Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

Travel + Leisure South Asia, a stylish and authoritative guide for today’s global traveler, offers stunning photography, incisive commentary, vivid narratives and practical travel information with a strong emphasis on Asia. From the best spa’s to the tastiest street food, from the most luxurious resorts to the hottest rooftop bars, from the latest restaurants to the region’s top designers, from the quietest beaches to the busiest shopping streets – Travel + Leisure South Asia delivers, month after month.

LETTER from the Editor

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

Why We Love India • There’s a lot to love about this diverse and multicultural country. This month, we remind you of some of the reasons.

10 INDIAN DESTINATIONS Off the Beaten Path • The discerning traveller knows how to embrace new destinations before they become all the rage in the travel world. Here are our picks from India, spanning the gamut from quaint Himalayan villages to tiny coastal towns.

Wellness First • The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace offers its guests an unparalleled wellness experience. The property’s signature wellness programmes empower one to eat, sleep, move, and feel right.

Serene Luxury • Discover the epitome of luxury and relaxation at JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa.

FOODIE HEAVEN • Sofitel Mumbai BKC is a culinary paradise where French luxury joins hands with Indian hospitality to indulge one’s senses.

DUBAI BLING • With luxurious experiences in every nook, Dubai is the ideal destination for a vacation of glitz and glamour.

ELECTRIC ONCE MORE • After three years of near-total closure, Hong Kong is finally back on the tourist map. CHRIS DONG returns to the city to determine what’s changed—and what’s better than ever.

SHADE SYMPHONY • Here’s how to effortlessly rock a monochrome look that will make you stand out.

MONOCHROME MAGIC • Embrace the power of matching tones with these ensembles.

ESSENCE OF INDIA • Here is a curated selection of must-try products from emerging Indian brands.

INDIA’S TIME TREASURES • Inspired by India’s rich cultural heritage and diversity, these timepieces showcase the unique beauty of the nation through their awe-inspiring designs. From intricate dials to case backs with engravings, each watch tells a tale of India’s timeless charm.

Unleash The Thrill Of Xtreme Adventures • Venture into the unknown and freeze the moment in time with the all-new vivo X90 series.

NOT ALL WHO WANDER ARE LOST • In the coastal town of Varkala in southern Kerala, ABHINAV CHANDEL finds the true meaning of slowing down.

ROAD to STARDOM • Hyderabad is well known for two things, its biryani and boisterous movies—and superstar Allu Arjun loves both. On an outing in the city with SIMRRAN GILL, the August cover star opens up about the success of Pushpa, going incognito in far-flung lands, and his daughter’s growing fan base.

HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH • On a bright April day, ANUBHUTI KRISHNA embarks on a soul-stirring journey through the experiences that define Srinagar.

Healing Holiday • Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort located in the Shivalik Ranges in Himachal Pradesh offers adventure and serenity in equal measure. On an impromptu trip to the mountains, BAYAR JAIN checks in to sample a bit of both.

FOREST DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH • On the way to the Mardi Himal Base Camp in Nepal, RIDHI AGRAWAL falls in love with the country’s tea houses, rhododendron forests, and views of the Annapurna mountain range.

PILGRIM’S PROGRESS • On an ancient route in southwestern England, CATHERINE FAIRWEATHER meditates on one of our oldest forms of travel—the spiritual journey.

CRADLE OF CALM • Ipoh, a sleepy town in Malaysia, offers the perfect setting for a...