The Extended Escape List – Because Some Journeys Don’t Fit in Boxes

Not all escapes wear labels. Some adventures unfold in motion, under stars, or across seasons. These are long-form getaways—designed for travellers who linger, learn, and immerse. Sometimes luxurious, sometimes rustic, always unforgettable.

Whether it’s a train moving like time through princely landscapes, a forest camp alive with birdsong, or a weekend learning block printing from a master artisan—this is where your travels stretch wider and settle deeper. Choose from India’s most rare, refined, and rooted experiences, curated for the discerning and the curious alike.

Royal Rail Journeys

Palace on Wheels | Deccan Odyssey | Golden Chariot

Live the nostalgia of imperial India with train journeys that redefine onboard hospitality. Royal carriages, curated land excursions, heritage cuisines, and mahogany-inlaid lounges set the tone for this indulgent exploration of India’s regal past—rolling through forts, palaces, wildlife parks, and forgotten towns.

Glamping Escapades

Thar Desert | Rann of Kutch | Satpura Forest | Ladakh Valleys

Canvas retreats meet designer detailing in India’s growing glamping culture. Think air-conditioned tents with teakwood floors, candlelit bush dinners, and horizon-facing decks in surreal landscapes—from salt flats and deserts to riverbanks and wild reserves.

Hillside Farm & Orchard Stays

Kumaon | Coorg | Himachal | Meghalaya

Stay on working farms where the fog drapes orchards and your morning coffee is grown just steps away. Ideal for slow travellers, these stays come with locally grown meals, immersive hikes, and the soothing rhythm of land-based living.

Easy Trekking Holidays

Dzongri | Dayara Bugyal | Tirthan Valley | Ziro | Araku Highlands

Not every trek demands grit. These curated hiking escapes are gentle, scenic, and designed for all ages—combining short trails with stunning landscapes and authentic local stays. Perfect for families, leisure walkers, or those dipping their toes into Himalayan wanderings.

Caravan Holidays

Rajasthan | Himachal | Spiti | Konkan | Coastal Kerala

Take the road less ordinary in self-contained luxury caravans—offering mobility, privacy, and surprise. With curated stopovers, starry overnights, and chef-curated mobile meals, caravanning brings comfort into remote freedom.

River Cruise Holidays

Brahmaputra | Ganges | Mahanadi | Kerala Backwaters

Watch India unfold at the pace of a river. From boutique boats gliding past Bengal’s temples to Assam’s rich floodplains and Odisha’s tribal heartlands—river cruising offers a rhythm that suits nature lovers and culture seekers alike.

Jungle Stays & Wildlife Escapes

Kanha | Kabini | Satpura | Valparai | Manas | Wayanad

Leave behind the expected for intimate forest lodges that blend conservation with comfort. Wake to alarm calls of langurs, sip sundowners with elephants in view, and dine by lantern-light in lush, off-grid sanctuaries.

Fishing Holidays (Luxury Angling Escapes)

Andaman Islands | Subansiri River | Rishikesh | Kaveri | Kerala Estuaries

Indulge in the thrill of the catch—with experienced guides, riverside stays, and gourmet experiences. Whether it’s Mahseer in Himalayan waters or Mangrove Snapper in backwaters, fishing holidays mix adventure with quietude and water-bound beauty.

Folk Festival & Carnival Getaways

Hornbill (Nagaland) | Pushkar (Rajasthan) | Theyyam (Kerala) | Bhavnath (Gujarat) | Baul Melas (Bengal)

Time your travel to India’s vibrant folk calendar. Stay in boutique accommodations near culturally charged festivals and experience music, masks, colours, and ritual in their living form. These are not spectacles, but soul stories.

Workshop Holidays – Learn as You Stay

Pottery in Andretta | Block Printing in Bagru | Miniature Painting in Udaipur | Star Gazing in Spiti | Foraging in Coorg | Madhubani in Bihar

Let your getaway be about gaining a skill, not just memories. Stay in curated artist homes, studios, or homestays while you learn the art from master practitioners—supported by luxurious or rustic yet comfortable hospitality.

And Beyond...

The list is not final, because neither is your curiosity. Whether you seek private yoga residencies, chef-led culinary trails, music retreats, or sustainable volunteer holidays, our Extended Escape List will keep growing—just like the way you travel.

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