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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10 Micro-Cation Destinations for the Young Traveller • Feeling burnt out or craving a break from the daily grind? Unplug with a quick holiday to soothe your senses—whether it’s hiking in Ras Al Khaimah, sketching in Bhutan, or island-hopping in Seychelles, here’s how to reboot with the perfect micro-cation.

ART, INDULGENCE AND TRANQUILLITY • Prepare for a sensorial explosion when you stay at Relais & Châteaux Ellerman House in Cape Town, South Africa.

A WILDERNESS DREAM • Tucked away in the untamed heart of Madhya Pradesh, where the calls of the wild echo through ancient Sal forests and the Royal Bengal Tiger still reigns, lies a sanctuary unlike any other—discover The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh.

SCOTLAND CALLING • Here’s a wee lowdown on getting an authentic taste of Scotland as Shikha Shah traverses its cities, islands, and highlands

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The Aviation Trend Report

THE INDIAN AIRPORT RENAISSANCE • From art hubs and fashion shows to high-end pâtisseries and immersive lounges, the new Indian airport is all about the ‘PaxEx’, discovers Riaan Jacob George

FLYING HIGH • Once a symbol of luxury for the elite, Ashwini Phadnis explores how private aviation is now soaring on the back of regional business, start-up wealth, and a new generation of flyers

THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL • As luxury, privacy, and innovation take flight, Ajay Awtaney finds out how airlines continue to redefine travel at 40,000 feet

THE JOY OF FLYING HIGH • The new Air India promises comfort, luxury, and all things wonderful at 30,000 feet above sea level, finds Nishtha Grover

A BRUSH WITH PORTUGAL • Travel writer and watercolour artist Shikha Shah embarks on a four-day solo sketching adventure in Lisbon and Sintra, drawn by the city’s azulejo tiles, pastel façades, rich culinary traditions, and the soulful charm of its fado music and folklore.

THE MYSTICAL LAND OF MAYEL LYANG • Traveller and writer Abinaya Kalyanasundaram journeys through the remote mountain sanctuary of Dzongu in North Sikkim, drawn by its sacred landscapes, Lepcha heritage, and the quiet poetry of forest life across changing seasons.

Timeless Journeys

Untapped India • Mandip Singh Soin has spent a lifetime chasing horizons—from the frozen frontiers of Antarctica to the sun-seared dunes of the Thar. As the founder of Ibex Expeditions, he’s led the charge for responsible travel long before it was a buzzword. Soin doesn’t just map the world, but redefines our place in it.

Travel Tastemaker • Mary-Anne Denison-Pender’s passion for India is unsurpassed. As the Managing Director of MAhout UK, a travel and representation company, she details her understanding of the pulse of travellers, and what they look for.

WAMIQA GABBI Has Krabi On Her Mind

Wamiqa Gabbi Loves The Krabi Life

A COASTAL MASTERPIECE • Nothing does quiet luxury, mindful travel, and beautiful sunsets like the understated island of Krabi, discovers Samreen Tungekar

Home to the Dards • After years away, Ishtayaq Rasool returns to Gurez Valley, retracing the stories, landscapes, and quiet resilience of his homeland

Secret Courtyards • Corralones,...