Taj Madikeri Resort and Spa, Coorg

Perched 4,000 feet up in the Western Ghats, this eco-conscious luxury resort sits across 180 acres of rainforest that tourism has barely touched. Massive picture windows keep the mist-draped hills in view from every angle, and all 62 rooms and villas face the cascading greenery. A 30,000-square-foot spa, an infinity pool, and concierge-guided treks by foot or zipline fill the days. Coorg is famous for its coffee, and the on-site cafe is not a bad place to remember that.