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11 STUNNING INDIAN

HOTELS

YOU PROBABLY

HAVEN'T STAYED AT

BUT SHOULD

Intimate, comfortable and often eccentric

in the best of ways, India is dotted with

charming hotels that reward those who

stray off the beaten path. From futuristic

glass boxes to historic hideaways, these

charming alcoves of hospitality are as

much worth a visit as the destination

itself.

Ramesh Ranjan

Nov 2014

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The peace of the

countryside, the star

spangled night sky and

alfresco dining are some

the luxuries offered at

Chhatra Sagar, an

intimate retreat situated

two-and-a-half-hours

east of Jodhpur. Thirteen

luxury tents are pitched

on a 100-year-old

reservoir that manages

to capture the essence of

the Rajput lifestyle.

1. Chhatra Sagar, Rajasthan

Pali, Marwar, Rajasthan 306303

02939 230 118

http://www.chhatrasagar.com

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A quiet retreat on the

outskirts of Jaipur,

Amanbagh is a verdant

oasis of palm, fruit and

eucalyptus trees. Rose-

tinted walls, domed

cupolas, pool pavilions

and shaded courtyards

echo the palatial

elegance of the Mughal

era, offering you a

pampered, royal stay.

2. Amanbagh, Rajasthan

Address: NH 11A, Near Ajabgarh Fort,

Alwar, Ajabgarh, Rajasthan 301410

Phone:01465 223 333

http://www.amanresorts.com/amanbagh/ho

me.aspx

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Nestled in a thickly

forested mountain spur

and inspired by Swiss

chalet architecture, The

Chalets Naldhera can

truly be described as a

home away from home.

Every room has

spectacular views—the

misty morning clouds,

the patch of forest with

imposing cedar trees,

and the immaculately

manicured lawns.

3. The Chalets Naldhera, Himachal Pradesh

Address: Chaletsnaldehra

Naldehra,District, Shimla,

Himachal Pradesh 171007

Phone:0177 274 7715

www.chaletsnaldehra.com

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The jagged white peaks of

the Hiramani glacier bear

down on you from the

north, while to the east,

Nepalese snow-caps

twinkle in the glittery

distance—Shakti 360 Leti

is all about living in the lap

of solar-powered luxury.

Four futuristic glass, wood

and stone cabins are

perched on a stunningly

remote mountaintop that

commands knockout views

of the north-western

Himalayas.

4. Shakti 360 Leti, Uttarakhand

Shakti Tours Pvt Ltd

+91 124 456 3899

http://www.shaktihimalaya.com/destinati

ons/shakti-360-leti/

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A stunning, personalised

wildlife retreat on the fringes

of the Satpura National

Park, Forsyth Lodge

promises to bring you closer

to India’s spectacular

wildlife. Ride on top of an

elephant for an hour-long

trample through the jungle,

stretch out on a charpoy on

the porch of your private

cottage and revel in evening

bonfires while swapping

safari stories—the serenity

that surrounds you is

bewitching.

5. Forsyth Lodge, Madhya Pradesh

Address: No.14/1, Village Bijakhori,

Sohagpur, Dist. Hoshangabad,,

Sohagpur, Madhya Pradesh 461771

Phone:093026 25334

http://www.forsythlodge.com/

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At Patan Mahal, history

lovers will be thoroughly

fascinated as they

uncover tales of battles

and discover hidden trap

doors and secret

tunnels. A privately

owned heritage property

that exudes an

irresistible rustic flavour,

Patan Mahal is a good

place to get a taste of

old-world Rajasthani

hospitality.

6. Patan Mahal, Rajasthan

Village Patan

Tehsil | Tanwarawati, Patan 332718,

India

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Kashmir’s beauty can

leave you astounded

and in the midst of all

that splendour exists

one tiny, wondrous

place to stay. Sukoon, a

houseboat originally

built in 1979, sits in a

quiet spot at the end of

a row of shikaras on Dal

Lake—the looming

snow-capped peaks

shining in the distance

and charming lotuses

floating at arm’s length.

7. Sukoon, Jammu and Kashmir

Habba Khatoon Resorts Pvt Ltd

Kabootar Khanna

Near Rani Mahal, Dal Lake

Srinagar, India

http://www.sukoonkashmir.com/

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Tucked away amidst

orchards of cherry and

apple, The Himalayan

echoes the romance of

a bygone era in the

mountains. Built in the

Victorian Gothic Revival

style and perched at an

elevation of 2003 m, the

luxury resort is perfect

for indulging your

indolent side.

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8. The Himalayan, Himachal Pradesh

Address

The Himalayan Village

Kailash Nagar, Doonkhara, P.O.

Jari, Kasol, Parvati Valley, Distt Kullu,

Himachal Pradesh, India,

Phone +91 - 1902 - 276266

http://www.thehimalayanvillage.in/about-

us.html

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Fresh mountain air,

spectacular snow-

studded views, long

nature walks and warm

hospitality—Soulitude in

the Himalayas has just

the right amount of

ambience for a laidback

vacation in the hills.

Miles away from the

chaos of the city, this

hillside vacation home

offers a luxurious

getaway in the lap of

nature.

9. Soulitude in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand

Gagar (Nainital-Mukhteshswar Road)

District: Nainital, Uttarakhand-263132

http://www.soulitude.in/

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For travellers who like

their accommodation

secluded, natural and

rustic, Tree House

Hideaway in

Bandhavgarh offers all

this and much more.

Perched high into the

trees of a 21-acre

private jungle are five

private thatched tree

houses that merge

splendidly into the

surrounding greenery.

10. Tree House Hideaway, Madhya Pradesh

Address: Village Vijarhia,

Bandhavgarh,Umaria, Tala, Madhya

Pradesh 484661

Phone:0124 422 2657

http://www.treehousehideaway.com/

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Perfumed with the subtly

intoxicating aroma of

coffee and spices,

Orange County is

ensconced a lush 300-

acre plantation. Nestled

amidst the cool rolling

hills of Coorg, the resort

is designed to help you

forget the chaos of city

life—here the only

sounds you will hear are

the chirping of birds and

the blowing of wind

through the infinite

trees.

11. Orange County, Coorg

Address: Karadigodu Post, Siddapur,

Madikeri, Karnataka 571253

Phone:082742 58481

http://www.orangecounty.in/coorg-

resorts/