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.

Letter from the Editor

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

ART AND INDULGENCE • In this issue, we trace stories that explore the power of place through vintage collectibles, postcards, and personal journeys that became powerful expressions of identity, memory, and creativity.

10 Curated Walks For The Culturally Curious • Saunter through alleys washed in vibrant street art, linger over the magnificent architecture of heritage squares, and let these expert guided walks full of insider tips reveal the soul of each city.

CITY OF STORIES • Akshita M. Bhanj Deo rediscovers Dubai through quiet luxury, matcha rituals, and the unexpected creative pulse that reshapes the city’s identity

SEVEN METRES OF COURAGE • In the deep blue waters of Marseille, Akshita M. Bhanj Deo learns how to freedive with a world champion

PALATIAL EMBRACE • From unmatched hospitality to the feel of local culture, my first trip to the place we call paradise was nothing short of magic—one royal corner at a time.

JET-SET ODYSSEY • Preferred Hotels & Resorts presents an exclusive private-jet journey for discerning travellers.

Rewild Refinement • Samode Safari Lodge on the fringe of Bandhavgarh forest combines responsible tourism with high-end luxury.

RETURNING TO ROOTS • At the recent Food For Thought Fest in Ahmedabad, Samreen Tungekar discovers the secrets behind the resurgence of royal cuisines—directly from the royals

A Festive Escape • Discover luxury shopping, seasonal dining and cultural highlights across The Bicester Collection’s European villages.

A TIMELESS DELHI OASIS • Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport invites you to experience worldclass amenities and legendary dining moments.

A Smooth Escape Awaits • With Air India increasing the frequency of its Delhi-Manila flight, planning your winter vacation in the Philippines just got easier

FRAMED IN LIGHT • Hilton Gurugram Baani City Centre invites guests into a world where design, light, and atmosphere meet to mark life’s special moments.

Journey of Excellence • Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity promise dynamic guest experiences ahead as they enter a new decade of partnership.

A MAXIMALIST HAVEN • Once a vital British entrepôt established in the 1800s, Advaita Raut uncovers George Town as a grand open-air gallery that pays homage to ornate clan houses, shophouses, and vivid heritage mansions preserved through the ages

LUXE WINTER EXPERIENCES WHEELS • ’Tis the season for unforgettable road trips. We’ve rounded up the top luxury cars to elevate your year-end adventures.

MAISON AND MUSE: INSIDE CITY PALACE WITH GAURAVI KUMARI • Princess Gauravi Kumari takes Akshita M. Bhanj Deo through her design philosophy, artistic inspirations and vision for Jaipur against the backdrop of Jaipur’s 300-year-old City Palace

Delft Reverie • Following childhood memories, Henna Shah returns to the blue-and-white world that first shaped her imagination

MEET THE CHAMPIONS • Every year, we celebrate, honour, and award personalities that have inspired us with their cultural, philanthropic, and creative endeavours. Travel today goes far beyond the run-of-the-mill paths, and our theme this year—Passports to Possibility—reflects that...