Auli, a small town in the Garhwal Himalayas, is a skiing destination that’s under the radar yet holds much promise. Auli lies above Joshimath (13km away), a nondescript town but one that&rsqu

The rolling hills of Coorg (locally known as Kodagu) are as tranquil and as picturesque as they’ve always been. Here, the mountains and the rivers, along with forests of rosewood, plantations

The paragliding in the twin destinations of Bir and Billing is regarded as the best in the world (next only to the site at Lake Como, Italy). Glide on the famous ‘thermals’ around here

The town of Dharamsala is the base for a number of treks that cross the rocky Dhauladhar range, into the valley of the Upper Ravi and Chamba district. This is prime hiking terrain, the place to be

Cross the Rohtang La Pass and the landscape undergoes a vivid transformation, from valleys of lush green to mountains of different shades of brown, blending into high desert, suspended glaciers and

Among national parks in India, Corbett is iconic. Though there’s wildlife in abundance here, it has always been associated with the tiger, thanks to the influence of the legendary hunter-turn

Tranquil and (mercifully) distinctly untouristy, this rugged and undulating park in the western corner of India, incorporating the picturesque Gir Forest, is known the world over for the Asiatic Li

No other game reserve in India has a higher density of tigers than the impressive Bandhavgarh. Eager to spot this king of the jungle? Then head to Madhya Pradesh's second national park (behind

In a state blessed by national parks, Kanha is not only Madhya Pradesh’s but India’s grandest game reserve. It was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’<

There are tigers here but this World Heritage Site (1985) is famous for its one-horned rhinos, among Mother Nature’s most awe-inspiring creations. The official rhino count here is around 2000

Located 14km from Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Solang Valley (8500ft) lies on the western bank of the River Beas. It has a number of hotels and other accommodation options available nearby – and also t