Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2023 i Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

SITUATED AMIDST Krabi’s natural bounty Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort is one of the most sought-after properties on the island. The resort is a perfect retreat away from everyday bustle and promises a peaceful ambience. At the colonial style resort, one can melt into the Krabi lifestyle and feel at home amidst the tranquillity that it offers. The resort is only a 40-minute drive from Krabi International Airport and its prime location also makes it easier for travellers to easily check off major attractions from their list. For instance, Hong Island and Phi Phi Islands lie approximately 10 and 45 minutes away from the property, respectively. The property boasts 276 guest rooms and suites, each of which is designed in a French colonial style. Some of the amenities…

SNUGGLED BETWEEN PINE trees that lead up to the Lidder River, Welcomhotel Pine N Peak in Pahalgam is perched atop the Rajwas Plateau. The only luxury retreat in Pahalgam, the property derives its design inspiration from local and traditional art, including wood carving and intricate tapestry. The property is located near Aru Road and next to Pahalgam Golf Course, thereby making it an address with spellbinding views. It also lies in close proximity to Srinagar, approximately 90 kilometres, and is a convenient day trip to both Betaab and Aru Valley. While here, one is surrounded by snow and the charming Lidder River; the evenings are cosy with a bonfire. The hotel also opens to picturesque views of the Valley of Shepherds. WelcomCafé Lolaab is a restaurant that overlooks the scenic…

Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads ….the song plays on loop in my head as my vehicle navigates Arunachal Pradesh’s bucolic countryside. I am following a convoy of some of India’s leading female bikers—Kalyani Potekar, Candida Louis, Dr Maral Yazarloo-Pattrick and Tenzin Metoh—for a journey of a lifetime. The purpose of this trip? To explore an all-new travel circuit in Arunachal Pradesh as well as some of the state’s hidden gems. I had landed at Dibrugarh Airport a day before, and made my way to Pasighat with the endless views of the mighty Siang and low-lying hills, and countryside charm for company. The rally officially began earlier that morning, and was flagged off by the state’s chief…

I LOVE TRAVELLING AND I’m very passionate about taking pictures of nature and people. This photograph was taken during the paddy planting season at my hometown, Bethuadahari, in the Nadia district of West Bengal. On the first day of my visit back home, I noticed a tractor plowing the land. The following day, the field was covered in water. I asked the farmer when he would be fertilising the field. “Tomorrow,” he said. The next day, I reached the field at eight in morning, hoping to catch the farmer in action. When he finished, I showed him the photographs. He was happy, and so was I! —APU PAL ON HIS PHOTOGRAPH, TAKEN WITH A NIKON D5300 ON FEBRUARY 18, 2023. Apu Pal was an entrant in our ongoing ‘Your Best…

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LOCATED ON THE eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world and is considered the birthplace of Judaism. The modern state of Israel, however, was established in 1948 and is well-known for its rich history, religious, and cultural sites as well as modern cities. Exemplifying Jerusalem’s modernity is Tel Aviv, Israel’s second largest city and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East. Tel Aviv boasts a thriving cultural and artistic scene, with numerous museums, galleries, theatres, and concert halls, along with a vibrant nightlife with bars, clubs and restaurants. And for those who prefer the great outdoors, there are plenty of parks and beaches. For history enthusiasts, there is the Old City of Jerusalem located in the…

WITHIN THE EMBRACE of Udai Sagar Lake lies ZANA Lake Resort in Udaipur that is named after a rare purple lily. It promises indulgence and exclusivity along with a range of unique experiences, modern hospitality, and responsible luxury. The property boasts uninterrupted views of the mountains and the lake, along with 30 rooms, inspiring experiences, as well as nourishing meals. While one can spot neo-gothic influences in the design, the rooms are tastefully done with sit-out areas and semi-private gardens. Other amenities include personalised airport pick-up, welcome drink on wheels, and complimentary ironing services. ZANA Lake Resort also offers delectable dining experiences. At Mayfair, the all-day, multi-cuisine diner by the lake, one can find elegant interiors, petalled-flower pendant lighting, neoclassical furniture, and floor-to-ceiling bay windows. And the thoughtfully curated menu…

ACTION CAMERA GoPro Hero11 Black Mini Everyone’s standard, go-to action camera arrives in a refreshed, smaller, avatar. The Hero11 Black Mini shoots 5.3K video at up to 60fps and 2.7K at up to 240fps. There’s no stand-alone still photography mode, but you can extract 24.7MP photos from video, and with GoPro’s HyperSmooth 5.0 stabilisation and the 10m water-resistance, it’s a no-brainer for anyone who can’t sit still on vacation. ₹41,500; amazon.in APP NomadHer Self-described as a ‘Safe space for solo female travellers’, NomadHer is part social network, part crowdsourced travel guide. You can seek travel advice, read destination guides, share your own travel tips and other content, and there’s even a directory of events where you could meet other NomadHer members. MULTI-CHARGER Ambrane RAAP Hub 75 Your New Year’s resolution…

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IT IS A SILENT NIGHT, 10 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS. The streets of Zermatt are dressed up in twinkling lights, Christmas trees, Santas of varying sizes and shapes. Plow machines pass by occasionally, clearing snow and sludge off the roads, leaving it glossy enough to reflect all the lights. I pull down my beanie, tuck my hands inside the pocket of my parka and continue walking towards my hotel. The tingle of what sounds like a xylophone forces me to take a detour. Above the door of one of the closed shops is a band of little people carved out of wood. There’s a drummer and a xylophonist lit by a single bulb, and as I approach, they play a little song that makes me smile. Christmastime in Zermatt is truly magical.…

THERE IS MORE TO Maldives than crystal waters and white sandy beaches. Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is proof of the diverse landscape and marine life experiences that the island nation offers. Located in Vaavu Atoll, in the middle of the eastern barrier, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives offers an indulgent island escapade with luxury accommodation, world-class amenities, action-packed activities, and excellent dining options. With stunning Italian architecture, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is created in the style of a green island-oasis and is surrounded by white sandy beaches. The resort is ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike. Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is also located close to the best dives sites in Vaavu Atoll and is 67 kilometres from the commercial hub Malé. You can arrive at the resort either by seaplane or speedboat. A…

ON FEBRUARY 15, 2023, Glenmorangie along with Travel & Leisure India and South Asia and the royal family of Gwalior co-hosted a special celebration, Rivaayat. At the wonderful celebration at Elitaire Lounge, a members-only club at Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences, Glenmorangie showcased its Delicious Design Project to create one of its kind whimsical and immersive experiences. The evening saw close family friends of Maharani Priyadarshini Raje Scindia and Yuvraj Mahanaaryaman Scindia, luxury connoisseurs, and culture trendsetters come together to raise a toast to the historic city of Gwalior. Right from the lounge entrance, a large standee shed light on Rivaayat with images of the Maharani and Yuvraj at their residence, the Jai Vilas Palace, as well as the three fantastical narrative moments—Khuld, Raas, and Shararat created by Glenmorangie.…

How do you describe your journey ever since you launched Gauri & Nainika label? Gauri: We launched our label in 2004 and next year marks the 20th anniversary. It’s been a very exciting journey, and we’ve been growing organically over the years. The brand is matured as have we. We love what we do and it has been constantly exciting. Your designs are very feminine and often incorporate a lot of florals. Where do you seek inspiration? Gauri: We’ve grown up with our parents being very involved with gardening. One of our biggest inspirations has been the movie My Fair Lady. Now, we both love gardening, and that also influences us. Nainika: We’ve done floral prints that are inspired by so many things like paintings of Monet, our mother’s garden,…

BETWEEN A DEEP gorge and jagged, snow-dusted mountains, our driver Pawar ji cautiously manoeuvered our jeep on a narrow, broken strip of what was once a road. Thousands of feet below at the base of the gorge, I could see a turquoise river appearing deceptively calm. Suddenly, the jeep jerked to a stop at the edge of the gorge, and with it, my beating heart. A loose rock rolled down the mountain, narrowly missed our wheel, and tumbled soundlessly, in slow motion, into the river below! That could’ve been us, I thought silently, as Pawar ji alighted from the car, and looked at the mountain and then the river. We solemnly resumed our journey towards Nelang, a forgotten valley on the south-western edge of the Trans-Himalayan Tibetan Plateau, in the…

LAST NOVEMBER, I stopped in at the Matheson, a farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of Healdsburg. I had headed north to Sonoma County from my home in Los Angeles—one of several trips in a quest to meet the women changing California wine. I already knew there were far more than I could possibly feature in this article, and when I told the bartender at the rooftop lounge about my mission, he added another local name to my list. Isabelle Simi, I learned, took over her family’s Healdsburg winery in 1904, after her father and uncle suddenly died. At the time, women were rarely seen working in vineyards—let alone running them. Her ascent paved the way for pioneers like Mary Ann Graf, who became head winemaker in 1973, and Zelma Long,…

GETTING THERE Swiss Airlines (swiss.com) offers direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Zurich. STAY ZERMATT Hotel Daniela is an alpine-style property within the town centre, and a nine-minute walk from both the Matterhorn Ski Paradise and the Gornergrat railway. Doubles from ₹27,166; julen.ch MONTREUX Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection is set in a landmark Belle Epoque building across the street from Montreux station. Doubles from ₹22,796; marriott.com EAT Bazaar by CERVO in Zermatt serves dishes inspired by the lively markets of the East.cervo.swiss Gitz-Gädi is styled like a rustic hunting cabin, and combines typical Swiss or Valais dishes with a modern international cuisine. Try the lamb fillet and slow cooked beef cheeks. hotelsilvana.ch Cheese Factory in Zermatt serves a mean chili fondue and different varieties of raclette. The…