Escape With Your Fam To These Resorts, Less Than 10 Hours From Bangalore

Embrace your wild side at this luxury resort that’s close to one of Karnataka’s best-known wildlife sanctuaries. You can splash about in the swimming pool or lounge with the kiddies in swanky cottages. When you don’t feel like sitting around anymore, drive over to the Bandipur sanctuary for a meet and greet session with tigers, deer, elephants, wild dogs and other fantastic beasts.

This summer, sign up for a slice of paradise at these eco-friendly tree houses. You can spend your summer break far from cell reception and close to Nature. From your vantage point, you can feast your eyes on scenic views and gurgling waterways. If you’d rather not take the ‘high’ way, then, we recommend you pick the not-so-shabby cottages that come with their own jacuzzis.

Offering sweeping views of Kodaikanal lake, this property is hosted in a picturesque British-era bungalow. Easy on the pocket, the cosy rooms charm you. And you can spend your days cycling around the property or catching up on the family gossip in front of a warm fireplace.

Perched on top of a mountain, this Insta-perfect resort is the ideal place for a breather from the summer heat. Their swanky rooms feature large windows that overlook green forests. And an infinity pool (which might be out of bounds for use due to COVID-19) completes the pretty picture. You can spend your days lazing or get active with treks and bike rides through the mountains.

Amidst the wilderness of Kabini sits this little gem. An eco-friendly resort, you can spend your days exploring the forests that surround you. Or by simply kicking back in earthy rooms that come equipped with jacuzzis. In the evenings, you and your fam can partake in barbeques(subject to availability) and banter by a campfire. 

Unspoiled greenery and mountains cloaked in mist ensconce these cottages that are located just outside Munnar. You can leave the crowds behind and bond with your family here. During the day, you can set off on trekking expeditions and as the sun sets, you can swap family anecdotes around a roaring fire or just enjoying the wild greenery Kerala is known for. 

Right at the edge of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, this sprawling resort’s rustic chic rooms will have your heart. The comfy, luxe cottages come with thatched roofs and mud walls. These are surrounded by lush lawns that you can stroll through. The property also has a spa (based on COVID restrictions, might not be in use) where you can relax. Or you can even head out with your family for pepper vine tours. 

If this place worked for the family from the Bollywood blockbuster Kapoor & Sons, it should work well for you too. Housed in a well-done up colonial bungalow, the spacious rooms will have you living a royal family. When the hunger pangs come calling, you can head to the lawn area, that overlooks Coonoor, for a lunch spread that includes dishes from all over the world. Prices vary around INR 10,000 per night for two people. 

Family, friends, pets and babies are all welcome to this resort in nearby Sakleshpur. Shunti, the darling dog, will usher you in and you can put your feet up in the private cottages that are nestled in a plantation. Morning walks through the estate and sunset watching should be a part of itinerary here. We highly recommend the food here, yummerzz.