{"id":5229,"date":"2016-08-26T17:59:33","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T12:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=5229"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:03:07","slug":"indias-top-20-family-friendly-getaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/india-holidays\/indias-top-20-family-friendly-getaways\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s top 20 family-friendly getaways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pld-like-dislike-wrap pld-template-1\">\r\n    <div class=\"pld-like-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-like-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"5229\" data-trigger-type=\"like\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-like-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">0    <\/span>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"pld-dislike-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-dislike-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"5229\" data-trigger-type=\"dislike\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-dislike-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">0<\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><strong>India\u2019s top 20 family friendly getaways &#8211; By Smitha Menon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Want to vacation with the clan and can\u2019t figure out how to please everyone? <strong><em>Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> India\u2019s<\/em><\/strong> Smitha Menon shares the answers in the magazine\u2019s <strong>August-September 2016 issue<\/strong>, out on stands now<\/p>\n<p>Given below an excerpt:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-1\"><strong>List of\u00a0family friendly getaways in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort &amp; Spa Uttarakhand<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5232 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/jwmussoorie-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"JW Marriott Mussoorie\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" \/><\/strong>Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Himalayas, this gorgeous resort offers a whole calendar of activities dedicated to its young guests. Some of these include farm walks, salsa lessons and cooking demos. The property features a heated indoor splash pool and a bicycling track with bikes for rent. The wheelchair-friendly hotel is a great option if you\u2019re traveling with elderly people. It can arrange for connecting rooms for your family\u2014just make sure to mention this at the time of making your reservation. <em>(<\/em><em>doubles from 16,000; complimentary stay for two children below six years)<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CNT TIP: <\/strong>Author Ruskin Bond\u2019s hometown, Landour, is less than an hour\u2019s drive away from the property. If your kids have a literary bent of mind, a visit to the place that inspired many of his delightful tales would be a lovely way to spend a day.<\/p>\n<h3>Poetree Sarovar Portico, Thekkady Kerala<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/poetree-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Poetree Sarovar Portico, Thekkady\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" \/><\/strong>Your #famjam will morph into a pachyderm party at this ecoresort that overlooks Periyar Lake. Located just outside Periyar National Park, which is known for its large population of elephants, Poetree offers a number of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, such as bamboo rafting, forest treks and elephant rides and baths. Once the charm of the outdoors starts to wane, youngsters can retreat to the in-house children\u2019s activity room while grown-ups can head to SVA, the ayurvedic spa, for an evening of calm. Get a taste of local culture\u2014cooking demos, Kathakali and Kalari performances are sure to be a hit with both your kids and your parents. <em>(<\/em><em>doubles from 8,000; complimentary stay for one child below six years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CNT TIP: <\/strong>Let the youngsters make use of the telescopes and binoculars, available on request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>City Getaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>ITC Rajputana Rajasthan<\/h3>\n<p>Teach your little prince and princess the basics of croquet and horse riding, and give your parents the chance to enjoy folk dance and ghazal performances in the majestic environs of this Jaipur stay. You can also take a hot-air balloon ride over the Pink City. <em>(<\/em><em>doubles from 5,700; complimentary stay for kids below 12 years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CNT TIP: <\/strong>The hotel can organise a guided food trail\u2014a great way to explore the city.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/places-to-visit-in-rajasthan-2\/\">10 Places To Visit In Rajasthan For A Surreal Experience<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore Karnataka<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ritzcarltonbengaluru-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" \/><\/strong>Tending to business in Bengaluru? Take the little ones, who\u2019ll like the Ritz Kids\u00ae Night Safari, a camping experience complete with tent, flashlight, compass and activity pack, within the safety and comfort of their own room. Be prepared, though\u2014 you may be forced to repeat it at home. <em>(<\/em><em>doubles from 10,500; complimentary stay for two children below 12 years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CNT TIP: <\/strong>Ask for a treasure hunt to be arranged during your stay.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seaside Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>PARK HYATT GOA RESORT AND SPA<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5234 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/parkhyattgoa-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Seaside Fun\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" \/><\/strong>Storytelling, giant chessboards, kiddie pools, beach toys and educational activities at Camp Hyatt\u2014this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/10-best-beaches-in-south-goa\/\">South Goa<\/a> haven pulls out all the stops for little ones. The wheelchair-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotel <\/a>also offers a lovely horticulture tour that your parents might enjoy. <em>(<\/em><em>doubles from 7,500; complimentary stay for two children below six years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CNT TIP: <\/strong>Ask the hotel to organize activities like customised food tours, heritage walks and boat rides.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Suggested Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/things-to-do-in-goa\/\">50 Interesting Things to do In Goa<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Maison Perumal Puducherry<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maisonperumal2-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Maison Perumal - Family Friendly Getaways\" width=\"730\" height=\"547\" \/><\/strong>If you\u2019re the kind of parent who likes their kids to get a healthy dose of history while on holiday, a stay at this heritage property is in order. Blending the best of Tamil and French cultures, Maison Perumal offers activities like kolam (rangoli) making and mylanchi (henna) sessions. <em>(<\/em><em>doubles from 6,800; complimentary stay for children below five years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CNT TIP: <\/strong>Sign up for Life of Pondy on Wheels, the hotel\u2019s cycle tour through town. If that\u2019s too strenuous, sign up for INTACH\u2019s architecture walk that\u2019ll take you through the picturesque French and Tamil Quarters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adventure &amp; Wildlife<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Wild Mahseer Lodge Assam<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5237 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wildmahseer-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Mahseer Lodge\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" \/><\/strong>There isn\u2019t a Mad Hatter here, but you and your clan can definitely have a fun tea party at this 22-acre tea estate. Parents (and their parents) will love the tea-tasting at the in-house tea bar, while kids will enjoy biking across the plantation to explore the local tea gardens. Venture into the wild with expeditions to the national parks in Kaziranga and Nameri, nearby. <em>(<\/em><em>doubles from 6,900; complimentary stay for children below five years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CNT TIP: <\/strong>This is one of the great family friendly getaways for everyone to learn the basics of angling.<\/p>\n<h3>Acres Wild Tamil Nadu<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5231 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/acreswild-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Acres wild - Tamil Nadu\" width=\"730\" height=\"548\" \/><\/strong>At this scenic farmstay in Coonoor, family time is bound to get cheesy (#dadjoke). The owners make gourmet cheese and grow veggies, fruit and herbs. Apart from learning how to make Gouda and Parmesan, your little ones can feed fish, milk cows and help in the fields. <em>(<\/em><em>doubles from 3,000; complimentary stay for children below 10 years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CNT TIP: <\/strong>Take a break from farming duties and explore the region: it\u2019s home to a variety of wild animals, including gaur, leopards and deer.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your trip to one of these\u00a0family friendly getaways and share your experiences with us.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>To read more, grab your copy of <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> India\u2019s August-September 2016 issue, out on stands<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>0 0 India\u2019s top 20 family friendly getaways &#8211; By Smitha Menon Want to vacation with the clan and can\u2019t figure out how to please everyone? 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