Eastbound

Many of India’s royal palaces have been transformed into heritage hotels.
Once home to kings and queens, these grand courtyards now welcome travellers seeking a glimpse into India’s regal past.

In the misty hills of southern India, endless rows of tea bushes stretch across the landscape.
These plantations produce some of the world’s finest teas, and mornings here begin with fog drifting gently through the valleys.

In India, tea is more than a drink. It’s a daily ritual.
On busy streets and quiet corners alike, chai sellers brew spiced tea in steaming pots, pouring it into small glasses for anyone passing by.

When night falls in Mumbai, the city’s historic railway station lights up in dramatic colour.
Trains arrive and depart, commuters rush past, and the energy of India’s busiest city never really slows down.

Inside small workshops across India, artisans continue traditions passed down for generations.
Thread by thread, handlooms transform silk and cotton into fabrics that carry the stories of their makers.

Every morning in Varanasi, the ancient ghats come alive.
Pilgrims gather along the banks of the Ganges to bathe, pray, and begin their day beside one of the world’s most sacred rivers.
It’s a ritual that has continued here for centuries.

In the quiet backwaters of Kerala, life moves slowly.
Palm trees sway, fishermen glide past in small wooden boats, and houseboats drift through calm waterways that connect villages and lagoons.
For travellers, it’s one of the most peaceful ways to experience India.

Fresh flowers sold each morning for temple offerings and celebrations.

A rare sighting of a Bengal tiger during a wildlife safari in India.

Traditional potters shaping clay vessels using techniques passed down for generations.

India’s national bird, the peacock, often seen walking forest tracks in national parks.