Experience Stillness, Nature, and Quiet across these Serene Indian Properties this Easter
Long weekends are one of those pauses in the calendar when time feels a little more generous. It makes you want to be outside as the light is softer, the mornings are cooler, and everything allows you to slow down.
With continued international flight disruptions, travellers are re-routing their plans to domestic destinations. Across India, this is the best time to visit the hills or forests before the summer heat hits. The hills are still green and the forests are full of life, making the outdoors feel great.
Here are five handpicked properties across the country to visit this long weekend.
The Claridges Nabha Residence, Mussoorie
The Claridges Nabha Residence in Mussoorie is a heritage resort that once served as the summer retreat of the Maharaja of Nabha. Set within a 13-acre private estate filled with cedar and silver oak trees, it offers the ideal quiet sanctuary for an Easter break. You can spend the long weekend enjoying curated outdoor experiences like Stream side picnics and walking tours, or simply relaxing in the library by the cozy fireplace.
The property features 22 rooms, including Deluxe rooms with bay windows that look out onto the forest and Duplex Family Suites designed for four guests. For dining, guests can visit the multi cuisine restaurant The Pavilion,, or enjoy a drink at The Victorian Bar. For Relaxation, Cinqtuair Spa provides a restorative sanctuary with five wellness pathways, offering yoga sessions, revitalizing scrubs, and glow-enhancing facials
Brij Anayra, Dharamshala
Brij Anayra in Dharamshala is a 161-year-old heritage estate set within 16 acres of lush tea plantations, offering a majestic view of the Dhauladhar range. Originally known as ‘White Haven,’ this historic property serves as a serene sanctuary where you can begin your mornings with a stroll through the tea gardens or a private sound healing session using gongs and singing bowls.
The estate features unique heritage and executive suites named after historical figures like Lord Elgin and Lord Canning, many of which offer private sit-outs, wooden ceilings, and fireplaces. For dining, guests can visit the Duchess Lounge & Library, which serves a fusion of local and Anglo-Indian cuisine, or enjoy alfresco meals on the Crescent Deck. For renewal, the property offers curated outdoor experiences, including sunrise breakfasts in the gardens, sunset high tea, and guided treks to Triund.
Polo Hotels, Agaratala
Located in Tripura, Polo Hotels Agartala is the perfect long weekend escape where daily life and echoes of royalty share the same streets. The stay features a rooftop pool and Polo Journey experiences like ‘Unfolding Agartala’ that takes one through the ancient sculptures of Unakoti, Jampui Hills and Akhaura Border.
Post-exploration, guests can relax at the property’s Tattva Spa, a wellness sanctuary that weaves ancient Indian wisdom with modern wellness, honouring the 5 elements: Prithvi (Earth), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Jal (Water), and Aakash (Sky) offering professional therapies like Potali massage, Oriental back massage and Swedish massage to rejuvenate and unwind. For dining, guests can enjoy a diverse global palette at Three 81, the signature multi-cuisine restaurant, or indulge in poolside grills at Sky Grill, making it an easy, all-in-one getaway.
Tipai by Wildlife Luxuries, Tipeshwar
Tipai by Wildlife Luxuries is a boutique forest-retreat designed for deep immersion into the natural rhythms of the Tipeshwar Wildlife corridor. Built using rammed earth and locally sourced materials, the property provides a rare opportunity to disconnect in a setting that balances high-end comfort with raw wilderness. The retreat features a collection of forest and pool villas, each with expansive private decks that open out to uninterrupted views, seamlessly blending into the surrounding landscape.
Families can explore the Camera trap trail, a citizen science activity perfect for children to learn about the region’s nocturnal wildlife. For a more intentional experience, the Food Forest and Orchard Visit allows guests to handpick organic greens and fruits for their meals, reinforcing the retreat’s farm-to-table philosophy. The culinary programme, conceived by acclaimed chef Amninder Sandhu, brings this ethos to life through ingredient-led, locally rooted dining. Guests can also unwind by fishing by the rain-fed pond, home to nearly 2,000 fish, offering a meditative pause. At Tipai, every experience is designed to help guests slow down and connect with the quiet rhythms of the forest.
Rawla Narlai, Pali
Rawla Narlai is a 17th-century heritage retreat tucked away in the rugged Aravalli hills, offering a sophisticated escape where time slows down. The property serves as a serene sanctuary, allowing you to disconnect amidst 850-million-year-old granite formations and ancient forests. Whether you are relaxing by the swimming pool in the shadow of the massive Elephant Hill monolith or exploring the hand paintings in different rooms set around floral courtyards, the focus remains on stillness and privacy.
The experience is defined by unique outdoor rituals that celebrate the local landscape. Guests can set on a wildlife expedition tracking the elusive leopards of Narlai or wander through the medieval village to immerse themselves in the quiet rhythm of rural Rajasthan. For a transformative evening, the Stepwell Soiree offers a dinner illuminated by hundreds of lamps at a 1,000-year-old stepwell, while the Narlai Spa provides a restorative end to the day with traditional Indian wellness treatments.
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