Travel + Leisure India & South Asia June 2022

CONSCIOUS TRAVEL HAS always been the principal guiding motif for the editorial content of Travel + Leisure India & South Asia. The industry that contributes a substantial amount to the country’s GDP and employs a huge chunk of the population is also the one backing a cause for the greater good of the environment and our existence. I am often asked what ‘conscious travel’ really means. To me, it’s simply being conscientious about the choices you make while travelling. Is your destination supporting and employing local communities? Does your hotel or resort follow sustainability practices like being energy-efficient and banning plastic? How does your travel impact society at large? These are some of the key questions that we address in this very special issue. From destinations that are making sustainable methods…

Beyond the Sundarbans Look beyond the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans for an offbeat holiday amid lush greenery. travelandleisureindia.in/places/local/offbeat-places-in-the-sundarbans Adventures in Bandipur Enjoy the wild side of Bandipur National Park with a handy travel guide. travelandleisureindia.in/places/local/wild-adventures-your-handy-guide-to-bandipur-national-park World of Waterfalls These natural pools under cascades across India warrant a refreshing trip this summer. travelandleisureindia.in/places/local/natural-pools-by-waterfalls-in-india-that-are-perfect-for-a-refreshing-swim-this-summer DIGITAL COVER Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad talks about the importance of human connections and how travel helps him gain new perspectives as an artist. travelandleisureindia.in/digital-covers/digital-cover-interview-with-musician-prateek-kuhad DISCOVER Visit Kalga-Pulga-Tulg, the triple mountain delight in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh. travelandleisureindia.in/places/local/explore-the-picturesque-triplets-of-kalga-pulga-tulga-in-parvati-valley Download Travel + Leisure India & South Asia digital editions, and follow us for the best in hotels, food, style, culture, and trends. travelandleisureindia tnlindia tnlindia traveleisurein SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS WWW.BURDA.IN NOTE: ALL PRICES MENTIONED IN THE MAGAZINE ARE APPROXIMATE VALUES AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Delicious Dining Awards 2022 Follow our Insta page @travelandleisureindia for all the updates on this year’s Delicious Dining…

Rengé Sheena Uppal started Rengé in 2016 with a goal to create conscious, luxe, and everyday clothing for women. Committed to upcycling skin-friendly surplus fabrics, their clothes are curated to reduce their carbon footprint. What’s more, their factory is powered by solar energy. renge.co.in B Label This brand offers cannabis fibres stitched into clothes. Their apparel and accessories made of hemp repel UV rays, resist mould and mildew, and are carbon-negative. blabel.in Ed-a-Mamma A conscious children’s clothing brand by Alia Bhatt presents a range of thoughtfully designed playwear crafted from all-natural fibre-based and biodegradable fabrics. Most of the pieces are free of AZO dyes and plastic buttons, and come with garment tags that are made from FSC-certified paper. edamamma.com No Nasties A planet-positive organic fashion label that offers a wide range of vegan apparel made from 100…

House of Prisca The Mumbai-based footwear brand Prisca creates shoes with the highest quality vegan materials that are kind to your feet. Prisca’s collection reflects both timeless silhouettes and innovative designs. houseofprisca.com Neeman’s This is the first Indian shoe brand to use natural, renewable, and sustainable fibres in its shoes. Neeman’s footwear not only makes you feel good and look good but also lets you do good for the planet. neemans.com Paaduks The brand aims to promote eco-conscious consumption. At the brand’s core lies upcycling, where it uses heaps of discarded rubber—from old tyres, conveyor belts, and rubber mats—to create stylish and comfortable footwear. paaduks.com PAIO With a simple agenda to create cruelty-free and conscious fashion with strong design elements, traditional karigars at PAIO carefully handcraft each product. PAIO is a PETAapproved brand. paio.co Thaely Initially developed as a…

Nappa Dori It is known for its carefully curated design aesthetic and craftsmanship that preserves artisanal minimalism and blends form with function. Nappa Dori interprets quintessential Indian sensibilities in contemporary designs with materials such as khaki and cotton canvas, and prints like ikat. nappadori.com Aulive A PETA-approved brand, Aulive offers travel gear in crueltyfree, plant-based leather as well as Pinatex. The products are made from artificial leather sourced from Italy. aulive.in Moon Rabbit This is a cruelty-free vegan faux leather label. Moon Rabbit offers timeless and skilfully handcrafted quality products that are functional, simple, and add panache to your everyday look. Funky tote bags, official bags, traditional wooden bags, and statement crossbody bags are some of their bestsellers. moonrabbitlifestyle.com A Big Indian Story This is a brand with a modern take on Indian heritage and a strong…

asa Offering an array of purposeful products that are vegan, sustainable, and free from animal cruelty, asa makes sure to keep toxins away from your beauty routine. The products come packed in reusable cases. asabeauty.com Ruharoma Its handmade products use ingredients such as coldpressed plant oils, butter, clay, herbs, and botanicals. The products come in conscious packaging. ruharoma.com Kiro A clean beauty make-up brand that refrains from using any toxic ingredients, Kiro’s products are made with enriching carrier oils. Kiro’s make-up collection soothes, nourishes, and hydrates your skin. Each item is 100 per cent vegan, crueltyfree, and paraben-free. kirobeauty.com. Plum Using only plant-based actives that are carefully chosen and combined into a skincare formula, Plum says no to derivatives from ingredients such as honey, beeswax, wool, silk, shells, insects, bone, leather, etc. plumgoodness.com Forest Essentials This label infuses ancient…