In this issue

This September, all our eyes are on the road. NGTI's road trip special is as much about the journey as the destination. Illustrator Jean Jullien offers a heartwarming take on his trip to Big Sur in California, while another writer makes new friends in Mongolia's stark hinterland. A photo feature highlights Ireland's fairy-tale landscape, and there's a high-octane bike trip through Spain.

Best List: 25 Unsung Indian Heritage Gems

At Many Of These Historically Significant Spots, You Might Be The Only Tourist In Sight. But That’s Just The Way This Author Prefers It 

8 mins

Gluttonous In Georgia

Eating through this Eurasian nation brings surprises with every plate, and a glass of wine is always nearby

5 mins

Dutch Revival

Once Polluted, Amsterdam’s Canals Now Welcome Back Fish, Herons, Swimmers—and The Curious Canal Lobster

6 mins

Turning On The Juice In Turkey

Happiness can be served in a glass; Turkey’s street-favourite fruity concoctions are proof.

4 mins

In The Hall Of The Mountain King

What do you get when you add the Himalayas to colonial romance, and curios to Kumaoni cuisine? A heritage hotel in Nainital

5 mins

Unmoored In Mongolia

On A 21-day Road Trip Across The Country, A Writer Sheds Preconceived Images Of Its Landscape And Embraces Surprise.

6 mins

Queensland: The Coast Is Clear

An Exhilarating And Exhausting Journey Along Picturesque Seaside Towns In Australia Deepens A Family’s Intergenerational Bond

8 mins

Of Handlebars And Hills

On His First Tryst With A Harley Davidson, A Biker Experiences The Dips And Highs Of The Catalonian Countryside

9 mins

Riding On The Luck Of The Irish

A week-long drive along the picturesque Coastal Causeway Route of the Irish coast from Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Dublin, Ireland, leads to baronial castles, ponies and fierce foxhounds.

3 mins

Shanghai Season

For Six Months, A Writer Is Transplanted To Shanghai, A City Of Culture And Contrast. Between Its Legends And Idiosyncracies, She Finds Home.

7 mins

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National Geographic Traveller India Magazine Description:

National Geographic Traveller India is the Indian edition of National Geographic Traveler (USA) the travel magazine of the National Geographic Society. At National Geographic Traveller India we bring together travel and culture, travel and experience, travel and story-telling. Our intention is to inspire more travel to more places, in our vast country and across the world, for the whole family. National Geographic Traveller India tries to bring variety to the experience of travel, inspiring all kinds of journeys from sedentary to super-active ones. Additionally, we are committed to spreading awareness about sustainable travel, and to ensuring that travel destinations endure for future generations.