Shreyas Yoga Retreat represents simple luxury, elegance and a secluded haven of tranquility. Set in 25-acres of greenery and frangipani gardens, a maximum of 20 guests are lovingly cared for by staff, teachers and therapists, who all practice Yoga as part of their daily lives. Shreyas endeavours to guide you on your journey of self discovery, by providing a space for reflection & introspection, yogic processes to heal and strengthen the body as well as connect with your inner self, and the opportunity to nourish body, mind and soul. Shreyas Yoga Retreat offers authentic, personalised Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga to.....Read More

Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, located in a pristine forest typical of the Satpura Tiger Reserve, gets its interesting name from a neighbouring tribal village. Reni Pani features twelve luxury cottages encompassing three distinct architectural designs. The nallah units, the forest units and the hill units are all built using local / indigenous material and are characterized by viewing decks, large lounging bay-windows and luxury bathrooms. The ‘Gol Ghar’ or the meeting place, has a fascinating and unique design and features a dining area, a bar, a library and a lounge set in its various corners. Reni Pani’s seasonal nallah, stretch.....Read More

Within the magnificent Ahhichatragarh Fort, also known as Nagaur Fort, lies the 18th century residences of the sixteen ranis of Maharaja Bakhat Singh of Jodhpur. Part of an ambitious 20 year plan to restore the Fort, they’ve been meticulously revived to offer elegant and inviting accommodation. Now one of the most well preserved queenly residences in India, Ranvas is a heritage property in the purest sense, giving its guests the chance to experience a living legacy and a regal residence from which to explore Ahhichatragarh. During the 18th century, Bakhat Singh, the ruling maharaja of the time, sought to create a refuge from the external troubles of warfare and politics......Read More

Originally constructed in the 18th century, this building is a fine example of the southern vernacular, a jigsaw of wooden parts influenced by the house building traditions of Kerala. Drawn from the forests of the Western Ghats, it is a construction of many thousands of interlocking beams, panels and screens, sheltered by a roof canopy that appears to float above, making light of a structural complexity that reflects a forgotten refinement. Rajakkad's Pallam Palace began life in a very different environment. It settles now with quiet authority upon its hill, having found its way here. Twice dismantled, twice transported, twice.....Read More

Here is a place balanced beautifully at the intersection of two imaginings. If the streets ,with their neat plaster bungalows and flower-decked balconies speak the patois of Colonial France, then the air, salt-laced and fragrant with spice, unmistakably places you on the Coromandel coast of India. The street signs speak several languages fluently. Historic buildings jostle against charming sidewalk cafes. Trendy boutiques stand next to sari shops. And swish design studios share space with bangle sellers, temples and bustling markets. It is these rich contrasts that we studied, absorbed, then blended into Palais de Mahe. Like Pondicherry, our architecture is faithful to.....Read More

Elsewhere is located in north Goa on a remote spit of land that almost turns it into its own private island. Accessed by a small bamboo bridge over a creek, this whole area is almost exclusively there for the guests of Elsewhere. There are just four cottages, all positioned perfectly by the beach, and there are also three tents overlooking the creek. It's not surprising that so many guests return here year after year and that booking well is advance is absolutely recommended. To many, Elsewhere is their little secret, a place to escape to and relax. It is not.....Read More

The new boutique hotel from CGH group in the centre of Fort Cochin. 2 minutes walk from the beach. The hotel only opened in 2012 and is a renovated heritage house in Fort Cochin, just next to beach and opposite to Thakur House. Luxury boutique at excellent price. First built by Portuguese and later strengthened by Dutch. The hotel built around a central courtyard with chic dark swimming pool has 19 bedrooms all styled in classic boutique way with tessalated tiling and unusual furniture. Eighth Bastion is CGH Earth's newest addition to Fort Cochin. Opened in 2013, it mixes a laid back.....Read More

Kazaranga National Park is one of the less-known wildlife parks in India, covering some 430 square kilometres and set within the flood plain of the legendry Brahmaputra River. It has the largest population of rhino in India, and also is home to a sizable population of Bengal tiger and wild elephant (although tiger sightings are pretty rare due to the long grass that the park is famous for, and the tiger’s ability to hide exceptionally well!) You can expect to find these extensive grasslands leading to a multitude of interconnecting streams and small lakes making the park exceptionally beautiful and.....Read More

Brunton Boatyard, circa 1895 - Geo Brunton and Sons was once among the most respected ship builders in Kochi. The location of their old boatyard was perfect, on a quiet harbour-front deep in the heart of Fort Cochin, where every by-lane could whisper tales from the city's colourful past. Here, we set about recreating the world of 19th century Malabar, using the precise building materials of the time - brick, lime, wood and terracotta. Moored on a historic stretch of Cochin's famed harbour, the Brunton Boatyard Hotel is our tribute to another age. Resurrected from the remains of a Victorian shipbuilding yard, it.....Read More

Aanavilasam Luxury plantation house on 7 acres of private estate. (Just 8 km from Thekkady, Periyar wildlife sanctuary). It is surrounded by a pristine Cardamom and Pepper plantation. Owned by Salim Pushpanath a photographer and publisher in Tourism. As a vacation retreat, this property gives the sensation of an exotic far away destination without the hassle of traffic. Luxuriously appointed yet casual and welcoming, this is a boutique accommodation suited to individuals, couples, or small families in search of a personalized country retreat. Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House is ideal place for a plantation stay as well as to see how.....Read More