These are the most unique hotels in India

Did you know that you can travel to a place with the place of accommodation as your main destination? We need to normalise travelling just for the hotel experience! This happens so rarely. There are a number of properties in India that not only can give a stiff competition to some of the best experiences we may have centred our trips around, but are also ready to give you some of the most unique stay experiences as well.

We bring you a beautiful list of some of the most unique hotels in India.

Your next trip to Ooty can centre around this property. Sherlock – The Themed Hotel is located in Ooty, and everything about this hotel will give you the vibes of London in the 1800s, minus the crimes that the fictional detective loved to solve so much. One can imagine that when Sherlock was not busy outsmarting Moriarty or trying not to get killed by the Abominable Bride, he loved to fish, horseback riding or even a nature walk. You can do all that at Sherlock.

You may have stayed in a palace when in Jaipur, but what about a battle fort? With Alila Fort Bishangarh, you can do that as well. This property is a former battle fort turned into a hotel, complete with old turrets, cellars, impressive hallways, dungeons, and more modern facilities like infinity pool, private lounges, bars and spa to name a few.

The name translated to means Serenity by the Lake. Located in Ri Bhoi district in Meghalaya, Ri Kynjai can be the best way to get to know Khasi culture and traditions, if this is your first time visiting Meghalaya. The resort has cottages built in traditional Khasi style of architecture, and the rooms overlook the gorgeous Umiam Lake. You cannot go wrong with this property. It’s a beautiful mix of traditional and luxury.

The Tree House Hideaway in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is one of the most fun ways to experience the forest. Away from the wild animals, but right in the lap of nature and above the ground, are the comfortable rooms of this treehouse stay. There are a total of five treehouses in the 21 ac land surrounded by big trees and lush forest. A stay in the forest does not mean you will have to slug it out, all treeshouses come with the best of the facilities to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Uravu is all about being environmentally conscious, starting with the traditional eco-friendly bamboo huts for rooms. Located in Wayanad and close to nature, Uravu is a jungle retreat you should bookmark for your next quiet offbeat escape.

Located in Gaili village in Peren district, an hour away from Dimapur in Nagaland, Shalom Resort might just be the most unique stay experience on this list. By unique, we are talking about traditional Naga morungs. Naga morungs are thatch-roofed accommodations that were traditional bachelors’ dormitories. Back in the day, young Naga bachelors used to gather in their community morungs and socialise. At Shalom, you can stay at one of these morungs. Make sure to bring your sleeping bags though.

At the Himalayan Village, you can stay in one of the cottages built in the traditional Kathkuni style with dry stacking of stone and wood, minus the concrete. This is the best way to experience traditional Kullu living. The cottages come with all the modern amenities, and once you step outside, you will have your own personal garden! Apart from the traditional stay, you can do a lot of outdoor activities like rappelling, nature walks, jungle incursions, rock climbing, mountain biking, trout angling, to name a few.

Ever stayed in a ketuvallam? If not, then Xandari Riverscapes can be your guide to your first ever ketuvallam experience, the traditional Kerala houseboat. It will be like going back in time, onboard these traditionally designed houseboats.