Neelpur travel guide: the blue city in three speeds
A slow, a medium and a fast way to see Neelpur's lanes, forts and kachori shops, with prices.
Destinations
Desert festival returns to Neelpur with camel races
Three days of folk music and crafts.
Visa on arrival extended for two more island nations
The fictional agreement covers stays of up to 30 days.
Kesarganj in three days: viewpoints, a lake walk and where to stay
A hill-town loop for a long weekend, with a map of the walking route.
In pictures: the blue lanes of Neelpur old town
Indigo walls, rooftop cafes and evening lamps.
In pictures: Neelpur's blue lanes at sunrise
Narrow streets, painted doors and a lot of cats.
Visa on arrival: five fictional island nations Indians can visit this winter
Rules, fees and the paperwork to have ready at the immigration desk.
Opinion: slow travel is better travel
Stay longer, see less, remember more.
Kesarganj in three days: viewpoints, a lake walk and where to stay
A fictional hill town that is quiet on weekdays. Best months are October to March.
Analysis: why short-haul trips abroad are booming
Cheaper flights and easier visas did most of it.
Coastal village of Seepi opens a heritage walk
Local guides lead two-hour walks at sunrise and sunset.
Pinewood in the off-season: mist, bonfires and empty trails
Why the quiet months are the best time to see the hill town, and what is shut.
Seepi coastal heritage walk: a two-hour route with six stops
Old warehouses, a lighthouse and a fish market, with a map and the best time to walk.
Video: a day on the backwaters by houseboat
Breakfast on deck, village stops and a sunset.
First trip abroad: a seven-day budget plan for Sunhaven under 55,000 rupees
Flights, stays, food and a safety checklist for first-time travellers.
Sunhaven Isles: how to plan a week of beaches without a package
Ferries, homestays and a day-by-day budget for a fictional island chain.
Desert festival returns to Neelpur: what to book and what to skip
Camel races, folk music and tent stays: a practical guide with dates.
Foreign exchange for travellers: cash, card or forex card?
A forex card usually wins on fees; cash is useful for the first hour.
