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In this issue
CRUISING THROUGH INDIA
The Ganges To The Backwaters—Discover The Country Wave By Wave
WHITE MAGIC LADAKH—A Stunning Photo Essay On The Northern Region
FLIGHT OF THE HORNBILL—Take Part & Rejoice In The Colours Of The Naga Festival
IN THE AIR IN ARAKU—Take A Thrilling Ride In A Hot Air Balloon
ROAD TO SONEPUR—Method Behind The Chaos Of The Larger-Than-Life Fair
Gateway Weekend Break
The deep south of Tamil Nadu gets sizzling hot in summer, so this is a good time, when temperatures are more moderate and pleasant, to explore this part of the country. Rameswaram is a temple town that most people aspire to visit at least once in their lifetime.
![Gateway Weekend Break](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a549f74546fa/crp_GatewayWeekend-Break.jpg)
4 mins
Behold The Mighty Mountains
The morning mist had just begun to lift when I boarded the Kalka Shatadbi from Delhi on a winter Friday.
![Behold The Mighty Mountains](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54a0ada32da/crp_Behold-The-Mighty-Mountains.jpg)
2 mins
The Modern Speakeasy
Nestled in one of Gurugram’s popular foodie malls, Lock & Key is a not-so-secretive, Prohibition era-inspired bar. Set to the backdrop of live jazz and the blues, we settled down for a sumptuous and lazy Sunday brunch.
![The Modern Speakeasy](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54a25cc4ec9/crp_The-Modern-Speakeasy.jpg)
1 min
Spotlight - Tetseo Sisters
The sisters act from Nagaland, comprising Alüne, Azi, Kuvelü, and Mercy Tetseo, speaks about showcasing their traditional folk songs (called li) to the rest of the world.
![Spotlight - Tetseo Sisters](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54a55b75269/crp_Spotlight-Tetseo-Sisters.jpg)
2 mins
Rooted In Culture
Parched actress Tannishtha Chatterjee shares how travelling helps her grow as an actor and why she’s partial to Bengali cuisine.
![Rooted In Culture](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54a656bb4db/crp_Rooted-In-Culture.jpg)
3 mins
Tracing The Fading Inks Of The Konyaks
Flip the thick, jacketed hardcover to the first page, and you will be greeted by a fascinating portrait of an old tribal man, his forehead masked by an unusual headgear, his wrinkled face smothered in blue ink.
![Tracing The Fading Inks Of The Konyaks](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54a723b12cc/crp_Tracing-The-Fading-Inks-Of-The-Konyaks.jpg)
2 mins
Mystic River Cruise On The Ganga
From sprawling cities that have enthralled foreign rulers to unending farmlands ripe with the crop of the season. From the excavated sites of ancient universities to old temple towns. The river of life flows through it all—nurturing, nourishing, providing. Come aboard to savour the magic of the Ganga.
![Mystic River Cruise On The Ganga](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54adb38163f/crp_Mystic-River-Cruise-On-The-Ganga.jpg)
10+ mins
Discover India By Water
River journeys have a charm and lure as powerful as sea voyages. India’s waterways—vast, exquisite, teeming with life—offer a languid and restorative way to travel. Here’s a pick of five exhilarating experiences.
![Discover India By Water](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54b09539df0/crp_Discover-India-By-Water.jpg)
4 mins
Birds Of A Feather
Bringing together Nagaland’s multitudinous tribal culture and crafts, along with rock music and village hospitality in an exquisite Himalayan setting, the Hornbill Festival should be on your bucket list, if it’s not already.
![Birds Of A Feather](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54b23d0bf1e/crp_Birds-Of-A-Feather.jpg)
2 mins
Up!
Soar and glide through the still morning air in a hot air balloon, and sweep your gaze around hills, forests, rivulets and more. On the ground, dance with tribals and savour luxe living in tents. Andhra’s Araku Valley has all shades of heaven.
![Up!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/888/259751/5a54b42fd01e0/crp_Up.jpg)
4 mins
Discover India Magazine Description:
Publisher: Burda Media India Pvt. Ltd.
Category: Travel
Language: English
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
Discover India, India's premium travel and culture magazine launched in 1988 by Media Transasia India Limited in active cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with a view to cater primarily to the inbound tourist. It is a beautifully presented glossy monthly, widely circulated and available at all our missions abroad.
Discover India reflects the diverse aspects of India. It deals with India's philosophy, history, culture, architecture, fashion, art and folklore in both the ancient and modern context. It is a magazine with some thing for everyone - the gourmet, the scholar, the architect.
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