Onam not only has a cultural importance but also has a culinary heritage attached to it. With Onam just around the corner, one must known the best places to experience the festival fully by attending the Onam Sadhya- a meal that is cherished by the entire India. With keeping authenticity and culinary expertise in mind, we have created the only guide one would need to find the best Onam Sadhyas this year.

Mithai? Sorted. Rakhi? Obviously. Now for the gift. From Cartier and Vivienne Westwood to Manam Chocolate, TUMI and Sula, here’s what we’re gifting our siblings this Rakhi.

A five-hour drive from Delhi, the wellness-focused retreat unfolds through biophilic architecture, spacious suites with private balconies. From its infinity pool overlooking the valley to the quiet corners designed for yoga, meditation and simply doing nothing, every element encourages you to slow down and reconnect with the present. We checked in to discover whether this Rishikesh retreat really could deliver the Himalayan reset it promises.