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Jalakara is a beautiful private villa hotel, set on a hillside overlooking tropical rainforests with fabulous views of the sunset and sea. This is a dreamy, tropical hideaway surrounded by nature, far from the humdrum of the modern world.

Why we like Jalakara Private Villa Hotel

It’s the chicest place to stay on the island.

Ideally suited for

  • Adventure Traveller

Price guide

£££££

Location

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Waghoba Eco Lodge £££££

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Located just half an hour from the Tadoba National Park gates, this modern eco-lodge sits within the buffer zone that borders the park. Waghoba is positioned on five hectares of untamed private land, making it feel like the park is on your doorstep.

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Tilar Siro £££££

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Wake up to the tranquil blue waters of the Andaman Sea and the sound of birds singing in the littoral forest outside your room. The 25 stilted rooms of Tilar Siro are the ultimate base on Havelock Island for nature tours, snorkelling or simply relaxing. Tilar Siro lies on the island’s idyllic eastern shore, with the two kilometre-long Vijaynagar Beach stretching out in front of it. The coastline is a diver and snorkeller’s paradise, whilst the mangroves and wetland forest of the island are alive with birdlife.

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Lungmar Camp £££££

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This remote wilderness camp lies deep within the Ladakh Range, positioned within a valley that sits almost 4,000 metres above sea level. The camp is located within prime snow leopard territory and, with a combination of comfortable tented accommodation and trackers with over two decades of experience, there are few better places to stay.

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Tree House Hideaway £££££

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Tree House Hideaway has five uniquely constructed tree-house rooms, hidden among the tree-tops along the border of Bandhavgarh National Park. They are beautifully designed with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies overlooking the parkland.

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Svatma £££££

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Svatma is a luxury, boutique heritage hotel located in a peaceful enclave of the city of Tanjore in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Svatma has been lovingly restored by its current owner into a beautifully designed boutique hotel.

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