Top accommodation in

Northern India & Himalaya

A selection of our favourite places to stay in Northern India & Himalaya

Shakti Ladakh – Ladakh, Indian Himalayas

Little Tibet

The Shakti village walk enables you to enjoy the villages and rural life in remote mountains in the far north of the Indian sub-continent. Step out of the modern world, walk between villages that are remote, and stay in traditional village houses, which Shakti has spruced up to provide proper comfort without compromising their authenticity. Read More

Oberoi Wildflower Hall – Shimla

Mountain Haven

Situated at 2500m in the magnificent Himalayas, Wildflower Hall is a fairy tale luxury resort in 22 acres of pine and cedar forest. It recreates the grand style of the colonial era with wood paneling and original artwork creating an aura of old-world charm. The resort also offers white water rafting, mountain biking, archery and more. Read More

Kishkinda Camp – Hampi, Southern India

Discover the magic of Hampi

Kishkinda Camp, operated by The Ultimate Travelling Camp is a new tented camp located on the outskirts of the ancient town of Hampi. Enjoy unparalleled luxury and service whilst exploring the Karanataka and the UNESCO World Heritage site, and appreciate the comfort of the best type of camping experience there possibly is. Read More

Shakti 360 Leti – Kumaon Region, Indian Himalaya

Himalayan Mountain Retreat

In a stunning location at 2,200m, Leti 360 offers a remoteness usually reserved only for the hardiest of explorers. Rejuvenate your body and mind with the stunning scenery around you, take in crystalline air and enjoy absolute quietude, then in the evening retire to the comfort of your bed adorned with duvets and pashmina blankets. Read More

Kohima Camp – Nagaland, Northeast India

Culture and wonders

The Ultimate Travelling Camp has introduced Kohima Camp, set up in the northeastern state of exotic Nagaland. It is set up solely for the ten-day Hornbill Festival, and provides the opportunity to explore the Land of the Nagas and its rich tribal heritage, whilst staying in supreme comfort under canvas. Read More

Jaagir Lodge – Dudhwa, Northern India

Plethora of nature and wildlife

Jaagir Lodge, one of The Ultimate Travelling Camp's properties is situated deep in the Terai in range of the forest reserves of Dudhwa, Pilibhit, Kishanpur, Katarniaghat and neighbouring Nepal. Jaagir Lodge - the perfect combination of tented accommodation, nomadic lifestyle experiences, nature and all luxuries conceivable. Read More

Taj Swarna – Amritsar, Northern India

Star of Amritsar

Taj Swarna fuses modern design with traditional elegance in the heart of Amritsar. With an enviable location next to Sikhism's most sacred shrine, the famed Golden Temple, it provides a fabulous base for discovering Amritsar as well as the nearby cities of Jalandhar and Ludhiana. Read More

Chamba Camp Thiksey – Leh, Ladakh

Tented Leh

Pitched at the base of Thiksey monastery, for a few months over festivals during Ladakh’s short summer, the luxurious Chamba Camp has entered into a unique commercial and spiritual partnership. Your stay provides valuable income for the monastery at one of the most picturesque places on earth. Read More

Chamba Camp Diskit – Nubra Valley, Ladakh

Way out in the wilderness

Chamba Camp Diskit is located amongst jagged mountains on the northern route to Leh, where the two rivers of the Nubra and the Shyok meet to form the glorious Nubra Valley. Sleep in luxurious canvas tents with grandiose four poster beds, take in the 360 degree views on your private sit out and unwind in the Himalaya region. Read More
Shakti Ladakh – Ladakh, Indian Himalayas
Oberoi Wildflower Hall – Shimla
Kishkinda Camp – Hampi, Southern India
Shakti 360 Leti – Kumaon Region, Indian Himalaya
Kohima Camp – Nagaland, Northeast India
Jaagir Lodge – Dudhwa, Northern India
Taj Swarna – Amritsar, Northern India
Chamba Camp Thiksey – Leh, Ladakh
Chamba Camp Diskit – Nubra Valley, Ladakh

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