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 Hassan • India Superior Hoysala VillageSet on seven acres outside Hassan, Hoysala Village is a garden resort built for temple days and unhurried evenings. 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. 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. 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. Ranthambhore • India Moderate Khem VillasThoughtful conservation in action - wildlife on site, kind hosting and easy access to the park. 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. Neeleshwar • India Superior Neeleshwar HermitageFound on a quiet strip of northern Kerala’s Malabar coast, Neeleshwar Hermitage is a small beach retreat set in 12 acres of palms and gardens. North India, Delhi & Rajasthan • India Moderate Pal HaveliLocation, views and old-world charm at a manageable, boutique scale Pondicherry • India Superior Palais De Mahe - A CGH Earth ExperienceIn White Town near the seafront promenade, Palais de Mahe channels Pondicherry’s French era with high ceilings, arched walkways and a central courtyard pool. 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. 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.