Travel+Leisure India - August 2022

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Our August issue focuses on #WhyWeLoveIndia. It highlights some uniquely Indian experiences that feature on top of discerning global travellers’ bucket-list. Travel to Raffles Udaipur with our cover star, global influencer, and content creator Masoom Minawala to bask in some royal hospitality. Bookmark our list of the most luxe experiences across India and get a glimpse of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India through our photo essay. Travel to Lucknow to savour the architecture and cuisine of the Awadh region. In this issue Bollywood’s favourite designer Manish Malhotra also talks about reviving Indian crafts and showcasing India to the world. Actor Vijay Varma, on the other hand, talks about his latest Netflix release Darlings, and his India travel bucket list. Art connoisseur Pinky Reddy recommends top destinations in the country for art lovers and Indian motorsports racing driver Jehan Daruvala gets candid about the joy of representing India globally. Chef Manish Mehrotra lets us in on how he put India on the global culinary map.
You also can’t miss the spotlight on the Indian luxury travellers’ latest penchant—the Maldives. Deep dive to find out the best wellness experiences when you’re visiting the archipelago.

10 Unique Luxe Experiences Around India

The focus of luxury tourism has moved from expensive hotel suites to bespoke experiences. From a theatrical bar experience in Gurugram to a private meditation session in Ladakh, here is a roundup of our favourite high-end travel experiences in the country.

5 mins

Manish Malhotra - SHOWCASING INDIA TO THE WORLD

Ace couturier Manish Malhotra tells us how Indian fashion has earned a spotlight on the global ramp and how his travels have shaped his aesthetics.

3 mins

ANCIENT SECRETS

Reconnect with your roots and trust the goodness of traditional Ayurveda to end all beauty woes on your global escapades.

1 min

INDIAN INFLUENCE

Over the years, we have noticed many watch brands pairing modern-day opulence and Indian elegance with the mechanical artistry of watch making. Here are five of our favourite watches that best represent the same.

1 min

PLUSH TOYS

Go on, spoil yourself with our pick of the niftiest personal tech.

2 mins

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK WITH DARLINGS

Vijay Varma ACTOR | Darlings, Alia Bhatt’s maiden production venture, released on Netfl ix has garnered enough attention already. This isn’t surprising, considering the dark comedy starring Vijay Varma, Bhatt and Shefali Shah put some of the best talents in the industry together in a uniquely twisted plot. Travel + Leisure India and South Asia caught up with Varma for a tête-à-tête and his travel plans.

3 mins

STANDING BY INDIAN ART

Pinky Reddy is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, the former national president of FICCI Ladies Organisation, and an art connoisseur. Along with her husband GVK scion Sanjay Reddy, she has played a big role in promoting Indian art and heritage. In an interview with CHIRAG MOHANTY SAMAL , Reddy reveals what makes India a unique luxury destination and how her fondness for travel landed her one of her biggest appointments.

3 mins

GLOBAL CULINARIAN

When Indian Accent launched in Delhi in 2009, it became a phenomenon. The restaurant's visionary chef Manish Mehrotra was unstoppable from taking Delhi's iconic Daulat Ki Chaat to New York and introducing the iconic blue cheese naan to Indians, he overhauled the country's fine dining scene and put India on the global culinary map. In a chat with ADILA MATRA, Mehrotra reminisces the decade-long journey.

2 mins

LIFE ON THE FAST TRACK

Fuelled with a zeal to clinch the Formula 1 World Championship, India's motor racing prodigy, Jehan Daruvala, talks to BAYAR JAIN about the pressures of representing India globally, his favourite racing circuits, and more.

2 mins

Summertime Luxe

Very few define luxe hospitality the way Raffles Udaipur does. Chirag Mohanty Samal discovers inner peace, serenity, and curated experiences at this private island in Udaipur on a cover shoot with global influencer MASOOM MINAWALA.

8 mins

Summertime Luxe

Very few define luxe hospitality the way Raffles Udaipur does. Chirag Mohanty Samal discovers inner peace, serenity, and curated experiences at this private island in Udaipur on a cover shoot with global influencer MASOOM MINAWALA.

7 mins

SITES TO BEHOLD

India ranks sixth on the list of the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. AJAY SOOD captures a few, including the recently-added Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple to give an insight into the country’s architectural splendour.

2 mins

FISHEYE VIEW OF LUCKNOW

On a seemingly typical trip to Lucknow, KHUSHBOO RAMNANE chances upon the tale of two fish that form the leitmotif of the architecture, decorative arts, and cuisine of the Awadh region.

5 mins

The Forgotten Village

The Himalayan village of Kalap is an idyllic place with fresh mountain air and pure spring water. Shivya Nath travels to this self-sustainable land where people live up to 100 years.

6 mins

THE FORGOTTEN VILLAGE

The Himalayan village of Kalap is an idyllic place with fresh mountain air and pure spring water. SHIVYA NATH travels to this self-sustainable land where people live up to 100 years.

7 mins

FEAST FROM THE EAST

Odisha's little-known cuisine is a treasure trove of tastes and textures that go well beyond the famous pakhala and chhena poda, discovers ANUBHUTI KRISHNA on a culinary sojourn in Bhubaneswar.

5 mins

Odisha's Little-Known Cuisine - A Treasure Trove Of Tastes And Textures

Odisha’s little-known cuisine is a treasure trove of tastes and textures that go well beyond the famous pakhala and chhena poda, discovers ANUBHUTI KRISHNA on a culinary sojourn in Bhubaneswar.

6 mins

WELLNESS BY THE SEA

Known for its white sandy beaches, accessible marine life and mesmerising sunsets, Maldives is not just about ‘gram-worthy photos. With wellness taking front row for most travellers to the archipelago, we pick 10 experiences that assure holistic well-being for your body and soul.

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WELLNESS BY THE SEA

Known for its white sandy beaches, accessible marine life and mesmerising sunsets, Maldives is not just about 'gram-worthy photos. With wellness taking the front row for most travellers to the archipelago, we pick 10 experiences that assure holistic well-being for your body and soul.

4 mins

A SOULFUL SOJOURN

The pioneer of sustainable luxury in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi played host to a tropical edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival. SUMEET KESWANI took a deep dive into this unique confluence of experiences and emerged with a few pearls of wisdom.

3 mins

A SOULFUL SOJOURN

The pioneer of sustainable luxury in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi played host to a tropical edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival. SUMEET KESWANI took a deep dive into this unique confluence of experiences and emerged with a few pearls of wisdom.

3 mins

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

On her maiden momcation, PALLAVI PHUKAN checks into the eco-conscious LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives and comes back with renewed love and responsibility towards nature and ideas for her next family vacation.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

On her maiden momcation, PALLAVI PHUKAN checks into the eco-conscious LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives and comes back with renewed love and responsibility towards nature and ideas for her next family vacation.

3 mins

DEEP ROOTS

IN GERMANY, THE WOODS HAVE BEEN A SOURCE OF MYSTERY AND FASCINATION FOR MILLENNIA. ON A ROAD TRIP THROUGH THE COUNTRY'S VERDANT HEART, GISELA WILLIAMS FINDS OUT WHY THAT REVERENCE FOR THE FORESTS MAY OFFER LESSONS FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD.

9 mins

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