The second anniversary issue is an India Special that pays homage to the beauty and diversity of the country. 

Divia Thani Daswani, Editor, Condé Nast Traveller India, said, “It is interesting to note that while affluent Indians are becoming more and more adventurous in terms of heading out to unexplored, foreign destinations, these same affluent travellers are also increasingly passionate about discovering what lies in our own backyard, within India itself. When you consider yourself a traveller, when you love to travel, you are simply looking for a unique, rich experience. We are fortunate to have plenty of them right here in our country." 

The issue celebrates the diverse destinations and experiences available across India, which include everything from biking through the mountains and valleys of Ladakh to exploring Kolkata's charming Chinatown. But it also shows how even the most popular spots are changing dramatically—such as in Rajasthan, where a new, young generation is shaking things up by discarding palaces and polo for bikes and hot air balloons. 

Even Chennai, known to be a quiet city in South India, is suddenly bursting with life—swanky hotels, a 24/7 liquor permit, and new stores and restaurants amidst its beautiful temples and sabhas.  

For the business traveller, CNT has compiled a valuable list of India's top 100 Business Hotels, from Amritsar to Visakhapatnam. And the cut-and-keep Safari Calendar is a must for any wildlife enthusiast.

The issue abounds with big names: Karan Johar shares his favorite hotels; Sushma Reddy writes about her unexpected surprises while travelling through India. Award-winning writer Suketu Mehta discovers Hanuman statues and spicy food in an unlikely place—the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, where he went to experience Carnival exclusively for CNT. And Shobhaa De took her daughters on a cruise to Greece for the magazine, and returned with exciting stories told in her unique style!

More in the Anniversary issue of Condé Nast Traveller India magazine hits stands on 9th of October.