Villas, worth escaping to.

Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

• Up to 8 guests
• 4 bedrooms
• 4 baths

A cedar and stone house held inside a pine forest, built for long mornings and slower conversation.

• Private chef
• Fireplace
• Forest deck

Assagao, Goa

• Up to 10 guests
• 5 bedrooms
• 5 baths

A Portuguese-era home reimagined around a long pool, terracotta courtyards and unhurried afternoons.

• Private pool
• Outdoor dining
• Private chef

Old Manali, Manali

• Up to 6 guests
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 baths

A glass and timber house on the valley's shoulder, with snow peaks framed from every room.

• Mountain-facing deck
• Outdoor fire
• Fireplace

Mashobra, Shimla

• Up to 8 guests
• 4 bedrooms
• 4 baths

A colonial-era home set inside a working apple orchard, warm with lamplight after dusk.

• Orchard grounds
• Sun room
• Fireplace