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See. David Sassoon Clock Tower↗ Built in 1864, this Palladian-style clock tower is a beautiful piece of history at the entrance of Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan. Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan↗ Mumbai's oldest public garden and zoo, formerly Victoria Gardens, with the historic David Sassoon Clock Tower. Gateway of India↗ Visit this iconic monument, then take tea at the nearby Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Elephanta Island↗ Sail to this island to explore its UNESCO cave temples.

Eat. Jimmy Boy↗ Try Parsi food at this restaurant located in Fort. The Table One of Mumbai's top restaurants, recognized for pushing culinary boundaries. Masque A leading Mumbai restaurant, part of a trio heading the city's dining scene. Papa's This restaurant is among the top three in Mumbai, noted for its exciting cuisine.

Stay. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel↗ Enjoy tea at this historic hotel after visiting the Gateway of India.

Atlas ObscuraSep 2, 2026

David Sassoon Clock Tower in Mumbai, India

In Mumbai’s Byculla area is located Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, the city’s oldest public garden and zoo. It was formerly known as Victoria Gardens. At the garden’s entrance is a beautiful old clock tower. Known as David Sassoon Clock Tower, it was built in 1864 in the Palladian style of architecture. It is said that the tower is the only structure in the city with this architectural style.…

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Lonely PlanetAug 27

19 Best Things to Do in Mumbai

Discover the top things to do in Mumbai, from attending DIY theater productions to spotting art deco architecture and eating quintessential dishes.

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Lonely PlanetAug 17

9 incredible road trips that showcase the beauty of India

Rumbling across India

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  • Mumbai–GoaSightRoad trip delivering beaches
  • Elsewhere
  • Dal LakeSightSrinagar, IndiaAppears through morning mist in Kashmir
  • RajasthanNeighborhoodJaipur, IndiaDesert loop links Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer
  • Humayun’s TombAttractionDelhi, IndiaHumayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi, India.
  • Jama MasjidPlace of worshipDelhi, IndiaDelhi a Thriving, Cosmopolitan Metro, the City has much to Celebrate as it has already Reached the Milestone of…
  • Red FortSightDelhi, IndiaServing as the main residence of the Mughal emperors, it was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May…
  • Chandni ChowkNeighborhoodDelhi, IndiaBazaars of Delhi, unchanged since Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's time
  • Taj MahalAttractionAgra, IndiaGlorious monument in Agra
  • Golden TriangleSightDelhi, IndiaRoad trip for Mughal monuments, starts and ends in Delhi
  • Manali to LehTrailManali, IndiaMotorbike trip through high-altitude Himalayan deserts
  • Ranthambhore National ParkSightRanthambhore, IndiaSpot tigers stalking ruined battlements
  • Rohtang LaTrailLeh, IndiaMountain pass at 3978m on the way to Leh
  • Mt AbuSightMount Abu, IndiaTemple-strewn hill station
  • Mehrangarh FortSightJodhpur, IndiaFort in Jodhpur
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 17

Conan O'Brien on Taking His Travel Show to Mumbai, Manila, and Beyond

Conan O'Brien Must Go returns for its third season on August 21.

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  • Conan O'Brien Must GoPlaceEmmy award-winning travel show following Conan O'Brien around the world.
  • Elsewhere
  • Van Gogh MuseumMuseumAmsterdam, The NetherlandsMuseum Conan O'Brien visited in Amsterdam.
  • The Irish TenorsPlaceDublin, IrelandThey have since recorded five PBS specials and eight albums.
  • Sigmund FreudPlaceVienna, Austria
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National GeographicJul 23

Why urban safaris are on the rise and where to try one

As cities become greener and wildlife returns, travellers are swapping traditional game drives for a new kind of safari closer to home.

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  • Puerto MaderoNeighborhoodBuenos Aires, ArgentinaAround 350 bird species thrive in these docklands.
  • Walthamstow WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot kingfishers here and at Woodberry Wetlands.
  • High LineTrailNew York, United StatesThe High Line's design is a collaboration between James Corner Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro,…
  • Woodberry WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot kingfishers here and at Walthamstow Wetlands.
  • Initiative EarthPlaceLondon, United KingdomLaunched a new 14-mile nature corridor in east London.
  • Nairobi National ParkSightNairobi, KenyaSpot lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos against skyline.
  • Cape of Good HopeSightCape Town, South AfricaSee endangered African penguins and game.
  • Amsterdamse BosParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsAlthough most of the park is located in Amstelveen, the owner of the park is the City of Amsterdam.
  • AmstelparkParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe park includes a labyrinth, a café, a restaurant, two galleries, an orangery, a petting zoo and a mini-golf course.
  • BeatrixparkParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe park was named after the former Dutch Queen Beatrix.
  • Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurNature reserveBuenos Aires, ArgentinaWetland in Puerto Madero docklands with many bird species.
  • London Wildlife TrustPlaceLondon, United KingdomOffers guided trips across 36 free-to-access sites.
  • Paradise FieldsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomBeavers can be spotted here in Ealing.
  • Eastbrookend Country ParkParkDagenham, United KingdomPlans to reintroduce white storks this autumn.
  • Tate ModernArts centreLondon, United KingdomIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
  • Battersea Power StationSightLondon, United KingdomIt was built by the London Power Company (LPC) to the design of Leonard Pearce, Engineer in Chief to the LPC, and CS…
  • Sydenham Hill WoodNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot stag beetles here.
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico

From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.

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  • T20 World CupFestivalCricket's fastest format with explosive batting and stadiums.
  • Elsewhere
  • Six Nations RugbyFestivalLondon, United KingdomEurope's premier rugby tournament uniting six storied nations.
  • Australian OpenFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaKicks off the year's tennis calendar with sun-splashed courts.
  • Hard Rock StadiumSightMiami Gardens, United StatesHosts the coronation game of the college football season.
  • X GamesFestivalAspen, United StatesHosts skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile athletes.
  • Australian Grand PrixFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaFormula 1 season opener with high-speed drama.
  • Final FourFestivalIndianapolis, United StatesCulmination of March Madness, college basketball.
  • Masters TournamentFestivalAugusta, United StatesElegant rite of spring marked by meticulous course conditions.
  • Boston MarathonFestivalBoston, United StatesWorld's oldest annual marathon embodying perseverance and heart.
  • Kentucky DerbyMuseumLouisville, United StatesMost recognizable event in American horse racing.
  • Champions League FinalFestivalBudapest, HungaryCulminating match of European club football.
  • French OpenFestivalParis, FranceOnly Grand Slam played on clay courts.
  • 2026 FIFA World CupFestivalMexico City, MexicoFirst edition to feature 48 teams across three countries.
  • NBA FinalsFestivalNew York, United StatesDetermines the league champion through a best-of-seven series.
  • US OpenFestivalSouthampton, United StatesOne of golf’s four major championships.
  • WimbledonFestivalLondon, United KingdomOldest tennis tournament in the world defined by traditions.
  • British Grand PrixFestivalSilverstone, United KingdomOne of Formula 1’s longest-running races.
  • PalioFestivalSiena, ItalyHistoric horse race contested between Siena’s districts.
  • WNBA All-Star WeekendFestivalChicago, United StatesHighlights the league’s top players and women's basketball growth.
  • Commonwealth GamesPublic artworkGlasgow, United KingdomEvent structured around shared histories, bringing athletes together.
  • 2026 Winter OlympicsFestivalMilan, ItalyAlpine, skating, and ice competitions set against Dolomites.
  • Super Bowl LXFestivalSanta Clara, United StatesAmerica's unofficial national holiday, sport and cultural showcase.
  • Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter GamesFestivalMilan, ItalyShowcases athletes competing in six para-sports.
  • Tour de FranceFestivalParis, FranceSpans 21 stages across varied terrain.
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

17 Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2026 According to Our Editors

Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

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  • The Oberoi, MumbaiHotelModernist building overlooking the Queen's Necklace bay.
  • Eau BarBarArt Deco-inspired bar with views of the Arabian Sea.
  • Elsewhere
  • Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro, IndonesiaOpen-air pool villas without walls or doors.
  • Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Pine N PeakHotelPahalgam, IndiaChalet-style hotel that grew out of the hillside.
  • Island Shangri-La, Hong KongHotelHong KongGrande dame with family floor, toy train, and slides.
  • Summer PalaceRestaurantHong KongCantonese mainstay doling out shrimp dumplings.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, KyotoHotelKyoto, JapanLuxe sanctuary overlooking the Kamogawa River.
  • MizukiRestaurantKyoto, JapanOffers Japanese fare.
  • Chef's Table by Katsuhito InoueRestaurantKyoto, JapanDishes inspired by country's 72 micro-seasons.
  • La LocandaRestaurantKyoto, JapanLaid-back Italian specialties.
  • SUJÁN Sher BaghHotelRanthambore, IndiaTented pavilions with 1920s glamour amid the wild.
  • The Happy HouseHotelPhaplu, NepalHistoric family home in Nepalese Himalayan valley.
  • Cape WeligamaHotelWeligama, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club and family suites.
  • The AtlasRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaAll-day dining with salt crusted barramundi fillet.
  • TableauRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaLive cooking experience held on the cliff's edge.
  • The SocietyRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaRevamped bar serving inspired tipples in candlelit nooks.
  • Nay Palad HideawayHotelGeneral Luna, PhilippinesAll-inclusive barefoot dream on Siargao island.
  • Cempedak IslandHotelBintan, IndonesiaAdults-only getaway with all-bamboo villas.
  • Capella SingaporeHotelSingaporeRainforest retreat with villas and private plunge pools.
  • ChiwongSightPhaplu, NepalSignificant and beautiful monastery at head of valley.
  • Zannier Hotels Bãi San HôHotelPhu Yen, VietnamBeachfront hotel on verdant hills and rice paddies.
  • Nhà ởRestaurantPhu Yen, VietnamAll-day dining with an impressive breakfast spread.
  • Sheesh MahalSightSamode, IndiaDazzles with 250-year-old Belgian glass mosaics.
  • Lidder ValleyNeighborhoodPahalgam, IndiaThe Lidder River flows down the valley.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 3, 2025

50 Best Restaurants in India, From Kasauli to Kolkata

Mumbai leads the way in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler x District Top Restaurant Awards.

9 restaurants in this story
  • The TableRestaurantCult-favorite chicken wings and a landmark/living room for Mumbai.
  • MasqueRestaurantModern Indian fine dining in a converted warehouse.
  • Papa'sRestaurantTwelve seats, twelve-course menu, honors chef Floyd Cardoz.
  • The Bombay CanteenRestaurantMenus shift between India's regional cuisines, seasonal shapeshifting.
  • NAARRestaurant16-seat restaurant plating dishes that map the Himalayas' seasons.
  • Sienna Store & CaféRestaurantReimagining familiar flavors with wit and care.
  • NĀVURestaurantChef-driven restaurant feels like a neighborhood secret.
  • Indian AccentRestaurantReinvented how India tastes its own cuisine since 2009.
  • AvartanaRestaurantTurns South Indian food into a tasting menu experience.
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