Bards have penned many an ode to its beauty, and the adage ‘Heaven on Earth’ is often used when describing it. On one of my first visits to Kashmir, I decided to see for myself, what the fuss was all about. I was not let down.

I returned spellbound with a host of kaleidoscopic images in my head – a lone houseboat floating dreamily on the gentle waters of the Dal Lake, majestic snow capped mountain peaks looming over the town square, the multiple hues of a chinar leaves fluttering in the chilly breeze and the intricately designed kanger peeping out of the jacket ...

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ITC Hotels has a slew of events lined up this May, guaranteed to liven up your month.

Summer heralds the mango season, and I personally feel that there’s no joy greater than biting into a ripe, succulent mango. ITC Hotels welcomes the ‘king of fruits’ in style by presenting a wide variety of mango-themed festivals across most of its properties. You can opt from a range of dishes featuring savoury items like spiced raw mango lamb pizzeria, mango chicken capsicum grilled sandwich; desserts like mango brulee, mango tiramisu, mango ...

On a balmy day, a special evening is about to unfold.

Chef Massimo, ITC Grand Chola has invited a few guests to dinner as a prelude to the formal inauguration of Cucina Italiana, or, the cuisine of Italy, at Ottimo.

A challenge beckons. The chefs have donned their hats and started their preparations to create enduring first impressions of Italian flavours on the Indian palate. In the open kitchen an assortment of handmade pastas are drying on the pasta stand, fresh vegetables are being washed, dough is being kneaded, a variety of cheeses are being readied, while a ...

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Founded in 1644, Fort St George is the first fort built by the British in India. It was around this fortress that the modern city of Madras grew over the years. The construction of the Fort became the reason for further settlements that enhanced trading activity in an area that was originally looked down upon and widely considered ‘no man's land’.

Having entered India around 1600 for trading purposes, the East India Company realised the need to make a base in the southern part of India. It had already established its licensed trading at Surat, but spice being The East India Company’s ...

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Every hour was a joy. The hotel is beautiful and the renovations were ongoing, but barely noticeable during our stay. The Peshwari restaurant was outstanding both nights. The wait-staff was the best. The spa and gym staff were also first-rate. We had our laundry done and it came back as promised...and perfect! We love the gardens and grounds...the shopping are is still sparce...but it will improbe. Ila was a great butler from the minute we arrived and was very helpful and kind to us. The girl who makes the omeletes is a very good chef!! We wil be back!! ...

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