Try GOLD - Free
In Nature's Lap
Travel+Leisure India
|August 2021
A short drive away from Mumbai and Pune, Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa—with Dharana at Shillim—is the ideal eco-friendly wellness getaway, finds out AINDRILA MITRA during the cover shoot.
AFTER A DEVASTATING SECOND wave of the pandemic, as the country gradually loosened restrictions, we were in search of a location—not too far from a metropolis—to shoot our cover girl, the lovely Huma Qureshi. Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa was a natural choice.
A two-hour and three-hour drive from Pune and Mumbai, respectively, the retreat is set in the Shillim Valley, in the Sahyadris. On a July evening, I reach the property and get soaked in a lovely drizzle. The misty weather is the perfect balm for my lockdown-weary soul. Built over 325 acres, the 99-villa retreat is an ideal getaway if you want to escape urban chaos while not venturing too far from home.
This story is from the August 2021 edition of Travel+Leisure India.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Travel+Leisure India
Travel+Leisure India
Not #FromTheGram
Forget the tired bucket list. In a conversation with Rishika Singh, Tshering Denkar, Bhutan’s best-known travel voice, maps out the trails, rituals, markets, and meals that most visitors never find.
3 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
The Coast That Stays
Inside Sanur Bali's unhurried coast of fewer crowds-sacred waters and days shaped by walks, swims, and memorable meals unfold before Dhruv Kapoor
5 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
WHERE EXISTENCE SPARKS JOY
In Bhutan, happiness is not chased, it is lived in the every day. For travellers seeking emotional solace and a dose of apricity, that may be the ultimate escape
5 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
Seismic Shifts
On a volcanic peninsula in southern Kyushu, innovation keeps tradition alive.
6 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
Of Spring and Stillness
In Bhutan’s lush former capital, spring unfolds through masked dances, riverside rituals, fertility temples, and moments of quiet joy.
4 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
CULTURAL ODYSSEY
Beyond the predictable tourist traps of Odisha lies a landscape of quiet wonders—from a reservoir hiding an ancient civilisation to a lagoon protected by its former poachers.
2 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
AN EFFORTLESS INTERLUDE
For travellers who have already done the popular circuits of Thailand and are looking for a more meaningful exploration, Khao Lak offers a refreshing alternative.
2 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
Earthly Paradise
Wild and tame, loose and lyrical: over centuries, the English have elevated garden design to an art form. On a tour of the country's lush southeast, Amy Waldman swoons over a landscape in full bloom.
14 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
10 Destinations For Those Who Travel Off Script
Stretching from the Arctic to Asia, these under-the-radar countries offer immersive experiences, whether exploring an ancient archaeological site in the Middle East, gorilla spotting in Africa, undersea wonders along lesser-known coastlines, or a laidback holiday in Asia's sleepiest country.
5 mins
June 2026
Travel+Leisure India
Electric Thrills & Hybrid Highways
Discover the season’s most coveted green machines redefining road trips for India’s young drivers.
6 mins
June 2026
Translate
Change font size