India, an enchanting subcontinent, is a land that beckons discerning travellers with its rich heritage, vibrant culture and awe-inspiring diversity. Its tapestry of experiences is as diverse as its geographical landscapes where each destination offers an array of extravagant odyssey. From the royal opulence of Rajasthan’s majestic palaces which stand as a testimony to a glorious past and mesmerising biodiversity of the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans to the living root bridges of Meghalaya and tranquil backwaters surrounding numerous coconut trees seen from Kerala’s traditional houseboats, luxury travel in India is an invitation to drench yourself in the brimming grandeur. Turning this conceivable wish into reality, we unwrap the honest-to-goodness Indian charm as the sui generis accommodations take us on an adventurous journey bathed in luxury.
Escape with Aman-i-Khas in the wild
A rustic jeep ride takes you to an eternal beauty stationed between the impassable outskirts of Ranthambore National Park. Aman-i-khas is an opulent escapade built in the wilderness for a deep sleep inside a Mughal-architectured tent amidst the clicking, chirping and croaking night sounds. Just after sunrise and in the late afternoon, you can venture inside the jungle to spot sambar deer, jackals, crocodiles and more than 300 species of birds. But you are actually aiming to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger roaming in pride with its cubs.
Somewhere between the daily safaris, swimming in the stepwell-like pool, bush dinners on once the hunting ground of Maharaja of Jaipur at Aman-i-Khas and the garden oasis of Aman Bagh in the Aravalli Hills with an exploration of 17th-century Bhangarh city, Ajabgarh Fort and Sariska Tiger Reserve, you can expedite and experience Rajasthan’s myriad of colours
Eco-luxury with Jawai
Treading lightly on the earth while retreating in the Sujan Jawai Relais and Chateaux is an excellent example of sustainable luxury in Rajasthan. While you are tracking leopards on an adventurous expedition, breakfasting in the golden bushes, bird twitching, practising outdoor yoga, walking with a Rabari shepherd or exploring the 15th-century Kumbhalgarh Fort and intricately carved Ranakpur Temples, Sujan Jawai promises to endorse environmental conservation and adoption of 11 schools across 5 villages with their strict “no plastic” policy and eco-tourism practices. Also, the picnics in the wild, lunches by the lake and dinners under the starry sky are thoughtfully crafted using kitchen-garden produce and organic ingredients gathered from local farmers.
Rajasthan’s colorful holiday doesn’t come to a proper finish until you block-print them with shopping at Jaipur’s chic boutique stores of Soma, Narain Niwas Palace, Parampara and Vrisa where each piece of apparel is crafted elegantly to celebrate the traditions and art of Rajasthan.
Paint a Postcard in Goa
The golden era of travel where postcards were collected and posted to loved ones back home has resurfaced with The Postcard Hotels sheathed in sheer luxury and picture-perfect corners. Handpicked vintage properties and their sustained charm are romantically packaged in a slow and intimate holiday where sustainability meets hospitality and creates a lavish experience.
The authentic Portuegese perfection and sun-soaked villas of Saligao, Velha, Cuelim and Netravali in Goa are surrounded by the lush greenery of the Western Ghats and the salty breeze of the Arabian Sea. Each Postcard in Goa is unique with different experiences like heritage walks, surfing, dolphin safari, exploring spice farms, cycling through paddy fields and spotting black panthers at the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Unfurl the history with Evolve Back Hampi
Amidst the rustic forests and boulder formations, Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace in Karnataka is a reflection of the 14th-century Vijayanagara Empire. Elegantly and royally designed suites of Evolve Back will take you back in time with its stone architecture, periodic interiors and private Mandapa seating with a personal pool. The arched hallways decked with antique wall torches and the aqueduct-fed tank-like infinity pool are some of the features that make Evolve Back interesting with the backdrop of scattered boulders.
Evolve Back is a feeling and their local storytellers will transport you on an ancient journey through the stony path leading to the ruins of Achyutaraya Temple. Walk up the Hemakuta hill to witness the grandeur of Virupaksha Temple and explore the Vitthalapura Bazaar leading to the famous chariot carved from stone and musical stone pillars of the Vijaya Vitthala Temple.
Go luxuriously green with Tamara Kodai
Redefining the concept of luxury ecotourism and based on Tamara’s philosophy of sustainable good life, Kodaikanal’s Tamara Kodai was built with mindful preservation of the building’s ancient heritage and non-disturbance to the surrounding lush green forests using sustainable and efficient design. The luxurious 1840 bungalow of Tamil Nadu is rediscovered for an epic experience of colonially designed suites with wooden furniture made with intricacies of cane patterns, colourful tiles and glass frescoes.
Bistro 1845, a vintage stone brick resto-bar serving European and Indian cuisine, La Providence with its traditional to international cuisine and Elevation Spa with its Ayurvedic treatments combine into a magnificent trio making Tamara Kodai an eco-luxury destination.
Brij Rama Palace's royal and spiritual journey
Intermingling royal pleasures with spiritual experiences. Brij Rama Palace enriched with silk furnishings, royal decor and vintage aesthetics, brings serenity to the otherwise crowded Varanasi. Practise sunrise yoga on the rooftop terrace surrounding the calmness of River Ganga, revel in the traditional music with the local flute artists, and indulge in the henna applying experience, classical dance show and escorted temple and city tour accompanied with your luxurious stay.
Experience the heritage of Varanasi dining on the boat sailing past the Ghats that will take you on a spiritual journey carved with age-old stories while you take delight in the local flavours of Baati Chokha and Tamatar Chaat.
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Sonar Bangla Sundarban at the end of the rainbow
With all the colourful glory of Sundarbans National Park, the luxurious forest resort of Sonar Bangla Sundarban is like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The tiger, local flora and birds-inspired rooms overlook the stunning panoramas of mangrove forest and river views as Sonar Bangla blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment. From a private mangrove jungle safari on the resort’s boat ‘La Mangrovia’ and a relaxing massage at the retreat’s wellness clinic, to the tribal village visit, bird watching and nature trail hiking, Sonar Bangla Sundarbans is an exotic example of living luxury and a gateway to the land of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
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Palms, Backwaters and Taj Bekal
Taj Bekal is Kerala’s ultimate luxury destination near Kappil Beach within the beautiful backwaters fringed with palm and coconut trees where the splendid rooms are an inspiration of Ketuvallam houseboats. Soak in the lush greenery of the retreat and rejuvenate at the Jiva Ayurvedic Spa and sail on an actual houseboat right from the resort and spot magpies, purple herons and white-bellied eagles. Relish by the bay to banquet on the finest meals with fresh sea catches and local rich spices put together to create flavoursome delicacies like Kuttanadan Crab Curry and Nadan Meen Curryum and finish it with a fine stroke of an authentic dessert of Elaneer Payasam.
Don’t miss splurging on some fresh spices at the Abraham Spice Garden in Kumily and Cochin Spice Market, factory fresh tea, coffee and handmade chocolates at Kanan Devan Hills Plantations in Munnar, bespoke textiles and handicrafts at Asparagus in Varkala, Craft Tree and Waltons Boutique in Kochi and exotic handmade gold pieces of jewellery at Tanmaya in Kochi and Bhima in Thiruvananthapuram
Ama's homely abodes
The compilation of luxury villas and charming bungalows in the most pristine locations of India where you experience the destination like never before is the sole concept of Ama Stays and Trails. From Alappuzha and Darjeeling to Udaipur and Wayanad, Ama merges the comfort of homely stays with the modern amenities of a five-star resort where the in-house chefs whip up the freshest plates of local flavours and the handcrafted experiences assist in exploring the local charm of the destination most authentically.
From luxury hoteliers to renowned chefs, we have cultivated relationships with the industry’s elite, allowing us to secure special rates and exclusive privileges
A Journey of Infinite Revelations
The splendours of India can be experienced in innumerable ways with the endless list of luxurious retreats like the coastal utopia of Kaldan Samudhra in Mahabalipuram, a Shangri La stay at Gangtok’s Mayfair Spa Resort and Chettinad-style palatial stay at Chidambara Vilas. These plush stays create an oasis of indulgences where dreams are brought to life. As LuxeLane musters an enchanting catalogue of such harmonious blends of natural beauty, cultural magnificence and world-class hospitality, get ready to immerse in the incredible Indian heritage laced with royalty and opulence, where every whim is catered to, every desire fulfilled and every experience etched with a lifelong love affair.
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