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Sikh history worth knowing before you go, and a closer look at what to see, do, and eat on each of our itineraries.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Four Udasis, Explained

Sikh history · 8 min read

Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Four Udasis, Explained

A plain-language guide to the four great journeys Guru Nanak Dev Ji undertook across and beyond India — and an honest look at which of our itineraries actually trace them.

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Kashmir Beyond the Itinerary: History, Food & Trivia

Trip guide · 7 min read

Kashmir Beyond the Itinerary: History, Food & Trivia

A closer look at the stories behind Kashmir's gurudwaras and gardens, what Kashmiri food actually involves, and a few things worth knowing before you go.

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A Closer Look at Dehradun, Mussoorie, Paonta Sahib & Rishikesh

Trip guide · 7 min read

A Closer Look at Dehradun, Mussoorie, Paonta Sahib & Rishikesh

The history behind Guru Gobind Singh's four years at Paonta Sahib, how a colonial-era captain founded Mussoorie, and what to see, do, and eat across the whole trip.

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Varanasi and Ayodhya: History, Food, and What to See

Trip guide · 7 min read

Varanasi and Ayodhya: History, Food, and What to See

A closer look at two of North India's oldest cities — where Guru Nanak Dev held court with Varanasi's scholars, why a Sikh Maharaja gilded a Shiva temple, and what to actually eat while you're there.

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Tamil Nadu's Temple Trail: What to See, Do, and Eat Along the Way

Trip guide · 7 min read

Tamil Nadu's Temple Trail: What to See, Do, and Eat Along the Way

A closer look at the history behind Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Rameswaram, and Madurai's great temples — plus what to eat, what to see, and the stories behind Dhanushkodi's ruins and the Pamban Bridge.

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Sikkim: The Highest Gurdwara in the World, and What Else to Know

Trip guide · 7 min read

Sikkim: The Highest Gurdwara in the World, and What Else to Know

Guru Nanak Dev's third Udasi reached further than most people realize — all the way to a lake in far North Sikkim. Here's the history, what to see and eat, and an honest word on the altitude.

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