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.

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Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

10 Unique Adventure Activities for Your Bucket List • From thrilling excursions in forests, rivers, and remote landscapes to exhilarating photography trips and spooky getaways, this curated list redefines the gamut of adventure tourism

LEGENDARY LUXURY REDEFINED • Virgin Limited Edition Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection, providing discerning travellers with exclusive stays across the globe.

THE MAKING OF A LEGACY • On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, here’s a quick overview of how Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is a symbol of beauty, elegance, and luxury in the heart of Dubai.

Know No Limits With vivo X200 Series • Blending cutting-edge technology with artistic expression, the all-new vivo X200 Pro redefines the smartphone experience.

Explore Mayurbhanj, Odisha with Isa Khan and the vivo X200 Series • Travel content creator Isa Khan reveals the power of the vivo X200 Pro in capturing Odisha’s hidden gems.

Maroof Culmen captures Kashmir’s Essence • Storyteller Maroof Culmen unveils Kashmir’s hidden gems through the lens of the vivo X200 Pro.

Italian Elegance Meets Indian Majesty • At 1932 Trevi, a grand affair unfolds in the form of a rich dining experience, converging the cultural heritage of two distinct locations.

WRITTEN IN THE STARS • As interest in astrotourism continues to rise, travel companies are putting a shine on their dark-sky offerings. Maya Silver takes a closer look

INTELLIGENT TRAVELLER

Welcome to the Jungle • Let prints dominate your wardrobe this month.

Hyde & Seek • Unleash the explorer in you with these rugged leather essentials.

A Journey Through Queensland’s Natural Wonders • We took Malaika Arora, actor, entrepreneur and wellness champion, to the stunning Australian state of Queensland for our cover shoot. Along with her we explore the stunning natural landscapes of the warm and welcoming region. Read on for a vicarious escape to this South Pacific paradise.

UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES AROUND CAIRNS

“Queensland is surreal” • If there’s one word to describe actor MALAIKA ARORA, it’s fearless. In the ’90s, she set trends as a VJ. During her modelling days, she sashayed down runways with a glimmer in her eyes, wearing her confidence on her sleeve. Three decades in, she continues to speak her mind, all the while squeezing in time for fitness, fashion, and multiple ventures. In a conversation with Bayar Jain, the strong-willed star shares how she does it all.

A CLOUD NINE EXPERIENCE • When you travel with Singapore Airlines, you step into a world where luxury takes flight.

TRAVELLING RESPONSIBLY • A trip through Queensland in Australia reveals how you can enjoy the splendour of tourist attractions while being a responsible traveller, says Uttara Gangopadhyay

Wheels on Fire • With its blazing fall colours and picturesque villages, the Japanese island of Kyushu was made for cycling.

Chills and Thrills • On an Alaskan wilderness adventure, Sarah Manguso and her son learn the elements of survival.

DOMESTIC HOTELS • The 13th edition for Travel+Leisure India’s Best Awards sends a new message: Travel is art too. This year, we celebrate the idea of tailor-made...