A Slow Summer – Escape the Heat with The Postcard Hotel’s Soulful Retreats

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There’s something about Indian summers that calls for a pause. As the sun scorches the plains and the days stretch long, the desire to slip away  – somewhere quieter, cooler, slower – becomes irresistible. Not for the rush of crowded resorts or the ticking off of itineraries, but for the joy of doing nothing at all. Of sleeping in without alarms, reading without interruption, and rediscovering the lost art of stillness.

This summer, The Postcard Hotel  – setting new industry benchmarks worldwide with its best-in-class transformational luxury properties across India, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan – offers the ultimate escape: to places where time doesn’t chase you. Whether it’s waking up in the misty hills of Bhutan, sipping tea in Assam’s oldest estates, or drifting along the untouched coastlines of Karnataka, each destination invites you to step back, breathe deeper, and truly unwind.

The Postcard Dewa, Bhutan: A Himalayan Sanctuary

At The Postcard Dewa, guests find themselves enveloped by Bhutan’s spiritual calm and pristine mountain air. Located on a forested hillside, this intimate retreat is just minutes from Thimphu, yet feels like a world apart. Summer in Bhutan is a time of soft rains, blooming wildflowers, and clean, pine-scented air –  the perfect setting to rest, reflect, and reset.

Guests can experience guided meditation sessions, long contemplative walks through traditional Bhutanese villages, or hikes to hidden monasteries where time seems to stand still. The hotel itself blends seamlessly into its surroundings, offering panoramic views, warm Bhutanese hospitality, and meals prepared with ingredients sourced from nearby farms and forests.

The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, Assam: Life Among the Tea Gardens

A world away from the summer’s glare, The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate offers a glimpse into the slow, soulful life of Assam’s famed tea country. Mornings here begin with birdsong and mist rolling over manicured tea gardens. Days are filled with conversations over cups of hand-plucked tea, visits to age-old plantations, or leisurely river cruises on the Brahmaputra.

The estate’s heritage bungalow has been lovingly restored to offer quiet luxury, surrounded by nothing but greenery and silence. Guests can savour Assamese cuisine prepared by local chefs, read on wide verandas, or simply lie back and watch the monsoon clouds roll in  – a rare and welcome pause.

The Postcard on the Arabian Sea, Karnataka: A Coastal Hideaway

For those who find solace in the sea, The Postcard on the Arabian Sea offers India’s most and the only idyllic beachfront setting. Set on an untouched stretch of coastline in Karnataka, this is not the Goa of crowded beaches and noisy clubs. Instead, guests will find pristine sands, warm waters, and quiet that is only interrupted by the waves.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy early morning swims, long siestas, and candlelit dinners under the stars. Guests can visit historic forts, explore sleepy fishing villages, or simply wander the beach with no destination in mind. Every experience here is unhurried and deeply personal – a reminder that the best holidays are the ones where you lose track of time.

A Summer That Stays With You

At a time when travel often feels rushed and impersonal, The Postcard Hotel offers a slower, more thoughtful way to explore the world. With no set check-in or check-out timings and menus inspired by local, seasonal produce, every stay is designed to feel like home  – only better.

These are not just summer getaways, but deeply restorative journeys. Whether you’re watching the clouds drift over the Himalayas, tracing the stories of a tea estate, or letting the sea air carry your worries away, The Postcard Hotel offers something rare: time to truly be.

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