There are times when we just want to pack our bags and leave for a safe haven far-far away. Delhiites who are currently living in a poor AQI will surely relate to this!
Thankfully, India is blessed with beautiful secluded destinations where you can hideaway for a while to recoup. Here are the top properties in India that will take you far away from pollution and noise
Get Lost in The Unknown
1. Camp Footprint, Munnar, Kerala
Stay at this hidden retreat located on the slopes of Meesapulimalai at Camp Footprint. Surrounded by lush green mountains and breath taking views, the A-frame bungalows are located in an idyllic scenery.
Activities: What more do you need when you are up and away in the hills of Munnar? Trek up Meeshapulimala or commune with nature as you watch the diverse birds. This place is also ideal for landscape photographers and adventure enthusiasts.
2. Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling
Glenburn Tea Estate is perched on the banks of the river Rungeet on a sloping hillside. Perfect for families and groups, wake up in Darjeeling's haven with towering Kanchenjunga mountains waiting to greet you.
Activities: Explore the Tukdah Tea Estate as you hike through various villages. Go on nature walks and discover waterfalls and spring from where the river Rung Dung originated. With multiple species of butterflies, over 100 species of birds the experience will leave you mesmerised.
3. Shahpura Bagh, Rajasthan
Nestled in rural Rajasthan, Shahpura Bagh is located between Udaipur and Jaipur. This heritage retreat is a 120-year-old estate sitting on 30 acres, surrounded by 250 beautiful lakes is the right place to experience the rural area of Rajasthan in a lavish way.
Activities: Dotted with lakes, villages that are away from the city, you will only find yourself smiling as you are day dreaming on a comfortable charpoy at the farm. Take a walk around the property with a trained naturalist, drive in the jeep in the village of Dhikhola or simply go on a cycling tour.
4. Chambal Safari Lodge, Agra
Only a two hour drive from Taj Mahal you will find yourself in a woodland close to Yamuna river. Experience wildlife at the Chambal Safari Lodge located in a tranquil oasis.
Activities: This safari lodge is recommended for those who love being amid nature and wildlife. Wake up early for a sunrise boat safari to admire local and migratory birds, gharials, muggers and turtles, as well as the possibility for spotting a Gangetic river dolphin!
5. The Konyak Tea Retreat, Nagaland
The Konyak Tea Retreat is located in the middle of Sayeang Tea Estate, Shiyong village in Nagaland, India. Get close to the authentic Naga style home stone walled farmhouse with a rustic open kitchen living.
Activities: Explore Konyak villages and meet the last tattooed headhunters in their longhouses. Wake up to a picturesque valley above the clouds, the best way to live the slow stress free life. Learn a new skill by mingling with the village locals and give them a hand in the tea plantations or learn rice weeding.
6. Jamtara Wilderness Camp, Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Take a romantic jungle adventure at the eco-friendly resort Jamtara Wilderness Camp. Spend your nights under the stars in white tents under the cluster of trees. With Pench National Park next door if you are lucky you will get to hear clawed creatures prowl too!
Activities: Enter the 'jungle book' of Perch National Park as you slowly fade away from the modern India. Spend quality time with your loved ones discovering wildlife or simply sitting under the stars around the bonfire. Enjoy fresh farm to table food made by the locals.
7. Shakti 360° Leti, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
Shakti 360° Leti is deep in the Himalayas nestled atop 8000 feet, offering experiences unique to the usual tourist trail. The untouched nature and wilderness will slow you down, for a much deserved break.
Activities: All day hike or over night trek to a remote campsite are apt for nature lovers. Stay inside for some yoga, meditation, and traditional hospitality. Learn the culture with village walks, traditional dances and horse treks organised by local guides.
8. The Goat Village, Nag Tibba, Uttarakhand
A community based initiative called the 'The Green People' is a new blend of Eco-Tourism, Agro-Tourism and Rural-Tourism. Located in Dehradun 'The Goat Villages' are promoting farm retreats and homestays for tourists to experience the village life. Efforts that are driven toward the development of rural India, you can visit here with your family to experience the old traditions.
Activities: This place has a ‘keechad’ pool (mud pool), where you can participate in a ‘keechad party’. Take a leisure walk around the Goat Village and pick rhododendron, chamomile, goji berries on your way back. This place is made for you to truly slow down by intern supporting local tourism.
9. Chandoori Sai, Goudaguda, Orissa
Chandoori Sai is a luxury guest house perched in Goudaguda, a pottery producing village in Koraput district of Orissa. Stay in the local tribal guest house and enjoy a mix of continental and local food.
Activities: The property is only a walking distance away from several other ethnic minority villages. You can take a guided walk in the villages or hike up the picturesque hills.
10. Lakshman Sagar, Raipur, Rajasthan
At the fringe of the Badlands of India, Lakshman Sagar was built in the late 19th century as a hunting lodge by the then Thakur of Raipur, Lakshman Singh Ji. But now you can enjoy the hospitality and traditions of the House of Raipur. Stay in this home with 12 sustainably designed cottages.
Activities: Focusing on 'slow life' try the local liquor tasting, goat herding, jeep safaris, stargazing and kite flying. Relish a delectable Rajasthani meal over looking the lake.
Travelling isn't just about the place but more about the people, the history and the culture of the place. And places like these are profound with character and stories that come with the locals. Next time you want to get away from all the noise of your work, book a getaway for you and your family in one of these hotels. You will return with not just a relaxed holiday but with stories to tell from the people you met!
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