Far From the Madding Crowd India's best unexplored accommodations

A restful accommodation is the most critical ingredient of a holiday. To unplug from city life and truly have a stress-free break, one needs to hunt for a stay that is devoted to ensure that you get the perfect ambience to unwind. The more elusive the place, the better it is! Here are some of our top picks that assure that you hear nothing but the hum of the cicadas by the forest, or the sweet melody of complete silence.

1) Wildflower Hall, Shimla – There is nothing that beats listening to the sound of crackling firewood as you look down at a moonlit hill covered in snow! At Wildflower Hall in Shimla, it could be this or stacks of mountains with cedar trees stretching towards the sun! If you are looking for a rendezvous with nature, this is it. While the rooms drift you into a vintage ambience with a rich colonial essence, it’s the mood of the hills that you need to tune into to enjoy a summery day by the pool or a walk in the strawberry fields in winters.

2) Devi Garh, Udaipur – This seven-storeyed hilltop fort palace was built in 1760s in the village of Delwara. One can well imagine the legends that surround the same area where the famous Battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap and Akbar. Surrounded by the Aravalis, Devi Garh is a stunning re-invention of the ambience of royalty. This is where illustrious history meets luxury living with a spa, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and sightseeing trails around.

3) Swasara, Gokarna – Daily ayurvedic therapy sessions that span over hot oil massages to herbal pummeling and Panchakarma treatments that are prescribed only after a consultation with the resort’s qualified doctors, help you listen to the ‘inner voice’ – the meaning of Swaswara. The soothing ambience of this rejuvenating resort at the Gokarna beach, lulls you into complete relaxation in the company of the sound of the waves and the warm sun. Add to that a splendid range of facilities and you would have to tear yourself from the resort.

4) The Blackbuck Lodge, Gujarat- Sublime experiences are in store when you visit The Blackbuck Lodge at the edge of the Velavadar National Park. A wonderfully personalized wildlife retreat, the lodge caters to serious nature enthusiasts whose concentration cannot be shaken when listening to the jungle stories by experienced guides of the resort. Spread across 70 acres, the resort resonates the vibe of the jungle, although with a luxury infusion.

5) Aman-I-Khas, Ranthambore – A tapestry of wild and ornate synthesize at Aman-I-Khas in Ranthambore. The luxury wilderness campsite lies in the rugged brushwood forest and offers luxury air conditioned tents that become your ‘edge of the jungle’ pad for animal sightings. Daily trips into the thick forest, a swimming pool, lounge, spa and a traditional step-well are ample to keep you engaged in the elegant safari campsite.

On top of it all, get ready to be pampered like royalty. We are specialists in customized tours of India and offer wide range of India Tours.