Discover India - April 2018

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BLOCKBUSTERS STARRING INDIA—Destinations Made Famous By Iconic Bollywood & Hollywood Movies
Hillside Haven—Kotagiri Is A Colonial Hill Station Lost In Time
Mizo Magic—Waterfalls, Caves, Hills...This Is Nature At Its Best
Zoom Into Kutch—Explore India’s Largest District Through Pictures
The Jungle Book—Come Meet The Big Cats At Wildlife Central Pench

Yumthang Valley The Gorgeous Gorge

If your getaways to Sikkim have been confined to Gangtok, it’s time to explore farther and discover the charms of Yumthang Valley. With a name that means ‘a valley of flowers,’ this place sees the slopes coming alive with blooms, especially rhododendrons, in spectacular hues from March to May every year. It is a sea of red, purple and pink as far as the eye can see and a sight worth travelling the distance for.

1 min

Polo Gateway To The Past

The name Polo is derived from ‘Pol,’ the Marwari term for ‘gate.’ And Polo does, indeed, open the gates to the past. Fairly neglected for many decades, this corner of Gujarat, situated 150 km from Ahmedabad, has been rediscovered in recent times and is now drawing history enthusiasts and adventure seekers from everywhere.

1 min

Break Out Of Your Shell

Renowned filmmaker and fashion designer Muzaffar Ali, who created the classic film Umrao Jaan, ponders how his travels through India inspired his work and led to the germination of the must-attend Sufimusic festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau

2 mins

Taking India To The World

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism KJ Alphons is upbeat about doubling the tourist inflow numbers and revenue in the next three years with a push on infrastructure.

4 mins

Jewel Of The Northeast

Earmarked by ubiquitous waterfalls, mountain treks, ancient caves, hidden jungle trails, gurgling streams and serene mountain villages, Mizoram in Northeast India should certainly be on your itinerary.

6 mins

Blue Mountain

The colonial influence in Kotagiri in the Nilgiri hills, with flowing plantations, horseback riding over misty hills, and steaming cups of tea, is like the memory in a faded photograph from another time—beautiful, alluring and calling you to come visit.

5 mins

Mumbai's Dark Horse

It may be most famous for the eponymous arts festival held here, but Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda area is also an architectural heaven. The impressive façades of the buildings here tell their own fascinating stories.

4 mins

In Mowgli's Land

The heart-thumping thrill of a close encounter with the majestic tiger may be its best offering. But Mowgli’s very own stomping ground of Pench is so much more. This is The Jungle Book brought to life! Words satarupa paul

9 mins

Fresh!

Mukteshwar, high up in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, is a quiet town, where the air is pure, the vista heavenly, tourists scanty and the choice to do much or nothing at all.

5 mins

Buzz Like Bengaluru

It’s a truism that Bengaluru ensnares the visitor and weaves its unique brand of magic straddling many spheres—from culture, heritage and great public parks to modernity, street food and vibrant nightlife.

10+ mins

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Discover India, India's premium travel and culture magazine launched in 1988 by Media Transasia India Limited in active cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with a view to cater primarily to the inbound tourist. It is a beautifully presented glossy monthly, widely circulated and available at all our missions abroad.
Discover India reflects the diverse aspects of India. It deals with India's philosophy, history, culture, architecture, fashion, art and folklore in both the ancient and modern context. It is a magazine with some thing for everyone - the gourmet, the scholar, the architect.