India is an outstanding destination to visit, offering a plethora of travel experiences worth remembering. Incredible India has a lot to offer - from the mighty peaks of the Himalayas to tropical beaches in the south. The nation also features vast wilderness areas, national parks and nature sanctuaries that are home to exciting wildlife, such as elephants, lions, and tigers. And along with that, the nation is known for its hospitality and luxurious experiences, taking from the long lineage of royalty that the nation's history has bestowed upon it.
Here we list some of the amazing and luxurious hotels all over India that you could look at when you want to break the bank a bit, the next time you travel:
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Located in Mumbai, the Taj Mahal Palace was established in 1903. The hotel offers magnificent architecture and is replete with a collection of breathtaking paintings across all its rooms and lovely corridors. This hotel is a combination of Moorish, Oriental and Florentine architectural styles. No visit is complete without visiting the Jiva Spa, surrounded by a swimming pool and offering Indian rejuvenation therapies and holistic healing treatments. It has 285 rooms and suites that are a beautiful blend of nostalgia and modernism. It is known for its restaurants as well as the places around where one can take evening walks hunting for some Mumbai-style bargains.
Ananda in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand
Ananda in the Himalayas is a peaceful place to stay and is definitely tailored for spa enthusiasts. Ananda is owned and managed by IHHR Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. Mr Ashok Khanna, the managing director of the company, is the grandson of legendary hotelier Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi. This hotel is located on the 100-acre palace estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal and offers over 78 private villas as well as luxurious rooms with breathtaking views. Ananda is surrounded by graceful Sal forests and overlooks the town of Rishikesh and the Ganges river valley. The highlight of this hotel is the 24,000-square-foot spa features more than 80 body and beauty treatments, including yoga and meditation. They also have some amazing wellness programs and various activities like golf, rafting, temple tours etc.
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad
The Taj Falaknuma Palace was the royal residence of the Nizam of Hyderabad and now is open for tourists to come and enjoy similar luxuries to that of a king. This place speaks for its royalty. Also referred to as the 'Mirror of the Sky', it is well known for its architecture and for some of the largest Venetian chandeliers in the world. The hotel rooms are filled with rich colours and details such as Hyderabadi embellishments and English frescoes. The Palace has 40 beautiful Venetian chandeliers and a wide and varied collection of rare paintings, furniture, manuscripts, and the best collection of Qurans in India and statues. They also offer a breathtaking Rajasthani Garden and a spa as well. They offer a wide variety of rich dining options such as Hyderabadi-inspired fine dining restaurants, and various other cuisines with live barbeques.
Aman-i-Khas, Ranthambore
Aman-i-Khas, located in Sherpur, near Ranthambore National Park, is camp style hotel, that promises a unique experience for the guests. It is best for people who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and rejuvenate. This place is amidst a serene landscape. They have 10 luxurious tents and offer the utmost privacy. Softly lit lamps give the tents a lovely light and the communal feasting table serves the freshest ingredients from the camp's organic garden heightening the experiences of all senses for their guests. The hotel is surrounded by the beautiful Aravalli Hills and it provides access to the wildlife of Ranthambore National Park - one of the best places to see wild tigers in India.
Wildflower Hall, Shimla
Wildflower Hall will surely elevate your holiday and will get you another level of holiday experience. The resort was the residence of the erstwhile commander-in-chief of the British Army. It is surrounded by mountains and lush green views of Shimla valley which give you immense calm in the beauty of nature. The 85-plus rooms give out a very cosy vibe and are known for their teak wood floors. Here you can see nature and architecture going on hand in hand. Rooms feature elegant teak floors, hand-woven rugs and sophisticated furnishings, all commemorating the colonial heritage of the establishment. The service of the Oberois, the open-air jacuzzi, the staff's eye for detail and the surrounding mountains - everything is designed to make you fall in love with the space.
We know you love the list and are looking forward to saving a few bucks and experiencing these lavish travel times that give a whole new meaning to life, earning and success. Take it down in your little diary and plan the fulfilment of this dream. Happy travels!
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