Some accolades are won once.
A few are repeated.
Almost none become a legacy.
Sterling Kanha has now achieved exactly that. By winning Tripadvisor’s coveted ‘Best of the Best’ Award for the fourth consecutive year, it has become the only resort in India to accomplish this remarkable feat. Reserved for the world’s top 1% of nearly eight million hospitality listings, the recognition is based entirely on consistently outstanding traveller reviews—making it one of the industry’s most credible measures of guest satisfaction.
This unprecedented milestone reflects more than the appeal of a spectacular wilderness destination. It is the result of delivering exceptional experiences, year after year, to guests seeking unforgettable wildlife, warm hospitality and immersive stays at the edge of Kanha National Park.
Set amidst 8.5 acres of forest along the banks of the Banjar River on the edge of Kanha National Park, Sterling Kanha has quietly built a reputation for experiences that guests remember long after they leave. From elegant villas and luxury tents to immersive wildlife encounters, local cuisine and heartfelt hospitality, the resort’s enduring success reflects a commitment to creating authentic and consistently memorable stays.
Sterling Kanha’s landmark achievement also crowns an exceptional year for Sterling Holiday Resorts. At the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026, 28 Sterling resorts were recognised for outstanding guest experiences. Of these, 21 resorts have now earned the Travellers’ Choice award for two consecutive years, while 12 resorts have received the honour for three successive years—underscoring the consistency of guest satisfaction across the Sterling portfolio.
The 2026 awards also welcomed several first-time winners, including Sterling Athirappilly, Sterling Brookstone Coorg, Sterling Manali, Sterling Mount Abu, Sterling Bagh Ranthambore, Sterling Rewild Sariska and Sterling Aravalli Udaipur.
Shaped by traveller reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period, the Tripadvisor awards are a reflection of genuine guest appreciation. Together, these honours celebrate the teams behind every warm welcome, thoughtful detail and memorable holiday, while reaffirming Sterling’s commitment to creating experiences that travellers value, recommend and return to.