This Independence Day long weekend, some of India's most storied palaces and resorts are worth booking well in advance, especially with the monsoon season adding its own charm to lakes, hills, and gardens across the country. The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra and Rambagh Palace in Jaipur are among the standout options, alongside a few quieter picks in the hills, backwaters, and along the coast. Here are the best luxury long weekend getaways in India during the Independence Day 2026 holiday period, from the Oberoi Amarvilas, Rambagh Palace, Taj Lake Palace to JW Marriott Mussoorie. We also reveal the room rates and other costs.
Located about 600 metres from the Taj Mahal, the Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra resort is built so that nearly every room and suite frames a direct view of the monument. During the monsoon, the surrounding Mughal-style gardens and terraces turn lush, and the hotel's spa offers a mix of Eastern and Western treatments alongside beauty therapies. Guests can also book a private candlelit dinner on their room balcony, served by a personal butler, with the Taj Mahal as the backdrop.
Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 600 metres from the Taj Mahal
Starting Room Rate: Approximately ₹50,000 per night
Once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace was converted into a hotel in 1957 and is now run by Taj Hotels. The property sits on 47 acres of manicured lawns and Mughal gardens, with interiors that still carry the original chandeliers, artwork and marble work from its royal years. Guests can dine at Suvarna Mahal, formerly the palace's banquet hall, or take a heritage walk through the property with a resident historian.
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Starting Room Rate: Approximately ₹35,000 per night
Built in 1746 on Lake Pichola, this all-marble palace appears to float on the water and is reachable only by boat from the mainland. Monsoon rains fill the lake to its fullest, which is when the palace's reflection in the water is at its most complete. The hotel runs a spa, a rooftop lotus-shaped pool, and a fine-dining restaurant serving Rajasthani and continental cuisine.
Location: Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Starting Room Rate: Approximately ₹40,000 per night
This 14th-century fort, once home to a Rajput royal family, was restored and opened as a 48-suite hotel a few years ago. The property still holds two original palaces and two temples within its sandstone walls, and its suites combine traditional Rajasthani design with modern amenities such as private plunge pools and hot tubs. The resort's spa and wellness programme are extensive, with treatments drawing on local herbs and Ayurvedic practices.
Location: Chauth Ka Barwara, near Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
Starting Room Rate: Approximately ₹75,000 per night
Set in the hills of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand within walking distance of Kempty Falls, this resort is built across terraced levels with mountain and valley views from most rooms. The monsoon brings mist and heavy greenery to the surrounding hillsides, which is part of the appeal for guests looking to escape the plains' heat. The property has an indoor pool, a spa, and a bowling alley, along with multiple dining options.
Location: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Starting Room Rate: Approximately ₹25,000 per night
On the banks of Vembanad Lake, this resort is made up of individual cottages and villas built in traditional Kerala architectural style, several with their own private pools. August falls within Kerala's Ayurveda season, when many resorts in the state run their most intensive wellness programmes, since monsoon humidity is considered ideal for the treatments to take effect. Guests can also take backwater cruises and traditional houseboat rides from the property.
Location: Kumarakom, Kottayam district, Kerala
Starting Room Rate: Approximately ₹22,000 per night
Built around a former royal palace overlooking the Ganges valley, this wellness resort operates on structured, all-inclusive programmes rather than simple room-only pricing. Guests choose from set stays built around yoga, Ayurveda or general wellness, each including meals, therapies and daily sessions with the resort's specialists. Because of this format, nightly costs are higher than a standard hotel and are charged per person rather than per room.
Location: Narendranagar, near Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Starting Room Rate: Approximately ₹65,000 per person, per night (package-based)
Formerly known as The Leela Goa, this beachfront property sits on 75 acres along South Goa's coastline, with direct access to Mobor Beach and the Sal River backwaters. The monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas to Goa, so the appeal here shifts to the resort's gardens, pools, and spa rather than the beach itself, along with noticeably lower crowds than the winter season. The property has four restaurants, a golf course, and an extensive spa.
Location: Cavelossim, South Goa
Starting Room Rate: Approximately ₹25,000 per night
Heritage palaces, a Taj Mahal-facing resort, hill retreats, backwater escapes and beachfront stays make these luxury properties ideal for an Independence Day getaway. With limited availability during the August holiday period, early bookings are recommended.