6 Locations In India To Shoot the Next Edition Of ‘The White Lotus’

It’s one thing for shows and movies to take over Instagram with screenshots and muted discourse. But if it’s managed to take over Reddit (and TikTok, wherever it’s legal) with conspiracy theories, the show has reached true popularity. 

Like writer-director Mike White’s black comedy drama, The White Lotus. 

The show, currently in its third season, focuses on guests at the fictional White Lotus Hotel. Each season, the guests remain rich, fabulous, and controversial. And the hotel location remains stunning, exotic, and luxurious.

So far, all three seasons have used a Four Seasons property as the fictional resort — and all are properties you’d happily bookmark for a future visit. Or whenever your bank balance allows.

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Now, if the makers are keen on casting a wider net and venturing into India, these properties may serve well as the next White Lotus location:

The Leela, Kovalam

A heritage property, The Leela, Kovalam is India’s only 5-star luxury resort situated on a clifftop. With panoramic sea views, adventure sports like snorkeling and scuba diving on offer, and Ayurvedic spa treatments, the 67-acre property is ideal for a luxury vacation.

The rooms start at INR 16,500 per night and go up to INR 138,000 per night (for an April 2025 booking). The property includes six different dining locations, from beach restaurants to rooftop bars and an infinity pool.

Wait, there’s more! If the makers decide to do an India tour, they could opt for The Leela Palace Trail that covers eight exquisite Leela resorts in New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ashtamudi, Kovalam, and Hyderabad.

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Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Want to be spoilt for choice? Then step into the Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra. Every room offers an uninterrupted view of the Taj Mahal. And so do two of their four dining locations. There’s a temperature-controlled swimming pool inspired by Mughal designs and a signature Oberoi massage.

Sounds decadent? Well, wait till you hear about the specially crafted experiences - a private butler-served dinner under the stars, on the side of “cascading water bodies” and a private balcony dining experience against the silhouette of the Taj.

Like most good things, this royal experience also comes for a price! The rooms start at INR 75,000 per night and go up to INR 1,100,000 per night (for an April 2025 booking).

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Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad

Our royal ancestors certainly knew a trick or two about leading a life of luxury. Those tricks translate to a bespoke experience at the Taj Falaknuma Palace, once home to the Nizam of Hyderabad. Here, horse-drawn carriages, grand staircases, and palatial courtyards come together to set up a modern-day fairytale.

Its four dining locations include a Hookah Bar, perfect for late-night rendezvous and indulgent cocktails, and Gol Bungalow, where a meal overlooks the 400-year-old city of Nizams and kebabs. An expansive palace library, live qawwali performances, and a holistic wellness center complete the trifecta of luxury services at this 60-room resort.

The rooms and suites start at INR 30,000 per night and go up to INR 6,00,000 per night (for an April 2025 booking).

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Grand Hyatt, Goa

With direct access to the beach (Bambolin Beach), an outdoor and indoor lap pool, steam and sauna facilities, and lush lawns, the 28-acre property redefines luxury. It also houses multiple dining locations, including La Petit Chef, an experiential dining concept.

The rooms start at INR 12,700 per night and go up to INR 20,000 per night. They also offer three types of suites, starting at INR 45,000 per night and going up to INR 540,000 per night (for an April 2025 booking).

Ananda, Rishikesh

Sprawled across 100 acres of grounds, gardens, and forests, Ananda is a wellness resort well loved by weary travellers. It offers 6 different wellness programs, each targeting a different health concern (from pain management to hormonal imbalance, weight management, and more). In addition to its wellness programs, the resort provides healthy cuisines, emotional healing, spiritual awakening, and a pool flanked by hills on one side and a forest on the other.

It requires a minimum stay of two nights.  Wellness packages start from a 5-night stay and go up to a 28-night stay. Rooms start at INR 44,000 per night for a two-night stay. For a 28-day wellness retreat, there are two options - INR 82,000 and INR 102,000 per night. All prices are for an April 2025 booking. This does not include the price for Ananda Villas, which come equipped with private pools - and the price is available on request.

Staying healthy is a serious business, indeed.

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Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

The Taj Lake Palace invites guests, through a boat, to “experience the romance of aristocracy.” And what a romantic tale, indeed. Poised above Lake Pichola, the palace is the erstwhile summer home of the Mewar Royal Family. With 65 rooms and 18 suites, each tastefully adorned with lavish rugs and hand-stitched tapestries, the palace set the template for the artful restoration of heritage properties into luxurious resorts in India.

Apart from the J Wellness Circle, a standard of Taj properties, the Lake Palace offers four different restaurants serving Indian and international cuisines. However, the crown jewel of the property remains its location. After all, a palace in the middle of the sea is the stuff Disney, Marvel, or DC movies are made of, right?

You also have the option to set sail on a 150-year-old royal barge. The rooms start at INR 73,500 for a night and go up to INR 10,52,600 for a suite.

There’s a grand property waiting at multiple corners of India. But these stand out.  Just like the guests, every White Lotus location is also a character on the show. Beyond their gorgeous location and exquisite service, these properties serve character like no one’s business.