Whether it’s road-tripping through Rajasthan, unwinding at a luxury resort in Ranthambore or doing laps in a heated pool in Kashmir—Indian travellers are choosing the best, most unique and engaging experiences when it comes to travel. Our annual Readers’ Travel Awards continues to capture the travel experiences our readers love best.
Like each year, the Readers’ Travel Awards are chosen through a readers’ voting process spanning two months sans any nominations and recognise the best in the travel industry across hotels, destinations, airlines, spas, and more. This year’s survey saw a record-breaking response from the readers of Condé Nast Traveller, pointing to a resurgence of travel and a bounce back of the entire sector.
FAVOURITE LEISURE DESTINATION IN INDIA
Winner: Rajasthan
Runner up: Goa
FAVOURITE INDIAN STATE FOR ROAD TRIPS
Winner: Rajasthan
Runner up: Himachal Pradesh
FAVOURITE OVERSEAS DESTINATION
Winner: Dubai
Runner up: Switzerland
FAVOURITE INDIAN LEISURE HOTEL
Winner: JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa
Runner up: The Leela Palace Udaipur
FAVOURITE DESTINATION SPA
Winner: Ananda in the Himalayas
Runner up: Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala
FAVOURITE INDIAN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Winner: The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg
Runner up: Samode Haveli, Jaipur
FAVOURITE LGBTQ-FRIENDLY HOTEL IN INDIA
Winner: The LaLit New Delhi
Runner up: THE Park Bangalore
FAVOURITE INDIAN BUSINESS HOTEL
Winner: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Runner up: The Oberoi, New Delhi
FAVOURITE SAFARI LODGE IN INDIA
Winner: The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambhore
Runner up: SUJÁN Sher Bagh, Ranthambhore
FAVOURITE OVERSEAS LEISURE HOTEL
Winner: Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Runner up: The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
FAVOURITE SPA IN AN INDIAN HOTEL
Winner: The Spa, The Leela Palace Udaipur
Runner up: Jiva Spa, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa
FAVOURITE INDIAN HOTEL FOR SERVICE
Winner: The Oberoi, New Delhi
Runner up: The Leela Palace New Delhi
FAVOURITE LOYALTY PROGRAMME
Winner: Marriott Bonvoy
Runner up: Taj InnerCircle
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN AN INDIAN HOTEL
Winner: Bukhara, ITC Maurya, New Delhi
Runner up: Indian Accent, The Lodhi New Delhi
FAVOURITE INDIAN HERITAGE HOTEL
Winner: Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Runner up: 2 Maidens Hotel, New Delhi
FAVOURITE HOMESTAY IN INDIA
Winner: Premkunj, Udaipur
Runner up: Sunnymead Estate, Shimla
FAVOURITE PRIVATE VILLA RENTAL PLATFORM IN INDIA
Winner: Airbnb
Runner up: SaffronStays
FAVOURITE HOTEL FOR WEDDINGS IN INDIA
Winner: Raffles Udaipur
Runner up: JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa
FAVOURITE BAR IN AN INDIAN HOTEL
Winner: Rock Pool, W Goa
Runner up: Library Bar, The Leela Palace New Delhi
FAVOURITE INDIAN HOTEL FOR FOOD & DRINK
Winner: ITC Maurya, New Delhi
Runner up: The Leela Palace New Delhi
FAVOURITE AIRPORT
Winner: Singapore Changi Airport
Runner up: Dubai International Airport
FAVOURITE DOMESTIC AIRLINE
Winner: Vistara
Runner up: IndiGo
FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE
Winner: Singapore Airlines
Runner up: Qatar Airways
