In this issue

The November-December edition of Discover India introduces you to 20 forerunners of adventure tourism in India and their favourite activities across the country. The edition also takes you on a legion of adventures: a post-lockdown road trip to the coffee estates of Chikmagalur; a gastronomic trail of the cabin hotels of Kolkata; a royal holiday in Rajasthan; an expedition to the lesser known Dzukou Valley; and a visual tour of the mystical land of Malana.

Back to Nature

Are the great outdoors beckoning you? Here are some gear to make your next adventure all the more exhilarating.

2 mins

“I have grown a lot as a human through my interactions with all things Indian.”

Sweden-born author Zac O’Yeah believes he is a South Indian reborn in the Arctic Circle due to bad karma. Perhaps that is why he couldn’t shake off the country after his first trip around 30 years ago. So, he stayed and penned a trilogy of detective novels titled Mr Majestic!, where the protagonist traverses the underbelly of Bengaluru, solving crimes and fighting thugs. An interview with the novelist reveals his real-life adventures are no less interesting.

4 mins

BOOKS FOR THE BACKPACK

Journey across India through these books that shed light on the intriguing history and vibrant culture of the country.

2 mins

the AMERICAN CONNECTION

Malachy Nugent, Vice President, Financial Services, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, reveals the joy of discovering Indian street food and offbeat local experiences in a tête-à-tête with SUSH CLAYS

3 mins

The Charm of Royalty

Located on the bank of River Gomti, Clarks Avadh lets you experience the world of nawabs and enjoy royal hospitality in the heart of Lucknow.

3 mins

Gardens of Delight

A post-lockdown road trip to Chikmagalur in Karnataka is awash with sights of rolling coffee plantations, cascading falls, and important lessons in history.

5 mins

THE LOST Valley

Relatively less explored with a landscape that enthrals, the Dzukou Valley in Nagaland is a paradise that can make even the most discerning trekker an ardent fan.

6 mins

THE GREAT Indian ADVENTURE

INDIA OFFERS A RANGE OF THRILLS: TRY A BUNGEE JUMP FROM A CLIFF IN UTTARAKHAND, SKYDIVE IN HARYANA, OR SCUBA DIVE IN THE CERULEAN WATERS OF THE ANDAMANS. LEARN ABOUT THE COUNTRY’S MANY WILD AND ELECTRIFYING OFFERINGS FROM 20 DAREDEVILS WHO ARE CHARTING THE COURSE OF ADVENTURE TOURISM IN INDIA.

10+ mins

TRAVELS WITH A PRINCESS

SIMON CLAYS heads out on a caravan of friends, family, and reunion to explore the western fringes of the Thar. On a trip that takes in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, he discovers that there is far more to the desert than the baked dunes and the heat haze of his imagination.

10+ mins

Cabins of Joy

Touted as one of the last bastions of colonial Calcutta, cabin hotels have been feeding the residents of Kolkata—the City of Joy—for over 150 years.

6 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.