5 Must Visit Floating Hotels in India

Undoubtedly one of the best indulgences for a great floating hotel experience. Taj Lake Palace blends in luxury with pristine beauty as it proposes one of the most exquisite floating hotels in the country. The precious property by the Taj Group of Hotels is perched on the scintillating Lake Pichola in Udaipur. The floating hotel in India is perfect for a romantic trip, maybe even a honeymoon, destination wedding or a simple weekend indulgence! Covering a vast 4 acres of lands with rooms facing Lake Pichola and the Aravalli range surrounding Udaipur, you would surely have the time of your life. A small tip, visit the floating hotel on a full moon night as you would be blown away by the beauty of the place as you relax by the lily pond!

Just off Strand Road in Kolkata rests the charming floating hotel of The Floatel. The luxurious hotel offers an ultra dope view of the Hooghly River and the famed Howrah Bridge. Needless to say, these views surely would add to your experience of staying at The Floatel in Kolkata. Oh, and did we mention the authentic Bengali food that you can indulge in? Scrumptious Bengali dishes such as alur dom, illish macher jhola rounded off with a delicious sandesh as dessert sounds too good a food binge, right? The rooms also match up to your demands of excellence and exquisiteness. You can expect all modern equipment, including functional WiFi, mini-fridge, bathtub in the room, workstation and more.

Not a hotel as such, but AB Celestial is Mumbai's first-ever floating restaurant which offers a kickass view of the Bandra - Worli Sea Link, the Arabian Sea and of course, the city of Mumbai! Perched at a dock in Bandra, AB Celestial does come with the finesse of an upscale restaurant with celebrated food indulgence. It is easily one of the best spots for a date or if you're out celebrating some big news! Wish to propose to your bae? A backdrop of the Arabian Sea sounds quite dreamy, don't you think? Make your moments memorable here! Here's a cool tip, you could reserve a table on InterMiles' platform for AB Celestial and earn miles.

Maybe not water villas, but you can expect some alluring Kerala-style floating cottages in Trivandrum at Poovar Island Resort. Nestled in the gorgeous backwaters of the state capital, the floating cottages do make for quite a spectacular view worth visiting. The neighbourhood is surrounded by palm trees as the wooden cottages line the banks. The cottages are inspired by traditional architecture with thatched roofs and wicker furniture. The moment you step into the property, you would automatically feel at ease and cosy. One of the biggest advantages of staying at this floating hotel is that they have a special ayurvedic spa! And you know, when in Kerala, must indulge in some ayurvedic spa treatment! It is the perfect wellness space to visit in the state. Plus, resting on the lap of nature and greenery would only add to your experience of being in Kerala. So book your flight tickets and make the most of your trip.

Expect palatial bliss at Mumtaz Palace Houseboat in Srinagar! As one of the few traditional floating hotels in India, Mumtaz Palace Houseboat does reflect the eclectic cultures and traditions of Kashmir. The floating hotel was once a sought-after British rendezvous place. No doubt, luxury comes naturally to this pristine hotel, perched on the famous Dal Lake. The houseboat is well-equipped with modern amenities in all the rooms. You would feel comfortable in the lap of the palatial appeal of this Kashmiri houseboat. Imagine waking up to the sounds of birds chirping and locals singing Kashmiri songs as you sit on the deck and soak in the morning sun. You can make this scenic picture we weaved into reality, if you sort your tickets and plan a Kashmir valley rendezvous.

Now that you have your list in place, time to book your flights and jet off to one of these palatial floating hotels in India! Stay tuned for more such travel-related content.