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

CULTURE ISSUE • This month, we turn to legacy crafts, modern traditions, and immersive journeys that make us who we are today. We trace excursions to secret caves, delve deep into India’s textile heritage, and speak to people who add a hint of cinema wherever they go.

10 Destinations Where Performance Art Comes Alive • From underground beats in London to Budapest’s ruin bars, an international film festival in Goa to street theatre in Aurillac, explore these cities through their inimitable performances.

48 HOURS IN TAIWAN • From misty mountain sunrises in Alishan to sky-high views in Taiwan’s cities, Rishika Singh immerses herself in the island’s eclectic mix of nature, culture, and cuisine

THAILAND’S HIDDEN JEWEL • In a country where island life is often synonymous with full-moon parties and longtail boat traffic, Samreen Tungekar discovers the beautiful quietude of Koh Yao Yai

OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE • At Anantara Koh Yao Yai, Thailand’s untouched island life unfolds in rare, restorative beauty before Samreen Tungekar.

DINING MEETS THEATRE • At Hyatt Centric Chandigarh, Koyo Koyo enters a bold new chapter, blending Nikkei cuisine with immersive, high-energy dining.

Modern Members’ Club • Blending hospitality, culture and community, Quorum is building a globally connected members’ network that reimagines travel as a seamless extension of everyday life.

RESET IN THE HIMALAYAS • At The Westin Resort & Spa Himalayas, immersive wellness and mindful experiences invite a deeper kind of escape.

Luxury, Closer Than You Think • The LaLiT invites travellers to rediscover India through refined stays that blend heritage, wellness and a deep sense of place.

STRIKING GOLD LIKE THE 1850s • At Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, a vivid recreation of the Victorian Gold Rush helps Henna Shah open a window into Australia’s colonial past and the beginnings of Melbourne’s economic boom

CULTURAL CODE • Stuti Agarwal and Karnika Kabra turn to culture as compass, where style draws from performance, craft, and community.

Sync With The City • One of the quietest triumphs of evolving technology is the way it is helping travellers slip into more intuitive, immediate connections with the people and places they encounter. This month, we’re spotlighting gear that fits easily into your carry-on and helps you plug into the culture around you.

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Craft In Motion • As Ensemble returns to the runway after nearly two decades, Tina Tahiliani Parikh tells Rishika Singh how cities, cultures, and fleeting encounters find their way into her curatorial instincts, as well as her personal style.

Spiritual Sounds • Prachi and Raghav grew up in a household where satsangs were a norm, and singing along seemed like the natural rhythm. Moving on from their corporate careers, the duo took bhajan jamming to the road—performing at venues across India. Maahi Shah talks to them about music, new trends, and their journey.

All The World’s A Muse • He’s garnered a following of millions across the globe, he’s made music with Nick Jonas, and he’s far from done. There is a welcome sense of warmth and simplicity with which King connects with people. Maahi Shah talks to him about...