India's 10 Extraordinary Hotels You Have Never Heard of

2. Forsyth Lodge

Forsyth’s is a small wildlife lodge set in 44 acres of reclaimed jungle at the edge of the Satpura Tiger Reserve. Situated in forests of the Satpura National Park, the lodge is made of 12 furnished cottages. The lodge is a two-storey building that opens out on to scenic mountain ranges.

The cottages and the lodge create an environment completely suited to enjoying the idyllic forests it’s located in, with each cottage having its own sit-out and a central machan for viewing the vast expanse of the Satpura forest. The main building holds spacious dining areas, a library on Indian wildlife, lounge, fireplaces and the Forsyth Bar.

3. The Himalayan

Castle and cottages built in a Victorian Gothic Revival style, this boutique hotel is surrounded by apple and cherry orchards and, to add on with, there are the Himalayas. This hotel is made in Kathkunia style , the hotel has mud plastered walls decorated with deodar wood work, teak furniture, handmade tussle silk curtains, and brass fittings.

The Himalayan Village has multiple restaurants, a beautiful traditional bar, spa with heat sauna, steam sauna, jacuzzi, aroma bath therapy, kero therapy, acupressure, and massaging units.