Indian subcontinent & South East Asia

The colours and flavours of South Asia A journey through India and Sri Lanka to Thailand in the Indian Ocean reveals mighty forts and fairy tale palaces, jungles and tigers, remnants of great empires and living temples, wild beaches and tropical lagoons, tranquil backwaters and ancient sea ports and a 2 Michelin star restaurant tucked away in a villa in Bangkok city.

The guest rooms open onto private gardens with vistas of palm trees swaying in the breeze against an ocean backdrop. Cape Weligama’s residences and villas sit atop a promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean and enjoy stunning views of idyllic landscapes on all sides. At the seafront, the crescent-shaped infinity pool seems to float above the waves; alongside stone pathways leading to secluded coves where turtles flap about in the crystal-clear shallows. The terracotta-tiled rooftops of the accommodations, designed by renowned architect Lek Bunnag, create the illusion of a traditional Sri Lankan village with generously sized, stylishly furnished interiors.

Cape Weligama

The Atlas

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront.

Tea Trails is perched at an altitude of 1,250 m in Sri Lanka’s Ceylon tea region, bordering Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands World Heritage site. Stay in one of five authentic tea planters’ bungalows, each one of which has its own charm. Lakeside Castlereagh, Summerville and Dunkeld, Norwood with panoramic views, and Tientsin, the most traditionally colonial of the five; they are all decorated with period furniture. Observe life on a working tea estate, savour the gourmet cuisine, and be pampered by a personal butler. This is the ideal setting for trekking and biking against the breath-taking backdrop of mountains, lakes and waterfalls.

Ceylon Tea Trails

Hotel and restaurant on a lake.

Your culinary journey through India begins in the south of Mumbai, in the old industrial district. Here, you'll discover a former textile factory that's now home to Masque, a gourmet restaurant that reconciles heritage and tradition with a sense of the avant-garde. Your host, Aditi Dugar, and Chef Varun Totlani are dedicated to sharing the little-known riches of India's contrasting terroirs, deploying both traditional practices and innovative culinary techniques on local and seasonal flavors – with many ingredients coming from a network of local farmers and regional producers. A ten-course tasting menu, unique in India, offers a glimpse into the true variety and sheer complexity of the country's different styles of cuisine.

Masque

Restaurant in town.

Ran Baas The Palace in Patiala, Punjab, is an authentic Maharaja palace, a property that once was home to the prince’s wives. A major renovation, overseen by renowned Indian architect Abha Narain Lambah, has restored the magnificent original features. Richly carved wood furnishings, gilded frescoes, marble floors, silk carpets, and crystal chandeliers combine to give Ran Baas The Palace a sumptuous atmosphere with the splendor of centuries past. The rooms and suites offer guests the tranquility and pleasures of spacious patios or gardens. The Neel restaurant take diners into the realm of Punjabi flavors with regional cuisine enriched by the influence of local bazaars, while The Patiala Bar embodies Punjabi hospitality and the spirit of celebration. It is a journey to a timeless India that can be prolonged with a cooking class, a walk through the market, or a massage at the spa.

Ran Baas The Palace

Neel

Located in a beautiful modern villa overlooking a tropical garden in the heart of Bangkok, Sühring is decidedly out of the ordinary. In the kitchen, two chefs, Mathias and Thomas, twin brothers, play together, juggling their childhood memories with traditional German recipes. Notwithstanding the classics, such as Bismarkhering and Spätzle, they offer a modern, even cheeky, version of German cuisine that is always in tune with the seasons. The crispy pork shank melts with delight and the tartlet topped with a beautiful green jelly glittering with parsley powder explodes in the mouth, releasing the subtle flavours of the famous chicken salad.

Restaurant Sühring

Clinging to the slope at 8,200 feet above the Kullu Valley, Sitara Himalaya invites you to experience a retreat devoted to reconnecting with nature and the cosmos. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this property reserved for adults, across from Mount Meru – the very spot where Indian sages are said to have received the teachings of the Vedas which underpin Hindu religion.
Like a family home with exceptional service, each room at Sitara Himalaya offers vast windows revealing snow-capped peaks. The interior décor is a blend of delicate local craftsmanship, expressed through Tibetan rugs and handwoven brocade panels, and English influences. The cuisine is local and respects the seasons, drawing on ancestral cooking traditions and techniques. A refined and soothing setting that resonates perfectly with the Vedic-inspired offerings – Yoga, Fire Ritual, Reiki, Marma – at the Paro Svasthi spa, the wellbeing space with a steam room, sauna, and small plunge pool with panoramic views.

Sitara Himalaya

Sitara Lounge

With spectacular views of a dramatic wilderness, life at Suján JAWAI celebrates the great outdoors. Spend unforgettable days on wilderness adventures and tracking leopards; breakfasts in the bush, yoga outdoors and delicious dinners
under constellations of an unending starry sky. It is the most sophisticated and ecological way to discover a truly enchanting landscape. A wander to outlying villages allows immersive experiences of local culture and insights into some of the camp’s brilliant community projects.  With just 10 tents including a Family and a Royal Suite, Jawai redefines sustainable luxury in the wilderness.

SUJÁN JAWAI

Hotel and restaurant in the desert.

In the immediate vicinity of Ranthambore National Park, known as the kingdom of the tigers, Sujàn Sher Bagh camp captures the spirit of a 1920s safari. Arranged around a campfire, its elegant tents–all exquisitely decorated and featuring private verandas– are the ideal refuge for budding explorers.
Dominated by the imposing citadel that lends its name to the reserve, the jungle is full of the ruins of palaces, monuments and follies, now taken over by spectacular wildlife. Thanks to their in-depth knowledge of the park and its occupants, Sujàn Sher Bagh’s guides offer an unparalleled safari experience, comprising two expeditions–in between, you can relax in the swimming pool, in the shade of trees. A traditional Indian dinner provides an opportunity to exchange stories of the day’s exploits around the campfire. With dishes prepared in earthen ovens, using produce from the garden, this unique dining occasion is also destined to become a treasured memory.

Suján Sher Bagh

Dining Tent

Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve.

The Serai, Jaisalmer, sits on a 100-acre private estate of indigenous desert scrub, drawing inspiration from the designs of the royal caravan sites of Rajputana; blending their dash and vivacity with modern amenities and services. Venture into the mystical environs of Jaisalmer, discover its fabled golden fortress, now a Unesco World Heritage Site. Amidst this haven of peace the SUJÁN spa offers treatments in enclosed gardens. At the Dining Tent restaurant, enjoy local delicacies as well as Western dishes, from daily changing menus that are meticulously planned using fresh ingredients. The enchanting location makes for a perfect evening to succumb to the charms of the legendary Manganiyars musicians.

SUJÁN The Serai, Jaisalmer

The Malabar House is more than a beautifully designed heritage hotel. It is an art hotel, home of a carefully curated collection, highlighting Kerala’s composite culture as a passage between East and West. The rooms are comfortable and the service is flawless. Malabar Junction, the hotel’s renowned restaurant and Divine, its wine lounge, combine the tradition of South India with exciting culinary innovation. Enjoy classical music or a dance performance on the patio’s stage, rejuvenate body and soul at the ayurvedic centre, step into the history and culture of Fort Cochin, and explore Kerala’s backwaters on the hotel’s own eco-friendly house boat.

The Malabar House

The Malabar Junction

Hotel and restaurant in town.

Within the City Palace, residence of the Jaipur royal family, The Sarvato restaurant enjoys a matchless location on a vast terrace with breathtaking views of the Pink City. This dining establishment, open exclusively from September through April, has a menu showcasing a treasure trove of local ingredients crafted with long-practiced cooking techniques, all to enjoy with a variety of delicious cocktails. It is a magical setting, worthy of the golden age of the maharajas, where chef Sonu Kumar Singh serves cuisine rooted in tradition and enlivened by innovation. He is a master of marinating, delicately hand-rolling bread, and slow-cooking over charcoal-fired sigri grills. The Sarvato’s six-course tasting menu explores Rajasthan’s culinary landscape, a fine-dining journey along which royal recipes share the table with down-to-earth cuisine from the land’s rural communities.

The Sarvato Jaipur

In the southeast of Sri Lanka lies the Wild Coast Tented Lodge — a haven of twenty eight cocoon-like tents placed at the edge of the jungle and beach. Together they form the shape of a leopard's paw, a symbol of the Yala National Park whose wonders you can discover alongside the camp’s naturalist guides on a safari adventure. At the outposts, the suites overlook the Indian Ocean. Each arched structure, stretched in canvas and bearing stylish colonial expedition decor, is dotted with a private watering hole. Entwined in bamboo, the main building resembles a rock along the shore. It houses the bar, library and restaurant where a modern take on traditional Sri Lankan cuisine is served. 

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

The Dining Pavilion

Lodge and restaurant on the seafront.

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