Discover India - December 2018

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THE ART OF THE CHILL: We Bring You The Best Of Warm & Cold Winter Experiences
OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES: A Stunning Photo Essay As They Come Home To Nest
A COOKING HOLIDAY: Turn Your Vacation Into A Culinary Experience
THE WILD ONES: Get Up Close With The Wild In The Jungle Of Pench
KOHIMA CALLING: The Capital Of Nagaland Is The Land Of The Brave

Coonoor A Lot Like Home

There’s an inimitable joy in visiting a town where unassuming but historic establishments—schools, parks, old shops—and the people are bound by an affable and strong camaraderie.

3 mins

Check-In

Check into new hotels and resorts and find out what suits your next vacation.

4 mins

Between Two Worlds

The noise of the city or the poetry in the forest—the second edition of the IN THE WOODS festival throws up some interesting existential questions.

2 mins

A Different Beat

The sound of music was at its best, the artistes in their element and the setting was enchanting no less—this was the Rajasthan International Folk Festival held in Jodhpur.

4 mins

What's Cooking?

Even after scaling the base of the highest peak, Chef Sanjay Thakur loves to stay close to his Indian roots. Having his name added in the Guinness World Records recently, he talks to DI about the record, his love for Himalayan food and more, at the World Heritage Cuisine Summit & Food Festival 2018 held in Amritsar this October.

4 mins

Blow Hot Blow Cold

You’re either a mountain person or a water person, they say. India’s winters offer you both, in every possible way—whether it’s skiing in Gulmarg, trekking in McLeodganj, sunning on the beaches of Goa or soaking in the spiritual environs of Pondy.

10+ mins

Tale Of Four Cities

The state of Gujarat has been highly inventive when it comes to promoting itself in the field of tourism, often bringing forward new, exciting experiences for the discerning traveller. Though my stay in Gujarat was brief, I made the most of it, starting from the epicentre of culture, Ahmedabad, to the historical city of Champaner. I went on to explore some great cities, revealing a Gujarat I had not experienced before. The land of the Mahatma, this time, was wrapped in the colours of Navaratri and a vibe of celebrations was evident everywhere.

6 mins

The Cooking Holiday

Laal maas in Jodhpur, meen moily in Fort Kochi, French-inflected prawns in Puducherry. We aren’t talking about what is being ordered in restaurants across India. This is what travellers are learning to cook while on holiday.

6 mins

Wild & Free

The Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is home to the wild—big and small, the hunter and the hunted, the dangerous, the beautiful—where there is silence that you only hear in the vast wilderness and the haunting sounds of the jungle.

6 mins

None But The Brave

The courage that was there in this land is there still...the tradition preserved, the landscape stays like a master painting in the recesses of memory, the food teases the palate long after the meal...the feeling of calm that Nagaland offers is something to carry back to the city.

7 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.