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Best Places to Visit in India During Monsoon 2026, From Ladakh to Meghalaya
July travel in India divides neatly into two camps: the rain-free Himalayan escapes of Ladakh, Spiti and the blooming Valley of Flowers, and the lush, waterfall-rich getaways of Coorg, Munnar, Mahabaleshwar, Meghalaya and Wayanad. Here is what to expect from each, the best experiences, and the safety and responsible-travel notes to plan around.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026
Monsoon Diet 2026: What to Eat and Avoid in the Rainy Season, According to Ayurveda
Ayurveda calls the monsoon Varsha Ritu, the season when digestive fire — "agni" — runs weakest and the body is most vulnerable to infection. Blending classical Ritucharya wisdom with modern medical advice, here is what to eat and what to avoid to stay well through the rains.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026
The Monsoon Table: India's Rainy-Season Food Traditions
India's monsoon kitchen is built around warm, spiced comfort food, from crisp pakoras and roadside corn to regional favourites like Bengal's khichuri. It is also a season that rewards care with hygiene and fresh produce.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 16, 2026
Millets Return to the Indian Plate
Ragi, bajra, jowar and other millets are returning to Indian kitchens as diners rediscover their nutrition, low glycaemic load and versatility, backed by climate-resilient farming and a wave of modern recipes.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 14, 2026
Slow Travel: India's Hill Stations, Enjoyed Responsibly
Slow travel, longer and gentler stays that favour local homestays and low-impact routines, can ease the strain on India's fragile hill towns while giving travellers a richer experience, especially outside peak and high-risk monsoon periods.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 12, 2026
Pochampally Ikat Weavers Win GI Tag After Decade
The weavers of Pochampally, Telangana, have secured a Geographical Indication tag for their double-ikat silk after a decade-long documentation effort, protecting the craft from imitation and opening premium international markets.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 12, 2025
India's Heritage Seed Banks Root the Slow Food Movement
Community seed banks run by farmer networks in Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand now conserve over 3,000 heritage crop varieties — ancient rice cultivars, millet landraces and drought-tolerant pulses — forming the foundation of India's slow food movement.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 10, 2025
Miyawaki Micro-Forests Are Cooling Indian Cities
Inspired by Japan's Miyawaki method, citizen groups and planners across 22 Indian cities have planted 380 dense native micro-forests in four years, cutting local temperatures, improving air quality and restoring bird and insect habitat.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 8, 2025
India's Fermented Food Traditions Get a Revival
From Manipuri sinki to Sikkimese gundruk, India's traditional fermented foods are enjoying a revival driven by microbiome research, nutritional science and a generation of chefs and food writers reconnecting with regional heritage.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 6, 2025
Architects Revive the Courtyard for Cooler Homes
A new generation of Indian architects is adapting the ancient courtyard — central to Mughal and Dravidian homes — for contemporary housing, creating thermally efficient homes that cut cooling energy demand by 30 to 45% across climate zones.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 4, 2025