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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 mins

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Discover India Magazine Description:

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.