India AccommodationPlan my trip Overview Trip ideas Experiences Regions Best time to visit Accommodation All North India, Delhi and Rajasthan Mumbai & Central India Karnataka, Goa & Hyderabad Ladakh & the Himalayan Foothills Kerala & Tamil Nadu Kolkata, Darjeeling & the North East Mumbai & Central India • India Moderate Philipkutty's FarmPhilipkutty’s Farm is a true Keralan homestay on a small, reclaimed island in the Vembanad backwaters near Kumarakom. Jodhupur • India Superior RAASTucked into the old quarter at the foot of Mehrangarh Fort, RAAS Jodhpur blends new-build pavilions with restored havelis in Jodhpur’s warm sandstone. Ramathra • India Superior Ramathra FortHigh on a low hill between Ranthambore and Bharatpur, Ramathra Fort is a small, thick-walled stronghold reopened as a hideaway hotel. Jaipur • India Deluxe Rambagh PalaceBig-hotel ease with real character, plus green space that softens the city at day’s end. Amritsar • India Moderate Ranjit’s SvaasaA small, warm haveli with a wellness thread, helpful hosting and enough patina to feel authentic - good value if you prefer character over flash in Amritsar. North India, Delhi & Rajasthan • India Superior Samode HaveliSlip behind an unassuming gate in the old city and Samode Haveli opens into courtyards, verandas and frescoed salons that tell two centuries of family history. Shahpura • India Superior Shahpura BaghBetween Jaipur and Udaipur, Shahpura Bagh is a family estate turned small hotel set amid fields, trees and two lakes. Ranthambhore • India Deluxe Sujan Sher BaghKnown for classic safari style, SUJÁN Sher Bagh sits in private grounds near Ranthambore’s park gate and runs as a low-impact, tented camp rather than a hotel. Chennai • India Superior Taj ConnemaraTaj Connemara is Chennai’s oldest hotel in continuous operation, with roots back to 1854. North India, Delhi & Rajasthan • India Superior Taj Fateh Prakash PalaceWithin the City Palace complex on the shore of Lake Pichola, Taj Fateh Prakash Palace pairs marble corridors and vintage portraits with widescreen water views. Varanasi • India Superior Taj GangesSpace and smooth operations in a busy pilgrimage city - a reliable base with greenery, good facilities and quick access to the riverfront. Amritsar • India Superior Taj SwarnaA straightforward, well-equipped base with the reliability of a Taj city hotel - useful location, good facilities and staff who make the classic Amritsar circuit simple. Load More North India, Delhi & Rajasthan • India Moderate Amet HaveliOn the eastern bank of Lake Pichola, Amet Haveli places you right on the water with front-row views of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Jag Mandir. Varanasi • India Deluxe BrijRama PalaceA front-row riverside perch with boat access and history in the walls - ideal if you want the ghats on your doorstep without losing comfort. Chanoud Garh • India Superior Chanoud GarhKnown for its lived-in grandeur rather than pomp, Chanoud Garh is a three-century-old fort-palace still run by its Rajput family. North India, Delhi & Rajasthan • India Moderate Colonel's RetreatIn South Delhi’s Defence Colony, Colonel’s Retreat is a family-run guesthouse rather than a full-service hotel, prized for its privacy and comfort. Jaipur • India Moderate Dera MandawaAt Dera Mandawa the headline isn’t a spa or a skyline bar; it’s being welcomed into a family haveli and shown how Jaipur lives. North India, Delhi & Rajasthan • India Superior Haveli DharampuraFound amongst the lanes of Old Delhi, Haveli Dharampura is a restored nineteenth-century mansion with a central courtyard and carved arcades. Pench • India Superior Jamtara Wilderness CampOn the quiet northern side of Pench, Jamtara Wilderness Camp circles an ancient banyan on a dry riverbed and keeps the footprint small. Bhopal • India Superior Jehan Numa PalaceA calm, well-run base with space and greenery in a busy state capital - easy for sightseeing and easy to unwind. Panna • India Moderate Ken River LodgeOn the banks of the Ken at Madla, Ken River Lodge is one of India’s pioneering wildlife stays, established in 1986 by Shyamendra Singh. Panna • India Deluxe Pashan GarhTucked into rocky scrub outside Madla, Pashan Garh is Taj Safaris’ outpost for Panna: twelve dry-stone cottages scattered along a seasonal stream with views to the Vindhya hills. Mumbai & Central India • India Moderate Philipkutty's FarmPhilipkutty’s Farm is a true Keralan homestay on a small, reclaimed island in the Vembanad backwaters near Kumarakom. Gwalior • India Deluxe Taj Usha Kiran PalaceHeritage atmosphere with practical comforts and space to breathe - well set for the fort, museum and city wanderings. Kabini • India Deluxe Evolve Back KabiniRiver setting, sincere hospitality and a lodge feel that brings the wildlife experience forward without losing comfort. Hampi • India Deluxe Evolve Back Kamalapura PalacePalace-style comfort within easy reach of the ruins, big rooms for post-sightseeing lazing, and staff who smooth the edges of a remote location. Hassan • India Superior Hoysala VillageSet on seven acres outside Hassan, Hoysala Village is a garden resort built for temple days and unhurried evenings. Kabini • India Superior Kaav Safari LodgeIntimate scale, warm hosting and a setting that feels properly wild - ideal if you prefer a nature-first Kabini stay. Cochin • India Deluxe Brunton Boatyard – A CGH Earth ExperienceFront-row harbour views, a walk-everywhere location and a kitchen that tells the story of the port on the plate. It feels historic and local but remains practical, which makes it one of the easiest Fort Kochi bases for a couple of unhurried days Kerala & Tamil Nadu • India Superior Coconut Lagoon - A CGH Earth ExperienceCoconut Lagoon sits in a sheltered cove on Lake Vembanad, with canals threading between gardens and stands of coconut. Cochin • India Superior Eighth Bastion - A CGH Earth ExperienceEighth Bastion reimagines Fort Kochi’s Dutch past without feeling like a museum. Cochin • India Superior Forte KochiOn Princess Street – one of Fort Kochi’s oldest thoroughfares – Forte Kochi occupies an 1860s colonial building once owned by a prominent Jewish family. Munnar • India Superior Lockhart Bungalow - A CGH Earth ExperienceOn Munnar’s Lockhart Estate, this restored planter’s bungalow offers a step back to the early days of the hills. Pondicherry • India Moderate Maison Perumal - A CGH Earth ExperienceIn Pondicherry’s Heritage Town, Maison Perumal occupies a 130-year-old Chettiar mansion with a distinctly Franco-Tamil feel – lime-washed courtyards, carved pillars, verandas that stay cool through the afternoon.