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

#WomenOnTheMarch • Women travellers reveal the people and places that inspire and empower them.

A TASTE OF ROYALTY • These 10 handpicked regal experiences across India allow you to travel to a bygone era, marked by opulent luxury, lavish feasts, personal butlers, and glittering homes.

Mountain Escapade • Celebrate your special occasion in Gulmarg, Kashmir, where The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa offers a luxurious stay.

A TALE OF TWO PALACES • A short drive away from Udaipur’s tourist crowds lies the historic town of Dungarpur. SANTOSH OJHA samples royal hospitality and heritage in the two palaces of its first family, and discovers an undiscovered gem.

AS OLD AS TIME • In a 200-year-old haveli in Jaipur, NEETOLE MITRA rediscovers the splendour of the bygone Rajputana era.

Royal Standard • Bring out your inner king with this gold-themed ensemble.

Dress to Dazzle • Evoke royalty with an elegant attire and gilded accessories.

THE REGAL LOOK • Jodhpur royal, fashion designer, and our A-List member, Raghavendra Rathore offers a guide to dressing up like royalty on your travels.

THE QUEEN’S KIT • Give yourself a royal glow with these handpicked products.

THE KINGDOM OF TIME • What exactly do royals wear on their wrist? They look for avant-garde design, futuristic technology, and centuries-old legacy in gizmos that help them pursue their passions: racing, flying, or sailing. Here are five exclusive and diverse watches for today’s kings and queens.

GIZMO KING • Don’t mind splurging on the latest tech? Here’s our round-up of high-end gear that will make you feel like royalty.

The Dawn of a New Era • MEET CHAITANYA RAJ SINGH, THE 44TH MAHARAWAL, OR KING, OF JAISALMER. THE 28-YEAR-OLD ROYAL TAKES T+L INDIA & SOUTH ASIA ON A DRIVE AROUND HIS CITY, IN THE SOON-TO-BE LAUNCHED VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE. WE ALSO GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO HIS FAMILY’S ANCESTRAL SUMMER PALACE, MOOLSAGAR.

Old Glory, New Comforts • A trip to Jaisalmer is incomplete without experiencing royal hospitality. RASHIMA NAGPAL checks into the 300-year-old Nachana Haveli, which is lovingly run as a heritage hotel by its residents, Vikram Singh Nachana and his wife Meghna Kumari Singh.

LIFE ON THE EDGE • Most tourists head to Ladakh to conquer its terrain and witness its picturesque landscapes. But this cold, high-altitude desert is home to a wide variety of animals and birds too. Wildlife photographer, conservationist, and our A-List member, LATIKA NATH captures the dazzling biodiversity of the region and makes a case for saving their dramatic habitat.

#WomenOnTheMarch

DESIGNING DREAMS • Ever since the ‘Virushka’ wedding went viral, Devika Narain and Company has etched itself on the wish lists of many betrothed couples. Its founder speaks with RASHIMA NAGPAL about the humble beginnings of her dream, the challenges of designing destination weddings, and her grand plans for the future.

NEW-AGE RACONTEUR • Spoken word artist, former TV anchor, screenwriter, model, author, and activist—Karuna Ezara Parikh dons many hats. In a freewheeling conversation with BAYAR JAIN, the author gets candid about her writing career, travel inspirations, online trolls,...