In this issue

High on Heritage: Take A Tour Of Udaipur, Thanjavur, Mysore & More
Into the wild: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Whispers Nature’s Secrets
The Village Life: Head To The Hinterland For A Swadesh Experience
Darling Darjeeling: Going Back Home To Rainy Days And Whistling Winds
Pompeii Connection: An Ancient Town Of Forts, Caves & Temples

Mysore Of Royal Lineage

There was once a time when royals of the Vijayanagara Empire flocked to Bangalore (now called Bengaluru), their summer abode, far from the scorching sun of their residence.

2 mins

Unchagaon A Slice Of Rural Luxury

Weekend getaways are water to the working parched souls, and the burgeoning options around the major metros are all the relief one could ask for.

1 min

Moving Forward To Basics

I believe the only way to return to innocence is to evolve, move ahead in the right spirit.

2 mins

What A View!

There wasn’t much left of the road after the 40-minute drive from the airport and soon our vehicle started trundling along a rough, dusty path somewhere in the suburbs of Udaipur.

2 mins

A Woman Of The World

Vocalist, composer, pianist, choral specialist, leader of a global jazz ensemble— Annette Philip, the Indian face in the band, Women of the World, always has a song on her lips. She tells Discover India how music has shaped her life and how travel gives rhythm to it.

5 mins

Awarding The Champions Of Nature

TOFTIGERS CELEBRATES INCLUSIVE CONSERVATION WITH ITS WILDLIFE TOURISM AWARDS 2018.

3 mins

A Peek Into The Heart Of India

THE FIFTH EDITION OF MADHYA PRADESH TRAVEL MART OPENS BHOPAL TO THE WORLD OF TRAVEL TRADE.

2 mins

Finding My Way Home

Growing up makes you forget—and then with time, you remember, the beauty and pain of the rain. Take a journey to the eastern town of Darjeeling with a local as she too rediscovers.

7 mins

In Pursuit Of Love…

History, grandeur and romance…and one place to savour them all— Udaipur. From young lovers strolling by Lake Pichola to celebrity couples taking their vows at royal palace hotels, the Venice of the East has love lingering in the air.

9 mins

A History Lover's Guide To Osmanabad

Osmanabad is no stranger to tourists (or should I say pilgrims?) who come in huge numbers to visit the famous Tulja Bhavani Temple in Tuljapur. While the temple is definitely the most visited site here, Osmanabad has quite a few places of historical importance. A couple of years ago, as a student of archaeology at the Centre of Extra-Mural Studies, Mumbai University, I travelled to Osmanabad with my professor for a field trip. Part of the Deccan region, Osmanabad has seen kingdoms right from the Satavahana dynasty of ancient India to the early Islamic rulers of the Adil Shahi period. The distinctive style of art and architecture of every period surfaces in its various monuments, each a marvel in itself.

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.