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

THE LUXURY ISSUE • In this issue, we explore stories of opulence and refinement, alongside those that redefine luxury itself. Because true luxury isn’t only material; it’s about living with purpose, intention, and authenticity.

10 Luxury Experiences for the Seasoned Traveller • Whether you’re an avid golfer, art enthusiast, history buff, culinary explorer or wellness seeker, we have you covered with these exclusive picks that are steeped in luxury.

GLITZ & GLAMOUR • Transforming your luxury home décor into a design story becomes easier with Royale Glitz from Asian Paints.

OCEAN MEETS OPULENCE • Enjoy a harmonious blend of breathtaking natural beauty, refined design, and heartfelt hospitality at Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare.

Experiencing Legacy • At Vivanta Vijayawada MG Road, timeless elegance, bespoke comfort, and gourmet experiences come together to redefine luxury.

Back to Balance • Experience a bespoke wellness holiday at The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal, set amidst the tranquil beauty of God’s Own Country.

Redefined Wellness Through Connection and Craft

Smart Traveller Edit • Every journey has its own rhythm—the rush of airports, the hush of a mountain dawn, and the thrill of unfamiliar streets. The right technology can make travel feel lighter, smoother, and infinitely richer. Steering clear of the obvious, Viraj Gawde shares compact and clever gadgets designed to make every trip feel effortlessly luxurious

Cultural Currency

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FALLING FOR BUDAPEST • The Hungarian capital is a city of grand cafés, healing baths and caves, exciting food and drink, peppy ruin bars, and a whole lot of charm, discovers Joanna Lobo

HAUTE HORIZONS • Karnika Kabra and Stuti Agarwal chase the quiet of couture—in corners where indulgence whispers, and every city tells a story in silk, suede, and slow luxury

The Minimalist Maximalist • What does luxury mean to someone who seems to have everything money can buy—the kind of fame that turns heads and a life most can only dream of? For Shalini Passi, the answer is surprisingly simple: the gift of time. In conversation with Rishika Singh, the philanthropist reflects on the art of travel, her most transformative experiences, and the luxuries that truly endure

Beauty With Intent • Alanna Panday’s world—whether a sunlit Tulum sunset with her son River or a wardrobe lined with timeless fashion—straddles the line between curated beauty and intentional living. Maahi Shah finds how the digital creator is redefining modern indulgence through presence, stillness, and the small moments that truly matter

In the Details • There’s an effortless poetry to the way Vinita Chaitanya sees the world. With a deep reverence for India’s craft traditions, she has spent decades shaping a modern expression of luxury. One that feels personal and authentic yet still rooted in our heritage. In conversation with Rishika Singh, she reflects on a life surrounded by beauty—from the colonial bungalows of her childhood to far-flung travels—and how those experiences continue to shape her design sensibilities.

Craft Without Borders • Gautam Sinha’s world is defined by...