Mountain & Lakeside Retreats

The Himalayan wellness circuit: Shakti, Ananda and the mountain retreats that demand altitude

A practical guide to planning a Himalayan luxury wellness retreat in India for couples, comparing Ananda in the Himalayas, Shakti Prana, and hybrid mountain resorts, with advice on altitude, seasons, programmes, and logistics.

The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary: 76 acres of coffee country and a 27,000 sq ft spa

Mountain & Lakeside Retreats

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17/07/2026

The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary: 76 acres of coffee country and a 27,000 sq ft spa

In-depth look at The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary near Madikeri: 76-acre coffee estate setting, villas around a seven-acre lake, 27,000 sq ft Aujasya Spa, service style, access from Bengaluru and Kannur, and how it fits into The Leela’s luxury hotel circuit in India.

Where India's elite flees the April heat: the quiet case for hill-station grand dames

Mountain & Lakeside Retreats

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21/04/2026

Where India's elite flees the April heat: the quiet case for hill-station grand dames

A practical guide to classic luxury hill station hotels in India, from Shimla and Mussoorie to Darjeeling and Ooty, with tips on room choices, pricing, wellness facilities and when to book for May and June.

by Sanjana Kulkarni