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

#INDIAFIGHTSCORONA • As the country gradually recovers from the second wave of COVID-19, let us acknowledge the good samaritans, MNCs, and hospitality chains that stepped up to help India in the fight.

15 Places to Put on Your India Bucket List • From a canyon in Maharashtra to the ruins of a 17th-century kingdom in Sikkim, here are 15 obscure Indian destinations that are far away from the clutches of regular tourism and will make you fall in love with the country all over again.

Making Waves • Meet The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, the latest resort from the house of Marriott International in the Maldivian archipelago.

Rising Hospitality • Alila Diwa Goa has launched a new event space to make your special occasions grand and memorable.

ALL FOR ONE • While the country battled the second wave of COVID-19, Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity stepped up to offer support on the ground.

HERITAGE MEETS MODERNITY • As the end of his mandate nears, Luxembourg’s Ambassador in India, H.E. Mr. Jean Claude Kugener, reflects on his term and lists the attractions of his country that Indians tend to enjoy the most.

THE FINE PRINT • In Jaipur, intricate textile techniques have been passed down through families for centuries. DEBORAH NEEDLEMAN meets the modern-day artisans ensuring that the traditions remain in good hands.

HOSPITALITY AND BEYOND • With over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries on six continents, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchising company in the world. Its President for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Dimitris Manikis lets us in on his industry wisdom, his idea of the perfect holiday, and the company’s plans for the Indian market.

Native Fashion • Jazz up your ethnic ensemble with these desi picks.

Hues of India • Channel your inner fashionista with these homegrown labels.

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Beauty Bag • Transform your daily skincare and haircare routines with these essentials made in India.

SPECIAL MOMENTS • As the second wave of the pandemic recedes, life is buoyed by hope for better days. This is the time to toast innovation and avant-garde design with exclusive watches perfect for a celebration.

GOING LOCAL • Gadgets from around the world may be a click away, but there’s no dearth of smart, futuristic tech made by Indian companies either. Here are some local alternatives to your favourite imports.

WHY WE LOVE THE MOUNTAINS • A three-day expedition to the alpine lake of Kedartal allows ABHINAV CHANDEL to beat lockdown blues and revel in the natural wonders of Uttarakhand.

WHY WE LOVE INDIA • Just when we thought India had beaten the odds and overcome the pandemic, a deadly second wave hit the country in April 2021. Life came to a standstill again, the streets were stripped of their colours, the intricate social fabric of communities torn apart, and the international borders sealed. Now, coronavirus cases are on the decline again, the door is ajar, and hope peeks out. As India waits to welcome visitors to its shores, around the world people who share a special connection with the country recall their most cherished memories and express a...