Relax and Rejuvenate in India's Top Travel Destinations

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Relax and rejuvenate in India ’s best luxury resorts. From the pristine beauty of the cool Himalayas to the gentle lapping of the warm Indian Ocean there is a magnificent variety of pampering in these getaways.

Spa in the hills

“Ananda” - The very name brings a feeling of well-being with inner and outer tranquility. Nestled in the Himalayas , overlooking the sacred river Ganges this form er palace has won many accolades and can be included in the list of the best resorts of the world. It has a helipad, an array of Ayurvedic treatments, an Aurvedic beauty spa and a chef who in is inspired enough to cook for the Gods.

Feast your eyes on the Taj Mahal

A trip to India is incomplete without a visit to the Taj Mahal. A jewel in the crown would be a retreat where every room has a view of the Taj. The Amarvilas, Agra manages to capture the charm of the Mughal era in its splendid architecture, its breathtaking swimming pool and provides all the luxuries of the efficient and attentive service you yearn for. This ‘eternal haven’ has sixty-four fountains, a spectacular torch lit courtyard and an aromatherapy spa. Every care is taken to treat you like royalty living a fairy tale - exactly how it should be when you feast your eyes on the Taj Mahal from your room.

Rajasthan, the land of desert kingdoms has an enviable range of resorts

If living in a tent was your childhood dream then let it come true in Hotel Vanyavilas Ranthambore, which offers twenty-five luxury 790 sq.feet tents each with its own private garden and a polished wooden deck for sunbathing. With 20 acres of landscaped gardens, set between the Aravalli and Vindhya Mountains it borders the Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve. Go tiger spotting with the best guides in the business and then relax in the Oberoi spa draped in an Indian spice wrap.

Jaipur, the pink city, where every nook has a history, houses the magnificent Hotel Rajvilas. Stay in the Royal villa, which has its private swimming pool and a butler at your service. Every staff member greets you by name with a warm smile- how can you resist returning every year? The solid teak four-poster beds, the sunken Italian marble bathrooms and all this in traditional Rajasthani settings envelope the holiday with grandeur that is unmatched.

Udaipur , that splendid city of three lakes has the magnificent Hotel Udaivilas. Overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola this resort gives new meaning to the word “self-indulgence”. Stay in the Kohinoor Suite, all 2650 sq.feet of it. You get your own magnificent pool and yes, your very private wooden sauna and even a butler at your service. Then get into the Bhagwanti Royal Barge for a gentle drift in the lake. The expertly trained staff at the Banyan Tree Spa will make it their personal calling to rejuvenate your body and soul.

Go Goa

After desert it has to be the beach. Goa, the last bastion of the Portuguese in India , with its pristine beaches and warm weather makes an idyllic holiday destination.

The Park Hyatt has been designed dramatically by British Designer Simeon Halstead. This 251-room resort has very unusual activities on offer - apart from the flawless beach, it has a cooking school and a theatre presenting art films and live shows. It also has, much to the delight of those who finally find time to look at the stars, an observatory with a deep-space telescope. All this, besides a swimming pool, which offers you the chance to laze around and soak in the sun. At night the resort is transformed by theatrical lighting.

“Intercontinental the Grand Resort” in Raj Baga lives up to its name. Sprawling across 85 acres with a kilometer of soft sand beach, it is a feast to the eyes. It has a unique setting cradled by the slopes of the Sahayadri Range and has the swaying coconut palm filled banks of the Talpone River on the south. It also boasts of staff who speak Portuguese, Arabic or Swahili- you take your pick.

If you want to live the life of kings then the Presidential suite at the Taj Exotica, South Goa will suit you. With a fragrant private garden, a private pool and a mind-blowing décor, this resort teaches you the pleasures of ballroom dancing whilst your child is taught kite making in a children’s area, which is fun filled and safe. Luxury for a mom on holiday- sipping a tall drink watching the sun set while the children jump on the trampoline under the watchful eyes of trained staff.

Kerala – God’s own holiday destination

Meander into where God would be staying if he vacationed in India . Home to the famous ayurvedic massage, the resorts here are like the sirens of a Greek epic- you just can’t leave them.

The Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom on the banks of Vembanad Lake is often referred to as the little jewel of Kumarakom. The 123-year-old colonial bungalow has quaint houseboats moored in its private lagoon. Bordering a bird sanctuary, this resort offers you the gift of time. Drift in a boat trailing your hands in the calm cool waters of the lake, gaze at the wispy clouds in a tranquil sky and listen to the gentle melody of rustling palm trees. The resort also offers holistic healing of your senses in the true Ayurvedic style.

Pining for adventure? Then a stay in Green Magic Resort, Vythiri, North Kerala where 500 acres of private secondary forest, and two tree houses beckon you. In an area known for its fragrant cardamom, coffee, tea and pepper these tree houses have all the basic luxuries in an eco friendly environment. As most of the food is cooked from local organically grown produce, a stay here is the ultimate journey into nature.

Bangalore: The Garden City

The Golden Palms Spa resort in Bangalore is the brainchild of a famous Bollywood producer and every inch of it has the signature grandeur one associates with movie land. The ornate fountains, the heavy chandeliers and the immense paintings make you feel as if you have walked into a movie set. The spa has packages to revivify you holistically and the resort has a fascinating range of cuisine to choose from. It has a weight watcher’s menu for the health conscious and a seafood special for those desiring to indulge.

From the misty Himalayas to the tranquil seas India ’s top resorts promise you unmatched luxury. Be assured that you will return.

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