Amazing Getaways for National Day holidays

Relais & Chateaux Sitara Himalaya

Manali, India

Ideal for: Adults Only

How to Arrive:

• Fly into Delhi (3 hours)
• Take a connecting flight to the Kullu Bhuntur airport (40 minutes)

Sitara Himalaya is a private sanctuary with just ten elegant guest rooms set amidst the grandeur, beauty and spirituality of the Himalayas. Owned by Ms. Anita Lal, the founder of Good Earth, Sitara Himalaya is guided by the Vedic concept that we are at one with the cosmos. A stay at Sitara is an opportunity to reflect and appreciate this moment, connecting with something greater. Sensing natural rhythms and cycles, the guests will discover their own light that shines brightly within.

At the highest point of the property is Paro Svasthi, a space to promote deep wellbeing at every level with a focus on rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit by rebalancing the Panch Mahabhutas (five elements of the universe) through guided meditation, yog, and rituals of fire. Shantih is a serene Yogshala within Paro Svasthi with panoramic views. The Svasthi space includes a hot water plunge pool fragrant with the oil of Himalayan Deodar, an infra-red sauna with a wall of detoxifying Himalayan salt bricks, and a steam room energised with Himalayan Rock crystals, fragrant with green cardamom oil that clears the lungs.

 Unique Experiences at Sitara Himalaya:

• Experience walks and hikes for all levels.
• Enjoy a picnic by the waterfall.

Relais & Chateaux Sujan Jawai

Bisalpuí, India

Ideal for: Family Getaways
How to Arrive: Fly into Delhi (3 hours)
Connecting flight to Jodhpur (1 hour)

Bagging No.43 at World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2024, with spectacular views of a dramatic wilderness, life at SUJÁN JAWAI celebrates the great outdoors. Spend unforgettable days on wilderness adventures and tracking leopards; breakfasts in the bush, yoga outdoors and delicious dinners under constellations of an unending starry sky. It is the most sophisticated and ecological way to discover a truly enchanting landscape. A wander to outlying villages allows immersive experiences of local culture and insights into some of the camp’s brilliant community projects.

With just 10 tents including a Family and a Royal Suite, Jawai redefines sustainable luxury in the wilderness.

 Unique Experiences at SUJÁN JAWAI :

• Wilderness Drives to spot JAWAI’s leopards and birds which are a great attraction across the region.
• Community Visits as excursions to the small villages near the camp to enable the guests to gain insight into daily community life.
• Ride into the wild to explore the stunning JAWAI landscape on a horseback.

Relais & Chateaux Sujan the Serai

Jaisalmeí, India

Ideal for: Family Getaways

How to Arrive:

• Fly into Delhi (3 hours)
• Connecting flight to Jaisalmer (1 hour and 30 minutes)
• Arriving by Private Charter is an option

The Serai, Jaisalmer, a luxurious camp, sits on a 100-acre private estate of indigenous desert scrub, drawing inspiration from the designs of the royal caravan sites of Rajputana; blending their dash and vivacity with modern amenities and services.

Venture into the mystical environs of Jaisalmer, discover its fabled golden fortress, now a Unesco World Heritage Site. Amidst this haven of peace the SUJÁN spa offers treatments in enclosed gardens. They serve local delicacies and western selections from daily changing menus that are meticulously planned using fresh ingredients. The enchanting location makes for a perfect evening to succumb to the charms of the legendary Manganiyars musicians.

From local experiences to relaxation, The Serai has it all covered.

 Unique Experiences at SUJÁN The Serai:

• Experience a sundowner in the Thar desert.
• Learn how to cook regional delicacies of The Great Thar desert.
• Try your hand at Kite Flying and Archery.
• Enjoy Arts and Crafts by engaging with some of the skilled local artisans at The Serai.
• Go on a textile trail where you are taken on a guided walk through the undiscovered back lanes of Jaisalmer to visit some of the most well-known textile artisans in the city.

Relais & Chateaux Sujan Sher Bagh

Ranthamboíe, India

Ideal for: Family Getaways

How to Arrive:

• Fly into Delhi (3 hours)
• Connecting flight to Jaisalmer (1 hour and 30 minutes)
• Arriving by Private Charter is an option

Nestled on the borders of world renowned Ranthambore National Park SUJÁN Sher Bagh Bagh transports you to the 1920s, evoking life on safari during the heyday of the British Raj. The SUJÁN family has played an active role in the conservation effort at Ranthambhore since 1974, and continues to do so more than 40 years on. Sher Bagh is a pioneering camp of 10 luxurious tents, and 2 exceptional tented suites.

Enjoy crackling campfires under starlit skies, where naturalists to share the facts of the forest. It’s a place where comfort, style and conservation meet. Sher Bagh’s guides and offer an unsurpassed game drive experience. Their incredible knowledge of the park and the behaviour of its star inhabitant, the tiger, together with their passionate enthusiasm, make a stay here unparalleled. When not on safari, relax under the shade of sleepy neem trees with a book from the library or to take a dip in the private, heated swimming pool watching the sunset. The cuisine here combines Anglo-Indian style lunches and traditional Indian dinners cooked over the fire in clay ovens using homegrown ingredients, hand-picked from the gardens.

 Unique Experiences at SUJÁN Sher Bagh:

• Go for Game Drives in the Ranthambore National Park.
• Get hands on with the Junglee Cooking Class.

Mihir Garh

Jodhpuí, India

Ideal for: Family Getaways

How to Arrive:

• Fly into Delhi (3 hours)
• Connecting flight to Jodhpur (1 hour)

This superb “Fortress of the Sun” overlooks the Thar Desert, right in the heart of Rajasthan. Mihir Garh stands as a tribute to this land swept by the desert winds and has been designed as an eco-friendly hotel. Each suite provides a unique place to relax, where luxurious appointments act as a foil to the mineral sand of the surrounding desert.

The private terraces, courtyards, plunge pools and Jacuzzi seem to whisper a single word: Indulge. Here, serenity and splendour come together to create an experience for you. While exotic drinks from your personal mini-bar become the manna for a sultry summer afternoon, the fireplace morphs into an intimate friend for wintry nights. You can pamper yourself with the variety of treatments available at Mihir Garh’s spa or rejuvenate at the poolside while watching the endless desert meditate with the horizon. The delectable cuisines too aim to please – from traditional to continental – to suit your palate.

From village safaris to royal picnics, from the novel experience of riding some of the finest specimens of Marwari horses, to watching a pronking Antelope, or simply gazing at the magnificent night sky after a Shikar Dinner, Mihir Garh will keep you yearning for more. And just when you feel you have experienced everything there was to experience, it may surprise you with something… something new to wonder upon.

 Unique Experiences at Mihir Garh::

• Enjoy the mesmerising Shikaar Dinner in the desert under the moonlight.
• Indulge in the The Equestrian Program with the best specimens of the Marwari breed horses.
• Reminiscence of a bygone era with the Royal Picnic.

Relais & Chateaux The Malabar House

Foít Cochin, India

Ideal for: Family Getaways

How to Arrive: Fly into Cochin airport (4 hours 20 minutes)

The Malabar House is more than a beautifully designed heritage hotel. It is an art hotel, home of a carefully curated collection, highlighting Kerala’s composite culture as a passage between East and West. The rooms are comfortable and the service is flawless. Malabar Junction, the hotel’s renowned restaurant and Divine, its wine lounge, combine the tradition of South India with exciting culinary innovation. Enjoy classical music or a dance performance on the patio’s stage, rejuvenate body and soul at the ayurvedic centre, step into the history and culture of Fort Cochin, and explore Kerala’s backwaters on the hotel’s own eco-friendly house boat.

Designed to the last detail, The Malabar House effortlessly combines the old and new. Their 17 rooms & suites blend tradition and contemporary design. The feel is small, cozy and personal, a heaven amidst the vibrant yet historical harbor city.

 Unique Experiences at Malabar House:

• Embark on a Shikkara trip in a thatched motorised canoe.
• Experience the backwaters in a day cruise.
• Enjoy traditional dance and musical performances.

Special Offers at Malabar House for GCC Guests: Book a stay between 1st and 4th December and enjoy a 15% discount on our best available rates, with complimentary dinner on the National Day (02^nd December). Guests will also receive a guided walking tour of Fort Kochi and an exclusive cultural performance on the evening of 2nd December.

Relais & Chateaux Niraamaya Surya Samudra

Thiíuvananthapuíam, India

Ideal for: Family Getaways

How to Arrive: Fly into Trivandrum International Airport (4 hours 30 minutes)

Tucked away in the South Indian state of Kerala, Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra overlooks the Arabian Sea. Its cottages, nestled amongst the coconut trees and caressed by the sea breeze, offer the best in Keralian Heritage architecture. A path wends its way to the ‘Chandra’ beach – an idyllic beach with intensely private vibes. Ayurvedic massages and Thai relaxation therapies take you on exhilarating sensory journeys, while Yoga sessions on a platform at the cliff’s edge make for an absolutely enlivening experience. In the restaurants, bold flavours compete with stunning views – the chef’s Indian cuisine is a masterly blend of the most delicate of herbs with the warmth of spices.

The award-winning Niraamaya spa recognized as one of the best 5 star luxury ayurvedic heritage resort in Kerala will rejuvenate you in mind, body, and soul where guests are guided on a personalized path to rejuvenation.

 Unique Experiences at Niraamaya Surya Samudra:

• Take the sunset cruise to Poovar estuary and a wonderful motorboat ride to Golden Sand Beach to enjoy a mesmerising picnic.
• Enjoy a leisure afternoon Hi-Tea, at the far end of the secluded Chandra Beach.
• Explore the Kerala countryside on a bicycle.

Ananda In the Himayas

Uttaíakhand, India

Ideal for: Adults Only

How to Arrive:

• Fly into Delhi (3 hours)
• Take a connecting flight to Dehradun (45 minutes)
• Helicopter transfers from Delhi (2 hours)

The world’s most renowned holistic wellness retreat, Ananda is a tranquil haven amidst the majestic Himalayan foothills of North India. Residing in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, it sprawls across the 100-acre grounds, gardens and surrounding forests, boasting world-class wellness facilities and a chance to return to the peaceful solitude of nature.

Ananda integrates traditional Ayurveda and holistic wellbeing with yoga and meditation, emotional healing, spiritual awareness, and healthy organic cuisine to restore balance and harmonize energy. From renowned Ayurvedic Doctors with lineage of multigenerational family practitioners to Yoga and Meditation gurus from the traditional Bihar School of Yoga to expert Chefs trained in world cuisine and Ayurvedic principles of healthy eating, Ananda’s wellness experts bring decades of expertise and passion for curating transformational journeys.

 Unique Experiences at Ananda in the Himalayas:

• Each programme is tailored to your health and requirements.
• Fertility Enhancement is their newly added programme.
• Their REBALANCE, RENEW, SLEEP ENHANCEMENT , YOGA MEDITATION are some of the most popular programmes.

Relais & Chateaux Cape Weligama

Weligama, Sri Lanka

Ideal for: Family Getaways

How to Arrive: Fly into Colombo Airport (4 hours and 30 minutes approx)

Where trade winds carried legendary explorers like Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta and Fa-Hsien past Sri Lanka’s soaring southern cliffs on some of history’s most celebrated nautical journeys, Cape Weligama has become the most celebrated resort along this fabled island’s palm-fringed shores.

Cape Weligama is your own slice of paradise. The gateway to southern Sri Lanka envelops you in a world of culture, community and cuisine.The guest rooms open onto private gardens with vistas of palm trees swaying in the breeze against an ocean backdrop. Cape Weligama’s residences and villas sit atop a promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean and enjoy stunning views of idyllic landscapes on all sides. At the seafront, the crescent-shaped infinity pool seems to float above the waves; alongside stone pathways leading to secluded coves where turtles flap about in the crystal-clear shallows. The terracotta-tiled rooftops of the accommodations, designed by renowned architect Lek Bunnag, create the illusion of a traditional Sri Lankan village with generously sized, stylishly furnished interiors.

 Unique Experiences at Cape Weligama:

• Hop on a Private Whale Watching Cruise.
• Embark on a Great Crocodile River Safari.
• Go Surfing at Weligama.
• Delve into the craft of wooden mask making.

Relais & Chateaux Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Yala, Síi Lanka

Ideal for: Family Getaways

How to Arrive: Fly into Colombo Airport (4 hours and 30 minutes approx)

In the southeast of Sri Lanka lies the Wild Coast Tented Lodge — a haven of twenty eight cocoon-like tents placed at the edge of the jungle and beach. The unique design blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Together they form the shape of a leopard’s paw, a symbol of the Yala National Park whose wonders you can discover alongside the camp’s naturalist guides on a safari adventure.

At the outposts, the suites overlook the Indian Ocean. Each arched structure, stretched in canvas and bearing stylish colonial expedition decor, is dotted with a private watering hole. Entwined in bamboo, the main building resembles a rock along the shore. It houses the bar, library and restaurant where a modern take on traditional Sri Lankan cuisine is served.

Experiencing local cuisine is an integral part of visiting Wild Coast Tented Lodge. Each plate, every dish, the ingredients used as an expression, an indication of its connection to nature, the island home and the progressive creativity of the chefs.

 Unique Experiences at Wild Coast Tented Lodge:

• Head out for exclusive Game Drives and Afternoon Tea in the jungle.
• Enjoy dining in the wilderness
• Jump on an Elephant Adventure at Uda Walawe.

Relais & Chateaux Ceylon Tea Trails

Hatton, Síi Lanka

Ideal for: Family Getaways

How to Arrive: Fly into Colombo Airport (4 hours and 30 minutes approx)

Steeped in history and immersed in the verdant scenery of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Central Highlands, Ceylon Tea Trails is the perfect blend of past and present. Perched at an altitude of 1250 metres, one of Resplendent Ceylon’s five historic tea-planter bungalows embody their natural hospitality: effortlessly relaxed and refined without pretence. Guests are invited to slow down amid the fern and flower-fringed landscape, where gourmet cuisine, tea adventures, shimmering swimming pools and timeless classic pursuits await, from afternoon tea to tennis and croquet.

Stay in one of five authentic tea planters’ bungalows, each one of which has its own charm. Lakeside Castlereagh, Summerville and Dunkeld, Norwood with panoramic views, and Tientsin, the most traditionally colonial of the five; they are all decorated with period furniture. Observe life on a working tea estate, savour the gourmet cuisine, and be pampered by a personal butler. This is the ideal setting for trekking and biking against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains, lakes and waterfalls.

Outdoor charms include abundant gardens & a sparkling swimming pool and heated Jacuzzi Bungalows also have summerhouses and a croquet lawn. Tennis-lovers will appreciate the tucked-away clay tennis court at Tientsin, harking back to the days when British planters would let off steam with an afternoon match.

  Unique Experiences at Ceylon Tea Trails:

• Indulge in a tea infused dinner.
• Go White Water River Rafting.
• Immerse yourself in a tea experience.