At some or the other point in your life, you may have dreamt to live like a royal! Haven’t you? Like, live in a palace, dine the best of fares of the world and rejuvenate by a private lake or pool — literally turn into a king or a queen! That lifestyle can happen for you sooner or later. However, just to get a hang of what it all feels like, how about taking an indulging holiday to some of those palaces or havelis, royal stays of India, solo, or with your clan?

Did we just hear your mind saying a loud ‘YES’? Well then, without much ado, here are Yuyiii’s recommended, royal hidden jewels, weekend getaways near Delhi, resorts near Pune, places near Delhi for the weekend that you must visit soon!

A surreal stay that reminds you of the bygone royal era, this haveli in Alsisar is simply magnificent. Unlike Udaipur, Jaipur, the main tourist spots of Rajasthan, Alsisar is still not so known in the travel circuit. Hence, you would be at more peace here. Enchanting slowness, authentic food, traditional music and dance await you with warm hospitality here.

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Hidden in the hills of the amazing Alwar region, this haveli at Kishanpur, within 4 hours from Delhi is nothing but ethereal. With the richness of Rajasthani warmth in the breeze, a stay here is a memory etched for a lifetime. You could also unwind by the lake nearby or their swimming pool. Simple yet decadent food would be served fresh to you. The stay here befits the royals. Then what more could you ask for especially after doing so many chores during lockdown?

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An erstwhile residence of the royal family of Princess Reena Kumari, staying in this boutique hotel is a rare luxury. It is not just one of those regular weekend getaways. Charismatic chandeliers, mesmerizing corridors and the company of mountains, make a stay there all the more royal. Make sure to stay here if you around Delhi or are visiting soon.

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Whispering the tales of the mettlesome Marathas, this heritage stay in Saswad is one of the best family resorts/ luxury resorts near Mumbai. Lush green trees all around, royal hospitality, company of peacocks, grandeur to be enjoyed by the pool— all the boxes are checked here! They also have activities like ziplining, zorbing right in the fort. Won’t that be a perfect regal stay for you and the family to distress after the lockdown in Mumbai and Pune?

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Going for that stereotypical holiday or a quick weekend getaway near Mumbai or Pune is surely convenient. However, the idea of immersing oneself with the character of a place, the traditional stays and blending with the ballads of its history by visiting heritage stays is what extraordinary travel experiences are cherished for!

To etch some of the most regal memories in your mind, we suggest embarking to an offbeat destination this season. Furthermore, instead of staying in that yet another hotel, this time, pick one of our hidden gems, weekend getaways, luxury resorts near Mumbai, getaways near Delhi, resorts near Pune for weekend and revisit India’s unmatchable heritage. Do check them out for your travel plans after COVID-19 lockdown is over.

Straight out from some fairy tale, this haveli is an epitome of grandeur. Attuned with the heritage of India, the architecture, hospitality and the views of this stay are timeless. If you are looking for getaways near Delhi then you must consider this stay.

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An oasis of royalty, this stay is serenely hidden in the region of Alwar. Breathtaking views of Siliserh Lake, green lawns and the ancient stories whispered by the Aravalli ranges await you here. As a weekend destination near Delhi, this place ticks all the boxes for a dreamy heritage stay.

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Always wanted to stay in an erstwhile royal property and know all about the regal heritage? Well, we cannot wait for you to visit this splendid stay in Nainital then! Not only did this boutique hotel housed the royals but it is surrounded by mesmerizing greens and mountains. Around Delhi? Make sure to visit this place.

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Whispering the tales of the mettlesome Marathas, this heritage stay in Saswad is one of the best family resorts/ luxury resorts near Mumbai. Lush green trees all around, royal hospitality, the company of peacocks, grandeur to be enjoyed by the pool — all the boxes are checked here! They also have activities like ziplining, zorbing right in the fort. Won’t that be a perfect regal stay for you and the family?

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A thing of beauty is a joy forever. And what would be more beautiful than breathing fresh air around scenic weekend stays, rural stays after the COVID lockdown is over, right? Imagine driving through the pristine roads. And also getting a chance to breathe some fresh air after everything gets settled. Most importantly, having that assurance of visiting a safe, sanitized place feels great, right?

Imagine having that much-needed siesta away from home yet feel all relaxed especially after being locked down for so many months! Quintessentially, you cherish it all when you return to your abode and are refueled to get back to life then! However, does that seem like a distant dream? Don’t worry we got you absolutely covered!

As we know a seasoned traveler’s penchant and pet peeves, we couldn’t help but take your breath away by recommending some of Yuyiii’s favorite stays (Hidden Jewels) this week! Close to nature, soothing for the soul and enchanting for all your senses, here are the choicest weekend stays that deserve your attention and visit:

Surrounded by the stunning Sahyadri ranges, Panchgani is around five hours away from Mumbai and is one of the most accessible resorts from Mumbai. However, that travel time is worth it to spend a perfect weekend with your clan at this scenic hill stay there. Fully equipped with all the luxurious amenities, this property charms you with its stately yet rustic vibe. We loved the winding roads around this place, the views but most importantly their hospitality won our hearts. Also, if you are looking for anniversary celebration places near Pune, weekend getaways for couples, this stay is an ideal place to visit!

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Walk in the shoes of a royal by the lakeside at this palace and we bet you would feel ecstatic. Regally seated around the Aravali range, this palace is nothing but sublime. Enriching food, the company of artists and the regal air of Rajasthan lifted our spirits. To experience the same, you must make your way to Kishanpur.

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One should never ignore the music of the mountains, right? Approximately eight hours away from Delhi, yet this cottage stay near Mukteshwar is utopian for every kind of traveler. In the lap of pristine Himalayas, at this weekend stay, your comfort precedes everything else. Pair it with their piping hot Kumaoni dishes and lazy afternoons by the mountains — the paradise, as they say, is all here!

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Around the abundant river Kabini, lies this resort that stuns you with its calmness. Also, from kayaking in the joyful river, rejuvenating stay till enjoying a farm to table organic meal right at this weekend stay, the experiences at this river stay is one of its kind for sure. Moreover, it is just three hours away from Bangalore. So, it makes it all the more convenient, just saying!

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John Ruskin once said that “Mountains are the beginning and the end of all the natural scenery.” We cannot agree more with him! Like gateways of heaven standing tall on earth, mountains are simply surreal. Their larger than life presence makes us feel small yet they also enchant us with their tales of adventure and fortitude. Sit back in the company of mountains and we bet that you would experience this strange liberation from all the worries and stresses of a fast life. You also get this rare luxury to become an explorer under their tutelage. And while doing all of that, if you get to stay in a stunning resort or a heritage stay, what more could you ask?

Excited enough for that quintessential mountain-baby holiday? There you go then! Curated by our ever enthusiastic in-house travelistas at Yuyiii, these hidden jewels, weekend getaways for couples, resorts near Mumbai, weekend getaways near Pune, weekend getaways near Delhi, luxury getaways across the sleepy mountain towns of India are perfect stays that must be on your bucket list for travel after COVID-19 lockdown!

With cottages literally at the base of mountains, this stay has the right mix of comfort and wilderness. Don’t be surprised if mountains wake you up there! The stately decor inspired by the sculptures of Mahabalipuram adds more character to the interior of these cottages. Adding to all the slowness, Mulshi Dam is nearby this stay. For long walks, relaxed weekend stays and better perspectives, this stay by the mountains is perfect for anyone who lives in Mumbai or Pune.

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Reinvented as a boutique hotel, this stay is one of the oldest properties of Nainital. Once upon a time, the royal family of Princess Reena Kumari lived there. Every room there is distinct and has a vibe of its own. The minute you open the windows, nature embraces you. Tastefully done interiors, delish food and sheer luxury in the lap of mountains, make this opulent hotel irresistible for a travel enthusiast. If you are already searching for weekend getaways near Delhi, trust us, you must consider this stay! Thank us later.

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Looking for that ideal mountain stay, luxury getaways away from all that hustle-bustle? Your search will end in Ramgarh. This place’s quintessential “pahadi” hospitality and decadent desi food will refresh you from the word go! Along with that, the gushing river, a valley nearby shall bring you close to mother nature. Especially for artists, their minimalistic decor overlooking the hills shall prove to be that much-needed inspiration.

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In the hustle-bustle of our lives, planning a trip and then actually going for one often feels like a daydream! Let’s not even mention searching for the same. Oftentimes, bored of the same weekend getaways, luxury resorts near Mumbai or getaways near Delhi we seek a different place. After all, isn’t variety the spice of life?

But then co-ordinating with friends, boiling down to the perfect place, calculating the time and the distance from your home can possibly make you cancel the plan. Especially after the COVID 19 lockdown in India and the downtime of Corona, that urge to experience some fresh air at pristine stays, weekend getaways is more important than anything else!

Does all that jazz sound too familiar? Then let us simplify your holiday woes.

But because of rampant demand for visiting Indian weekend getaways post lockdown, most of the travel websites would ask you: “Where do you want to go?” and that creates a whole new dilemma for you, right? We are sure you are looking for a safe resort to head to near Mumbai and Pune. But then how do you search for them? Somehow you get suggestions from friends. Then, after shortlisting the suggestions, when you search for a specific destination, you are presented with thousands of results. Now, we all like options but generic search options are simply overwhelming, to say the least.

However, with Yuyiii’s all-new Discovery feature, you can find a weekend getaway near your city, like resorts near Mumbai, resorts near Pune or even weekend destinations near Delhi and also anniversary celebration places near Pune, safe and sanitized resorts before you make your mind to order a pizza!

From a plethora of handpicked destinations, hidden jewels that we curate on Yuyiii, you can pick up any one of the luxury resorts near Pune, best weekend getaways from Delhi, family resorts near Mumbai and more that you can visit in no time. All of them follow a cleanliness protocol for staff, guests and also have large space to ensure social distancing.

For instance, if you are in Maharashtra then you can explore our hidden jewels by using ‘Explore by State’. Looking for stays around Delhi? Let our option of ‘Explore by City’ come to your rescue!

Additionally, if you are still a tad confused then ‘Not Sure?’ will present to you getaways that are curated especially for that specific month. ‘Find Hideaways’ will let you explore by stay types like a treehouse, Swiss tents and Destination types like waterfront, heritage, mountains et al. On the other hand, ‘Explore by Zone’ option shall save your day by presenting weekend getaways within a radius of x kilometers from your location.

Planning that dream holiday has never been easy but with Yuyiii’s Discovery Feature, trust us, your pre-holiday woes will disappear.

So, do head to our website and make plans for the festive season and tell us what do you think about our newly launched Discovery feature! We look forward to hearing from you!

At Yuyiii, we love to travel. Every bit of it! Our Founder, Nidhi Sharma has been an avid traveler and a fan of our Epic Travel Meetup. So, from day one, our mission has always been to make travel liberating for everyone. Most importantly, we help people experience travel like never before! Without the vanity of tourists, we have always had the privilege of serving die-hard travelers who would leave their comfy couches to explore an authentic Konkani stay or just let oneself lose in a restored Haveli and hear its tales from the owners.

Guess what? All of that just got one-upped all the more at our first ever meetup of travel buffs. An under-cover travel photographer by the night and an engineer by the day — Abhishek, a banker and an influencer — Anmol, a peppy travel industry professional and a budding solo traveler — Snehal, a hardcore MNC professional — Prashant, opened up their hearts full of stories and adventures on the road just for us.

We talked non-stop on travel and the vibe of the room was so electric that we would have just packed our bags to travel together up, up and away from Mumbai, telling you!

With cheers of coffee, we also discussed the problems a traveler faces and also how travelers can review one of its kind stays handpicked by Team Yuyiii super soon! Oh, and how could we forget an exclusive community of travel experts that we are so looking forward to creating — we talked about that as well, you see! 😀

As this first meetup marked a great start for us at Yuyiii, we have already rolled up our sleeves to prep for the next edition and for the same, just stay tuned to know the line up of experts who would be sharing their journeys!

So, feeling bad for missing this meetup? Don’t worry, we got the next edition for our Epic MeetUp of Travel Buffs already planned.

Just hit ‘Going’. Then, register yourself to meet us and a thriving clan of travelers on 1 February 2020 at Yuyiii HQ, Powai!

We would see you super soon!