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A TATA SIA JV THE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE AIRVISTARA.COM SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020 VOLUME 6 ISSUE 7 OPEN FOR REFLECTION Timeless Destinations: Udaipur, Kashmir & Varanasi LOOKING INSIDE The Journey to Mindfulness The Soul Issue GETTING TRAVEL-READY THE VISTARA GUIDE TO LONDON, COLOMBO & DUBAI VIST-SEPT20-COV.indd 1 07/09/20 8:31 PM IBC 6 07/09/20 11:04 PM THE INFLIGHT MAGAZINE The Soul Issue section, Suitcase, and discover offbeat itineraries for London, Dubai and Colombo. As part of India’s bilateral transport bubble with the UK and the UAE, you can now fly Vistara, India’s only five-star airline, to and from London and Dubai. 1 2 AS THE WORLD MOVES FORWARD, WE have to learn to introspect and rely on new ways to engage our senses. We should look at seeking inspiration from our surroundings and reflect, refresh and reset. 3 That’s what makes ‘The Soul Issue’ the perfect issue to debut the all-new Vistara inflight magazine. Through a revamped editorial format, your favourite travel companion has evolved to better reflect the aspirations of today’s global discerning While you plan your travels, let traveller. The digital-only (at present) our Escape section take you on a magazine features a brand-new rejuvenating and tranquil journey design and a contemporary approach through Udaipur, Kashmir and to travel, wellness and lifestyle. Be it Varanasi. To ensure that you travel holiday inspirations, local insights with confidence, we have made on a destination or the latest in food, concerted efforts for your well-being fashion and wellness, the new Vistara by introducing comprehensive safety 1 inflight magazine will help you protocols covering every touchpoint. London has an array of explore while keeping you abreast of In our endeavour to provide you wellness options, and is now connected by global trends. with an unmatched flying experience, Vistara as part of the As we take you on a journey of we have inducted two new aircraft in bilateral transport self-discovery, we hope this Soul our fleet: the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner bubble between India Issue evokes a sense of comfort as deployed on long-haul and the Airbus and the UK you reset your mind and find peace A321neo on domestic routes. In 2 in the belief that there is hope, both fact, this issue gives you a first-hand Udaipur personifies around you and within. In this issue, experience of the fabled A321neo the main ethos of ‘The we have curated exceptional wellness aircraft and how it complements our Soul Issue’ experiences, easy guides to get world-class service. acquainted with some of your favourite We welcome your feedback, and 3 The new Airbus destinations and advice to make your we look forward to having you on A321neo dressed in environment—and your travels— board. Together, let’s make flying feel LEAD IMAGE: Pajor Pawel/Shutterstock Pajor LEAD IMAGE: Vistara’s iconic livery more soulful. Dive into our new safe again. / 1 VIST-0920-FOB-EditNote.indd 1 07/09/20 10:53 PM CONTENTS SEPTEMBEROCTOBER 2020 26 Opening Act London presents so many facets to explore, regardless of whether youʼre there for 48 hours or one week 42 Cover Story Udaipur can be the perfect destination to soothe your mind and soul 46 Canvas Street photographers are shining the lens on how humans interact with their surroundings, through frames U that allow for introspection its enchanting water bodies 54 Wellness 14 Biohack guru Sy The Celeb Diary Vallabhjee gives you tips on Superstar singer S how to reimagine your C decodes her environment to make it lockdown state of mind calmer and more peaceful 19 60 The fl avours Vogue The Last Word S o Colombo Ace WFH with these comfy yet N Fatehi has travelled the C video-conference-ready world, and hereʼs what she fashion creations looks forward to lockdown ON THE COVER Udaipur, the City of Lakes @vistara @airvistara @vistara Vistara - TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. photographed by MRIDUL AIBHAV 2 / / SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020 VIST-0920-FOB-Contents.indd 2 07/09/20 8:23 PM CONTENTS VISTA A scenic overview of the world around us, through the eyes of seasoned travellers #TRENDING 12 The Round-Up A run-through of all the digital and web-only happenings 16 Social Feed Our fl yers take to their timelines to share their Vistara experiences 18 Mind Games T Apps to soothe your senses timeless 20 Retail Therapy charm of Kashmir Products to purify your space 21 Bookmark Soulful reads for the mind continuously on the move 22 Binge Watch Comfort entertainment curated for your soul SUITCASE 28 Curator Explore the rich and bustling art scene in Dubai 30 Food Trail Get a taste of Colomboʼs diversity 26 60 through eight iconic dishes London Calling Travelling Posh! A quick guide to help you make the N Fatehiʼs tips to travel in style, ESCAPE most of your time in this historic city and her top holiday destinations 34 Sojourn Presenting Kashmir, a haven for the wellness enthusiast 38 Aviation A virtual tour of Vistaraʼs new WINNERS OF THE VISTARA QUIZ (JULY-AUGUST 2020) Airbus A321neo aircraft Q: Name the device that measures Q: Which is the only riverine 50 Immersion how long the aircraft is in use? port of India? Hereʼs why Varanasi is an eternal destination for peace A: Hobbs meter A: Kolkata port COMMUNITY NINES S BONENTRE STEPEN GOES 58 How KHUSHII stepped up to PRISI IN YOGES IN help empower lives 4 / / SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020 VIST-0920-FOB-Contents.indd 4 07/09/20 8:23 PM CONTRIBUTORS TATA SIA AIRLINES LIMITED V H orporat ommunications RASHMI SONI Corporat ommunications SUNAMI PAIGANKAR KAREN RAJA EDITORIAL Edit Dect VIVEK PAREEK S Edit PALLAVI SINGH opy Editor GAYATRI MOODLIAR, AMEESHA RAIZADA S De PRAKASH SINGH De PARAMJEET KAUR Edit oordinat KANCHAN RANA Mer, r MANOJ CHAWLA Deputy Mer, roduction SATISH KUMAR SALES & MARKETING Adv Sale H SONIA DESAI, SONALI ROY, SUSHMITA GUPTA D Adv H East) ARUN BASSI, Wes S POOJA THAKUR Dector, Adv artnerships SANJIV BISARIA SHAYAMAL VALLABHJEE GEETIKA SASAN BHANDARI Dector, S roject RITESH ROY One of India’s best known A lifestyle writer and editor for CIRCULATION & VISIBILITY wellness experts, Shayamal more than two decades, Mer, S SREEDHARAN CP is also a sports scientist and Geetika spends most of her S M BIJAY KUMAR KAR Assistant M SANJAY KUMAR performance psychologist. time writing for publications He has trained Olympians, and digital media, and EDITORIL DERTISING OFFICE Bur rivat ed celebrities and champions, working on her brand new Plo . 78-379, Sec F, dy Vihar, and is the author of the parenting blog Let’s Raise Phas V, 015, Hyana holistic well-being bestseller, Good Kids—that’s when she’s Burda Media India Private Limited is a company of The Hubert Burda Media Group Breathe Believe Balance. not travelling. Hubert Burda Media India Chief Executive Offi cerBJÖRN RETTIG Chief Financial Offi cerPUNEET NANDA Dect Sategy SIMON CLAYS Hubert Burda Media Boar M MARTIN WEISS Burda International Holding GmbH LEGAL ADDRESS H z , 77652 Off enburg, Germany POSTAGE ADDRESS Aabellastrass , D25 M, y VINEET VOHRA ANAND KAPOOR Vistara is the reistered tradear of TATA I irlines Liited (ʻTSALʼ). The magazine Vistara is published by Burda Media India A self-taught photographer, A true renaissance man, Private Limited having their corporate offi ce at Plot No. 378–379, Second Floor, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV, Gurugram 122015, Haryana, Vineet is the fi rst Indian Leica Anand is the co-founder of India (ʻBurdaʼ) on behalf of TSAL. All rights reserved. The writing, artwork and/or photography contained herein may not be used Ambassador, a mentor and the award-winning Image or reproduced without the express written permission of Burda/ TSAL. Burda/TSAL does not assume any responsibility for loss judge. Passionate about Foundry Studios and or damage of unsolicited products, manuscripts, photographs, artwork, transparencies or other materials. The views expressed street photography, he president of the Creative in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher or TSAL. All eff orts have been made while compiling the content founded APF (apfmagazine. Services Support Group. He’s of this magazine, but TSAL/Burda assume no responsibility for the eff ects arising therefrom. Burda/TSAL does not assume com) with his brother, to give had stints in sports law, PR any liability for services or products advertised herein. All advertorials have been marked in the magazine. emerging artists a platform and design, and writes for the to showcase their talent. world’s best magazines. www.airvistara.com 6 / / SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020 @vistara @airvistara @vistara Vistar TATA Airline td. VIST-0920-FOB-Contributors.indd 6 07/09/20 10:52 PM VISTAPICTURE PERFECT PERSPECTIVES ON AWE-INSPIRING LANDSCAPES Antarctica The beauty of Antarctica lies in its rarity. Almost everything about the continent is exclusive to it in a nearly humbling way. Whether it’s the Adélie penguins that steal stones from each other, or the jagged glacial monuments that cut through the azure water, its innocence is both overwhelming and a call for us to protect the continent. “Antarctica is a land without people. It gave me a perspective on how this world would be without human civilisation, the feeling of the true wild. It refreshed me completely. When we reached human civilisation back after Antarctica and saw the first few houses and cars after two weeks, our hearts sank. The trip made me more conscious of ecology.” IMTIAZ ALI Filmmaker Images Photography/Getty Merron David 8 / / SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020 / 9 VIST-0920-FOB-Vista.indd 8-9 07/09/20 8:25 PM VISTAPICTURE PERFECT PERSPECTIVES ON AWE-INSPIRING LANDSCAPES Antarctica The beauty of Antarctica lies in its rarity.