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Manirang Pass, 1866
The stark and magnificent photograph from the Manirang Pass in Spiti set an altitude record for photography
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Sky full of kites in Gujarat
Make, paint and fly your own kite at International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad on Jan 7-15, 2015
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Everest debut, 1953
The peak made its official philatelic debut when India released the first Everest stamps in 1953
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Mozart in a music box
This little work of art surfaced in a Christmas market in Stuttgart, Germany
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Grumpy Traveller A Himalayan tussle
Securing a left-hand side seat on the Pokhara to Kathmandu flight - for a sweeping view of the Himalayan peaks - can be quite a challenge
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India Yoga Festival in Goa
Traditional yoga practices meet new global trends at Ashwem beach on January 9-11, 2015
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Grumpy Traveller Some like it cold
Cold food is a comfort when the airline--s hot food turns out unappetising
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Grumpy Traveller Tourism, Kashmir style
When winter wonderland goes dud and one has to go through countless frisking hurdles, grumpy prevails
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Grumpy Traveller Printout wars
Check the printout of your flight ticket to see that the passenger name is mentioned
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A night of rock resurgence
The evolution of music since the 1960s will be celebrated on December 19 in Delhi
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An American in Kashmir, 1943
Life magazine went on a date with two lovebirds in Kashmir in a houseboat on the Jhelum
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Old Delhi meets New Delhi over a meal
Delhi Tourism is organising --Dilli Ke Pakwan--, a street food festival, on December 24-30 at Connaught Place
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It snows in Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World in the desert city is celebrating winter with a fest that features much sub-zero fun
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Grumpy Traveller Guided horror
Never trust tour guides for your meals, especially when you're trekking you might end up sick
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Bangkok Jazz Fest this weekend
Santichaiprakarn Park in the city--s historic quarter is the venue for three-day international event, a part of the birthday celebrations for Thailand's King Bhumibol
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Walking and birding in Mumbai
Planning to do something adventurous before 2014 ends Trek to the highest point at Sanjay Gandhi National Park on December 28
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Visit the colourful Kelburn Castle before it's gone
Unlike the traditional stone grey castles of Europe, this one in Scotland is the country--s brightest attraction, with graffiti-covered walls only till the summer of 2015
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Worldfest at Lavasa City
A gala event featuring international dance and music, art and cuisine is being held from December 17 to 21, 2014, in this hill city near Pune, Maharashtra
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Enjoy the colours of the Rann
Stay in luxury tents set up in the semi-arid landscape to enjoy Gujarat's Rann Utsav -- on till first week of March 2015 -- to enjoy the cultural extravaganza and to participate in the activities
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Grumpy Traveller Unclear booking
Travel portals no doubt reduce booking hassles, but they have the tendency to goof up, too
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Tigerair of Singapore launches --pay to go, return for free-- promotion
Passengers bound for the merlion city can save up to 60 per cent flash sale on till today
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New Delhi Railway Station is now a Wi-Fi zone
Now get 30 mins of free Wi-Fi on all the 16 platforms and pay just Rs 25 for the next 30 mins
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Grumpy Traveller When women travel alone
Travelling alone is like an open invitation, from smothering to questionable concerns that just won--t back down
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Grumpy Traveller Berth woes
A passenger may end up with a side berth even after booking a ticket two months and three-and-a-half weeks in advance on the IRCTC website
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Maharashtra Tourism launches Konkan Tours
The pocket-friendly tours offer a great opportunity to enjoy Maharashtra--s coastline
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The many museums of Bhopal
Bhopal is home to a clutch of very interesting musums such as the Bharat Bhavan, Museum of Natural History, State Museum and also an anthropological museum
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Grumpy Traveller Horn not OK please
Honking is a habit that Kolkata's cab-drivers are not willing to give up easily
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Hong Kong now has an Observation Wheel
Enjoy the panoramic views of the city from this long-awaited tourist attraction
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Wildlife photography workshop in Delhi
Love wildlife and camera Then participate in this workshop at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary on December 14, 2014
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SpiceJet cancels more than 1,800 domestic flights
Flights affected for the whole month of December. Airline promises to give 100 per cent refunds
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Run for a cause in Kolkata
Take part in the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K and run for a charity of your choice on December 28, 2014