Tenzin Chodon
Take a walk through Lodhi Art District to see large-scale murals covering walls across the neighbourhood. The artworks touch on nature, identity, culture and social issues.
The colourful lanes of Fontainhas offer more than its charming Portuguese-era homes. Look closely and you will find murals and street art tucked between its bright facades.
Bandra’s walls have become a canvas for local artists, with everything from Bollywood-inspired works and pop-culture references to quirky graffiti. Chapel Road and Waroda Road are worth exploring.
White Town’s pastel buildings provide a colourful backdrop for murals, painted walls and quirky details. Its cafés, heritage architecture and street art make wandering around especially enjoyable.
Art is part of Fort Kochi’s character, thanks in part to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Murals and installations appear alongside old buildings, cafés and quiet coastal streets.
Bengaluru’s creative energy spills onto its walls around Church Street and Thippasandra. Expect bold graffiti, abstract designs and artworks that often carry a social or cultural message.
Kolkata’s historic streets offer an interesting contrast to its newer street-art scene. Around College Street and Park Street, murals and political graffiti add colour to the city.
Near Gokarna’s beaches, colourful murals bring a bohemian touch to the town’s laid-back lanes. The artwork fits naturally with its relaxed, backpacker-friendly coastal atmosphere.