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Bollur Village, Guddehosur Post Kushalnagar coorg, 571234 Kushālnagar, India
You know what hits you first at Purple Palms? It's actually the silence – and I mean that in the best possible way. Tucked away in Bollur Village, this place feels like it's floating in its own little bubble, completely separate from the usual Coorg tourist chaos. I've stayed at plenty of five-star...

Chowara, South of Kovalam, 695501 Kovalam, India
You know what? I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Somatheeram – I mean, the whole "Ayurveda village" thing could go either way, right? But honestly, this place delivers on its promise in ways that actually surprised me. It's tucked away in Chowara, which is about 20...

Malabar Ocean Front Resort And Spa, Bekal
Ozhinhavalappu(p.o), 671314 Nīleshwar, India
So I've stayed at quite a few places along Kerala's coast, and honestly, Malabar Ocean Front Resort is one of those spots that gets the balance right between luxury and actually feeling connected to where you are. It's tucked away in Ozhinhavalappu – which, let's be real, most people haven't heard...

Santoshi Mata Dhani, Near Savitri Mata Temple Pushkar - 305022, Rajasthan, India, 305022 Pushkar, India
Honestly, when I first heard "luxury tents" in Pushkar, I was skeptical – I mean, how fancy can camping really get? But Rawai completely changed my perspective on glamping. The location is pretty brilliant actually, tucked away in Santoshi Mata Dhani, which puts you close enough to the main Pushkar...

Ranthambhore Road, 322001 Sawāi Mādhopur, India
You know what struck me first about Raj Palace Resort? It's actually set back from the main chaos of Ranthambhore Road – which, if you've ever been to Sawai Madhopur, you'll appreciate because that road can get pretty intense with all the safari traffic. The moment you turn into their driveway,...

Beside of Shalivahan Shiv Mandir, Shalivahan Mubarakabad, 451228 Maheshwar, India
You know what struck me first about Aaram Baagh Maheshwar? The name literally means "garden of comfort," and honestly, they weren't kidding around. This place sits right beside the Shalivahan Shiv Mandir, so you'll wake up to temple bells instead of traffic noise – which, if you've spent any time in...

Astroport Sariska “Treetop” by Eight Continents
Roopbas, Tehla, 301410 Tehla, India
You know what hits you first at Astroport Sariska? It's not the fancy name or the treetop concept – it's how quiet everything gets once you're actually up in those elevated pods. I mean, Roopbas isn't exactly Mumbai, but there's still the usual village sounds drifting up from Tehla below, and...

247/10, Saunta Vaddo, Ward-7, Baga, Calangute, Bardez,Goa – 403516, 403516 Goa, India
Honestly, when I first pulled up to The Kimaya, I wasn't sure what to expect – the address in Saunta Vaddo sounds pretty local, and you know how sometimes these 5-star places can feel a bit stuffy. But this one actually gets it right. It's tucked into this quieter part of Baga where you're not...

Beach 5, 744211 Havelock Island, India
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of beach resorts in the Andamans, and Munjoh Ocean Resort on Beach 5 really surprised me. You know how Havelock Island can be hit or miss with accommodations? Well, this place actually gets it right. The moment you walk in, there's this immediate sense that someone...

No - 18/1, Nagoa, Bardez, 403516 Arpora, India
You know what struck me first about the Ramada by Wyndham in Arpora? It's actually tucked away in this quiet pocket of Nagoa that feels worlds apart from the chaos you'll find closer to the main Baga-Calangute strip. I mean, you're still only about ten minutes from all that action, but when you're...

Omanapuzha Beach, Pathirapilly PO, South Marari, 689573 Mararikulam, India
You know what struck me first about Azure Tides Marari? It's actually right on Omanapuzha Beach – not "beach access" or "near the beach" like so many places claim, but literally steps from the sand. I mean, you walk out the back and there's this gorgeous stretch of relatively untouched coastline...

P VI/93A, Kannamkuzhy PO, Athirapaly Via Chalakudy, Trichur, 680721 Athirappilly, India
You know what struck me first about Rainforest Resort? The drive getting there – honestly, it's half the experience. You're winding through these lush hills near Athirappilly, and suddenly you spot this modest place tucked into the greenery at Kannamkuzhy. It's not trying to be fancy (it's a solid...

Vaswaddo, Benaulim Salcete, 403716 Benaulim, India
You know what caught me off guard about La Grace Resort? It's tucked away in this quiet pocket of Vaswaddo that most tourists completely miss – and honestly, that's probably its biggest selling point. I mean, everyone rushes straight to the main Benaulim beach strip, but this place sits back from...

Abad Harmonia Ayurvedic Beach Resort
Chowara P.O, Vizhinjam, 695501 Kovalam, India
You know what caught me off guard about Abad Harmonia? It's actually tucked away in Chowara, which is this quieter stretch about 15 minutes south of the main Kovalam buzz – and honestly, that's probably its biggest selling point. When everyone else is fighting for beach space at Lighthouse Beach,...

Kannan Devan Hills, 685612 Munnar, India
You know what struck me first about Abad Copper Castle Resort? The name actually makes sense once you're there – there's something almost fortress-like about how it sits up in the Kannan Devan Hills, with these reddish-brown walls that catch the light just right in the evening. I mean, it's not...

Nihara Resort and Spa , Near Aster Medicity Kothad South, Kothad, 682027 Cochin, India
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Nihara Resort and Spa – the area around Kothad isn't exactly what you'd call touristy, and being next to Aster Medicity hospital had me thinking it might be all business travelers and medical tourists. But you know what? That actually works...

Fortune Resort Heevan, Srinagar – Member ITC Hotels’ Group
Gupta Ganga, 190001 Srinagar, India
You know what caught me off guard about Fortune Resort Heevan? The moment you walk in, there's this immediate sense that you're somewhere special – and I don't just mean the obvious luxury touches. It's actually the way they've managed to blend that polished ITC Hotels sophistication with something...

Gaura Vaddo, 403516 Calangute, India
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Resort Terra Paraiso in Gaura Vaddo – you know how these five-star places in Goa can sometimes feel a bit cookie-cutter. But this one actually surprised me in the best way. The entrance has this understated elegance that doesn't scream...

Anahata Retreat Sea Front Ashwem Goa
House No.367, Next to Ajoba Temple, Ashvem Beach, 403527 Mandrem, India
You know what caught me off guard about Anahata Retreat? It's tucked right next to this little Ajoba Temple in Ashwem, and honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up – the entrance is pretty understated for a 5-star place. But then you walk through and suddenly you're hit with this...

Alappuzha IX/2A, Avlukkunnu P O Punnamada, Aleppey -688006,, 688006 Alleppey, India
You know what struck me first about Uday Backwater Resort? The absolute quiet. I mean, you're technically still in Alleppey, but once you turn into Avlukkunnu – which honestly took me two tries to find because the signage isn't great – it's like the chaos of the main town just... disappears. The...

New Nazrath Road, 686563 Kumarakom, India
So I've stayed at quite a few places around Kerala's backwaters, but Abad Whispering Palms on New Nazrath Road really gets it right – and honestly, that's saying something because Kumarakom can be hit or miss with accommodations. The first thing that struck me when I pulled up wasn't the fancy...

Olde Bangalore Resort and Wellness Center
206, Olde Bangalore Resort, Tarabanahalli Chikkajala PO, 562157 Devanahalli-Bangalore, India
You know what surprised me most about Olde Bangalore Resort? It's actually nothing like Bangalore proper – which is exactly the point. Tucked away in Tarabanahalli (yeah, I had to ask the driver to repeat that three times), this place sits about 45 minutes from the chaos of the city, and honestly,...

Punnamada, 688006 Alleppey, India
Look, I've stayed at plenty of places in Alleppey, and Punnamada Resort honestly caught me off guard – in the best way possible. When you first pull up (and yes, there's actually decent parking, which matters more than you'd think in this area), you're right on the edge of Punnamada Lake, and I mean...

Zor Vaddo, Near Vagator Petrol Pump, Vagator, North Goa, 403509 Vagator, India
You know what struck me first about Sasha's Holiday Village? It's actually tucked away in this quiet corner of Zor Vaddo where you can still hear the waves from Vagator Beach without all the chaos that comes with beachfront properties. I mean, you're literally a five-minute walk from that gorgeous...

Cobravaddo, 403516 Baga, India
You know what surprised me most about Colonia Santa Maria? It's tucked away on this quiet street in Baga where you'd almost miss it if you weren't looking – but honestly, that's part of its charm. I mean, you're still close enough to hear the buzz from the main beach strip, but far enough that you...