Itmenaan Estate, Kumaon, Uttarakhand

A 10-acre estate, reached by a 10 minute walk from the road, which encompasses pine, oak and rhododendron trees, terraced fields and a small private perennial natural spring but perhaps

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Jim’s Jungle Retreat, Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Jim’s Jungle Retreat is a wonderful eco-sensitive wildlife lodge which provides personalized service, attention to detail and ensures an unmatched wilderness experience in Corbett National Park. The accommodation is fun.

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Atali Ganga, Nr Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Atali Ganga fills a much needed gap in the adventure market in India.  Wonderfully comfortable accommodation, great service and good food right on the doorstep of some of India’s best

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Heritage Madurai, Tamil Nadu

The Heritage is a welcome addition to the Madurai hotel scene.  It comprises elegant, spacious rooms and luxuriously furnished villas each having individual open air plunge pools and a sun

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Malabar House Residency, Cochin, Kerala

To transform an 18th-century Dutch colonial residence into a small, luxury hotel, and to preserve its calm spaciousness, is an achievement but one that has been created by the owner

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Taj Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Smaller and less opulent than the better known Rambagh Palace, Jai Mahal is also a former palace which is charming and comfortable and gives a sense of the glory days

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Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sprawled across 44 acres of tropical grounds this 144 room resort feels much more intimate than it is, though guests are still permitted their privacy. With views across the Bay

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Backwater Ripples, Kumarakom, Kerala

Providing pristine views of India’s longest Lake, Vembanad, Backwater Ripples is a self- contained boutique resort. Built in a traditional style, with all the modern amenities, it is the best

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Tree Top, Thekkady (Periyar National Park), Kerala

Covered in bougainvillea and lush greenery, Tree Top, Periyar is lovingly run by a small and dedicated team. Individual cottages provide a cosy and intimate stay, and they’re excellent value.

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Vythiri Resort, Wayanad, Kerala

Spend a night up in the trees! An intimate jungle resort, Vythirie prides itself in being an escape, “in its essence, a state of mind”. It’s certainly a unique property.

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