Planning for holidays? Must visit unique getaways this festive season
The most exciting and happening time of the year is coming soon. And like every year, we are sure you are excited too to welcome New Year with all fresh hopes, new resolutions, and excitement.
After doing hustle for an entire day, it’s time to take a break, full stop your routine, and spend time with your friends and family. And when it comes to enjoyment, excitement, and creating memories together, no answer is better than ‘Travel Together’. Are you ready to plan a vacation to rejuvenate your mind and soul being surrounded with the beauty of nature, mesmerizing sunset views, and spectacular views?
We present you with some unique resorts that offer a wealth of experiences from nature to wildlife and from wellness to cultural glory. There is never a dull moment when you stay in these properties and each retreat offers personalised care and expert advice to provide you with the ideal healthy break and a revitalising start to the year.
1. Fazlani Natures Nest, Lonavala: Invigorate your senses in the calm and serene environment of Fazlani Natures Nest located near the popular hill station of Lonavala. The beautiful 76 luxury rooms and suites of Fazlani Natures Nest overlook the majestic Sahyadri Mountains and are surrounded by dense green lands with a plethora of flora and fauna – a perfect setting for a relaxing holiday.
Besides the tastefully done-up Spa and Wellness Centre, it is also equipped with a gym and a unique outdoor 3-tier swimming pool in a spectacular outdoor setting. The joy one feels at the resort can only be experienced not explained. The spectacular rose garden, one of the largest in India with high-quality roses of myriad hues too offers guests a fantastic experience. If you are a music lover, karaoke is at your disposal. Enjoy a bonfire in the evening or watch you’re wishing lantern soar into the sky. For food connoisseurs, relish especially curated festive lunches and dinners.
2. Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort, Himachal Pradesh: Are you looking to experience staying in a resort that is conveniently close to the hustle and bustle of daily life but far enough to provide a refuge of rest this New Year? If yes, you should head to Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort situated in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh. The property located 5000 feet above sea level, amidst the stunning Shivalik range, inspires a sense of oneness with nature. The resort has state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to the enrichment of physical and spiritual health, beauty, and well-being. The therapies offered are a mix of Ayurveda and international experiences.
The resort offers a large number of outdoor activities like mountain bicycling, zipline, archery, and Burma Bridge among others. It also has a temperature-controlled all-weather infinity pool overlooking the valley and two hot outdoor Jacuzzis with spectacular views. The infinity view pool is the perfect antidote for tired souls to laze around after a hectic day of travelling. The resort is easily accessible by road, rail and air – it’s just one hour drive from the Mohali international airport, a short drive from Chandigarh, and a five-hour drive from Delhi.
3. Wayanad Wild, Kerala: Discover the hidden kingdom of the Nilgiri Biosphere with this earthy-friendly resort on the lush slopes of Lakkidi where nature is your backyard, songbirds are your morning alarm, scintillating views of the forest your constant companions, wholesome local cuisine that satiate the culinary senses and team of expert naturalists at your service. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, with friends or children, a rainforest exploration of dancing frogs, Malabar Squirrels, Elliot’s Forest Lizards, and luminous scorpions, does not get better. Ziplining is on the menu too. Wayanad Wild is within a 3.5-hour drive from Calicut, Kannur, and Mysore and a 7-hour drive from Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Cochin.
4. Marari Beach, Kerala: Marari Beach offers the seaside village experience of complete relaxation in a tranquil setting of 30 acres of vibrant and diverse ecology. Guest cottages echo vernacular architecture with thatched roofs of coconut leaves and native aesthetics juxtaposed with a gorgeous open-to-air bathroom, lush garden, and in many cases, a private pool. Dining experiences have been created to embrace all things local and natural with their Organic Farm Kitchen, Beach Grill, and Chakara Restaurant.
At the same time, the Clubhouse bar is perfect for unwinding from the day’s activities. There’s plenty to do within the resort such as early morning property walks with the resident naturalist for bird spotting and exploring the region’s flora and fauna, massage therapies at the Ayurveda spa, yoga sessions, lessons in Kalarippayattu or simply immersing yourself in the library.
5. Bori Safari Lodge, Madhya Pradesh: Enjoy the enthralling Central India wildlife from the luxuries of the suave, sleek and smart, 12- roomed Bori Safari Lodge. Situated at the Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, the only jungle lodge in this region, Bori Safari is run by a team of passionate wildlife enthusiasts and naturalist experts. With crowds usually thronging to Satpura Park, this piece of the Reserve which is a little away still remains a hidden gem for big game sightings of tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs as well as endemic and migratory birds. The team also runs night safaris for the nocturnals! Located 3 hours from Bhopal, it’s easy to access and easy to drive too.