The Maharawal of Jaisalmer, Chaitanya Raj Singh, Graces the Cover of Travel + Leisure India & South Asia in First Exclusive Interview Since Coronation 

The Maharawal of Jaisalmer, Chaitanya Raj Singh, Graces the Cover of Travel + Leisure India & South Asia in First Exclusive Interview Since Coronation 

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia today unveils its March 2022 issue, featuring the Maharawal of Jaisalmer, Chaitanya Raj Singh, in his first interview since his coronation last January and first-ever solo cover.

As the only media title in India to receive exclusive access to Jaisalmer’s private ancestral summer palace, Moolgasar, the interview provides Travel + Leisure India & South Asia readers with a glimpse into the world of Jaisalmer royalty and the various travel nuances of the desert city through the Maharaja’s perspective. 

Introducing Chaitanya Raj Singh to the world, the exclusive interview explores the 44th Maharawal’s experience over the past year following his coronation, his personal connection to the people of Jaisalmer, and how his upbringing has shaped his vision for the Golden City. 

Travel+Leisure India & South Asia’s March Cover

Travel+Leisure India & South Asia's March Cover

“As my first ever solo cover and my first cover shoot after the coronation, this experience has been incredible,” said Chaitanya Raj Singh, the Maharaja of Jaisalmer. “It means a lot to me to shoot with Travel + Leisure India & South Asia.”  

Aindrila Mitra, Editor-in-Chief

“At Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, we believe in #GoingPlacesWithPeople. Jaisalmer is one of the very few states with royal traditions intact and a history that dates back centuries. We want to bring to our readers unique stories from India and around the world that’s engaging, immersive, and inspiring—stories that highlight the experiences, culture and has a personal touch. We are very excited about featuring the new millennial king of Jaisalmer on the cover of our March issue and hope it reaches out to as many readers as possible.” said Aindrila Mitra, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure India & South Asia

In partnership with Volvo, the March cover feature is a part of Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s #GoingPlacesWithPeople initiative, a campaign that aims to highlight the most interesting people from all across the globe sharing new perspectives of historical, unique experiences. 

Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s March 2022 issue also celebrates International Women’s Day, shining a light on inspirational women through its #WomenOnTheMarch campaign. The March issue is available now at all major newsstands. Readers can also explore the cover story at www.travelandleisureindia.in.   

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