The Journal
Guides · 6 min
The best time to visit Ladakh (and when not to)
Passes, permits and the sweet spot between snowmelt and monsoon.
Guides · 5 min
A first-timer's guide to Kerala houseboats
Choosing the right boat, route and season for a slow night on the water.
Culture · 8 min
India's festival calendar, month by month
From Holi in March to Dev Deepawali in November — plan around joy.
Stays · 7 min
7 palace hotels in Rajasthan worth the splurge
Where to sleep like a maharaja, from Udaipur to Jaisalmer.
Adventure · 4 min
Snorkel & dive spots in the Andamans
Reefs for beginners and walls for the experienced.
Offbeat · 6 min
Northeast India's quiet wonders
Root bridges, monasteries and rhino country — beyond the usual.