8 stunning glasshouse stays in India

This boutique two-bedroom mountain lodge is nestled on a hilltop, just a few kilometres from Manali’s city centre. The glasshouse at this lodge transforms into a starlit canvas at night. While the 360º views are speckled with snow-capped peaks gleaming in the cold distance, it remains warm indoors thanks to the bukhari (heater) in the centre of the room. Dine under the stars, or spend your days soaking in the sun. Entire lodge from Rs18,000 per night with a minimum stay of two nights; website

The Glasshouse, Panchgani, Maharashtra

Imagine an all-glass room in the middle of an orchard, tucked away in the hills of Panchgani. This one-bedroom stay stands in a complex adjacent to a four-bedroom brick villa. Guests can book the villas either together or separately. The Glasshouse comes with French windows for walls, a bedroom with an extended living area and an ensuite bathroom. Outside, there’s space to lounge, head out on fruit trails and engage in some table tennis. Doubles from Rs8,500; book here

The Glasscape, Nashik, Maharashtra

Thanks to a glass façade on three sides, the great outdoors seemingly mingle with the indoors at this two-bedroom property in Nashik. Natural light floods every corner of the space—including the attic and the living room—and every perch offers scenic views of the hills. Guests get access to the private swimming pool as well as indoor games, while the barbecue pit and bonfire are available at a charge. The entire place from Rs12,800; book here