“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”
-John Muir
Rightly said Mr. Muir, wilderness does bring us closer to the universe. The only thing that this line does not cover is ‘how do we actually enter into the wildernesses?’ Is it through the national parks or through the jungles, the forests or other unexplored lands?
The right way to travel and explore the wilderness would be by strolling through a rainforest. It has everything that the definition of wilderness can cover. And what if your rainforest visit was accompanied with a luxurious stay?
Now, explore the unexplored lands and enjoy the greenery that a rainforest is known for by choosing a luxury escape in Asia’s rainforest. Plan your holiday at any of these 5 rainforest resorts to attain mental, physical and spiritual bliss in the lap of nature.
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Malaysia
You will feel the air more cool and fresh as you take the first step in the Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat, Perak. A 280 million-year-old Paleozoic limestone would welcome you here and you get to make your check-in by hitting a gong!
Anything you wish for in a jungle resort, be it the lush-green surrounding, clear-water lakes, dimly-lit caves or tree-covered hills, Banjara would offer you all that and much more. The natural hotsprings, private pools, outdoor sunken Jacuzzi, soothing spa treatments and the emerald-shaped lake would definitely sway you off the feet. It offers 25 villas with a private hotspring tubs in the backyard for each of them.
Keemala, Thailand
Overlooking the Kamala Village and the Andaman Sea, Keemala in Phuket, Thailand is an enchanting wonderland that would transpose you to a different world with its rich natural ambience. Enjoy luxury at its best with the various stay facilities like Clay Pool Cottages, Tent Pool Villas, Tree Pool Houses and Bird’s Nest Pool Villas; each of them having a private pool.
The “Purify” programs that it offers would suit you most if you are looking forward to some luxurious retreat while experiencing spiritual and physical bliss. You wouldn’t want to leave Keemala after experiencing its holistic treatments and spa treatments.
The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia
The Datai is one of the most celebrated luxury spots in Langkawi, Malaysia. This isolated resort would offer mental peace to all the travelers with its tranquil and serene surrounding. This natural setting in the depth of rainforests, encircled by clear waters of Andaman Sea is what makes it so unique. The pristine beaches of Andaman and the virgin rainforests would awaken your senses and bring you closer to nature. The amazing pools, health clubs, sauna, tennis court would only add fun to your holiday.
You can choose from a number of stay facilities like Superior Villa, Beach Villa, Corner Suites or End Suites, each of them having a private pool. Macaques and hornbills would greet you from time to time here in this luxurious escape.
Nandini Jungle Resort & Spa, Indonesia
Nandini Jungle Resort, with its mesmerizing jungle surroundings and breathtaking views of the valleys, is deemed as one of the best and most luxurious resorts in Bali, Indonesia. The Sungai spa facility that this resort offers would be the best way to awaken your body and senses. The greenery of the surrounding would be a treat to the eye and the sweet symphony of jungle birds would soothe your ears. It is a perfect place to run away from the humdrum of the city life and enjoy some quite time in the lap of nature.
The villas for stay offered by this resort offer a perfect blend of luxurious comfort and amazing views served on the plate of raw nature. Don’t forget to go for the village tours, river rafting, yoga sessions and riverfront spa.
Rain Forest Resort, Phitsanulok, Thailand
Explore the Thai tropical rainforest while enjoying a luxurious stay at Rain Forest Resort in Phitsanulok, Thailand. If you are one of those who loves to rest their body and souls in luxurious rooms after enjoying a day full of adventure activities then this resort would be a heaven for you. It offers a plethora of activities for all the adventure seekers like rafting, kayaking, nature tour cycling etc. Its proximity to the Khek River only adds to its natural charm and opens up the doors for all those who are fond of water activities.
You can choose from different types of stays based on the type of view you want. You can drown in the mesmerizing views with stays like Superior Forest View, Superior River View, Superior Jungle Cottage, Superior Family Cottage, River Front Suite, Tropical Suite and Rain Forest Suite. The Thai cuisine is its specialty and must be tried while here.
What more can you want from life? A relaxing stay with world-class facilities, soothing spas, picturesque views, lush green surroundings, relishing food options and an unmatched on-call service, these luxurious resorts would offer you all that with dense rainforest environs acting as an icing on the cake. While there are a number of opportunities in Asia, including the hill stations in India, beach resorts of Thailand and shopping destinations in Singapore and China, these rainforests resorts top the list with their amazing charm and luxurious facilities.
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Leena is a traveling enthusiast and blogger at TourTravelWorld. She loves traveling the world and likes the cuisines. She shares her traveling experiences in her articles. Follow her on Google+ to discover more about travel destinations.
