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Food & Drink
The best restaurants in India, ranked 1–50
From old favourites to first-time entrants, here's India's best dining for 2026
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Hotels & Homestays
Where to stay in Pune: from vineyard retreats to city hotels
From heritage boutique stays in Camp to luxury hotels in Koregaon Park and vineyard retreats beyond the city, these are the best hotels in Pune for every kind of trip
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You can now fly direct to Japan’s Osaka from Delhi
Air India will launch non-stop flights between Delhi and Osaka four times a week from February 2027
Destinations
Cancelled trains, unexpected fog and rough seas: This is what it's like tracking wildlife on the Scilly Isles
It took me longer to reach this UK archipelago than it would to fly to Thailand – but now I understand why people return year after year
People & Culture
The Tenzing story: talking Everest with Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston
Ahead of the film Tenzing, the two lead actors recount stories from the route to Everest Base Camp
Destinations
Durga Puja-maxxing through North Kolkata
The oldest part of the city and its cultural heart, replete with its old rajbaris and myriad lanes, are dressed up to celebrate the goddess with creativity, ritual and a whole lot of mishti
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The Condé Nast Traveller Excellence Awards 2026–a look at the winners
The special winners at the Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards
People & Culture
‘It is no longer modern Indian food; it is the food of modern India'
Ahead of Condé Nast Traveller’s Top Restaurant Awards, chef Manish Mehrotra and artist Subodh Gupta sat down with CNT’s Divia Thani for a conversation of food, art, and India on the global stage
People & Culture
RF Kuang's new novel takes on the angst of a diaspora kid on a study-abroad trip to Taipei
The Taipei Story author on how home, identity, and diaspora kid woes inform her latest work.
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How to choose a pillow from a hotel pillow menu
A card of pillow options sounds like a perk, but it only helps if you know how to use it. An orthopaedic specialist and ITC Hotels explain
Destinations
The 15 best art galleries in Mumbai
Get your fix of modern and contemporary art at these art galleries in the city
Destinations
Cancelled trains, unexpected fog and rough seas: This is what it's like tracking wildlife on the Scilly Isles
It took me longer to reach this UK archipelago than it would to fly to Thailand – but now I understand why people return year after year
The Latest
You can now fly direct to Japan’s Osaka from Delhi
Air India will launch non-stop flights between Delhi and Osaka four times a week from February 2027
Hotels & Homestays
Where to stay in Pune: from vineyard retreats to city hotels
From heritage boutique stays in Camp to luxury hotels in Koregaon Park and vineyard retreats beyond the city, these are the best hotels in Pune for every kind of trip
Destinations
The best places for whale watching around the world
From blue whales feeding off remote Atlantic islands to humpbacks sheltering with their calves in the South Pacific, here's where to encounter the world’s largest animals in the wild
Food & Drink
11 gorgeous restaurants to dine outdoors in Pune
From leafy garden cafés in Koregaon Park to rooftop restaurants overlooking the city, these are the best places to eat and drink outdoors in Pune
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The Indian passport holder’s guide to getting a Thailand visa in 2026
A step-by-step guide to a Thailand visa for Indian passport holders
Destinations
Why do airplane seats have to be upright for takeoff and landing?
A former flight attendant explains the safety reasons behind the FAA-enforced guideline.
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People & CultureFrom literature in the jungle to fusion music in a 14th-century fort, October’s culture calendar is packed
A guide to cultural events across India this month
Food & Drink11 drink & dine experiences you don’t want to miss this October
From Bengali puja feasts and regional Indian menus to international cocktail takeovers, here’s what to book this month
DestinationsThe best places to visit in India in November
From cherry blossoms and camel fairs to tiger safaris and winter festivals, these are the places to travel in India this November
Hotels & Homestays
A century-old Sikkimese home is now a cosy farmstay near Pelling
The Yangtey Farmhouse is a family-run property offering the comforts of a hotel with the warmth of a homestay
Destinations
The Indian passport holder’s guide to getting a South Africa visa in 2026
From the ETA to the e-Visa, here's everything Indian travellers need to apply for a South Africa visa
People & Culture
From a playful Iberian lynx to flamingos at sunset: the stunning winners of the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award
The winner along with four highly commended entries will be on display at London's Natural History Museum
Food & Drink
Edible souvenirs from Kolkata, recommended by the city's chefs
Five chefs and restaurateurs on what they would send you home with
Hotels & Homestays
The best hotels in and around Jaipur
From heritage havelis in the Old City to grand hotels overlooking the plateaus of Kukas, these are the best hotels in Jaipur and around
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The Indian passport holder’s guide to getting a Schengen visa in 2026
Applying for a Schengen visa? This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, paperwork, fees and timelines so you can travel countries hassle-free
Food and Drink
India’s best restaurant: how to plan a trip to NAAR
Planning a trip to India’s number one restaurant in 2026? Here’s what to know before making your way to NAAR, tucked away in a remote village near Kasauli
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The best international flight deals under Rs50,000 for Diwali 2026
From Southeast Asia to the Middle East, these destinations make a compelling case for an international getaway over the holidays
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Food & Drink
Inside NAAR, India's best restaurant in the hills near Kasauli
With six menus across six seasons—and only 16 seats for the taking—NAAR is a destination dining experience that is worth a flight
Hotels & Homestays
10 beautiful homestays in Goa to book for your next trip
From food forests to beachside homes, bookmark these stays for your next visit to sunshine state
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