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

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