
Places to Visit in Agra
The places worth your time in Agra, from Taj Mahal to Kinari Bazaar, and how to fit them into one trip.

Honest, practical guides written by the people who plan the trips.

The places worth your time in Agra, from Taj Mahal to Kinari Bazaar, and how to fit them into one trip.

Best time, how to reach, where to stay and one practical tip for Agra.

The places worth your time in Amritsar, from Golden Temple to Old city lanes, and how to fit them into one trip.

Best time, how to reach, where to stay and one practical tip for Amritsar.

A practical packing list for Kerala, season by season.

When to go to Kerala, matched to the experiences you want.


Snow activities such as skiing for beginners, snowmobile rides and tube slides run in winter and spring; in summer the valley switches to paragliding and the ropeway. Where, when and how to plan it.

The 9 km tunnel under the Rohtang range opens up the Lahaul valley, with the Sissu waterfall and snow views most of the year. Where, when and how to plan it.

Tandem flights with licensed pilots launch from the slopes above the valley. Where, when and how to plan it.

Village lanes with old wooden houses, cafés and guesthouses, a short walk from the Mall Road. Where, when and how to plan it.

Natural hot springs feed public baths next to an old stone temple. Where, when and how to plan it.

The experiences worth planning a Manali trip around, with seasons and practical tips.

Which festivals to plan around in Manali, and how they affect crowds and prices.

The local dishes worth ordering in Manali, and tips for eating well on the road.

A practical packing list for Manali, season by season.

When to go to Manali, matched to the experiences you want.


A UNESCO-listed narrow-gauge railway climbing through tunnels and bridges over about five to six hours. Where, when and how to plan it.

The open square with Christ Church and the shopping street below it are pedestrian-friendly and lively in the evenings. Where, when and how to plan it.

A steep walk or a ropeway leads to the Hanuman temple on Shimla's highest hill. Where, when and how to plan it.

The former summer residence of the British Viceroys, now the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, with guided tours. Where, when and how to plan it.

Snow play and short pony rides to Mahasu Peak in winter; the Himalayan Nature Park is nearby. Where, when and how to plan it.

The experiences worth planning a Shimla trip around, with seasons and practical tips.

Which festivals to plan around in Shimla, and how they affect crowds and prices.

The local dishes worth ordering in Shimla, and tips for eating well on the road.

A practical packing list for Shimla, season by season.

When to go to Shimla, matched to the experiences you want.
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