https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/field-notes-from-a-monsoon-in-bastar https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/hmgo682l/22.png Dancers wearing traditional headgear adorned with horns and peacock feathers perform Bastar’s traditional Gaur Singh dance https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/bxhfmz4c/28.png A self-help group named Jhitku-Mitki https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/65o546xw/26.png One of the houses of the artisan village in Kondagaon https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/7beozcxm/30.png The steps of making dokra https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/1tf25c28/29.png Inside one of the workshops we visited https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/nc8fxtgo/25.png The Kuyemari Waterfall https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/o0nkeyrb/17.png The scenic expanse of Tatamari https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/va7luzdv/21.png The traditional Sing Baja, made from buffalo horn, is played by blowing into it at local fairs and village gatherings known as mela-madai https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/fp6yu1eb/18.png As part of the centuries-old Bhitar Raini tradition, the massive chariot stands in the forest of Kumhdakot after being taken away in a symbolic act of theft https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/scz6or2o/Does-33.png How Chitrakote looks during summer or winter https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/kyaak8ps/24.png The Chitrakote I saw https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/nwsfqv4k/31.png Some more glimpses from the tour outlooktraveller en 2026-10-30T19:16:17.439+05:30 Field Notes From A Monsoon In Bastar Bastar travel guide, Bastar tourism, Bastar Dussehra, Chitrakote Waterfalls, Kuyemari Waterfall, Tatamari viewpoint, Jhitku Mitki legend, Kondagaon Dokra art, Chhattisgarh tourism, Bastar monsoon travel, tribal culture of Bastar, traditional Chhattisgarhi food, saigoda curry, Jagdalpur travel,, Pandum Cafe Bastar, places to visit in Bastar, things to do in Bastar, Bastar waterfalls, Keshkal Ghat, Bastar handicrafts, Dokra metal craft, indigenous communities of Chhattisgarh, Bastar cultural heritage, Bastar nature tourism, offbeat destinations in Chhattisgarh , travel destinations in India, best places to visit in India, offbeat places in India, hidden gems in India, monsoon destinations in India, cultural tourism in India https://www.outlooktraveller.com/stay/inside-a-hanok-stay-what-it-is-like-to-sleep-in-a-traditional-korean-house https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/3jzl7tqp/H0011.jpg A hanok is a traditional Korean dwelling https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/ttbjy05n/5eebdbea917f4774959ee9e8ce87f183.webp Windows and sliding doors are traditionally covered with hanji, Korean paper made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/624ys5ih/04fe09fd3fed4b248e6b0dc21d15b038.webp The classic charm of a hanok in South Korea https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/szv8zx1c/images-34.jpg Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Hotel, Seoul https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/l0ti5p0t/caption.jpg Injae's Old House or Hakindang in Jeonju Hanok Village https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/f5xdvrk9/412970396.jpg HanokInn in Gyeongju https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/1x2gub0l/images-35.jpg Rakkojae Hahoe Hanok Hotel, Andong outlooktraveller en 2026-10-30T18:13:53.351+05:30 Inside A Hanok Stay: What It Is Like To Sleep In A Traditional Korean House Hanok stay South Korea, Traditional Korean houses, Hanok hotels in South Korea, Korean traditional architecture, Best hanok stays in Seoul, Jeonju hanok guesthouses, Gyeongju traditional stays, Andong hanok accommodation, Ondol heating system, Korean cultural experiences https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/radisson-expands-its-karnataka-portfolio-with-a-new-resort-in-coorg https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/dkf3mp8a/16256-190045-f955075284K.jpg Radisson Hotel Group has opened its first property in Coorg under the Radisson Individuals Premier brand https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/pxod2w4l/16256-190045-f955075464K.jpg Purple Palms Resort & Spa Coorg features 78 rooms across Panorama Rooms, Courtyard Rooms, and Peaberry Suites outlooktraveller en 2026-10-30T17:32:49.588+05:30 Radisson Expands Its Karnataka Portfolio With A New Resort In Coorg Purple Palms Resort & Spa Coorg, Radisson Hotel Group Coorg, New resorts in Coorg, Radisson Individuals Premier Coorg, Best resorts in Coorg, Hotels in Coorg, Luxury resorts in Coorg, Resorts near Madikeri, Coorg resorts for weddings, Coorg resorts with spa, Coorg resorts with swimming pool, Purple Palms Resort room rates, Things to do in Coorg, New hotels in Karnataka, - Resorts near Madikeri-Mysore Road, Coorg resorts for corporate events, Resorts in Karnataka, New Radisson hotel in India, Purple Palms Resort facilities, Purple Palms Resort dining https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/delhi-records-coldest-october-day-in-four-years-as-rain-brings-early-winter-chill https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/ad5lba2m/pexels-pramodtiwari-13759774-1.jpg Overnight rain brought a sharp drop in temperatures across Delhi NCR, offering an early taste of winter https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/35gzakkb/pexels-wal-172619-2156618639-36077216.jpg The IMD expects rain to ease across Delhi NCR by October 31, with mainly clear skies forecast for November 1 and 2 outlooktraveller en 2026-10-30T15:24:44.389+05:30 Delhi Records Coldest October Day In Four Years As Rain Brings Early Winter Chill Delhi weather today, Delhi NCR weather update, Delhi temperature drop, Delhi weather forecast, Delhi rain update, Delhi winter weather, Delhi coldest October day in four years, Delhi AQI today, IMD weather forecast Delhi, - Delhi NCR rain forecast, Delhi weather news October 30 2026, Delhi NCR temperature today, Delhi rain forecast October 2026, Delhi weather forecast this weekend, When will rain stop in Delhi, Delhi winter forecast 2026, Noida weather today, Gurugram weather today, Why has Delhi NCR suddenly turned cold, Delhi records lowest October maximum temperature since 2022 https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/places-of-interest/the-road-is-part-of-the-adventure https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2024-02/07b3ebcb-6bcc-4a96-9f91-383259479cfb/11641633123_25944ce005_o.jpg Road trips are a great way of exploring a particular region (picture for representation only) https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-12-09/q6vx3vyo/tenzin220251209.jpg Winter road trips let travellers step away from the chaos of life https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/96jvwd4q/Drive-Fresh-img-2.jpg DriveFresh by BPCL is a great initiative for road trips outlooktraveller en 2026-10-30T14:23:38.981+05:30 The Road Is Part Of The Adventure road trip adventures, unexpected road trip adventures, road trip experiences, best road trips, road trip travel, memorable road trips, road trip journeys, spontaneous travel experiences, BPCL, BPCL cafes, DriveFresh cafes, BPCL Drivefresh, weekend road trips in India, road trips across India https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ot-pours/the-connaught-bar-london-arrives-in-india-for-a-two-day-takeover https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/1u026plj/Untitled-Design-2026-10-30T135425.000.png Giorgio Bargiani doing what he does best https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/8kv6hukd/Untitled-Design-2026-10-30T135522.690.png Goodfellas and The Connaught Martini outlooktraveller en 2026-10-30T14:18:07.481+05:30 The Connaught Bar, London Arrives In India For A Two-Day Takeover The Connaught Bar, Connaught Bar India takeover, Giorgio Bargiani, best bars in London, Best bars in London , luxury cocktail bars, India's cocktail scene, bar takeovers in India , Bars in India , Best hotel bars in India , Where to head in Mumbai and Delhi this weekend , Weekend events in Delhi and Mumbai https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ampstories/destinations/india/hornbill-festival-2026-7-best-things-to-do-in-nagaland https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/u13bu41x/shutterstock1975039877.jpg Kisama, Nagaland https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/zq71932j/hoihnu220260605.jpg Nagaland's Hornbill Festival https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/aavau19h/shutterstock2662989675.jpg Harvest Dance of the Konyak Naga tribe of Nagaland https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/r75kgxnn/shutterstock_2753731409.jpg Local Naga rice beer https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/wxi7yfpl/shutterstock2308358071.jpg Baskets on sale at the Hornbill Festival https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/ciem2271/shutterstock2699445495.jpg Hornbill Festival celebration https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/7ntgrmbm/shutterstock2727248695.jpg Warriors in traditional attire at the Hornbill Festival, Kisama. https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-30/6xvetmxb/shutterstock2293295833.jpg Khonoma Green Village https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-09-29/pvnkl730/shutterstock2003564411-1.jpg Amsterdam, Netherlands outlooktraveller en 2026-10-30T13:22:36.100+05:30 Hornbill Festival 2026: 7 Best Things To Do In Nagaland Hornbill Festival 2026, Hornbill Festival Nagaland, Hornbill Festival dates, things to do at Hornbill Festival, Hornbill Festival guide, Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland tourism, Naga tribal culture, Hornbill Festival attractions, traditional Naga food, Naga cultural dances, Kohima Night Bazaar, Hornbill Music Festival, Khonoma Green Village, Nagaland travel guide https://www.outlooktraveller.com/responsible-tourism/the-pol-house-what-indias-old-neighbourhoods-can-teach-us-about-community-living https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-03-21/vyqcroib/shutterstock1586086774-min.jpg The exterior of a pol in Ahmedabad https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-06-04/7q9h53i2/Pol-Area-old-ahmedabad-26.jpg Pol Area, Old Ahmedabad, Gujarat. https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/kytog9of/pol-7.jpg The pol refers to a traditional residential cluster, typically entered through a gate known as a khadki https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2023-12/e0335409-2fe9-4354-9ebe-a11b2d5c5776/shutterstock_1572201958.jpeg Ahmedabad's 6,000 pols are self-contained neighbourhoods consisting of clusters of houses laid along narrow streets outlooktraveller en 2026-10-30T09:00:00.000+05:30 The Pol House: What India’s Old Neighbourhoods Can Teach Us About Community Living Ahmedabad pol houses, traditional Indian neighbourhoods, community living in India, Ahmedabad heritage, sustainable architecture, pol houses of Ahmedabad, responsible tourism, UNESCO World Heritage City Ahmedabad, traditional Gujarati architecture, sustainable urban living https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/marriott-to-bring-le-méridien-resort-spa-to-rishikesh-indias-yoga-capital-by-2028 https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2024-04/8f164cb8-d422-49a4-8244-ad857e83af59/rishikesh.jpg Rishikesh is a popular spot for those seeking the tranquility of nature https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2024-05/fba6fa55-4893-490f-ac66-c154139cc821/beatles%20ashram.jpg At The Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh outlooktraveller en 2026-10-29T19:02:14.839+05:30 Marriott To Bring Le Méridien Resort & Spa To Rishikesh, India’s Yoga Capital, By 2028 Le Méridien Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Marriott hotels in Rishikesh, New luxury resort in Rishikesh, Le Méridien Rishikesh opening date, Marriott International hotel signings India, Luxury resorts in Uttarakhand, Upcoming hotels in Rishikesh 2028, Wellness resorts in Rishikesh, Things to do in Rishikesh Uttarakhand, Hotels near Laxman Jhula Rishikesh https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ot-pours/no-speakeasy-or-cocktail-bar-in-vasant-vihar-is-doing-drinks-better-than-this-restaurant https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/xg57zk5y/Untitled-Design-2026-10-29T144218.606.png Vasant Vihar's star is not a speakeasy but an Indian restaurant that doesn't take itself too seriously https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/gngxfids/Untitled-Design-2026-10-29T144337.089.png Don't forget to flip through the cocktail menu at Khi Khi https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/y8drfk23/Untitled-Design-2026-10-29T144134.793.png The desserts at Khi Khi are unmissable outlooktraveller en 2026-10-29T16:15:28.838+05:30 No Speakeasy Or Cocktail Bar In Vasant Vihar Is Doing Drinks Better Than This Restaurant Delhi cocktail scene, best cocktails in Delhi, Khi Khi, Khi Khi Priya Market, Priya Market restaurants, Vasant Vihar restaurants, best cocktail bars in Delhi,, Khi Khi cocktail menu, unique cocktails in Delhi, Delhi restaurant reviews, Priya Market bars, restaurants with good cocktails in Delhi, best restaurants in Vasant Vihar https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/the-worlds-first-minecraft-hotel-is-coming-to-london-in-2027 https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/ggw3he3h/The-world’s-first-Minecraft-hotel-is-officially-coming-in-2027-🟩⛏️🏨Minecraft-fans-will-soon-b-2.jpg World's first Minecraft Hotel to open near London in 2027 https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/k04db8yq/The_world_s_first_Minecraft_hotel_is_officially_coming_in_2027______Minecraft_fans_will_soon_b__1_.jpg The Minecraft World Hotel will feature 69 rooms inspired by the game's pixelated landscapes, blocks and creatures, with themed corridors designed to resemble mine tunnels https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/7yvgfu33/HamptonCourtPalacefromthePrivyGarden.jpg Hampton Court Palace is the former home of King Henry VIII https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/r4m6flvs/The_world_s_first_Minecraft_hotel_is_officially_coming_in_2027______Minecraft_fans_will_soon_b.jpg Inspired by Minecraft's Woodland Mansion, the hotel's planned bar will serve potion-style drinks, bringing the game's fantastical details into a real-world setting outlooktraveller en 2026-10-29T16:05:15.924+05:30 The World’s First Minecraft Hotel Is Coming To London In 2027 World's first Minecraft hotel, Minecraft World Hotel London, Minecraft hotel opening 2027, Chessington World of Adventures Minecraft, Minecraft themed hotel UK, Minecraft World theme park London, Minecraft rollercoaster Chessington, Family hotels near London theme parks, Chessington World of Adventures Resort hotel, Things to do near Chessington London https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/places-of-interest/diff-2026-how-picturetimes-portable-cinemas-are-bringing-films-to-remote-mountain-communities https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/hu8kksi8/DIFF-PT-5.jpg.jpeg PictureTime’s portable inflatable cinema at the Dharamshala International Film Festival https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/1uc9w0ju/DIFF-PT-4.jpg.jpeg Bringing the big-screen experience to the mountains with PictureTime’s inflatable theatres https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/pq02zyr2/DIFF_PT_7_jpg.jpeg Sushil Chaudhary, Founder & CEO, PictureTime, at DIFF https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/mqa2artu/DIFF_PT_2_jpg.jpeg Portable cinema technology makes film screenings possible in remote mountain locations https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/ydn6eijo/DIFF-PT-1.jpg.jpeg PictureTime’s portable cinemas are designed to operate in challenging environments, including the Himalayan region https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/1vvt7grz/DIFF_PT_6_jpg.jpeg Setting up a portable cinema in the mountains requires careful planning and specialised technology outlooktraveller en 2026-10-29T14:43:58.909+05:30 DIFF 2026: How PictureTime's Portable Cinemas Are Bringing Films To Remote Mountain Communities DIFF 2026, Dharamshala International Film Festival 2026, PictureTime inflatable cinema, inflatable theatres in India, portable cinema technology, cinema in remote India, cinema in the Himalayas, Sushil Chaudhary PictureTime, mobile cinemas in India, remote mountain communities, Dharamshala film festival, digital cinema projection, cinema accessibility in India, FamilyPlex PictureTime, portable inflatable theatres https://www.outlooktraveller.com/stay/the-lalit-weddings-with-a-sense-of-place https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/z6pe41fm/The-LaLiT-Golf-Spa-Resort-Goa.jpeg The LaLiT Golf & Spa Resort Goa https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/xw5frxeu/The-LaLiT-New-Delhi-1.jpeg The LaLiT New Delhi https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-29/iilojuso/The-LaLiT-Jaipur.jpg The LaLiT Jaipur outlooktraveller en 2026-10-29T14:36:04.605+05:30 The LaLiT: Weddings With A Sense Of Place The LaLiT weddings, The LaLiT destination weddings, Luxury wedding venues in India, Destination wedding venues in Udaipur, Luxury wedding resorts in Goa, Wedding venues in Srinagar, Palace wedding venues in India, Bespoke Indian wedding experiences, Luxury hotel wedding packages India, Destination wedding planning India https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/international/the-indian-couple-who-got-the-whole-of-giza-for-their-wedding https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-27/pk2igv0a/EMD06898.jpg Vivek Nandha and Dr Monica Nayyar got married at the Giza https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-27/pm9fhtcf/B518A04D_9810_47DC_9CCF_1EE4FF350831.JPG Nayyar in a sculptural dress, Nandha in classic Huntsman Savile Row tailoring https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-27/kjesx5d9/NVP_MONICAVIVEK_WEDDING_1692.jpg Vivek Nandha and Monica Nayyar at the mandap https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-27/td972ve9/NVP_MONICAVIVEK_RECEPTION_2985.jpg Lanterns rose into the night sky at the wedding reception of Vivek Nandha and Monica Nayyar outlooktraveller en 2026-10-29T12:00:00.000+05:30 The Indian Couple Who Got The Whole Of Giza For Their Wedding Indian couple wedding at Pyramids of Giza, Vivek Nandha and Monica Nayyar wedding, Luxury destination wedding in Egypt, Wedding at the Great Pyramids of Giza, Indian destination weddings abroad, Private wedding celebration at the Sphinx, Giza plateau wedding venue, Luxury weddings in Cairo Egypt, Indian wedding in Egypt, Destination wedding inspiration for Indian couples https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/nagaland-gets-its-first-five-star-hotel-as-polo-hotel-kohima-opens https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-28/v9k86mnm/TwilightLuxuryEntrancewithWarmLights9bbc1c48.jxl The entrance of Nagaland's first five star hotel in Kohima https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-28/j1ooer1n/LuxuriousWarm-LitBuffetDiningInterior67898860.jxl The restaurant Tring Tring serves Indian, Western and Oriental cuisine alongside a seven-course Naga menu https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-28/disk4180/GoldenCandlelitWeddingBanquet06376271.jxl The banquet hall at the Polo Hotel Kohima https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-28/nfyvw2cc/HornbillFestival-960x600-1.jpg The annual Hornbill Festival begins on December 1 in 2026 outlooktraveller en 2026-10-29T11:00:00.000+05:30 Nagaland Gets Its First Five-Star Hotel As Polo Hotel Kohima Opens Nagaland first five-star hotel, Polo Hotel Kohima, Kohima hotels, Nagaland tourism, Hornbill Festival 2026, Polo Hotels Group, Naga architecture, Kohima hospitality, tourism in Nagaland, New Minister Hill Kohima https://www.outlooktraveller.com/stay/from-hornbills-to-flamingos-5-luxury-stays-for-birdwatching-in-india https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-28/3k0y0alk/Indiangreyhornbillforaging.jpg An Indian Grey Hornbill https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-05-11/klizl0gy/Aahana-Resort-Jim-Corbett-National-Park.jpg Aahana Resort, Jim Corbett National Park, is spread over 13 acres https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-04-12/983z33ai/coverstory520250412.jpg The Diphlu River Lodge is located along three sides of Kaziranga National Park's perimeter https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-10-28/6isllx6j/Kabini-SafariHutDining-1536x889pylczop42cmz.jpg A stay at Evolve Back, Kabini https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2025-12-02/3ird49tm/the-oberoi-vanyavilas-wildlife-resort-ranthambore.png The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore https://media.assettype.com/outlooktraveller/2026-09-19/mae70azk/68a3435503aaf436910cdd0bJawai-2021-226.1.webp SUJÁN Jawai outlooktraveller en 2026-10-29T09:00:00.000+05:30 From Hornbills To Flamingos: 5 Luxury Stays For Birdwatching In India Best birdwatching destinations in India, Luxury nature resorts in India, Birdwatching resorts in India, Best places for birdwatching in India, Birdwatching holidays in India, Luxury wildlife resorts in India, Birdwatching in Kaziranga National Park, Birdwatching in Jim Corbett National Park, Birdwatching in Kabini, Luxury jungle resorts in India, Birdwatching in Ranthambore, Jawai luxury safari camps, Aahana Resort Jim Corbett, Diphlu River Lodge Kaziranga, Evolve Back Kabini, The Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore, SUJÁN Jawai