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

WINTER WONDERLAND • Bookmark these winter holiday destinations in India to wind up 2020 on a happier and relaxed note. But while you are at it, don’t forget to maintain physical distancing and wear that mask.

AROUND THE WORLD IN A FEW CLICKS • While most of 2020 restricted our travels, the release of diverse shows and films across OTT platforms let our imagination wander where our feet could not. Bookmark this wholesome web content to experience the world virtually from your couch.

A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN • Everything PANKAJ TRIPATHI touches turns to gold. The versatile actor has explored the entire gamut of characters, from a progressive small-town father in Bareilly ki Barfi to a spine-chilling bad guy in Mirzapur. He speaks to SUMEET KESWANI about his travel dreams, hospitality stint, and biggest critic.

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A STAR IS REBORN • ARJUN MATHUR hogged the headlines when he got nominated at the 48th International Emmy Awards for his role in Made in Heaven. He spoke to SUMEET KESWANI about the difference OTT makes to creators, his most challenging and rewarding roles, and shooting at home during the lockdown.

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SEAMLESS ENTERTAINMENT • With not one but two big OTT releases—the International Emmy-nominated Four More Shots Please! and Vidya Balan-starrer Shakuntala Devi—director ANU MENON has made a major impact on the Internet this year.

LIVING THE DREAM • In his short acting career of four years, ROHIT SURESH SARAF has already shared the screen with the who’s who of Bollywood. Fresh off the success of Ludo and Mismatched, the young actor speaks to SUSHMITA SRIVASTAV about OTT releases and travelling for work.

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ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE • Stand-up comedienne SUMUKHI SURESH turned writer-actor in 2017 with the comedy drama series Pushpavalli, which ran for two seasons and received much adulation. As the country waits for the next episode of this dark comedy, the jokesmith talks to ADILA MATRA about online content creation, comedy specials, and her habit of juggling roles.

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By the Beach • Overlooking the Arabian Sea, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach offers creature comforts with a side of nature—in sync with the new norms of safety.

Lakeside Love Affair • Since it launched three years ago, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty has become the go-to destination for travellers visiting the port city. Fashion designers and creative couple FALGUNI PEACOCK & SHANE PEACOCK check in to the hotel on their first trip to Kochi.

One for All • With rooms that offer magnificent views of the sea, the 26-storey Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai turns your stay into an opulent affair.

ELEVATED EXPERIENCE • Etihad Airways has introduced innovative, tech-first solutions to enhance guest experience and make air travel hassle-free.

When in Indonesia • The island country promises a stimulating getaway for all kinds of travellers with its huge variety of offerings.

Say Yes to Luxury • Let unique venues, bespoke wedding services, and heartfelt hospitality define your wedding saga at the stylish Rixos Premium Dubai.

INTO THE WILD • The Golden Tusk in Uttarakhand’s Ramnagar offers endless opportunities to experience wilderness at its...