India’s newest hotels from Periplus
Hotel updates from Periplus in India…
NEW LUXURY OPENINGS
The Oberoi Vindhya Vilas, Bandhavgarh (Soft launched)
19 tents + 2 villas with private pools
Perfect base for Bandhavgarh National Park safaris
Full Oberoi hospitality standards
The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, Panna (Opening Summer 2025)
Historic 1800s palace by Maharaja Hinu Pat Shah
66 accommodations across 70 acres
8km from Panna National Park, 22km from Khajuraho temples
Original architecture preserved with modern luxury
BOUTIQUE DISCOVERIES
Niravi, Jaipur (21 rooms)
Finally a quality boutique option in central Jaipur
Proper pool, bar, restaurant - all boxes ticked
Managed by experienced Anopura/Jalakara team
Local office approved
Amaraanth, Goa (12 suites)
Excellent new South Goa beach property
7-8 minute walk to stunning Varca-Fatrade beach
Recommend Luxury Suites (middle category) for best views
HVN London spa, cocktail bar, manicured gardens
Sitara Himalaya, Manali (Relais & Châteaux)
Perfect Wildflower Hall replacement
10 spacious suites, mountain views
Excellent for active/hiking clients
Avoid Jan-Feb (snow closures) and Jul-Aug (monsoon)
Adults-only (no children under 13)
SPECIALTY PROPERTIES
Only luxury option for Snow Leopard expeditions
Previously just basic homestays available
Closest to Leh, perfect winter base
The Postcard Durrung Estate, Assam
3.5 hours from Guwahati, 1 hour from Kaziranga
Great addition to Assam tea estate experiences
5 rooms, 15 minutes from Ellora Caves
Much-needed characterful option replacing dated Taj
Farm-to-table dining, owner-managed
BUDGET/MID-RANGE OPTIONS
Kara, Cochin (8 rooms)
Fort Kochi heritage buildings (former Portuguese mint)
Recently renovated, includes art gallery
No pool - manage expectations
Nilay House, Varanasi (4 rooms)
Near Assi Ghat, budget-friendly
Small but comfortable, well-maintained
STILL EVALUATING
Padam Haveli, Jaipur - Mixed feedback due to narrow access and monkeys Niribili Homestay, Majuli - Basic but adequate The Postcard Willow, Ladakh - Opening April 2025
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
Jaipur: Niravi is the boutique breakthrough we've needed
Goa: Amaraanth fills the luxury beach gap in South Goa
Manali: Sitara Himalaya excellent for mountain luxury
Ladakh: House of Rumbak transforms snow leopard access
Maharashtra: Dhyaana Farms upgrades Aurangabad stays