CHERRAPUNJI, INDIA - The people on the soggy streets of the wettest town in the world carry umbrellas and buckets. The reason for the umbrellas is obvious – Cherrapunji receives an average of 37.5 ...

What makes Cherrapunji a great winter destination? It is generally understood that when the high summer hits us, we run to the hills or any place that does not come with the threat of stifling us with ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. In northeastern India, in one of the wettest places on earth, bridges aren't built—they ...

2,638 remarkable achievements from around the globe showcased This edition comprises nine information-packed chapters The 2024 edition signifies the culmination of a collaborative effort with the ...

Monsoon travel is no longer just for poets and pluviophiles. Over the years, it has quietly become one of the most sought-after experiences for travellers seeking to escape the heat, the crowds, and ...

Grove, Richard H. Ecology, Climate and Empire: The Indian Legacy in Global Environmental History 1400–1940. Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1998. John, Binoo K ...