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NEW DELHI | 5 SEPTEMBER 2025
We live in a world addicted to hustle, deadlines, and digital noise, and amidst the chaos, we all have FOMO at times. What we seek at the end of the day is a space where we just feel joy of missing out (JOMO), where the goal is to exhale, as there is a quiet joy in doing nothing. JOMO is about stepping back, switching off, and letting yourself breathe, without feeling guilty about it. If you’re craving quiet places where the pace slows and pressure fades, these six handpicked resorts offer just that.
Tucked away in serene corners from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, each of these stays invites you to unwind. There’s no itinerary to follow, no rush—just open skies, still moments, and room to truly relax.
- Mayfair Spring Valley Resort, Guwahati, Assam
Spanning 50 acres of green valley on the quiet outskirts of Guwahati, Mayfair Spring Valley blends luxury, space, and comfort in every corner. As the largest and most premium resort in Eastern India, it features 260 well-appointed rooms, along with private villas and cottages nestled in the hills. Designed with traditional Assamese patterns, these spaces open to sweeping valley views. Here, you can slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with nature. Sip local tea on a balcony, walk through landscaped gardens, or unwind with a spa treatment. The infinity pool melts into the forest canopy, while scenic dining highlights fresh regional flavors. With warm hospitality and a focus on well-being, this retreat invites travelers to unplug and fully embrace the Joy of Missing Out.
- Shakti 360° Leti, Kumaon Himalaya
Giving a 360° view of the Himalayan peaks along the India-Nepal border, Shakti 360 is a high-end lodge designed for complete escape. Four cabins crafted from stone, wood, and glass offer stunning mountain vistas and full privacy. The lodge embraces simplicity with no Wi-Fi, minimal technology to help you disconnect and soak in the silence of the mountains. Mornings begin with fresh mountain air and panoramic sunrises, while days pass watching clouds float over rugged peaks from floor-to-ceiling windows, wrapped in warm blankets in a quiet reflection amid breathtaking surroundings.
3. The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort, Chandigarh, Punjab
Tucked within 8,000 acres of Siswan Forest near Chandigarh, The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort offers calm, space, and quiet luxury with a landscape of beautiful gardens with fountains, reflection pools, and traditional architecture. Listed as ‘One of the World’s Greatest Places,’ the resort consists of spacious villas and luxury tents, and premier Rooms which open onto private gardens. The Oberoi Spa is designed for travelers to feel, ‘to be near oneself’, with a luxury hammam, hot stone massage, and many other treatments available within the resort. Meals are crafted with seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients that are deeply nourishing, and surrounded by forest silence and regal comfort. You can settle effortlessly into stillness, whether soaking in the spa, resting in the filtered light of a garden pavilion, or simply enjoying the luxury of doing nothing at all.
4. Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand
Set 30 km from Rishikesh, Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa rests between the Shivalik mountains, deciduous forests, and the flowing Ganges. Built from locally sourced materials, the resort reflects Himalayan village and temple fort architecture across 50,000 square metres. Rooms and villas offer uninterrupted views of the river and hills, with interiors that blend Garhwali charm and quiet luxury. Curated antiques, warm fireplaces, and jaali-screened spaces invite calm. You can unwind with spa therapies, yoga, or meditation at the J Wellness Circle. Organic, regional cuisine and signature drinks come with sweeping views. From the riverside aarti to starlit hammocks, every detail invites stillness, being a perfect location for a soulful escape, where you can feel the JOMO within.
5. Brunton Boatyard, Fort Kochi, Kerala
Overlooking the Arabian Sea in Fort Kochi, Brunton Boatyard by CGH Earth blends colonial charm with quiet elegance. Once a 19th-century shipyard, the restored heritage hotel reflects Portuguese, Dutch, and English influences through high ceilings, antique furniture, and curated artifacts. Watch ships drift across the Arabian Sea from a breezy balcony or sip cardamom chai on the jetty as dolphins pass by. Each space invites stillness, from the planter’s chair to the open courtyard. The scent of history lingers in the walls, echoing Fort Kochi’s trading past when Kerala’s pepper rivaled gold. Surrounded by sea breeze and timeless architecture, Brunton Boatyard is where the JOMO becomes a gentle, everyday pleasure.
6. Barefoot at Havelock, Andaman Islands
A 90-minute ferry from Port Blair brings you to Beach No. 7, which consists of pure white sand, rocks, and blue water, echoing the sound of crashing waves. Just a minute’s walk from a secluded beach lies the Barefoot at Havelock Resort, built using environmentally sensitive, indigenous materials. It is the first sustainably designed property in the Andaman Islands, consisting of thirty-one thatched villas that sit quietly within tropical forest, without air-conditioning or televisions to distract from nature. Staff deliver fresh coconut water to your doorstep every two hours, leaving you to choose between a hammock nap or a stretch of white sand. Afternoons pass slowly, and by 5 p.m., slipping into the warm, glassy sea feels like joining the ocean at rest. With nothing urgent to do and nowhere else to be, this is the kind of place where JOMO finds its true home.
Conclusion
Choosing JOMO doesn’t mean giving up comfort—it means redefining it. These six retreats prove that true luxury lies in space, silence, and the freedom to disconnect. Set in some of India’s most tranquil landscapes, each resort invites you to pause without pressure, to rest without guilt. Step away, slow down, and let stillness renew you. After all, doing nothing isn’t idle, it’s intentional, restorative, and quietly powerful.
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