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Rooplekha Das

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Covers:  Travel, Luxury, Lifestyle, Culture and F&B.
Documenting one story at a time. Surviving one day at a time.

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Rooplekha Das’s Biography

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Hailing from the foothills of Darjeeling, Rooplekha is a travel enthusiast who loves documenting visual notes from her everyday life. She has a postgraduate degree in Media & Communication Studies from Christ University, Bangalore. Beyond the written word, she loves humming songs and belting out tunes whenever the opportunity arises. She can be spotted in the kitchen expressing her love for food through culinary adventures. She is currently working for Outlook Traveller Magazine.
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Rooplekha Das’s Journalist Portfolio

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What A Weekend In Banaras Taught Me About Travelling Alone As A Woman

What A Weekend In Banaras Taught Me About Travelling Alone As A Woman

For the longest time, I had been travelling alone, but almost always for work. When travel is tied to assignm…

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OF COLOURS & CULTURES

OF COLOURS & CULTURES

Read this exciting story from Travel+Leisure India September 2023. Since their debut in the fashion world in …

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How decluttering your space and mind can help you find peace, according to experts

How decluttering your space and mind can help you find peace, according to experts

Is there emotional, physical, environmental and digital clutter that is affecting your state of being?

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How connecting with nature can help lighten your mood, according to experts

How connecting with nature can help lighten your mood, according to experts

We explore the healing benefits of nature

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Indian Art Forms, As Learned From The Hands That Create Them

Indian Art Forms, As Learned From The Hands That Create Them

Embark on a journey through the realms of traditional Indian art with Rooftop App that connects artisans and …

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In Talks: Akshat Jain, Co-founder Of India's 1st Eco-friendly Glamping Stay

In Talks: Akshat Jain, Co-founder Of India's 1st Eco-friendly Glamping Stay

From being a mountaineering enthusiast to being an adventure documentary filmmaker, Akshat Jain, co-founder o…

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Articles

Inside Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sri Lanka’s Luxury Retreat Built Around A Restored Wetland

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By Rooplekha Das Verified
| Outlook Traveller
In Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, where ancient cities, monumental rock fortresses and centuries-old irrigation systems tell the story of a civilisation shaped by water, a different kind of landscape has taken root. Around 15 minutes from Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve, occupies 28 acres of land that was once degraded agricultural terrain.
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Inside Bari Kothi, The 18th Century Palace Reborn As A Heritage Hotel

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By Rooplekha Das Verified
| Outlook Traveller
On the banks of the Ganges in Murshidabad, a late-18th-century palace has found an unusual way to remain part of the present. Bari Kothi, which means ‘Palace of the Elder’, spent nearly five decades behind closed doors before a five-year restoration turned it into a heritage hotel rooted in the history, architecture and communities of rural Bengal.
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The Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026: Where To Go And What To Experience

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By Rooplekha Das Verified
| Outlook Traveller
Diwali celebrations are heading beyond India this November, with Thailand bringing Indian festive traditions to Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. The Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), will run from November 3 to 29, with seven themed events spread across three destinations.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a travel journalist was with Travel+Leisure, while I already did a few internships in college with OLT, The Hindu and TNIE.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I would love to try one someday! (It would be a dream come true, honestly).

How is social media changing news?

Social media has turned news into a 24/7 conversation, instant, accessible, but also at risk of being noisy and misinformed.