In this issue

HILLS YOU NEVER HEARD ABOUT—Untouched Destinations Lost In The Mist Of Mountain States
VIEW TO A THRILL—Life In The Hills In A Stunning Photo Essay
OH KOLKATA! Spotlight On The Cultural & Artistic Capital Of India
THE WA Y OF BUDDHA—Explore Buddhist History On The Road To Nirvana
SURREAL PANGI VALLEY—Beyond The Known, Beyond The Map Lies A Land Of Magic

Seven Secrets Of Paradise

‘If there is a heaven on earth, it is here, it is here…’ While much has been seen and written of the more popular attractions of Kashmir, there are secrets the Valley has kept guarded. Now it whispers them to the traveller.

7 mins

The Keepers Of History

Once lost to obscurity and left in ruins, Sunder Nursery with its Mughal-era monuments has now been beautifully restored to give Delhi a new green space and yet another must-visit for history buffs.

5 mins

A Valley Far Away

Still unmarked on the map, you arrive at Pangi Valley much after you have left the well-trodden paths of Himachal behind. And here in this scenic region awaits something untouched, something surreal, something more.

7 mins

​​​​​​Zen The Life & Times Of The Buddha

April and May are important months for Buddhists as this is when Buddha Poornima and Vesak or Buddha Day are celebrated. Here is a look at some of the most important sites in India where the Buddha lived 2,500-plus years ago as well as those that have come into prominence after his life.

8 mins

Spice & Something Nice

The name of Thekkady in Kerala is literally derived from nature—from the word thekku (teak), and it lives up to its reputation. Whether it’s the call of the wild, the sight of the plantations, or the smell of spices— expect a sense of pure bliss to be engendered in each of your senses.

6 mins

The City Of Joy

Kolkata is a daily celebration of life—simultaneously aristocratic and grubby, cultured and grimy—with the trails of its splendid decay enveloped within its modernist ambience. The 330-year-old metropolis is considered India’s intellectual, artistic and cultural capital.

10+ mins

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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.