Few seasons transform the scenic beauty of India quite like the monsoon, which lends a replenishing touch to trees, plants, animal and people alike, especially after the blazing summer heat.
The rain, specifically, is also associated with more romantic, more atmospheric and infinitely more indulgent mood that calls for an ultra-luxurious getaway to destinations ranging from floating lake palaces and Mughal-inspired sanctuaries to heritage forts wrapped in monsoon fog, with suites that redefine opulence.
The weekend is slowly approaching and if you’re someone who lives in Delhi and yearns for scenic views of the rainy season, you must visit these destinations near the national capital for a scenic retreat in the lap of nature.
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The Leela Palace Udaipur (Lake Pichola)
The palace-style hotel stands amidst the Lake Pichola where monsoon rain fills the lake and the entire city feels washed in silver-blue tones. The location of this resort lends it a floating illusion as it stands over the lake. Its top notch Maharaja Suite can be availed at (approx.) INR 12,01,000.
The Oberoi Amarvilas (Agra)
One of the most iconic luxury stays near Delhi, this property is built for uninterrupted Taj Mahal views from every room. During monsoon, mist over the monument and reflective pools create a cinematic setting. Premium Kohinoor Suite features Mughal palace design and views of Taj Mahal from every room. Kohinoor Suite falls between INR 7,50,000 to INR 11,00,000.
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Originally built as an 18th century royal summer retreat, Taj Lake Palace appears to float on rain-filled waters, nestled around mist-covered Aravalli hills. Private boat arrivals and opulent suites evoke the grandeur of Mewar royalty. Its premium Grand Presidential Suite One Bedroom Lake View costs (approx.) INR 4,52,600 per night.
Raas Devigarh
A restored 18th-century hill fort turned minimalist luxury palace. Monsoon fog rolling through the Aravallis makes it feel suspended in clouds. The premium heritage Maharani suites speak of luxury and costs (approx.) INR 2 lakh per night.
Amanbagh (near Alwar)
This property is a secluded Aravalli valley retreat with Mughal-inspired architecture and absolute silence. This is the kind of place where monsoon clouds sit low over banyan trees. Their pool pavilion, spanning 203 sqm, offers spacious garden courtyard and swimming pool in a peaceful setting and starts from (approx.) INR 1,41,268.
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The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, New Chandigarh
Nestled within 8,000 acres of the Siswan Forest, The Oberoi Sukhvilas transforms into a monsoon sanctuary of rain-washed landscapes, private villas and forest-view tents. For those seeking the ultimate indulgence, the Kohinoor Villa with Private Pool, priced at (approx.) INR 600,000 per night, is laid out like a traditional Rajasthani haveli, complete with a central courtyard, private pool and elegant domed dining pavilion. Complementing the stay are immersive spa therapies and the holistic ASMI wellness programme, making the resort an ideal retreat for restoration and reconnection during the rains.
For those willing to splurge, the season offers the perfect excuse to trade city skies for misty horizons, grand heritage architecture and some of India’s most spectacular hospitality.
