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Insta Travel This month’s
pick of mountainscapes

 Our Man in Europe on
WorldPride 2021

 Wheeling Solo And
strangers turning to friends
on the go

 Spindrift And the other
side of the mountain


Experiencing 24 hours in

Indian cities

 Mysuru Simrran Gill Tracing history and culture in

the City of Palaces

 Rajkot

Uttara Gangopadhyay Revisiting former Saurashtra

state’s capital

 Jagdalpur

Uttara Gangopadhyay Bastar and its lush landscape

do the talking here

Hiwatari Matsuri, Japan
It involves burning of prayer sticks
called ‘goma’ with Shugendo priests
walking over the burning embers.
2 Tar Barrel, England
Participants light barrels outside
pubs and hoist them on their backs
and run through the streets.
3 Las Fallas, Spain
It involves burning of the
fire-cracker stuffed ‘ninots’ or
effigies made of wood and other
combustible products.

Meghalaya
Ancient traditions
and tribal culture
preserving biodiversity

 kerala
Saving India’s largest
lake by setting up fish
sanctuaries

Even as we hunker down and stay home and stay safe, there's no need to give up travel entirely. At least, not while these stunning virtual tours from around the world are on offer. Also in the issue: a drive through Arunachal Pradesh, a walk in Scotland, and Nepal's Thakali trail across the remote and dreamy Mustang Valley.  

 

This issue, while your travel plans may well be on hold, we keep you inspired with stories from North Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and the little-known Ajodhya Hills of Purulia in West Bengal. There's also a day trip to Kyoto. Armchair travel was never better.

This issue, we look at India with new eyes, taking on old destinations and revealing their new, hitherto-unknown facets. There's Agra beyond the Taj, the unique story of the white tigers of Rewa, an eco-village near Srinagar, and Goa's best standalone restaurants. Enjoy! 


This issue returns to the hills with a tranquil holiday in Mukteshwar, the challenging Great Lakes Trek in Kashmir, the Namsai Pagoda and its surrounds in Arunachal Pradesh and a special listicle on the hills of south India. 

 

 

As travel picks up, Outlook Traveller's February 2021 issue comes packed with a bunch of short, weekend getaways near you. So you can travel safely with your loved ones. Lots of other interesting travel stories besides.

The first Outlook Traveller issue of 2021 begins the year on a note of hope. We predict travel trends for the year, take quiet breaks in BInsar and Pangot, go trekking up to high-altitude lakes in Kashmir and dip into Colaba's riveting past. Here's hoping 2021 is a year of deep, immersive travel.  

It's December again, marking an end to a rather bleak year. With states gradually opening up for tourism again, we've got a list of 20 destinations that you can jet off to,  that'll score you the best year-end holiday. From celebrating the gold and red hues of autumn in Kashmir to delving into Arjun Anand's maiden book Hamir: The Fallen Prince of Ranthambore, to joining Jaggi Sadhguru Vasudev on his road journey across North America, this month we offer an inside look into all things 'native'!

 The pandemic has completely changed the realities of travel. The road to recovery is surely a long one. This month we've got industry leaders spilling the beans on how the world of travel will change post the containment of the virus. Read on to know more about what the experts have to say and to join team OT in their tryst with the Awadhi legacy, the gardens of Delhi, and ever-popular Goa.

This month's issue is your ticket to spectacular wildlife and breathtaking habitats. Show some love to the birds and beasts of India as we tell you where all the wilderness thrives. While an exciting safari and a trek await you in Karnataka and Kashmir, respectively, the varied hues of the Mojave Desert are perfect for an outdoor adventure. Here's Team OT bringing you the best from the wild side.

Long road journeys are on the itinerary this month as states are offering the best of their nature, heritage, and cuisine to tourists. We cover a bus journey from Delhi to London, explore Lucknow's Hazratganj, and take you on a spiritual escape through Ganpatipule. Trek up the Taktsang Monastery in Bhutan and meet intrepid travellers on your journey through Hampi. Join us in Alila Bishangarh, and have a bite of traditional Gujarati Undhiyu along the way. We have some books lined up for your relaxing rendezvous, and a roadtrip checklist to make sure you're all set on this India-trotting trip!


This month we're exploring our cities, and more specifically, our neighbourhoods. Take a whole new look at Delhi's history, Kolkata's heritage, and what it means to be a true Hyderabadi. We have some local getaways lined up for you, and get up close and personal with JW Marriott Juhu's Sharad Puri, and Guppy's Vikram Khatri. Take a deep dive into Keoladeo National Park, and other hidden places around the world with Sarah Baxter. Our team has curated some safe travel gear for you, along with a little glimpse into colonial Calcutta. Come join us in our micro adventures!

As states reopen for tourism, we follow along the new guidelines in this issue. Join us on an adventure through the farmlands of Hoshiarpur, rediscover the royal heritage of Kota, take in the scenic vistas of Sikkim, and fall in love with Puducherry. We have experts all around with Kumar Shobhan spilling the beans on Hyatt Regency Kolkata, and Suvir Saran documenting his journey from New York to New Delhi. A new design and a whole new outlook on travel this time around.


In our 19th-anniversary issue, Mandira Bedi, Remo Fernandes, Chef Ranveer Brar and Bhaichand Patel take us on a voyage through their favourite destinations for that extra-special trip. We also delve into the long-kept secrets of Rajasthan's royal liquors, and the soil that births Kangra's tea and pottery. Shake up an award-winning cocktail with Sidecar's Yangdup Lama as you ease out of India's COVID-19 lockdown

10 quick (and quiet) driving getaways
The future of travel
Hacks to survive the lockdown

As the world presses pause, we come out with our first e-edition in 19 years. Ominous but realistic, our photo story, 'Travel in the Time of Corona', is how we make sense of the loss of our nomadic world. For now, at least. The usual news and reviews have chugged along, with riveting journeys to the likes of Meghalaya, Orchha, Baku and Lakshadweep for company. A heartfelt tribute to Indian-origin chef Floyd Cardoz, and tête-à-tête with an eco-travel giant, outline the pandemic's unshakeable presence on our futures. Stay safe, until we meet again. 

Time and again we keep returning to the hills. Not just to gawp at the majesty of the mountains but also to recharge, to feel close to the spiritual core of the earth, to discover ourselves. This issue, we take in destinations as diverse as the Palani Hills, the Tirthan Valley, Chamoli, Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan 

Walk on water in Chandipur, relive the Buddha's life on an express trip, or go on a night trek in a tiger reserve—in February 2020, we lay out standout travel experiences that ought to be on your list. Ever sampled the royal cuisine of Madhya Pradesh? One of our writers, a Bhopal native, can get you started. Two drives in western Ireland and Ladakh, plus an eclectic jaunt to Melaka, up the ante. Is this issue the stuff of dreams? We think you know the answer.

New Year, New Me' isn't just for our ambitious readers. As you take on resolutions titanic and tiny, we resolve to make our travel journalism bigger and better. Our January 2020 edition is a step in that direction. Join us as we unravel old haunts with new eyes; start off with Jaipur beyond the royal circuit, followed by a rhododendron-laced hunt for the Kanchenjunga at Singalila. Then, get a little wild at Satpura National Park, and enter fantasy territory on Komodo Island and the Giant's Causeway. Understand the crucible of humanity that is South Africa, and return to 2020 with the buzz of Manchester and Koh Samui. We've also pinpointed our bucket list for the new decade. Care to share yours?

The itch to travel seldom disappears. We get world map tattoos, longingly gaze at glossy pull-outs, and plan bucket lists till the cows come home. But a lot changes in between: sceneries, infrastructure, local culture. Visiting far-flung locales is an achievement, sure, but in 2019, how does one make the best of these jaunts into the unknown? Our December issue, which takes you to Svalbard, Oman, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and Mauritius, can shed some light. Want someplace closer to dip your toes? Try Sikkim's Dzongu Valley, or quiet Theog near Shimla. From icy thrills to rustic no frills, it's a delightful wrap to a year of adventure. 

Fried rice and a saucy side are to ordering in, what the Taj Mahal and Goa are to travelling—easy, dependable, but stripped of all novelty. When the PM encouraged citizens to explore at least 15 destinations in India by 2022, we were reminded of the limitless wonders within our borders, and set out to make a Secret India edition. It’s got 22 offbeat places that ought to be on any seasoned traveller’s bucket list, historical gems like Burhanpur, Bardhaman and Bhubaneswar, and much more. Beyond our borders, there are far-flung destinations like Rome, Azerbaijan, Fiji and Lhasa. The Diwali hamper joke is right there, but like our compilation, it's best to avoid clichés.

Nature Holidays
In this issue we bring you our wildlife special. From the lush greenery of Assam in search of rhinos and gibbons to Zambia's savannah, butterflies in Silent Valley to the latest tiger census in the country; we bring you stories from wild places you need to visit. There's lots more besides: the latest offerings in Thailand, murals in Manchester and a drive down Amalfi Coast.

There's grumbling about millennials everywhere. Does that make our cover story, on holidaying for this generation, an optimist's turn? Well, we'll let you read this Gen Y travel primer—covering travel style, hot destinations and the dark tourism debate—and judge for yourself. Once reasonably up to speed, move over to everything Israel; the manmade (and surprisingly, tropical) marvels of Sanya in China; a day with equestrian extraordinaire Steve Guerdat; and a moment of zen with Raghu Rai in Tirupati. End things on a fun note with our richly illustrated taverna crawl through Goa. 

It’s been said that a strongly-marked personality influences generations to come. Well, the August issue is our offering towards posterity. Sampling places with persistent character, as well as those who’ve freshly shaken off the dust, we visit three heritage locations in West Bengal, the Chettinad's peppery repertoire, and the haunting Kolar Gold Fields of Karnataka. If short on time, leaf through Telangana’s royal past, in pictures. Ex situ, there’s the vibrant Peranakans of Singapore, Istanbul’s cultural confluence, Beijing’s Summer Palace, and quaint Uzès in France

To mark our 18th anniversary, the July issue of Outlook Traveller brings you offbeat travel ideas from every state and union territory in India. Apart from that, read all about a drive in Morocco, what’s new in New York, and some advice on travelling while pregnant.

This issue we gaze into the crystal ball and reveal what the future of travel looks like. We also revisit old favourites like Manali, Bengaluru, Stockholm and Hong Kong, but view them with new eyes. 

Our food issue spills the beans on the hot, new rising stars of India’s fine dining scene. Also in the issue: chasing snow leopards in Ladakh, finding adventure in South Africa and the subtle charms of Dalhousie, a hill station as classic as they come

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