Spice Route - August 2026
Spice RouteAugust 2026
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 202
- Web stories
- 13
- Web stories available — 13 stories from this issue
- Full edition available as PDF
From this issue · Getaway
Of Cinchona & Citrus Blooms
From the life-saving cinchona plantations of the British era to the vibrant orange orchards of today, Sittong’s charm lies in the remarkable flora that has shaped its past and present.
01Issue 202 · August 2026
In this issue
Every story from this edition that can be read on the web, in issue order.
Welcome Aboard
Welcome Aboard
Welcome aboard SpiceJet! As the monsoon settles across the country, painting familiar landscapes in shades of green, it also brings with it a renewed sense of optimism. Aviation has always been an industry that tests resilience. Every airline encounters headwinds, but what defines it is the ability to stay the course with discipline, determination and an unwavering focus on its passengers.
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Top 5 Events in August
Hot & Happening
What’s Trending
Day in a City
Going Immersive in Bangkok
Bangkok reveals itself slowly, and the best way to experience it is by lingering – over breakfast in an old café, a leisurely lunch of bold Thai flavours, sunset high above the skyline, and dinner beside the river.
Take Off
Icons of New India
In the eighth decade of our Independence, the story of India is not only told through technological innovation or entrepreneurial success. It is also written into the country’s infrastructure: the bridges that overcome impossible landscapes, the tunnels that conquer the toughest barriers; all making our travel easier and more memorable.
Bon Appétit
Beyond Brew & Cup
Coffee in India is getting a makeover that is all about specialities, exotic flavours, and spaces that are an ode to its artisanal journey.
Face to Face
A Life Shaped by Art
From art collector and patron to becoming one of India’s most recognised cultural personalities, Shalini Passi has worn many hats while successfully balancing entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and motherhood. Passi, whose recent appearance at the Cannes Film Festival attracted global attention, opens up on a life enriched by art.
Getaway
Of Cinchona & Citrus Blooms · Sittong
From the life-saving cinchona plantations of the British era to the vibrant orange orchards of today, Sittong’s charm lies in the remarkable flora that has shaped its past and present.
Facts and Figures
Independence Day
India celebrates Independence Day on 15 August every year, commemorating the nation’s freedom, in 1947, from nearly 200 years of British colonial rule. Here are some fascinating historical facts and milestones.
Snapshots
Postcards from Ladakh
From ancient monasteries and vibrant festivals to breathtaking landscapes and resilient communities, Ladakh offers an extraordinary blend of nature, culture, and spirituality.
My Town
My Town · Wayanad
In our series, we travel to various Indian destinations with a SpiceJet family member. This time, Asiya takes us around her home, Wayanad.
Predictions
Predictions · August 2026
02The full edition
The complete edition
The original PDF has the whole of the August 2026 issue, as it was published for SpiceJet flights.
03Inflight archive
