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 Africa

COMING SOON

DISCOVER THE UNDISCOVERED • India has countless secrets, and 2021 should be all about exploring the hidden gems of our country. So, pack your bags, pick up that map, and embark on a memorable journey.

21 Emerging Destinations for 2021 • A new year calls for a brand new bucket list! Choose from these 21 lesser-explored destinations—within India or air bubbles—and #discovertheundiscovered.

Winter in Whistler • Home to one of the largest ski resorts in North America, Whistler in British Columbia, Canada, is a unique winter destination.

A CULTURAL FEAST • Not only is the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna home to a wealth of culinary specialities—it also has a number of quirky museums dedicated to celebrating these prized foods. TONY PERROTTET sets out on a road trip to learn about (and sample) the local delicacies.

Getting There & Around

A Gallery Without Walls • Inside one safari lodge’s two-year effort to put African arts and culture at centre stage.

Tailored to Tease • This winter, lay your hands on stylish coats and classic accessories.

Snow White • Put on a pair of silver boots, grab a crystal-studded clutch, and add a hint of gold to dress up for your next winter getaway.

ROYAL WRISTS • Limited-edition watches focussing on unique craftsmanship, rare metals, and avant-garde designs have wooed kings and queens since time immemorial. Here are five exquisite timepieces that have royalty written all over them.

TRAVEL 2.0 • We can all agree that last year was far from perfect. But 2021 promises to be a year of resurgence—in our travels and lifestyle. Here are a few gadgets to help you untangle your lives in the new year.

WRITING ON LOSS • Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi’s latest book is a stirring memoir that tackles the loss of parents and a beloved pet over a decade. The T+L India & South Asia A-List member speaks to SUSHMITA SRIVASTAV about the act of remembrance, writing as an antidote to loneliness, and what the pandemic brought to his book.

CLIMB AND CLEAN • Since 2016, Healing Himalayas has been organising treks that double up as cleaning drives on the mountains. RASHIMA NAGPAL speaks to the founder and avid trekker, Pradeep Sangwan, to learn more about his endeavour, inspiration, challenges, and 2021 trek calendar.

OLD STITCH, NEW THREAD • The cover girls of this issue are wearing a wonderful fusion of tradition and modernity, thanks to a vibrant collection from Raw Mango. AINDRILA MITRA speaks to the brand’s founder and textile designer, Sanjay Garg, about the collection, sustainable fashion, and measured innovation within traditional textile practices.

A MOROCCAN ODYSSEY • A journey through Morocco displays the entire gamut of colours—from deep reds to bright blues—and offers a wide range of immersive experiences.

The Princesses’ Diaries • STEERED BY MILLENNIAL PRINCESSES MRINALIKA AND AKSHITA BHANJ DEO, THE BELGADIA PALACE IS A REGAL HOMESTAY THAT IS PUTTING MAYURBHANJ IN ODISHA ON THE GLOBAL MAP OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM.

Explore Mayurbhanj

THE KING AND I • Luxury realtor SUSH CLAYS takes us to a royal wedding in the Noor Mahal Palace, home to the nawab of Rampur. Nawab Kazim Ali Khan tells...