Unique Getaways Family Wander List

This festive season, treat your family to a unique holiday experience. We have a selection of wonderful getaway options for you to choose from. These getaways are fun and interesting for your children and the entire family will have warm, wonderful and exciting memories to take back home.

Down by the River

Experience the river and discover the forest. Quiet by the River is a charming, family-friendly, riverside eco-lodge located on a 47-acre island on the Periyar River in Kerala. It enjoys a beautiful, tranquil setting within the beautiful Malayattor reserve forest. Cut yourself off and breathe in clean air and experience nature at its best with nature walks, picnic lunches by the riverside, canoe rides in search of wild elephants and more all the while enjoying authentic Keralan cuisine prepared using locally sourced ingredients.

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Farming in Luxury

Experience life on a farm, Punjabi style as you head towards Amritsar and experience the large heartedness and effervescence of Punjabi culture at the lovely Punjabiyat. Experience a rural atmosphere, with fresh air and fresh produce all the while staying amongst vast blooming green fields, crisscrossed by long canals. Let your children experience the tranquility of farm life and give them a refreshing experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and allow them to appreciate the simple things in life.

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Nature’s Drama

This family getaway is the perfect combination of history, nature and wildlife. Stay the beautiful Wild Mahseer Lodge near Tezpur Assam in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, a colonial plantation bungalow located on 22 acres of tropical land surrounded by tea gardens. It epitomises old-world charm and gracious living. From here, let the call of the wild beckon you to the spectacular Diphlu River Lodge on the periphery of Kaziranga National park. Nestled on the banks of the picturesque Diphlu River it is the ideal wilderness getaway. Let your children bear witness to the world's largest populations of the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, the Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo and Eastern Swamp Deer.

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Be a Volunteer Traveller

The stark, awe-inspiring landscape of Spiti Valley has attracted always the adventurous. Its residents have a truly unique way of life and have adapted to the cold desert environment of the trans-Himalayas. This journey through Spiti is a wonderful opportunity to make travel fun and meaningful for you and your children. You travel and experience Spiti like a local and simultaneously volunteer your time from building greenhouses to helping with daily village activities. It not only ensures the conservation of the regions natural and cultural resources but also directly contributes to the overall sustainable development of the region. This is more than just travel. This is exciting and it is fulfilling.

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Meghalayan Serenity

Shillong is one of the smallest yet naturally fascinating capital cities surrounded by lush greenery, thick forest cover and a spectacular climate through the year. This stay at the luxurious cottages of RI KYNJAI, which literally means “Serenity by the Lake”, offers nature lovers the perfect getaway is stunning surroundings. Beautiful hill treks, boat rides and island picnics. Something for all the family. A highlight is a visit the countries’ cleanest town, and of course, a day at the beautiful Shillong Golf Course, dating back to 1889, and still referred to as the ‘Gleneagles of the East’.

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Cozy Corner of Kumaon

The Mary Budden Estate has been lovingly restored to its former 19th century glory. The estate is remotely located in a cosy corner of the Kumaon region and it seamlessly blends into its surroundings making it the perfect place to catch up with yourself, friends and family. It is also one of only five privately owned estates in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. With the aim of creating an intimate experience with just you and your loved ones, you can do as much or as little as you want. For the more active, head out for guided walks and hikes within the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary or cooking lessons, and for those looking to blend in to the surroundings, enjoy the opportunity to disconnect in order to connect deeply

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GANGA KINARE

Set on the banks of the Ganges, surrounded by forested hills is the serene & peaceful Aloha on the Ganges. Rishikesh offers its guests a range of surreal experiences from adventure treks and nature trails to river rafting on the Ganges and hiking. For some quiet moments one can meditate on the sand beach by the river Ganges or experience yoga. And of course, there is the renowned religious aarti by the Ganges. Your stay at Aloha on the Ganges can be as active or as relaxing as you want it to be.

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INTO THE HILLS OF NAGALAND

Spectacular landscapes and tribal villages. Rolling hills & lush valleys. Vibrant locals and absorbing history. Nagaland is one of India’s most beautiful states, where its locals are fiercely proud of their identity, where folklore still abounds, with stories passed down from generation to generation. From treks to picnics, from campfires to story telling, from home stays to meeting the locals, our journey to Nagaland will be something your family and you will stay with you for a long, long time.

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NATURE IN FOCUS

Surrounded by natural greenery & boasting quiet surroundings, Destiny Farmstay is located in Avalanche, 25 km from Ooty on the fringes of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve. Located between two enchantingly verdant hills, and a pristine lake, Destiny allows you to be you, whether to fill your days with unending adventures, or with blissful seclusion. Agricultural tours, horse riding and camping or volleyball and table tennis – there is enough to keep your family engaged and for the rest, just immerse yourself in the stunning panoramic views

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COFFEE TRAILS

Chikmaglur is a haven of peace and tranquility and nestled along the Mullayangiri hills of Chikmaglur, in the thick of an active coffee plantation is the beautiful 20-villa Java Rain. Covered in mist and lush greenery on all sides with breath-taking panoramic views, Java Rail Villas is just an ideal getaway in the summer. Walking trails, cycling, swimming, coffee plantation visits – there is so much to do and so much to experience.

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TIME FOR TEA

Stunning scenery and classic, old-fashioned elegance invite you to a fabulous and unique holiday experience with your family. This vacation includes a stay at a heavenly little plantation retreat that lies above the banks of the River Rungeet on a hillock overlooking the mighty Kanchenjunga. The Glenburn Tea Estate offers the perfect place in which to discover the beauty of Darjeeling. Camping, picnic lunches, nature walks – this and much more is part of this sprawling tea estate.

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MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU

Head to the heart of the Kangra Valley, in northern Himachal Pradesh, where the air is crisp and fresh, the sky is wonderfully clear and blue and the view of the distant snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar Himalaya are stunning. Here, ensconced in the green rolling hills of Palampur is the beautiful Lodge at Wah, an eco-friendly but cosy, earthy and warm dwelling in an organic tea estate. Surrounded by pine and deodar forests, Palampur is a haven for trekking trails, angling and paragliding.

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SOUND OF SILENCE

Cocooned in a little hamlet, surrounded by the mighty Kumaon Himalayas, is the beautiful Soulitude in the Himalayas. As the name suggests, it offers an all-pervading quietude that transforms and transports one into the world of ‘Soulitude’. Also on offer are spectacular views, crisp mountain air, delicious local food, many walking trails to explore and warm hospitality to rejuvenate your mind, body & soul. This trip is the opportunity for you and your family to slow down, breathe in crisp mountain air, and simply take in the sound of silence

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TOP OF THE WORLD

Journey through Ladakh in the shadow of the Himalayas to discover its raw natural beauty and the most remote and spectacular panoramas of the world. Experience star-spangled sky, snow capped peaks, dramatic monasteries and deep turquoise lakes. Let your children experience a land so unique that it will etch in them a memory for a long, long time.

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Beach to Backwater Cycling

Discover the joy of cycling through the verdant countryside of Kerala as you pedal your way through from Fort Cochin, Kerala through the beaches of Marari along the backwater of Alleppey and Kumarakom. Enjoy that feeling of freedom as you travel worry-free with everything taken care of to make this family holiday an unforgettable experience.

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