Cultural and heritage travel
Temples, monuments, festivals and living traditions in India and abroad.
Articles on cultural and heritage travel
Cultural and heritage travelUNESCO World Heritage Sites in South India
A traveller's introduction to South India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from Mahabalipuram and the Chola temples to Hampi, Pattadakal and the Nilgiri railway.
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Cultural and heritage travelFollowing the Cholas: a temple trail through Tamil Nadu
A heritage trail through the Chola heartland around Thanjavur and Kumbakonam, with the great temples, bronze-casting traditions and how to plan it.
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Cultural and heritage travelA Mughal architecture trail: Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
Follow the story of Mughal architecture from Humayun's Tomb to the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, with tips on how to see each monument at its best.
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Cultural and heritage travelGreat Buddhist heritage sites across Asia
From Bodh Gaya and Sarnath to Borobudur, Angkor, Luang Prabang and Bhutan, a guide to Asia's great Buddhist heritage sites.
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Cultural and heritage travelFestivals worth planning a trip around
Festivals in India and Asia that are worth building a holiday around, from Yi Peng lanterns and Durga Puja to Hornbill, Pushkar and the Rann Utsav.
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Cultural and heritage travelIndian crafts worth buying, and where to find them
A guide to India's best handicrafts by region, from Kanchipuram silk and Kashmiri pashmina to Jaipur block prints, and how to buy authentic pieces.
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Cultural and heritage travelWhere to watch India's classical dance forms on holiday
Where travellers can watch Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak and other Indian classical dances, including festival seasons and evening shows.
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Cultural and heritage travelAngkor Wat and beyond: getting the most from the temples
How to plan a visit to Angkor: which temples to see, sunrise strategy, passes, guides, transport and combining Angkor with the rest of Cambodia.
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Cultural and heritage travelHindu heritage abroad: temples and traditions beyond India
Hindu temples and traditions outside India that Indian travellers find moving, from Angkor and Prambanan to Bali, Batu Caves, Mauritius and Nepal.
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Cultural and heritage travelColonial heritage towns of South India and beyond
Explore the layered colonial heritage of Pondicherry, Kochi, Goa, Galle and Malacca, with walking routes, food and the stories behind the buildings.
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