India: it is the place of the majestic Taj Mahal; the most wonderful gift a man has given to the object of his love. It is where camels stagger across stony deserts, whitewashed schools pass, and girls carry buckets of water on their heads for great distances: a battered but beautiful country, where the impact of all it has to offer will leave you forever shaken. .
This mystical land is fast becoming an ideal tourist destination, where cultural and architectural wonders blend seamlessly with first-class luxury hotels filled with modern conveniences and chic shopping destinations.
Luxury hotels in India
There is no escaping the fact that India is right up there with the best luxury travel destination in the world. Pick any major international magazine and you’ll see that India gets the most entries for luxury hotels and spas in the annual compilations of ‘World’s Best’ lists.
Oberoi Udaivilas – Considered among the best luxury hotels in the world for some years now, it sensationally graces the shores of Lake Pichola with views to die for. A 2,650-square-foot mini-palace, the Kohinoor Suite features courtyards with fountains, an oversized private pool, and stunning views of the City Palace and the Aravali Hills.
Wildflower Hall – If ever there was an Indian answer to a European fairy tale castle, this is it. The former residence of Lord Kitchener, teetering quietly on pine and cedar slopes, has been lavishly restored in grand colonial style. Wood paneling and original artwork impart an old world aura. Expect rooms with teak floors, quaint furnishings, and jaw-dropping views.
Shopping in India
During your stay, be sure to head to New Delhi for fabulous shopping opportunities in India’s fashion capital. The latest collection from Indian designers can be found at Crescent at Qutab, on the southern edge of Delhi:
Namrata Joshipura G-9, Ground Floor, The Crescent at the Qutab: Fashion editors around the world buy bodycon dresses with suggestively plunging necklines sewn with gold thread and, for daytime, prim shirtdresses with cinched waistbands and Peter Pan collars in feminine style. linen.
Balance G-5, Ground Floor, The Crescent at the Qutab: Rohit Bal, India’s best-known designer, shows off his flair for ready-to-wear with richly embroidered women’s blouses and handsome silk dress shirts with flower motifs. delicate flowers to the brave bulls.
Fish Fry G-10, Ground Floor, The Crescent at the Qutab: Manish Arora represents the next generation of local talent with his outrageous creations. He expects swinging skirts adorned with a veritable aquarium of resplendent underwater life of seahorses, octopuses and starfish and flashy coats featuring Indian gods and goddesses.
