Travel+Leisure India & South Asia — November 2017

Just Like Home

We have found five dreamy Airbnbs perfect for

an understated, relaxed honeymoon.

The quaint Woodhouse Farm located in

Uttarakhand is built on an agricultural

terrace land and gives you generous views

of the snow-capped Himalayan range.

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The plush Devi Garh Suite is

done up in gold and white hues.

From the window of Woodhouse Farm,

enjoy views of the mountains.

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The Glass House sitting unique with aninfinity pool.bedroom
in the Forest Hills Tala Resort.

Leia Cruise boasts

alovelymoondeck.

Who says you need to head to Switzerland or the

Bora Bora islands for an unforgettable honeymoon?

Look closer home and you will find places that

pack in breathtaking views, cosy stays, and plenty

of local experiences. We’ve discovered five dreamy

Airbnb honeymoon havens that promise to make

you go weak at the knees.

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WOODHOUSE FARM

UTTARAKHAND

Wake up to unhindered views

of snow-covered mountain

peaks at the Woodhouse Farm,

near Nainital. Built on an

agricultural terrace farm, this

quaint, five-bedroom lodge

offers a seductive combination

of absolute seclusion and a

glimpse of local village life.

For a romantic night in, gaze

up at the star-studded sky

through the glass ceiling of

your pine-panelled bedroom.

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This swanky Gauri Khan-

designed villa comes with a

private butler, a chef, and a

chauffeur. Sprawl on the

rooftop bedroom that opens

out to an infinity pool; at

night, enjoy romantic

candlelit dinners. When

escaping the toruisty crowd,

relax at the villa’s private

theatre and binge-watch your

favourite romantic movies.

The specials: ask the house

staff to arrange a hot air

balloon ride over the beach.

LEIA CRUISE | KERALA

Spend lazy afternoons

aboard the charming Leia

Cruise houseboat and admire

the beauty of the sleepy

fishing hamlets spotting the

harbour and the flocking

wild migratory birds.

The houseboat has a lovely

rooftop fit for moon gazing.

DEVI GARH BY LEBUA

RAJASTHAN

Take in the romantic views

of fiery sunsets across the

Aravallis during your stay at

this 18th-century palace hotel.

The Devi Garh Suite has a

stunning black marble pool,

rose petals strewn Jacuzzi,

and a jharoka-style balcony

overlooking the hills.

Couple’s massage at the spa

and camel rides are on offer.

FOREST HILLS TALA

MAHARASHTRA

Tucked away in the densely

forested Tala Mountains in the

outskirts of Mumbai, this eco-

retreat has rustic tree houses

and cosy cabins. The Glass

House, which is propped high

up on bamboo stilts, allows

you unhindered views of the

lush green valley and the

mountains beyond it. Bathe in

an outdoor tub under the blue

skies or go out on long nature

walks. What’s better, the resort

has no wifi, which means

you’ll both get to spend quality

time together. airbnb.co.in

—RADHIKA SEN

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