Monasteries of Ladakh: Thiksey, Hemis and a Trip to Pangong Lake
A simple guide to the Buddhist monasteries near Leh, Ladakh: Thiksey, Hemis, Shey and more, plus a trip to Pangong Lake, permits and altitude tips.
Top cities, historic forts, quiet backwaters and hidden mountain valleys across India.

A simple guide to the Buddhist monasteries near Leh, Ladakh: Thiksey, Hemis, Shey and more, plus a trip to Pangong Lake, permits and altitude tips.

Explore Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan: Mehrangarh Fort, the blue lanes of the old city, Jaswant Thada, the Clock Tower market and street food.

A simple guide to Varanasi: watching the Ganga Aarti, a sunrise boat ride, walking the ghats and lanes, what to eat and how to get there.

Nalanda was one of the world’s first great universities. Learn its history, what to see at the ruins today, and how to get there from Patna.

Nalanda University was revived in 2010 near Rajgir. See how the modern campus connects to the ancient seat of learning and what it teaches today.

Rajgir mixes history, hills and Buddhist sites. See the Glass Bridge, Viswa Shanti Stupa, ropeway and Pandu Pokhar, plus tips for your trip.

A first-hand guide to Patna Sahib Gurudwara, birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji: the langar, the best time to visit, what to wear and FAQs.

From Bodh Gaya and Nalanda to Golghar and Sonepur Mela, here are 20 places to visit in Bihar, with distances from Patna and simple travel tips.

Bodh Gaya is where the Buddha found enlightenment. See the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree and Great Buddha Statue, plus when to go and how to get there.

Five offbeat village homestays in India, from Ziro and Mawlynnong to Kaza and Gavi, with tips on customs, packing and booking your stay.