It’s 6am and I awake to the sound of birds heralding the morning outdoors my glass dome. I’m glamping at the model new Luxe Chateau, a double-glass dome at Luxeglamp’s eco-resort close to Poombarai Hills in Kodaikanal. Shortly after I step out, the crisp forest air washes over my face and I catch the first rays of the solar rising over a panoramic panorama — of a valley draped in layers of greenery amidst a cascading waterfall and acres of terraced fields.
As the morning breeze carries the scent of the forest, I feast on freshly-baked pastries, fruits, and omelettes — all organized on a picket tray floating in my personal infinity pool. Says Antony Thomas, CEO & Founder of Luxeglamp EcoResorts, “We wanted to elevate our guests’ connection with nature. Our new Glass Glamps offer an all-encompassing experience where guests can sleep under the stars and wake up to one of the most beautiful sunrises in Kodaikanal — all while staying warm and cozy.”
There are seven premium domes designed round Moroccan, Rodeo and Celestial themes and an unique glass dome. Shot On OnePlus #FramesofIndia
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Glamping or ‘glamorous camping’, is an out of doors expertise that mixes the pleasure of tenting with the luxurious and consolation of a high-end resort. Instead of conventional tents and sleeping baggage, glamping lodging typically embrace trendy, totally furnished tents, domes, yurts, or cabins geared up with fashionable facilities.
Sunrise view from the dome
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In India, glamping is quickly rising due to the country’s various landscapes, from mountains and seashores to deserts, and additionally as a result of it combines the better of each worlds — of tenting outdoor but with the fashionable conveniences of a luxurious star resort. For instance, Rajasthan presents glamping in luxurious tents close to the Thar Desert, Udaipur, and Jaipur, typically mixed with camel safaris and cultural experiences whereas in Kerala, the backwaters, tea plantations, and lush hills, present serene glamping choices, significantly in Munnar and Wayanad. States like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are additionally standard for glamping close to scenic mountains, rivers, and valleys, particularly in Manali, Shimla, Rishikesh, and Nainital.
At Luxeglamp in Kodaikanal, one can select from seven premium domes designed round Moroccan, Rodeo and Celestial themes that price ₹ 17700 per day (all inclusive of tax and breakfast), or the unique glass dome at ₹29500 per day together with tax, breakfast and one meal. The glass glamp options minimalist interiors impressed by the rustic houses of the Wild West, plush bedding, tender cushions, and heat lighting, a personal deck for out of doors leisure, electrical energy, and personal rest room. During the day, I bask in heat golden morning mild that filters in and as evening falls, the dome transforms right into a dreamy setting for stargazing. From the consolation of my mattress, I stare upon the giant, panoramic roof window that frames the evening sky like a canvas. As I snuggle up in my king-sized mattress, I proceed to watch the starlit expanse, of a glowing crescent and glimmering stars on a transparent sky, and drift into blissful sleep.
The dome transforms right into a dreamy setting for stargazing at evening
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Guests may also strive the afternoon tea expertise, a scenic guided horse journey throughout the valley or an intimate candlelit out of doors eating expertise beneath the stars. The meals is continental, Indian, or regional, produced from seasonal produce grown in close by villages.
Breakfast at the personal infinity pool. Shot On OnePlus #FramesofIndia
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The interiors of my luxurious dome are designed for each performance and aesthetics. Furnishings are chosen to maximise area and consolation and present a transparent 360 diploma view permitting one to take pleasure in uninterrupted views of the surrounding forests and starry evening skies.
Food is continental, Indian, or regional, produced from seasonal produce grown in close by villages. Shot On OnePlus #FramesofIndia
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Okay Jeshi
As the glass dome makes use of double-glazed or insulated glass, it maintains the indoor temperature thereby lowering the want for synthetic heating or cooling. This in flip lowers power consumption and carbon footprint. As there are not any everlasting buildings, there isn’t any piling, and zero soil disturbance, which makes the dome an eco-conscious design. Besides, the property makes use of solar energy for operations and a few of the buildings are produced from recyclable supplies together with tempered glass and aluminium.
Interiors at the glass dome impressed by the rustic houses of the Wild West
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There can also be a ban on single use plastics at the property. “While we have maximised the use of solar panels for energy needs so as to reduce fossil fuel reliance, all our structures are fully removable and temporary. This ensures that we don’t leave a trace of waste in the forest,” explains Antony including that Luxeglamp additionally has plans to introduce extra thematic glamping experiences throughout its places, together with Munnar in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and the UAE.
For reservations, go to luxeglamp.com or name 9962159621. The writer was at Luxeglamp eco-resorts at Kodaikanal on invitation
Published – June 11, 2025 03:05 pm IST
