Amangalla

You arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage site and step onto the cool, tiled floors of the Great Hall. The high ceilings, antique chandeliers, and lazy overhead fans instantly transport you back to the 19th century. It feels less like checking into a hotel and more like being welcomed into the home of a colonial governor. The rooms, known as Chambers, feature polished jackwood floors and four-poster beds that demand a long, restful sleep. Outside, the pool is a hidden secret tucked inside a mature garden that offers total silence despite the busy streets just over the wall. You must finish your day with high tea on the veranda as the sun sets over the fort.