Amaya

Hovering between land and sky. Rooted in the 25 acres of terraced hills that rise up like the sun around it. Amaya is immersed in the Himachal Pradesh landscape it calls home, woven into one of India’s most enchanting enclaves. Breathtaking by design, its chalets, cottages, suites and private villas promise the purity of peace – with space and style notes that speak to modern travellers. Leave behind the daily grind with bean-to-cup coffee, best enjoyed with a book from the Library. Or sip something chilled and watch from the hotel’s stone swimming pool as the amber sun dips below the hills.   
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Every element of Amaya is a sustainably crafted celebration of the land and its heritage, from classical Indian crafts to unassuming Victorian influences. Copper roofs catch the glint of the rising sun, while the mellow pink tones of the stone walls are thanks to the mix of lime and local soil. Throw open the marble and wood shutters to let in the song of birds as they flit through the conifers. Step out to discover pool-side saunas, made for post-trek relaxation. Or embark on a guided foraging adventure around Amaya, plucking wild sorrel, vanilla-sweet mulberries and the treasured golden apples that grow in the hotel orchard. 

The rhythms of the seasons inspire menus at Amaya. Dishes are a celebration of Solan’s produce, best enjoyed at a gentle pace. For a flavour of mountain life, walk the hotel farms at dawn with the resident horticulturalist, eating what you pick along the way. Or enjoy a guided hike from Darwa village along the River Gamber for a bank-side picnic. Evenings at Amaya are best spent watching movies by moonlight, wrapped in blankets. For peak romance, have the hotel build a bonfire and share drinks beneath the stars – or enjoy epitome of private dining, served by a butler.