Discover Manila

November 2025

As a global airline with Indian warmth, we are constantly forging connections between India and the world, one new destination at a time.

This month’s Cover Story celebrates this journey with our newly-launched Delhi to Manila non-stop flight that connects India with the Philippines. We bring to you the city’s living, breathing art spots and museums, highlight recommendations from an insider on the best restaurants and cafés to frequent, and, in a refreshing twist, introduce both iconic heritage hubs and offbeat gems in Manila through the eyes of our cabin crew.

As we advance in our transformation journey, bringing you better connectivity and service, we also bring you stories that hinge on change—Ran Baas, The Palace is an award-winning restoration project in Patiala that embraces modernity while retaining legacy. In Goa, we explore Panaji where a quiet resurgence has been underway as the
capital positions itself as the new hub of cuisine and culture. The ubiquitous garment of India, the sari, is constantly adapting, and we present our take on the evolution of this six-yard wonder. Acclaimed mixologist and bar owner Yangdup Lama talks to us on the big changes in India’s alco-bev space—he says a fierce pride in local has propelled the narrative. On a personal level, yoga trainer Payal Gidwani Tiwari says the biggest shift you can make is to develop the habit of gratitude and practise it every single day.

As the year almost draws to a close, we showcase two destinations that could help you firm up your year-end travels. Seoul, where ancient temples sit in perfect harmony with tall skyscrapers, and Colombo, where we shine a light on the coastal country’s spectacularly-flavourful cuisine.

On that delectable note, happy reading!