India, Aug. 27 -- When we think of travel, most of us picture iconic monuments, bustling markets, or landscapes that take our breath away. But if you truly wish to know the soul of a place, walk its art and culture trail. A city reveals its memory, identity, and imagination through its museums, galleries, and performance spaces. More than ticking off tourist attractions, these visits offer encounters with stories, people, and traditions that shape the everyday life of its residents.

Think of Paris, the Eiffel Tower may be its symbol, but it is inside the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, or the Pompidou Centre that you feel the pulse of the city's centuries - long dialogue with art. Standing before da Vinci's Mona Lisa or Van Gogh's Starry Nigh...