This special edition focuses on #WhyWeLoveIndia. Travel to Raffles Udaipur with August cover star, global influencer, and content creator Masoom Minawala to bask in some royal hospitality. Also, bookmark some uniquely Indian experiences that feature on top of discerning global travellers’ bucket-list. By Aindrila Mitra
India is the one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for all the shows of all the rest of the globe combined. —Mark Twain
Twain’s description of India might seem like a hyperbole at first glance, but there’s merit. Having travelled to almost every corner of the world, ask me where you find the best hospitality. And the answer promptly is India. Without any bias. Atithi devo bhava finds tremendous significance in our country, and unsurprisingly some of India’s unique experiences feature on top of discerning global travellers’ bucket list. Our August issue focuses on #WhyWeLoveIndia.
What to expect in the August 2022 issue?

While global influencer and the ‘gram’s popular content creator and avid traveller Masoom Minawala travels to Raffles Udaipur
to bask in some royal hospitality; our carefully curated Discoveries list lets you in on some of the most luxe experiences that one can savour while travelling through India. Our photo essay gives you a glimpse of some of the most popular (and not-so-popular) UNESCO World Heritage Sites that any culture enthusiast can bookmark, and we travel to Lucknow in pursuit of the tale of
the two fish that form the leitmotif when it comes to architecture and cuisine in the Awadh region. Sustainability champion Shivya Nath narrates her tale of Kalap—the forgotten village of India in Uttarakhand— and why it’s a slice of heaven despite being bereft of luxury amenities per se.

This issue also draws spotlight on the Indian luxury travellers’ latest penchant— the Maldives. Deep dive to find out the best wellness experiences when you’re visiting the archipelago.
All through this month, stay tuned to travelandleisureindia.in and our social media platforms as we bring you some of the most interesting reasons on #WhyWeLoveIndia and people who have discovered hidden gems across this country.
Related: August Cover Star & Global Influencer Masoom Minawala Redefines Lux Living At Raffles Udaipur