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

THE WELLNESS & IMPACT SPECIAL • This issue, we slow down—stepping off the itinerary treadmill to explore stories of rest, ritual, and quiet change. From mountain roads to forest wisdom, we rediscover travel as a way to heal, connect, and move with intention. Because wellness isn’t just a spa day, it’s moving through the world with intention.

10 Transformative Wellness Escapes to Rewire the Senses • Whether you’re seeking clarity, calm, or just a break from routine, these experiences promise to rewire your senses and awaken something elemental within.

SEASONS OF STYLE • From Indian street food to European ateliers, discover the newest experiences across The Bicester Collection.

TECHNIQUE AND TASTE • Discover locally inspired and globally nuanced cuisine at DYN, the new all-day dining restaurant at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, Bengaluru.

A Tranquil Forest Escape • Enjoy an immersive, luxurious forest experience at Aahana, overlooking Corbett National Park.

FORTIFIED IN LUXURY • Discover a peaceful and exclusive retreat at Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan, an all-suite sanctuary offering timeless experiences and tranquil indulgence.

Conscious Comfort • Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport is setting new standards by combining luxury hospitality with sustainable and locally sourced practices.

FOR A CULTURAL SOJOURN • Rising like a fairy-tale citadel over the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan, Alila Fort Bishangarh is a combination of luxury and responsible living.

The Healing Ritual • Therapeutic practices at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bangalore focus on overall wellness by addressing the mind, body and spirit.

LOAF YOURSELF • In Philadelphia, chefs are transforming baking into a form of therapy, Nainaa R Rajpaal discovers the soulful side of kneading dough

COAST TO CANOPY: DISCOVER THE WILD BEAUTY OF SRI LANKA • Jetwing Hotels, located across both popular and lesser-known destinations in Sri Lanka, offers exceptional hospitality and countless opportunities to explore the island nation.

FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO NATURE • Camp Monk is an earth-friendly platform that helps you discover soulful glamping experiences across India—in peaceful places near Bengaluru, Mumbai, and in Sakleshpur.

The Intelligent Traveller • TIPS AND TRICKS TO HELP YOU TRAVEL SMARTER

BREAKING FREE • More women are taking up solo travel to eat, pray, and love, but eldest daughters travel solo to heal generational trauma, writes Varisha Tariq

Chiang Mai, Unscripted • A decade after her first whirlwind trip, Sinchita Sinha returns to Chiang Mai with no itinerary—just curiosity and a willingness to slow down

Parks & Re-Creation • Burnt out and creatively blocked, Proiti Seal Acharya finds solace, and a spark, in London’s greenest spaces

Of Meds & Meditation • On a quest to discover what slowing down can do for her insomnia, Samreen Tungekar experiences 72 hours of a reset at a wellness retreat

AUTUMNAL WHISPERS • Be at your fashionable best with celebrity stylist Isha Bhansali in these top destinations for that fall glow.

ECHOES OF ETERNITY • Among jungle-wrapped temples and moss-covered ruins in Cambodia, a...