In the foothills of the Himalayas, along the sacred Ganges river, Rishikesh in northern India is a holy city for Hindus, known today as the yoga capital of the world. From its waterfalls and ashrams to its colorful street markets and vibrant rituals, here’s how to get the most out of 24 hours in this constantly inspiring town. The Ganges at sunset (photo: Melissa Lesnie) Traveling to Rishikesh by plane (Jolly Grand / Dehradun airport), train or bus from Delhi, near every Indian you greet along the way will break into a smile and declare you on the way to paradise. One of the names of the god ..read more

Known for their selfie-friendly beaches and heady nightlife, Goa’s coastal towns are also a paradise for yogis. Whether travelling to India to become a qualified instructor or simply to deepen your practice at the source, you will find internationally certified teacher training programs for an inspiring yoga experience.    Om Yoga Shala, Goa (Photo: Book Yoga Teacher Trainings) India’s smallest state is defined by its seemingly endless parade of beaches, stretching for over 100 kilometers along the western coast and the sparkling waters of the Arabian Sea. Each village is a colorf ..read more

The Taj Mahal might well be the world’s most recognisable man-made marvel. The ode to love, in its delicate architectural form, draws in curious visitors by the millions each year, and where there are tourists there are hotels. So many hotels, in fact, that finding a good one in Agra can be a headache. But never fear; the Travelmag list is here. While there is nowhere quite like the Taj Mahal, with its ornate finials and cupolas, in terms of accommodation, there are some excellent rooms available in Agra. We have filtered out the best four and five star hotels based on factors like price, loca ..read more

Surrounded, and protected, by the Arabian Sea, Murud-Janjira fort is an impenetrable bastion that was self-sustaining and never defeated. Even as a tourist destination, getting there is trickier than it looks. View of the fort and mainland from the lookout point (Photo: Paul Stafford for TravelMag) Murud-Janjira fort transformed the island. From the shoreline, I didn’t see the expected rocky protrusion lapped by the waves of the Arabian Sea. Instead of jagged rocks, I saw the elegant, thick curves of a fort’s bulwarks rising vertically from the water. Atop the crenellations were shrubs that ..read more