Benoit Siat’s love affair with India started in the 1970s. La Maison is a culmination of that romance—an 1880s bungalow set in a 10- acre estate that was originally built for an adventurous Scotsman. La Maison offers a choice of four rooms—including the cheerful Sunrise room, that retains its original colonial charm and takes you … Read More
Part of a larger villa complex, Constellations Aquila is a modern three-level space that blends into the Khandala landscape with its flat structure and clean straight lines. The décor is minimalist with massive French windows overlooking the pool and surrounding greenery. It’s the perfect place for a fam-jam weekend with more than enough space for … Read More
A stay at Villa Amorzito is all about perfect sunsets on a terrace surrounded by greens, and lazy afternoons drifting in a pool. This villa in the sleepy village of Dona Paula, on the outskirts of Panaji, has been designed for a large family to stay together across two properties (one with 4 bedrooms and … Read More
The glasshouse at this villa transforms into an otherworldly spot at night—the starlit sky forms a canvas above your head and snowy peaks glisten in the distance. This room with 360º views of the surrounding mountains is made for romance and we know of at least one proposal that took place here. This cosy two-bedroom … Read More
Built in 1826, Ballyhack Cottage is a little gem in Shimla. It o ers unhindered views of the Mall Road Square and snow-capped mountains beyond. Colonial architecture and eclectic furniture sourced from the owners’ travels gives this place a distinct imprint. The onsite cooks can whip up Indian, Continental as well as Parsi delicacies. Guests … Read More
About 25km from Chandigarh’s city centre, the evocatively named Baag-E-Fursat is well suited for a family getaway or even smallscale corporate events. With sprawling lawns, an infi nity pool, Jacuzzi, sunken bar and an outdoor barbecue area, the place exudes the charm of a family-run villa despite its size. Given that there are six rooms … Read More
This stunning 150-year-old haveli is located about 20km from downtown Jodhpur Designed in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, each of the six bedrooms in this family-run mansion are kitted with modern creature comforts and attached baths. This vegetarian-only villa comes with a resident chef and housekeeping sta . The place is great for long walks and … Read More
Xanadu offers stunning vistas of the Nilgiris from its fl oor-to-ceiling windows. Plus a chance to spot any of the 60 odd species of birds that call this region their home. Scandinavian chic is the overarching design aesthetic—a novelty in Ooty and Coonoor where most properties are steeped in colonial decor. An outdoor dining venue, … Read More
Check in for spa rituals, high tea and private terraces with sublime views at these monsoon retreats / hotels in India and beyond. SUJÁN JAWAIA delicious way to get drenched in the earthy scent of petrichor is to go out on safari. Guests can explore the wild on foot, by jeep, or on horseback, observing … Read More
The Kumari Amman Temple, also known as the Kanyakumari Temple, is a famous Hindu temple located in Kanyakumari, a coastal town in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kumari Amman, who is believed to be an incarnation of the Divine Mother Parvati. Here’s some information about the temple and how … Read More
