Travel+Leisure India Magazine - December 2022

In this issue

Our December issue takes you back in time to Udaipur's royal era with cover star, Athiya Shetty. A travelogue unfurls Ziro Valley's natural bounty, sustainable lifestyle, and local culture at the Ziro Festival of Music that is back after two years. Follow us on a Dirty Dancing themed weekend in Roanoke in Virginia. Travel & Leisure India and South Asia also celebrates the best in the world of travel and hospitality with India's Best Awards 2022, as we felicitate winners chosen by our readers. Along with this we also honour a special category of people--T+L Champions--responsible for positive change in their respective fields. Lastly, catch all the behind-the-scenes action from our Masterclasses that happened across the country.

ETERNAL ELEGANCE

The Swiss watchmaking company Longines recently celebrated its 190\" anniversary with three exclusive timepieces from The Longines Master Collection.

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Coming Soon

The wait is over. Novotel Mumbai International Airport is all set to open in the city of dreams, Mumbai.

1 min

Swiss Adventure

See Switzerland through the eyes of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra who is the newly appointed Friendship Ambassador of the country.

1 min

TROPICAL STYLE

The latest addition to the buzzing Chaweng Beach, Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel Beach Club brings the freewheeling spirit of the 1950s Miami to Koh Samui.

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Joie de Vivre

A paradisal escapade awaits at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort Spa, a destination that blends Singapore's different cultures while paying homage to Sofitel’s French origin.

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Sustainability Along the Coast

As clean eating and food sustainability gain prominence in the culinary scene, we discover Goa’s culinary secrets ona road trip with the Hyundai KONA Electric.

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Fashion Forward

On aroad trip across Jaipur with the Hyundai KONA Electric, founder of sustainable clothing brand Doodlage, Kriti Tula talks about finding alternatives to fast fashion.

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Away From The World

Journey to the North Pole aboard the world’s first luxury icebreaking cruise ship from PONANT, Le Commandant Charcot.

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The Modern Bride’s Best Ally

Bid adieu to creases with the Philips Easy Touch Garment Steamer, the best friend of every bride-to-be.

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Sensorial Journey

Local Qatari hospitality meets culinary excellence at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, an ideal destination for those looking to bask in luxury.

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Savouring Spain

From tortillas and gazpachos to paellas and great wines, there is a culinary treasure trove waiting to be discovered in Spain.

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TIME OF YOUR LIFE

A Dirty Dancing themed weekend in southwestern Virginia throws up surprises like the city of Roanoke, a cultural gold mine on the Blue Ridge Mountain trail.

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BLACK AND BLING

This party season, bring back black, and add crystal accents for a dazzling look.

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A COUTURIER’S SOJOURN

An aesthete who is in sync with the Gen-Z fashion trends, designer Varun Bahl, shares his 'travels shape design' adage.

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A STAR’S ESSENTIALS

Tanya Maniktala is well known for her role as Lata in A Suitable Boy on Netflix. The actor also stars in Flames, which is on its third season this year. Maniktala dives into her travel bag and reveals all the essentials that she swears by.

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BE A SPORT!

As the FIFA World Cup fever grips the world, we bring you a variety of sports-inspired watches that are perfect for everyday use as well as for some serious sporty action.

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PARTY MODE ON

Here's all the fun new things you need to make your year-end celebrations more special.

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Lady of the Lake

On a resplendent October evening, SIMRRAN GILL arrives in the ancient city of Udaipur with Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty, who plays the royal bride for our cover shoot.

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Timeless Charm

Located on the banks of Lake Pichola, Trident, Udaipur lets you bask in Rajasthan's glorious history and hospitality.

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MUSIC FOR THE EARTH

Ziro Festival of Music held in Arunachal Pradesh is lauded as much for its eclectic lineup as it is for preserving local culture and the environment. On its ninth edition, KALPANA SUNDER walks the festival grounds to review the sustainability initiatives.

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Aakash Ranison - Climate Activist

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

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Amit Aggarwal - Fashion Designer

SUSTAINABLE FASHION

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Anunay Sood - Travel Photographer, Digital Creator

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Maharawal Chaitanya Raj Singh - 44th King of Jaisalmer

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

2 mins

Diipa Büller-Khosla (Global Influencer, Entrepreneur)

CONSCIOUS BEAUTY

2 mins

Princess Gauravi Kumari - General Secretary of Princess Diya Kumari Foundation

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

2 mins

Keshav Suri - Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group

LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS

2 mins

Kusha Kapila - Digital Creator

BODY POSITIVITY

2 mins

Manish Malhotra - Couturier

INDIAN COUTURE

2 mins

Mrinalika And Akshita Bhanj Deo - Directors of The Belgadia Palace

COMMUNITY TOURISM

2 mins

Raghavendra Rathore - Designer

BRAND INDIA - DESIGN

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TRAVEL+ LEISURE -INDIA'S BEST AWARDS 2022

Travel Leisure India & South Asia's annual extravaganza, India's Best Awards, is in its 11th year. And just like every year, this edition too honours the best in the travel, hospitality, and for the first time, lifestyle industry. The winners are chosen by You, our readers, through an online voting process. Here's a look at all the hotels, destinations, airports, airlines, cruises, and brands that wooed our readers and the jury.

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Victorinox

BEST LUGGAGE BRAND

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Hyundai CRETA

BEST CAR FOR ROAD TRIPS

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Apple

With features like dual camera system, photonic engine, TrueDepth front camera, Apple iPhones add incredible colour and details to the images.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge

BEST ELECTRIC CAR

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