May 2023

Travel & Leisure India & South Asia

India's leading luxury and travel magazine

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LETTER From The Editor
TIS THE SEASON of mangoes and summer holidays that we eagerly wait for every year. This issue celebrates the spirit of the season. Summer getaways need not only be restricted to the north of India—our list of summer destinations in the country gives
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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR-TRAVEL HUB Aindrila Mitra Chirag Mohanty Samal DEPUTY EDITOR Adila Matra FEATURES EDITOR Simrran Gill EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Kanchan Rana SOCIAL MEDIA HEAD Pallavi Phukan SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER Bayar Jain JUNIOR CONTENT PRODUCER Ral
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travelandleisureasia.com/in We, The People
Read about the man who cycled around Egypt in a month. travelandleisureasia.com/in/people/interview-with-slowtraveller-indranil-roy-whocycled-across-egypt-solo/ Get inspired by this traveller who quit a full-time job for solo travelling. travelandlei
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10 DESTINATIONS TO ENJOY THE Indian Summer
Located in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar is a haven for lovers of both nature and adventure. Although known for its ancient temples—Mahabaleshwar Temple is believed to be 500 years old—this peaceful hill station has much to offer in
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Coastal Hideaway
SET ALONG THE COAST and in close proximity to various attractions, historic forts, and churches, JW Marriott Goa has recently opened its doors to travellers. Keeping in mind the brand’s ethos of mindfulness, the property comes with thoughtfully craft
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Shining Silver
RADISSON BLU PLAZA DELHI AIRPORT is ideally located with convenient access to the city. The property, situated on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway, has 261 rooms and suites with contemporary interiors and tranquil garden views, and offers free Wi-Fi, an
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Summer Sojourn
LOCATED IN THE HEART of the city, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru has designed a package for your upcoming family summer holiday. The Family by JW package is an all-inclusive experience that offers exclusive check-in, personalised T-shirts, and goodies f
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Into The Woods
NESTLED IN THE lap of nature and overlooking Jim Corbett Forest, Aahana Resort is an ideal escape from the city grind. Here, the days begin with a refreshing yoga session, followed by bird watching and a scrumptious breakfast. For fitness enthusiasts
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Golden Hour
INDIA’S FIRST INDIGENOUS craft beer, Simba, was launched in 2016 and was born out of a passion to create premium brews using select ingredients sourced globally. The beer, consistent in taste since its inception seven years ago, is the brainchild of
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Precious Destination
HAVING GROWN UP in a cricket crazy country, the little that I knew of New Zealand was through cricket matches. The Kiwi cities in which India played against the home country looked beautiful on screen and I didn’t think much beyond that. However, a t
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Culture Caper
On your first visit to New Zealand, what made a lasting impression on you? This is a difficult question, since everything for me topped the list! But if I have to choose, it will be the wine culture in New Zealand. Kiwis take pride in their organic p
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Tales From New Zealand
On your first visit to New Zealand, you explored adventure destinations, wineries, and scenic valleys and mountains. What did you like the most and why? It’s difficult to pick just one because every place I visited had me spellbound, but if I had to,
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The Intelligent Traveller TIPS AND TRICKS TO HELP YOU TRAVEL SMARTER FEELS LIKE SUMMER
SUMMER IS THE TIME TO GET outdoors and explore the world. While Abu Dhabi is all set to welcome SeaWorld, the Great Barrier Reef offers a cruise that lets you sleep in the middle of the ocean overnight. Canada is all about the spectacular glaciers an
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The Journey Begins
The Alpine Eagle 41 XPS watch extends its range with an ultra-thin model featuring a small seconds indication. The L.U.C 96.40-L movement ensures chronometer-certified accuracy while the ‘Monte Rosa Pink’ dial, inspired by an eagle’s iris, adds elega
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Cultural Magpie
HE IS A GLOBAL powerhouse; his designs have elevated Indian maximalism onto a pedestal. One of the most coveted couturiers of his time, Sabyasachi Mukherjee has revived heritage craft, textiles, and techniques and given them a modern identity but wit
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Summer Chill
Waterproof and able to withstand immersion in up to 10 feet of water, this music player kit is perfect for avid swimmers and pool babies. The Syryn player is lightweight and compact enough for you to comfortably attach it to your swim goggles, the in
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Wellness Revolution
HOW EVOLVED IS THE wellness market when it comes to the Indian domestic traveller? Is a wellness-only resort able to operate sustainably with no other leisure offering? We get chatting with some of the key stakeholders from luxury retreats across th
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Visual Raconteur
All That Breathes talks about kites falling from the sky. Did you ever see that happen in Delhi? What prompted you to make a film on the subject? Everybody who’s living in Delhi, especially through the winters, is often preoccupied with the air [qual
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Food For Change
How was the experience of setting up your restaurant, The Darjeeling Express, in London, especially as a woman of colour? I didn’t think of it as a big project. It grew organically from a supper club at my home to a small pop-up, to eventually a rest
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Where Wild Things Roam
AN ENCOUNTER WITH leopard on the outskirts of Jim Corbett National Park in 2012 marked my entry into the magnificent world of wild creatures. Years later, very recently, I found myself photographing the incredible wildlife of the region again. I have
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In Full Bloom
Location: THE ANANTA UDAIPUR I’m all prepared to face the infamous Rajasthan summer; May, after all, is not a kind month for the northern belt of the country. But instead, a cloudy Udaipur greets me as I step out of the aircraft. I thank the weather
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Gateway to Luxury
THE EPITOME OF LUXURY, Ananta Hotels and Resorts promises excellent service, speciality restaurants, and wellness and recreational facilities that make for a meaningful holiday. The brand has various properties spread across the country, each of whic
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Brewing Change
I AM NOT A FAN OF SOLO TRAVEL. But having heard of the vistas that solo travelling opens—a sense of solitude mixed with adventure and the excitement of meeting new people—I decided to try it out. My head filled with visions of Celine from Before Sunr
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Harbour Of Art
IF YOU THINK PARIS, with its terraced cafes, museums, and the iconic Eiffel Tower, is the real France, it’s time to get off the tourist grid. Go beyond the capital and explore French villages and little towns that boast history, charm, heritage, and
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On The Far Edge
“YOU NEED HARD BOOTS,” my strapping guide Barbara, looking fitter than most of us in that room, takes one look at my shoes and shakes her head. My sports shoes, trusty aides during my Ireland trip, do not pass muster. I change into hard hiking boots
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Finding Yourself In Fiji
WHAT DO The Blue Lagoon and Castaway have in common? Both films, though from completely different eras, showed their protagonists being marooned on tropical islands that made one yearn for the simple life—hacking away at coconut trees, angling for fi
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Treasure Island
THE SAND ON GRAND CAYMAN’S Seven Mile Beach was every bit as soft and white as I remembered, the water just as mesmerisingly turquoise. But on this trip, there were no cruise ships bobbing on the horizon like oversize tub toys. No reggae blared from
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The great White South
SOUTH AMERICA disappeared while I was at dinner. In the dwindling twilight, our ship had been haunting the coast of Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago that makes up the continent’s southernmost tip. I had wanted to see Cape Horn, once the end of the kn
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Your Best Shot
I VISITED LADAKH IN October 2021 hoping to explore the region’s beauty and culture. The day after I arrived, I visited Hundar, a village in Nubra Valley that is famous for its cold deserts at high altitudes. This offbeat destination is equally famous

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