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India offers unforgettable luxury stays and train journeys. Our list features a mix of iconic hotels, palace retreats, and world-famous trains like the Palace on Wheels alongside lesser-known gems, combining history, comfort, and timeless elegance
The National Biodiversity Authority has recognised Assam's Borjuli wild rice habitat as a Biodiversity Heritage Site. Here's why the wetland matters
Where heritage lingers and the wild begins, Jehan Numa offers a layered journey through central India’s most evocative landscapes
Explore seven of UNESCO's newest World Heritage Sites, featuring ancient roads, royal burial grounds, dramatic deserts, volcanic islands, and breathtaking natural landscapes
Kaziranga Heritage, once the national park’s oldest government-run tourist lodge, has reopened as a boutique retreat that blends nearly a century of history with refreshed design, local craftsmanship and a contemporary hospitality experience
From Ladakh's sea buckthorn to Assam's Bihu Pepa, new GI tags are making headlines. But what does this recognition actually mean, and why does it matter for heritage, communities, and responsible travel?
Kaikōura is a coastal town on New Zealand’s South Island, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Seaward Kaikōura Range. Deep offshore waters, rising mountains, and rich marine life make it one of the country’s most remarkable natural destinations
How one man's 'lane walking' habit — and 200 generous strangers — gave Kolkata's forgotten buildings their most radiant chapter yet
The historic capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Nara Prefecture are likely to become Japan's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore Bhujodi in Kachchh, Gujarat, a village where 300-year-old handloom weaving, pit loom techniques, and natural indigo dyeing traditions are kept alive by artisan families and open to travellers.
Step into India’s royal past with these stunning heritage hotels, where palaces, forts, and colonial landmarks offer regal stays and timeless luxury
Forty kilometres from Jodhpur, a 300-year-old ancestral home has become one of Rajasthan's most compelling places to stay. Chandelao Garh is not trying to be a resort. That is entirely the point
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has identified 495 heritage sites across the Union Territory as part of a wider plan to expand tourism beyond established destinations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam and promote lesser-known cultural locations
UNESCO has removed three African World Heritage Sites from its “in danger” list following years of restoration work. Sites in Madagascar, Egypt, and Libya have shown recovery from threats like illegal logging, rising groundwater, and conflict damage
India’s art hotels blend design, heritage, and hospitality, where rooms, corridors, and public spaces become curated galleries shaped by artists, history, and place. From palaces to modern retreats, each stay carries its own visual story
From local materials to cultural storytelling, heritage is reshaping the way travellers experience luxury stays around the world
Croatia’s Adriatic coast reveals a hidden world of glowing sea caves and submerged history, where light filters through limestone and ancient traces rest quietly beneath clear, sheltered waters
As daylight fades, some of the world’s most storied landmarks begin a second life. Across forts, temples and cathedrals, immersive light & sound shows transform heritage sites into atmospheric stages
From Kolkata’s taverns and jails to a restored cemetery in Uttarakhand, adaptive reuse is reshaping how heritage survives—balancing preservation with new uses, and raising questions on how India treats its protected monuments
Across India, heritage sites take on a different mood after sunset, as lighting and night views change how their architecture is seen, sometimes revealing detail and depth, and at other times overwhelming the original character of the monument
The two citizen-led campaigns invite people to document heritage through photos, videos and personal stories
From blue streets to royal kitchens, a stay at Ajit Bhawan Palace reveals Jodhpur’s layered history through food, architecture, and culture
UNESCO’s virtual museum brings together stolen artefacts from across the world, blending technology with efforts to restore them
Delhi Food Awards 2026 brought chefs, street food legends and creators together at Le Méridien New Delhi, celebrating culinary heritage, community diversity and the evolving role of storytelling in shaping food culture
A nationwide survey to document and digitise India’s manuscript heritage has begun under the Gyan Bharatam initiative
From sacred temples and medieval palace squares to Everest’s landscapes, these UNESCO sites reveal why Nepal remains one of the world’s most fascinating cultural and natural destinations
Neelesh R. Gatne IAS, Managing Director, MTDC, discusses the state’s strategy to attract international visitors, leverage UNESCO heritage recognition, and drive inclusive growth through women-led and village-based initiatives
Delhi Tourism is scaling up its curated heritage walks across the capital, with trails through Old Delhi, Mehrauli, Qutub, and Hauz Khas. Evening and themed walks aim to engage visitors, promote heritage, and boost local tourism
A first-person journey through Padmaa, a restored haveli in Jaipur’s walled city, where family history, slow mornings, rooftop dinners, and everyday rituals turn a hotel stay into a lived chapter of the Pink City
A INR 6.10 lakh crore budget signals big moves for desert circuits, heritage towns and green tourism in Rajasthan
Explore Kenya’s eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the coral-stone streets of Lamu to the flamingo-filled Rift Valley lakes and the glaciers of Mount Kenya. These sites celebrate a mix of culture, history, and natural beauty
Step beyond Delhi’s iconic landmarks to uncover lesser-known cultural festivals, film circuits, and locally famous historic structures that reveal the capital’s layered past and enduring cultural richness
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