds A Home Away From Home

BY Sanober Alam

Shutterstock : 100,000 lights illuminate the Mysore Palace buildings over a ten day period each year during Mysuru Dasara

Heritage

Mysore Dussehra 2025: Why Karnataka’s Royal Festival Is A Must-See

BY Anwesha Santra

marlondutoit/instagram : A shot of rhinos

Places of Interest

Top 10 Countries With The Most Rhino Population

BY OT Staff

Sushmita Nag/Unsplash : The colourful ritual of shindoor khela during Vijayadashami in Kolkata

Heritage

Mysuru To Varanasi: How India Celebrates Vijayadashami With Grandeur

BY Anuradha Sengupta

samalive/instagram : Glacier Express goes through alpine scenery

Places of Interest

9 Most Beautiful Train Journeys In The World

BY OT Staff

SauravRawat/Shutterstock : The Gangotri temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Ganga, is nestled among Himalayan peaks, glaciers and dense forests

Heritage

Navratri On The Hills: How The Goddess Is Worshipped In Himachal & Uttarakhand

BY Anwesha Santra

Unsplash : A giant panda in its habitat

Nature

10 Countries With The Most Panda Population

BY OT Staff

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Shutterstock : A leopard photographed in its habitat

India

10 Best Places In India For Wildlife Photography

BY OT Staff

Shutterstock : Delhi’s Mini Kolkata comes alive with vibrant pandals, festive lights, and the rhythmic beat of dhak.

Heritage

Delhi’s Mini Kolkata: Inside CR Park’s Spectacular Durga Puja Celebrations

BY Rooplekha Das

balibirdparkofficial/instagram : A shot of a beautiful albino peacock

Nature

10 Rare Albino Animals Around The World You Won’t Believe Actually Exist

BY OT Staff

kolkatazzz/instagram : A view from Aahiritola Yubakbrinda

Heritage

10 Best Durga Puja Pandals To See In Kolkata This Year

BY OT Staff

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