Nestled deep in Coorg, the resort’s infinity pool overlooks a beautiful cascading private fall. If you’re feeling adventurous, there’s zip-lining, off-road safaris, and enough trekking trails to shake off your city brain. But the real treat is the Coorgi cuisine served hot and spicy with pandi curry, kadumbuttu, pumpkin stew.
Located within the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Mary Budden Estate is where you go to listen to the forest breathe. Come spring, the estate blushes with blooming rhododendrons along the Lama’s Path, a seasonal trail that feels like you’re walking through a fairytale. The six-room retreat is a crash course in slow living
A minimalistic beauty with views of the Nanda Devi range, The Kumaon is all about clean lines, clean air, and clear thinking. Designed by Sri Lankan architect Pradeep Kodikara, its cantilevered suites and glass-fronted dining area are basically an Instagram dream.
Set in a former Maharaja’s palace high above Rishikesh, Ananda doesn’t peddle faux-spirituality or influencer wellness. You get ancient Ayurvedic rituals that are less gimmick, more grounding. Morning yoga in mist-thick air. Oil massages that feel like memory erasers. And a silence so vast it practically has its own reverb.
Tucked into the Sula Vineyards in Nashik, this boutique resort is tailor-made for oenophiles who want their Merlot with a side of lakeside sunsets. The rooms are inspired by wine regions, think rustic Tuscany or sleek Napa, and there are even luxe treehouses for those who want their vino with altitude.
With the Kosi River murmuring nearby and the Corbett jungle just a jeep ride away. The rooms are modern and plush, the pool is irresistibly blue, and the safari concierge knows where the tigers hang out. Spend the day tracking paw prints and the night devouring Kumaoni trout, followed by a stint at the spa.
Hidden in the folds of Assam’s tea country, this restored planter’s bungalow sits on 1400 acres of Durrung Estate. Begin your mornings with plantation walks and end with meals starring bamboo shoot curry and fish tenga. It's also popular for river dolphin sightings, rhino-spotted safaris, and tea tasting sessions where you get to pluck the leaves yourself.
It sits high in the Western Ghats, perched at 3,500 feet above sea level, where mornings begin with bird calls. The cottages, built on stilts, give you treetop views from your balcony, and the estate has its own coffee plantation, spa, and yoga pavilion. The food is a masterclass in Coorgi traditions: rich, hearty, and hyper-seasonal.
Once the home of Bikaner’s last Maharaja, it's a sensory overload in the best way possible, think Art Deco meets Rajasthani opulence meets Wes Anderson fantasy. There's a Gaushala breakfast under the sun, literary evenings, and even a museum-style curation of the late ruler’s life.
A quieter, underrated gem on the banks of Chilika Lake, Rambha Palace is where you go to channel your inner 1920’s aristocrat. The heritage property is all domes, courtyards, and sprawling lawns, with peacocks for neighbours and boat rides across Asia’s largest brackish water lake.