Beautiful floating hotels in India for a lifetime’s experience
Priya Srivastava, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, TRAVEL TRENDS, INDIA Updated : Apr 7, 2022, 12:14 IST
Beautiful floating hotels in India for a lifetime’s experience
If you think floating hotels is a new trend, think again. Floating hotels have been in India for a long time, serving different purposes in different times. But today, these properties have become synonymous with luxury.
For those who wish to experience something unique, these finest floating hotels in India will definitely be an experience of a lifetime.
Le ROI Floating Huts & Eco Rooms, Tehri, Uttarakhand
Sitting on the gorgeous, man-made Tehri Lake, Le ROI Floating Huts & Eco Rooms is a unique property in Uttarakhand. The property offers accommodation in 20 floating huts which are situated in the heart of the lake. All the floating huts here are equipped with modern amenities including Wi-Fi, television and air-conditioning among others.
Mumtaz Palace Houseboat, Srinagar
If you are looking for a royal houseboat stay in Kashmir, then Mumtaz Palace Houseboat on Dal Lake is the best option for you. This palatial bliss is among few traditional floating hotels in India. The property showcases cultures and traditions of Kashmir in a very beautiful manner without compromising on modern luxury.
Poovar Island Resort, Trivandrum
This is another incredible property in India where one must stay once in a lifetime. Poovar Island Resort in Trivandrum offers accommodation in 12 floating cottages on the water. These cottages are inspired by local architecture and feature thatched roofs that adds to the charm. People often come here to get healing ayurvedic treatments.
The Floatel, Kolkata
Constructed on the jetty on River Hooghly River, this floating property in Kolkata gives you an experience of lying on a ship. The hotel enjoys a strategic location and offers mesmerising views of the iconic Howrah Bridge.
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Taj Lake Palace is an iconic property and is one of the most luxurious and prominent floating hotels in the world. Sitting beautifully on the waters of the man-made Lake Pichola, this luxury property has hosted some of the richest and eminent personalities. If you are a James Bond fan, you would know that the venue was used for the shooting of Hollywood blockbuster Octopussy in 1983.
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