By Sreejita Talukdar, Content Writer, Homes

Top 5 luxury Resorts in India: Unplug from Busy Schedule to Plug into Tranquility

Many a times we have planned for long vacation and then cancelled it because of work pressure. Many of us often complain of overworking yet we have to return to our desk every day. The cutthroat competition in this corporate driven world doesn’t let us encounter even a momentous pleasure but it is extracting all the energies against a lucrative salary in the end of the month. We the salaried people are surrendering to that daily grind of corporate life with smiling face.

Recent studies revealed that more and more employees don’t utilize the time allocated to vacation. Instead, they spend time working overtime to meet unrealistic deadlines.

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Also, studies state that people who go on vacations, end up doing some office work or are contacted by their seniors regarding a work-related issue. If you are one of them, it’s time to put your needs first before anything else.

Now it is the time to indulge into a re-energizing refreshment, so that you can get back to your office desk not with frustrations but with a fresh blooming smile. Plan your holidays carefully by using the full of it perfectly to reduce your stress and anxiety of over working.

Staycation: Maximum of people is aware of the word Staycation, which is the newest form of enjoying a vacation without leaving the citylife. Today’s fast changing life and tightly packed schedules, travelling a long distance to enjoy a holiday in weekends is a big task, so hotels and resorts are mushrooming at the outskirts of the cityscape to offer a perfect experience of a luxury vacation with top in class amenities. This new concept is fast catching up the hotel industry, and according to many of the hoteliers, business from staycations has grown 30 per cent-35 per cent in the last two years. To pump up the business famous hotel chains are rolling our attractive and exciting packages to their customers. Luxury resorts and hotel chains like Taj Group in Bangalore offers weekend package between Rs. 8,800 and Rs. 16,800 where guests get an early checkin with in-room breakfast, brunch, lavish outdoor dining, discounts on spa and food and soft beverages, and an interactive cooking session.

The General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott, Pune, Hemant Tenneti said, "During the weekends, corporate business is not very high, hence a staycation definitely helps boost hotel occupancy."

Apart from staycation inside your own city you can also move to other luxury stays in other cities too, to

Enjoy your vacation with your loved ones. India ranks among the countries with the best 7 star hotels; facilities that are elegant, expensive, and flaunt beauty and extravagance. If you are planning your vacation in the best luxury resort of the country, then you are at the right place. I have selected the best 5 luxury resorts around the country affectionately offering extravaganza. Let’s check out.

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1. Taj Lake Palace

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Key Management : Rahul Mehta (Front Desk Manager)

Among the top rated 7 stars hotels in India, this is truly a gem, floating at the center of the Lake Pichola. This luxurious gateway was once used as a summer retreat destination of Mewar Royal family. This 18th-century palace-turned-resort also hit international attention for its exquisite state-of-the-art architecture when it posed as the Bond girl’s secluded lair in the film Octopussy. In 1971 on 1st April, Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar inked a deal with The Indian Hotels Company Ltd., Bombay, The Taj Group of Hotels and now it is called The Taj Lake Palace Hotel. This fort turned resort consists of 80 rooms, of seven categories, which are-Luxurious room with pond view, a luxurious home with Lake View, Palace room with Lake View, Suite with Lake View, Royal Suite with Lake View, Grand Royal Suite with Lake View, Grand presidential suite with Lake View. Night stay for two sharing in rooms starts from Rs.60 thousands and can go up till Rs.5-6 lakhs depending on the amenities offered. They have two restaurants inside Neel Kamal, and Bhairo which offers multi cuisines with authentic wood fired Rajasthani delicacies.

2. Taj Madikeri Spa & Resort

Coorg, Karnataka

Key Management: Shaun Cooper (Vice President)

The resort is situated in the eerie and elegant environment in Coorg. This is a celebration of misty morning,calm sun and lively nature. Each corner of the resort reflects a hypnotizing vibe which is reckoning the travellers to enjoy and feel the greatest pleasure amidst the lap of nature. The resort is classified among the most luxurious 7 star hotels in India, and offers you a whole new experience. The property is owned by designer and architect Pramod Ranjan. His timeless aesthetic yet soothing designs made this a dreamy place for any traveller to stay. they offer six different category of rooms, which are Superior Cottage which costs 22k onwards for one night, Premium Villa costs 32k onwards, Luxury Pool Villa which costs 96k onwards, Presidential Suite 3 Bedroom costs Rs.2,28,400, Two Bedroom Family Suite Queen Bed and a twin bed can cost till 3-4lakhs. In the middle of the wilderness and rainforest this resort offers flavorful, finger licking foods with great culinary presentation. Dinners can be planned on request in quiet corners, making for unforgettably romantic memories for couples. This place is an alluring attraction for creating canvases and protecting in photographs.

3. Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Key Management : Ankush Mahajan (General Manager)

The property is located amidst the serenity of entralling mystic nature, over an altitude of 2,500 meters just 13km away from astonishing beauty of himalayan foothills,Shimla. Like any other 7star luxury stay resorts, this will also make your stay graceful and memorable, but the add on feature of this resort is the unfiltered painstakingly beautiful Himalyan valley. The graceful open nature is leaving no stone unturned to treat the guests of this Himalayan resort. It is an exclusive heritage property and a former residence of the Chief of the British Army. They offer 9 categories of rooms, which are Deluxe Garden View Room, Twin Beds & King beds costs Rs.29k- 36k, varies based on different amenities, Premier Valley View Room, twin bed and kind bed starting from Rs.37k-45k, depending on the amenities and services selected, Deluxe suites starts from Rs.90k, Lord Kitchener Suite starting from Rs.175k. It was ranked 6th from Top 25 Luxury Hotels by TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

4. Rambagh Palace

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Key Management: Ashok Rathore (General Manager)

The fort was originally constructed at 1835, as the royal guesthouse of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi. Presently this marvelous art of architecture offers 78 stunningly restored grand luxury rooms and suites in Jaipur which were the chambers of the former Maharaja. The guests can enjoy splendid and extravagantly beautiful hand carved marble jalis, sandstone balustrades, cupolas and ‘chattris’ or cenotaphs in the royal gardens. Delightful and flavorful tasty food you can enjoy best fine dining restaurant here. The Suvarna Mahal which was once the ballroom of Maharaja is mesmerizingly beautiful built in French style with huge crystal chandeliers. For multi-cuisine options, they have all day dining restaurant, Verandah Café. To experience the Mediterranean delight, they have lounge bar, Steam, and Polo Bar. On the whole, this extraordinary piece of art will offer a perfect treat of your eyes and mind. This building is standing as the replica of ‘The Jewel of Jaipur’ of the finest traditions of Rajput hospitality. This hotel offers you 33 grand suites and 45 hotel rooms in Jaipur. The price of spending one night in Palace Room 1 Bedroom Garden View or Courtyard View starts with Rs.104k, Historical Suite 1 Bedroom Garden View or Courtyard View will cost you Rs.310k, Royal Suite 1 Bedroom Garden View or Courtyard View costs Rs.515k, Grand Royal Suite 1 Bedroom Garden View costs Rs.870k. Apart from offering royal living and dining they offer indulgent experiences and relaxing hideaways through different organic spa and massages.

5. ITC Grand Resort & Spa

Arossim, Goa

Key Management: Manas Krishnamoorthy(General Manager)

The hotel is situated in a tranquil and serene part of South Goa. This is a true gem of hospitality industry offering exquisitely invigorating or intimate relaxed getaway. The whole architecture style of the resort is based on Indo-Portuguese style of art. This resort consists of 246 room and sprawls over 45 acres of lush and vibrant environment situated near the widespread sun-drenched Arossim Beach. Its 6 signature food & beverage outlets invite its guests to joyous culinary explorations from its home of Goa and across the world. The resort itself is studded with traditional Goan design elements, like the palanquin near the courtyard, the wide windows with mother of pearl shells and welcoming balcaos, resembling typical Goan homes. They have lot of Portuguese recipes excellently blended with Indian spices, layered flavors sorpotel and vindaloo, smooth and rich coconut curries which will deliver south indian flavors. Apart from this they have global cuisines with extraordinary culinary experts and chefs. The resort offers 4 types of room. The Garden View Premium Twin room starts from 30k can go up till 39k depending on the amenities and services offered, similarly the Lagoon View Premium Twin starts from 42k- 56k, the Sea View Twin category is one of costliest rooms starts from Rs. 72k and can go up till 75k, the sea view suite starts from 99k and goes up till 109k. The price range lap pool suite is in between Rs. 114-124k, the luxury suite varies between Rs.150-155k. It is rated as the country's first LEED Platinum certified resort which is sensitively ensuring sustainability.

Last Note

Taking a vacation can improve your overall well-being. Realxing stays in vacation can reduce the levels of these stress hormones and allow your immunity system to recover, making you less prone to get sick The global Luxury Hotel market size was valued at USD 100154.99 million in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.87% during the forecast period, reaching USD 157771.38 million by 2028.

If you have already checked out all the details, you might be planning your happily happening holidays. Take a sneak peek to the royal grandeur of Indian heritage or float over the cloud-nine with picturesque modern exquisite luxury in any of the resorts and unclutter you mind to boost creativity. Plan your holidays carefully by using the full of it perfectly bid a goodbye to your stress and anxiety of over working.

Redefine your refreshment by Indulging in ELEGANCE & feel the PLEASURE of COMFORT that Lavishly Lingers for Long!!!