Top 10 Luxury Hotels in India 

Amarvilas,Agra Continued good client feedback and high praise for service, food and décor. The fact it has views of the Taj Mahal is hardly mentioned!
The Imperial, Delhi   A haven of tranquility in the heat of New Delhi - sublime service and elegance permiates throughout.
The Ananda in the Himalayas Fresh air and a rejuvinating massage, not to mention the extensive wine list!
Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur The Taj Group has done wonders in recent years and this hotel is looking fantastic - grounds immaculate, staff attentive and delicious local cuisine.
The Malabar House Residency, Cochin With the addition of the wine bar, Joerg continues to innovate and raise the bar of Boutique Indian Hotels.
Bruntons Boatyard, Cochin Clean lines, colonial grandeur, views of Cochin Harbour and the best seafood platter imaginable!
Nileya Hermitage, Neelishwar A newcomer to our ranks, set on a secluded beach in northern Kerala with no other tourists in sight!
Taj Mahal Palace, Bombay Having been a victem to terrorism, this hotel has bounced back to it's former glory and worthy of high accolade.
Devigarh, Dilwara Breathtaking views, luxurious rooms and a true sense of history - what a place to unwind.
Udaivilas, Udaipur Purpose built luxury - this hotel would be good set anywhere in the world.

Top 10 Heritage / Boutique Hotels in India

Chhatra Sagar, Nimaj, Rajasthan

 Big skies, rural views, meals around a campfire under the starlight, luxurious tents - it doesn’t get better!
Tranquil, Sultans Battery, Kerala Coffee and Cardamom high up in the Western Ghats, personable hosts and great food - walks, fresh air and wonderful scenery.
Philip Kutty's, Kumarakom, Kerala Comfortable villas and excellent local food as well as access to the loal village and farm life in the heart of the Backwaters.
Nilaya Hermitage, Goa A bohemean retreat in the hills overlooking Goa's golden beaches. Ecclectic décor and a 'Hippy chic' atmosphere make this vastly different to the run of the mill 5* resort hotels of the area.
Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling Charming rooms, spectacular views and a hostess that will do anything to please!
Ahiliya Fort, Maheshwar Old world charm, majestic views over the river and hosts that bring the area alive.
Samode Palace, Samode, Rajasthan A palace restored to it's full former glory with all the pom and ceremony befitting a king.
Rohet Garh, Jodhpur
Quiet, secluded and with a wonderful stable of Merwari horses this is a fantastic desert retreat.
Coconut Lagoon, Kumarokom, Kerala The original and still the best Backwaters hotel with Keralan styled rooms and delicious local cuisine.
Raheems Residency, Alleppey, Kerala   Beautifully restored Keralan town house overlooking the Alleppey beach. Well run, good food, spacious rooms and great location.

 Top 10 Beach Hotels in India

Marari Beach Resort, Kerala Miles of golden sand, a spa and simply furnished bungalows with outside bathrooms - this is a fantastic place to end a visit to Kerala.
Taj Exotica, Goa Pure 5* treatment on the southern coast of Goa - all the trappings that make life a little more bearable!
The Dune, Ponditcherry A new beach property on the Coramandel (East) Coast of Southern India. Original architecture, cutting edge food and close proximity to the wonderful French enclave of Pondicherry.
Leela Kempinsky, Goa   An old, established 5* resort in Goa.
Fishermans Cove, Covelong, Tamil Nadu Close to the famed shore temples and carvings of Mahabilapuram lies this little gem of luxury.
Nileya Hermitage, Neelishwar A newcomer to our ranks, set on a secluded beach in northern Kerala with no other tourists in sight!
Amanwella, Sri Lanka   On Sri Lanka's southern coast this Aman property is currently excellent value for money on an island often overlooked.
Bangaram Island, Lakshwadeep No news and no shoes - get away from it all on this simple, but excellent tropical hideaway.
Barefoot, Havelock Island, Andamans   On beach no 5, this is truly a remote part of the world yet to be 'discovered' by the hoards.
SwaSwara, Gokarna, Karnataka Contemporary, secluded and simple, this yoga retreat is a breath of fresh air.

Top 10 Experiences in India

Trekking the Singalila Ridge   Views of the high Himalaya, a well planned network of lodges and some of themost beautiful rhodadendron covered slopes you could hope to see.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Well out there, both in geographical terms and in awe inspiring architecture.
Tree House in Kerala
Sleep in the canopy of the Wyanad Rain forrests, waking to the dawn chorus and sharing space with giant squirrels.
Elephant Trekking, Kanha
Riding on the back of an elephant is exciting, coming across a tiger whilst doing it is certainly hair raising.
Houseboat, Kerala Floating through the Backwaters o a traditional vessel and eating dinner from a banana leaf, now that’s living!
Homestay in Kerala Getting to know the local community and bridging the gap between being a tourist and understanding what life in this remarkable area is really like.
Taj Mahal, Agra   No photo I have ever seen of this monument has ever done it justice - be there for the rising sun.
Everest Flight - India or Nepal  A boing flis at 35000 ft, Everest is 29000! Dwarfs the Alps and cannot fail to leave the observer spelbound..
Holi Festival  
 Run the gauntlet and be covered in coloured powder and water - hugely fun and high spirited!
White Water Rafting, Ganges   The mighty Ganges has more than its fair share of exhilirating rapids.
Tuk Tuk ride through Old Delhi No rollercoaster can prepare you for this white knuckle ride! Far cheaper too!
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