Condé Nast Traveller India
People & Culture
CNT Culture Calendar: What to do across India in June
There’s a queer film festival, a deep dive into mangoes, a spattering of photography exhibits, and more on this month’s cultural line up
Destinations
I was first on board the UK’s only private train — here’s what surprised me most
Golden-era charm and historic craftsmanship: meet the UK’s first private train hailing the return of the railway's golden era
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Searching for morning calm in South Korea
Outside Seoul, the land of the morning calm puts on a show
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Indians lost more than Rs154 crore in denied Schengen visa applications last year
India faced the second-highest rejections in the world in 2025
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Destinations
These European countries issued the most Schengen visas to Indians
The latest figures reveal where applicants had the best chances of securing a Schengen visa, as per latest data from 2025
Food & Drink
Edible souvenirs to bring back from Leh, as per locals
From sea buckthorn to churpe, here’s how to pack some of the Himalayas for back home
Destinations
The 3 cheapest countries to visit from Mumbai in July (with easy visas)
Where to go in July for an affordable international getaway that doesn’t break the bank
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People & Culture“People had siestas, played cards, until the director called for action and the set came alive”
In her latest book, photographer Ketaki Sheth revisits her years capturing film stars at work and off-duty in Bombay and Madras
People & CultureFrom yesteryear Bollywood stars to racecourse regulars: 5 new photo books to add to your bookshelf
These new photo books by Indian photographers capture everyone from Bollywood film stars and contemporary artists to racecourse regulars and everyday life across the country
People & CultureA city and its joy of reading
49 years later, the Kolkata Book fair still captures the heart and imagination of the city and its readers
People & CultureGangtok on a bookshelf: A reader’s guide to Sikkim’s capital city
A local indie bookseller in Gangtok tells us about the books that capture his city best
People & CultureDelhi on a bookshelf: A reader’s guide to the city
The owner of a local indie bookstore in Delhi tells us about the books that capture her city best
People & CultureLondon on a bookshelf: A reader’s guide to the city
The owner of a local indie bookstore in London tells us about the books that capture his city best
People & CultureA new book captures the world inside Mumbai's racecourse
Sunhil Sippy’s new book chronicles the many sights and stories of Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse
People & Culture6 Indian writers on their favourite writing retreats
The quiet corners where this bunch went to shape their stories
People & Culture“If you glimpse the subject’s inner being, you’ve rendered a great portrait”
In his latest book, photographer Rohit Chawla turns the lens on India’s modern artists at work
Destinations
Side quests: 28 sports clubs in Delhi to get your game on
With swimming, pickleball, padel and more, these sports clubs in Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida are open to all
Hotels & Homestays
Near Auroville, a design-led homestay set on a working farm
Barkatt House is a verdant farm on the outskirts of Auroville built on the principles of community and creativity
Destinations
The 3 cheapest countries to visit from Mumbai in July (with easy visas)
Where to go in July for an affordable international getaway that doesn’t break the bank
Food & Drink
Edible souvenirs to bring back from Leh, as per locals
From sea buckthorn to churpe, here’s how to pack some of the Himalayas for back home
Destinations
These European countries issued the most Schengen visas to Indians
The latest figures reveal where applicants had the best chances of securing a Schengen visa, as per latest data from 2025
The Latest
Kazakhstan visa for Indians: everything you need to know
A step-by-step guide to a Kazakhstan visa
Destinations
K-film Number One is shot in Busan. Here are all the filming locations you can visit
The real-life locations in Busan where this evocative Korean movie was filmed
Destinations
The world's most Instagrammable road trips, ranked
A new study has ranked the drives travellers can't stop posting, from Arctic fjords and cliffside coastlines to desert highways and Patagonian wilderness
Destinations
The cities with the most five-star hotels in the world
From Istanbul to Kyoto, these destinations are home to some of the world's largest luxury hotel markets
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IndiGo cuts six international flight routes from July. Here’s what it means for travellers
Amid rising operating costs, IndiGo is cutting flight routes to Hong Kong, Krabi, and more till October
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People & CultureCNT Culture Calendar: What to do across India this May
Whether you’re going off on holiday or stuck at home base this summer, there is enough on this month’s Culture Calendar to fill in your days.jpg)
Destinations5 places under 25°C in India to escape the heat
These places stay cool through summer without the peak season crowds
Food & DrinkWhere to eat this May: 18 new restaurants and bars across India
From all-day cafés and neighbourhood bistros to punch-led cocktail bars and pasta counters, these new openings across India are just in time for summer
DestinationsThe best places to visit in June in India
From rain-soaked forests to last-call summer escapes, here’s where to travel across India this June
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Hotels & Homestays
The best hotels in Kuala Lumpur for a dazzling city stay in 2026
Where to book in Malaysia's soaring capital
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How to enjoy the FIFA World Cup even if you don't have tickets
Events across three countries and 16 cities, plus how to watch live broadcasts from home
Destinations
Round-trips under Rs 25,000: The cheapest countries to visit from Delhi next month (with easy visas)
Where to go in July for an affordable international getaway that doesn’t break the bank
Hotels & Homestays
33 luxury hotels were just awarded ‘palace’ status by the French government—see the full list
The French Ministry of Tourism just updated the exclusive list for the first time since 2022, including six new entrants in Paris, the French Alps, the South of France, and Champagne
People & Culture
10 art workshops for kids this summer
Put your children's summer break to good use with acting, pottery, filmmaking and other art workshops around India
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Destinations
8 cool places to visit in India in June
From misty tea plantations to high-altitude Himalayan valleys, these are the coolest places to visit in India in June
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You can now book an Uber to take you Tokyo drifting
Uber's new Tokyo experience lets you ride shotgun with a professional drift driver. Here's what it costs and how to book
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Now, Indians no longer need a transit visa at German airports
This visa was previously required for travellers stopping in Germany on their way to another country
Destinations
3 cheapest countries to visit from Bengaluru in July
With round-trip fares under Rs25,000, these are the cheapest countries to visit from Bengaluru next month
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Srinagar airport will be closed twice a week starting July
The partial closure in July will be followed by a complete shutdown of operations from October 1-15
