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10 Extravagant Hotels Across India You Must Stay In Before They Become Too Mainstream

By Architi Batra

Updated - May 9, 202413 min read

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Our wanderlust souls can't just sit still at one place. We want to travel far away in the wilderness across the oceans but we don't want to shy away from our luxuries. It's funny how we want to enjoy the thrill of camping but we can't deal with a basic tent. We would love an AC in that too! And just like that, we want to stay close to nature in a simple tree house or a jungle lodge but luxury Jungle lodges sound much better. Don't they?
luxury tree houses_imageWe bring you a curated guide to the 10 extravagant hotels across India that are just outrageous in sense of their luxuries where you must stay in before they become too mainstream. If you are travelling to any of these places in India and see a Hotel on this list which is in that place, don't second guess and just book it. It'll be a stay of a lifetime due to some reason or the other and you'll cherish the moments spent in the lap of outrageous luxury in these 10 Hotels which have not yet become mainstream and crowded. 

 

1. Jawai Leopard Camp - Udaipur

Plan your Jungle getaway in the lap of this extravagant campsite in the Pali district of Udaipur Rajasthan. The place is an initiative to protect the Jawai leopard by making a safe conservative zone with tailor-made leopard safari tours and holidays. With luxurious swiss cottage tents without compromising your comfort, the place offers the best glimpse into the natural beauty of the surroundings. The place is spread over 25 Acres of lush green forest area. Don't confuse with the name because the place is not just for Leopard sight-seeing, there is so much more to do around this Jungle Lodge.
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jewai leopard camp_imageThe place is a beautiful blend of the Rajasthani culture and wildlife. This is the ultimate experience of living in tents. You could choose from the different tent options as per your budget and get the experience of living amidst the wildlife. Jawai represents a style that combines subtle opulence with abundant adventure. The camp has 9 luxurious tents and also one royal suite. In addition, the place towers proudly on granite formations, caves, kopjes, Anogeissus scrub and winding sand riverbeds making it one of the top 10 hotels in India. Live in style and luxury with Jowai Jungle Lodge!
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jewai leopard camp_image
Where: Pali District, Rajasthan 
Things To Do: Star-gazing, Trekking, Bird-Watching, Campfire, Farm visit, DJ night, Night Safari, Jawai dam backwater, Sloth Bear Safari, Adventure valley, Water valley trekking, Tarzan Point, Crocodile sighting, Traditional wellness and fitness, Sunset Vintage Jeep rides
Know More: Jawai Leopard Camp

 

2. Juna Mahal - Ranthambore

Hotel Juna Mahal defines what living in luxury and style like Royals feel like. If you want to take a little break and all you want to do is enjoy the warmth of a place and relax? then Juna Mahal is the place for you. It redefines luxury making it one of the top 10 hotels in India but still not mainstream enough to be crowded with people to disturb your peace. 7 years ago the place was formulated, an epitome of a masterpiece which stands out with its Hospitality, Services, Luxury, Comfort, Design, and Architecture. 
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juna mahal_image
The place offers nothing less than the best! What's so special and best about the property is the fact that it has been conceptualized with the “Green Building Model” which is eco-friendly in its nature and has been crafted with the recycled material. The fusion of architecture with the traditional designing style of a grand Havelis, the antique wooden tailored pillars coupled with the old style stonework and beautifully adorned textured walls give you the complete vibes of being in the royal state that Rajasthan is.

Where: Ranthambore, Rajasthan 
Things To Do: Photograph the majestic view of the Aravallis, Experience wildlife, and nature with jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park sanctuary forest in jeep/gypsy or canter.
Know More: Juna Mahal

 


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3. DoubleTree By Hilton - Agra

Agra is one such place in India that is on everyone's bucket list because of the globally adorn Taj Mahal. It is the perfect weekend getaway spot and if you want a little-secluded luxury, DoubleTree is the place for you. Located in the center of the city with a view of the Taj Mahal which is just 2 km away, the place is truly charming. Stay in a garden, pool or city view room, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal from the pool area, and conveniently access the city's popular tourist attractions such as the Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb and Sadar Bazaar. 
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For all the food enthusiasts, this is a dream place with four stylish food and beverage outlets offering cuisines from every corner of the world. Enjoy live music, cultural performances in the evening, energize in the fitness centre or swim in the sparkling outdoor pool and then finally indulge in a treatment at the fantastic spa. Nothing speaks luxury better than DoubleTree making it one of the top hotels in India.
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double tree by agra_image
Where: Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Things To Do: View Of the Taj Mahal, Ballroom, Visit Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Jama Masjid, Ram Bagh, Akbar’s Tomb
Know More: Double Tree

 

4. Hotel Caravan Centre - Leh

Set amidst the serene environment of Skara, a quiet part of Leh Capital of Ladakh, Hotel Caravan Centre is built in the traditional architecture of Ladakh and presents a pleasing ambiance which is definitely not mainstream yet and perfect for your stay. Located at a very prime location midway between the Leh Airport and the old City Centre the old Leh Bazaar the place is serene and calm, as well as a walking distance from the main hustle and bustle that you necessarily need when on a trip.
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hotel caravan centre leh_image
Amidst the sights & sounds of this quaint town and the bustling new markets of Skara on the one side and the Skalzang-ling market on the National Highway on the other, Hotel Caravan provides the perfect laid out gardens with the view of the high towering views the place is a gem of a place to stay in to enjoy all the luxuries, homely atmosphere and breathtaking views.
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Where: Leh, Jammu & Kashmir
Things To Do: The Old Leh Bazaar, Skalzang-ling market, Monasteries and Palaces, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake circuit, Adventure Sports
Know More: Hotel Caravan Centre

 

5. Planet Hollywood Beach Resort - Goa

As the name suggests, the place is one grand place which is so extravagant and luxurious that it's surprising how this place is not on the chart of the mainstream hotels in Goa. Goa is one of the top tourist destinations in India and for the very right reasons, and to enjoy it to your best, live it in luxury at the Planet Hollywood. A getaway into the La La Land, an all-season exotic holiday destination, the place is marvelous. Whether you are with friends or family, it is one of the best beach resorts to stay in Goa. It is inclusive of sun, sand and stunning luxuries.
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planet hollywood goa_image
A favorite of celebrities from Shah Rukh Khan to Salman Khan and Riteish Deshmukh and other, it is one place you shouldn't miss if you get the chance to stay in before it gets too mainstream for all the tourists in Goa. Enjoy the luxuries while they still feel like it. 
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planet hollywood goa_imageWhere: Uttorda Beach, Salcette Goa, Goa
Things To Do: Luxury Pet rooms, Pink Spa, Fitness and Recreational facilities, Fuseball, Football, Volleyball and other games.
Know More: Planet Hollywood

 

6. Heritage Village Resort & Spa - Manesar

All the Delhi-NCR travelers, this one is for you! Just a half an hour drive from Gurgaon, Manesar holds a special place for all resorts and hotels and one such amazing yet the not mainstream hotel is the Heritage Village Resort & Spa. Encompassed by vast acres of lush greenery, a comfortable decor as well as the state of the art business facilities to provide all the required luxuries, it is one of the prominent heritage style hotels in the area and is also the proud recipient of the National Tourism Award.
heritage village resort and spa manesar_imageFrom multi-cuisine restaurants to mini-bars, outdoor games, fitness centers, and spa, The Heritage Villa Resort & Spa is a place you have to stay in to really get the taste of the best of luxuries. A partial haveli style resort, the place has a special Rajasthani vibe to it. It exudes the luxury and flamboyance of its interiors and also a stupendous blend of landscapes and vibrant colors of Indian ethnicity and international articulacy in the same place in a very clever manner.
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heritage village resort and spa manesar_image
Where: Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana
Things To Do: Attend fairs, festivals, cultural programmes, spa, outdoor games, swimming, Snooker, Horse Riding
Know More: Heritage Village Resort & Spa

 


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7. The Corner Courtyard - Kolkata

Luxury is not about the rupees you spend but about the warmth and special feeling the place gives you when you stay there. One such humble place is The Corner Courtyard in Kolkata. This ancient house, brimming with its colonial past since it was last inhabited in 1904, witnessed redemption after over a century. It's more of a house than you would call a hotel because you get the loving and caring touch and the passion in the place when you visit from it. It's a journey from a relic that reek of an overwhelming past to a boutique hotel and a restaurant with an exquisite patisserie restored its glory and every journey is beautiful in the most exquisite manner. 
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the corner courtyard kolkata_imageA place great for a romantic getaway or design connoisseurs, the quirky designs, the parts of the places that are still ancient and a place that is something like you has never visited or experienced before. It's modern, chic and yet the most colonial place you'll ever visit. 
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the corner courtyard kolkata_image
Where: Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal
Things To Do: Hosts Stand Up Comedy evenings, Special fundraising dinners by eminent chefs, Victoria Memorial, Fund Raising at Hoogly River
Know More: The Corner Courtyard

 

8. Brick and Wood Countryside Huts - Kasol

Surprisingly in the recent few years, Kasol has become a prime favorite of the youth and millenniums so it's no doubt that the demand for best hotels in Kasol has also increased. One of the best not only in Kasol but also in this not mainstream list of top 10 hotels in India is the Brick and Wood Countryside Huts in Kasol. While Kasol houses many hotels, camps and other small places affordable to all, there's nothing like this place. The place is no hotel, not a village hut or a campsite, these are tiny brick huts in the midst of vast Greenlands with the most gorgeous view of the Himalayas.  Enjoy the solitude in the hills in a place nothing like anything seen before. 
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brick and wood countryside huts kasol_image
Where: Somaropa, Kasol, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Things To Do: Hot water springs, Chalal Trek Trail, Trek to Kheer Ganga, Riverside activities

 

9. The Tall Trees - Munnar

Kerala, the land of Gods is truly a paradise on Earth by all means and a luxury property to enjoy this paradise is The Tall Trees in Munnar. Imagine a piece of heaven on earth where sunlight filters through a high canopy of leaves, where there are joy and beauty as far as the eye can see and peace permeates through the sounds of the wild. In the wooded high ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala, hidden away in one of the world’s eight biodiversity hotspots, this is a resort where you can not just live under tall trees but experience a true life.
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the tall trees munnar_imageThese cottages are built on stilts under decades-old trees so that the eco-system may be left untouched. You can clearly make out the traditionally rustic Kerala themes integrated with modern elements in the interior designing and furnishing of this place which makes it one of the top hotels in India. 
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Where: Munnar, Kerala
Things To Do: Ayurvedic TreatmenEnjoy the rich flora and fauna, Experience of living in luxury tree houses, Playayrd, Recreation Centre, Shola Trail
Know More: Tall Trees

 


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10. Wildflower Hall - Shimla

The luxury Oberoi Hotels and Resorts own Heritage Grand Hotel, The Wildflower Hall is one place like no other. Situated at 8,000 feet above sea level, Wildflower Hall is unique, refreshing, extravagant and outrageously amazing. The property is a well deserved 5 Star place with luxury services such as nature walks, rafting, cycling or yoga, or just relaxing and rejuvenating with an exclusive spa therapy. With a curated family atmosphere, the place is for everyone.
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wildflower hall shimla_imageThis is a luxury dining restaurant with an intimate seating arrangement and an outdoor terrace, which has magnificent views of the Himalayas. The menu features pan-Indian, Asian and Continental cuisine to satisfy all your hunger pangs. One thing that makes it unique is its heated indoors as well as an outdoor pool overlooking the mountains which is a sight straight out of a picture book. 
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wildflower hall shimla_imageWhere: Chharabra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Things To Do: Sunset at Naila Fort, Shopping at Mall Road, A tryst with Indian cooking, The Sanctuary Experience, Relaxing Spa Ritual
Know More: Wildflower Hall


So decide your next destination, book your Hotels and have a memorable stay in these extravagant luxurious hotels that will give you the taste of a good and real life. These properties in India should be on your list to look forward to because they are worth it. Have a happy stay!


FAQs

Q. Which are the top tourist destinations in India with the best Hotels to stay in?
A. Rajasthan, Goa, Delhi, Shimla, Agra, Kerala

 

Q. What are Heritage Hotels in India?
A. 'Heritage Hotels' cover running hotels in palaces/castles/forts/havelis/hunting loges/ residence of any size built prior to 1950. The facade, architectural features, and general construction should have the distinctive qualities and ambiance in keeping with the traditional way of life of the area. Which means it is the perfect blend of the modern world and a window to the old Heritage of the country.