LIVING THE fream

Think about your most treasured dream. You work hard to make this once-in-a-blue-moon splurge come true – for yourself and your loved ones. Your wish list might border on maximalism, but, you know what, you deserve it! There are plenty of luxurious experiences to be had out there, but this list by Kalwyna Rathod will serve to get you started...

- Kalwyna Rathod

1. A SLICE OF ROYAL HERITAGE

Soak up the grandeur of India's past with a vacation spent getting pampered in a heritage hotel of your choosing.

THE OBEROI RAJVILAS PALACE, JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

Embrace the lifestyle of the legendary Rajput kings of yore.

TAJ FALAKNUMA PALACE, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA

This 1894 enchanting structure was the royal residence of the Nizam, who was once said to be the richest man in the world!

SIX SENSES FORT, BARWARA, RAJASTHAN

This beautiful 14th-century fort, once the residence of a Rajasthani royal family, has been sensitively converted into a sanctuary of well-being.

TAJ NADESAR PALACE, VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH

Unwind in this architectural wonder that is replete with antique artwork.

2. ONE FOR THE ROAD 

Whether you love late-night drives around town or just want to elevate the daily commute, go ahead and splurge on the car of your dreams! Quite a few luxury car brands are making some of their models here the completely knocked down (CKD) way, such as Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover in Pune, BMW and Mini in Chennai, Volvo in Bengaluru, and Audi in Aurangabad.

Good To Know The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the most expensive car model assembled locally.

The BMW X7 is the most expensive locally assembled SUV in India.

3. ARRIVE IN STYLE