Condé Nast Traveller India

‘I didn’t want to just be a designer. I wanted my craft to communicate with the LGBTQIA+ community’

Delhi-based designer Mayyur Girotra is back at NYC Pride 2024, with a collection that inspires inclusivity

By Shradha Shahani

Should you worry about that bumpy flight?

And what you should do when experiencing air turbulence

By Arundhati Ail

A Buddhist trail in Bodh Gaya: What to see, do and eat in the holy city

Spirituality, learning and a burgeoning food scene in Bihar’s Bodh Gaya, a global centre of Buddhism

By Kavita Kanan Chandra

9 coolest water parks in Asia

From jungle-themed rides to slides with 90-feet drops, these waterparks are a fun way to beat the heat this summer

By Jahnavi Bhatt

Kaziranga National Park is open for longer this summer

The Kaziranga National Park in Assam is still open for a last-minute summer holiday

By Aishwarya Venkatraman

The best time to visit Jammu

All the essential details on the best time to visit Jammu, whether you’re seeking treks, views or snow

By Arundhati Ail

city-guides

The best of Colombo: Where to eat, shop and sightsee

An insider’s guide to the city’s culinary hotspots, cultural haunts and shopping highlights

By Adilah Ismail

Schengen visa fee hike: Here’s how much a short-stay visa will now cost

Starting 11 June, the fee for a Schengen visa is set to increase by 12%

By Aishwarya Venkatraman

Around-the-world cruises: everything travellers need to know about these epic voyages

Plus, the best around-the-world cruises to book in 2025 and beyond

By Scott Laird and Mark Ellwood

New COVID wave in Singapore. Here’s what we know so far

The country recorded 25,900 new COVID cases in a week this month

By Condé Nast Traveller

What to eat in Seoul: a guide for vegetarians

Lotus leaf wraps, rice cakes and hearty veg stews - what to eat as a vegetarian traveller in South Korea’s capital

By Matthew C. Crawford

Hot and Happening

Indian Accent Mumbai is now open—and worth all the hype

If ‘modern Indian’ feels all too familiar now, you’re in for a surprise, because rule-breaking chef Manish Mehrotra has done what he does best: make fine-dining fun

By Salil Deshpande

Gigi, Bandra’s hot new restaurant, fuses European and Japanese flavours

From the team behind Kyma, Eve and Demy, Gigi spans 6,000sqft and offers cuisines from two continents

By Arundhati Ail

Kalyani Nagar now houses Pune’s first tequila bar

The people behind the wildly successful bistro-bar brand Elephant & Co. and suave jazz speakeasy Cobbler & Crew have emerged with a rarefied Mexican tequila and tapas affair

By Siddharth Dasgupta

Barfly: Goa’s new agave bar and grazing room is a refreshing addition to Assagao

Out-of-the-box negronis, a charming wine space and a romantic candlelit room make Barfly a sight to behold

By Pallavi Pasricha

Safari Season

Kanha National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist and lodge manager Harpreet Singh on how to have the best safari experience at Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh

By Sharanya Kumar

Hemis National Park: A safari guide’s tips on spotting snow leopards in Ladakh

Naturalist Payal Mehta on how to have the best safari experience at Hemis National Park in Ladakh

By Arundhati Ail

Bandhavgarh National Park: A safari guide's tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist Prakash Dwivedi on how to have the best safari experience at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

By Toshita Sahni

Kaziranga National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist and local guide Pallab Prakash Saikia on how to have the best safari experience at Kaziranga National Park in Assam

By Sharanya Kumar

Do It Right

Where to learn surfing in Goa this season

The best surfing schools for adults and kids in Goa, recommended by expert surfers and instructors

By Arundhati Ail

The top tips on how to avoid queues at London attractions

It’s a well-known fact that Londoners love to queue. We look at top tips for accessing London’s best tourist attractions and popular spots having to stand in line

By Condé Nast Traveller

Hot new spots to eat, stay and play in San Francisco

Fresh art spaces, world-class restaurants, edgy hotels and outdoor adventures are breathing new life into San Francisco

By Rebecca Misner

8 queer-friendly cruises to book around the world

Ships that come with extravagant parties and luxury stays, with breathtaking destinations along the way

By Jishnu Bandyopadhyay

Rewind

Why JRD Tata fixed toilet rolls on an Air India flight

The founder of the airline took his role very seriously

By Condé Nast Traveller

When a Maharaja stood up to the Emperor: the story of Delhi Durbar of 1911

A throwback to the coronation ceremony of the emperor of India held on 12 December 1911 that still continues to be one of the “greatest shows on earth”

By Diya Kohli

Timeless Tables: For old and new Bangaloreans, Koshy’s is an emotion

Everyone from Queen Elizabeth II, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Nikita Krushchev have dined at the Bengaluru landmark

By Anurag Mallick and Priya Ganapathy

What it was like to cross the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth 2

Former passengers and crew share stories of the white-glove experience on board the iconic ocean liner

By Madison Flager

Hotels & Homestays

This 19th-century bungalow in Kodaikanal has all the makings of a classic summer holiday

Now in care of artist and design consultant Shalini Biswajit, The Dunnottar was left behind by one Lord Chamberlain as he rushed home on the eve of Independence

By Ela Das

The best of Galle: Where to eat, shop and stay in Galle Fort

Retail therapy, indulgent meals and relaxing stays at the historic Galle Fort in Sri Lanka

By Zinara Rathnayake

Hotels & Homestays

18 unmissable desserts at hotels across India

These hotels are making sure your meals end on the sweetest note

By Arundhati Ail

Magazine

Flight Mode: what to read, watch and listen to if you're heading to Argentina

A recipe for in-flight immersion into the culture

By Julian Manning

Hotels & Homestays

Old Bollywood secrets spill out of this whimsical designer's secret homestay in Mumbai

James Ferreira’s 200-year-old home in Khotachiwadi in South Mumbai is a living history museum where guests can have great conversations with a side of East Indian fare

By Diya Kohli

Best time to visit Cambodia

All the essential details on the best time to visit Cambodia, whether you seek street eats or historic Hindu-Buddhist temples

By Arundhati Ail

Abu Dhabi’s best homegrown design stores

From evening wear to jewellery and home goods, these local brands have much to offer

By Hafsa Lodi

10 countries with the most pristine beaches in the world

Beach-hopping this summer? These offer the cleanest water and most beautiful settings to enjoy the sun and sand

By Jahnavi Bhatt

How a Texan vegetarian fell in love with Coimbatore's food, quail and all

An impromptu move from Texas to Tamil Nadu opened up an unexpected world of country chicken biryani and delicious deep-fried quail

By Julian Manning