Independence Day
Celebration of Independence Day with Leisure Hotels’ Special Travel Packages
Colourful kites, smart parades, delectablebarbecues, children waving flags and fireworks bursting in air. The long Independence Day weekend is tailor-made for a quintessential all-Indiansummer getaway, as destinations around the country woo families with eventsthat celebrate all that’s kesariya , white, and green. The options forfun are as varied as the colours in those fireworks: head to a city for bigparades and a splash of culture, sprawl on a blanket under the starry sky, orexperience a little bit of both. Here’s a sampling of some top packages forfamilies this Independence Day weekend to some of themost-sought after destinations in the picturesque state of Uttarakhand. The Fort Unchagaon The Fort Unchagaon standsmajestically in village Unchagaon. Just about an hour’s drive from the bustlingtown of Bulandshahar in UP, it is a mere 110 kmsfrom New Delhi.Unchagaon is very close to river Ganges. Theparticular stretch is very famous for Dolphins. The present Raja Surendra PalSingh inherited this early 19th century fort at the age of ten. The young heirtook personal interest in the maintenance and preservation of this ancestralresidence. This palace was renovated under his guidance and thus is evident theinfluence of early 20 th century blend of Indian and colonialarchitecture. Being the private domicile of a prince, the décor isauthentically aristocratic. As the years rolled by, all modern amenities wereadded to the old palace making it much loved weekend getaway for many closefriends and relatives of the family. Under the management of Leisure Hotels ,the fort-turned-resort offers double rooms and suites along with numerousactivities & recreational games. The imposing whitefaçade of the fort is surrounded by well-manicured, lush verdantlawns. The décor with its understated elegance is a reflection of thetime, when style remained a way of life . Passing through the corridors, one is struck by mutedopulence of its interior decors, another aristocratic feature of the palace. Aset of royalty, this architectural heritage is a fine example of an early 20 th century blend of Indian and colonial influences and offers you a chance to livethe old ‘Zamindari’ way of life. One may bask in the solitude in the warmsunshine, sit beneath the orchard trees in the farm, walk along the river,enjoy horse riding on Peshawari breed horses and bullock cart rides, walkthrough village haat and play billiards, squash, croquet, badminton to namejust a few. Activities: » Bullock Cart Ride » Horse Riding – Peshawari breed horses. » Artisan Display » Orchard & Farm Visit » Folk & Cultural Performances » Boat Ride (Proposed) » Walk through village Haat Other Activities / Gaming Options – » Jogging Tracks » Billiards » Squash » Jogging Tracks » Croquet » Pony-Cart rides for children » Badminton The cost of package for a couple for twonights and three days is from Rs 6,400/- to Rs. 7,600/- and the package isvalid from August 14, 2009 to August 16, 2009. The Special Offer also includes: Welcome Drink on Arrival Fruit Basket in the room Evening Tea in the lawn Guided Village walk Bullock Cart Ride Pottery making activity in the village Folk Song in the evening The Haveli Hari Ganga , Haridwar Situated on the banksof river Ganga , Haridwaris a city that signifies an arresting blend of Indian culture and spiritualbeliefs. To capture the true essence of the city’s spiritualism and simplicity,exuberance and enthusiasm a visit to The Haveli Hari Ganga ,Haridwar is a must. Designated as aheritage property by the Department of Tourism, Government of India, The Haveli Hari Ganga is a beautiful heritage resort situated on the banks of the Holy Ganga , a mere 500 meters walk through the bazaar at the sacred’Har ki Pauri’ in Haridwar. The interiors of the haveli are interestingly reminiscent of ancient Indianarchitecture where there are balanced tones of poise & comfort. Twentyluxurious air-conditioned rooms and suites have been designed over-looking the Ganga ghat , which open intoairy courtyards and balconies. It enhances the feeling of peace and tranquilitythat is so much a part of surroundings. The hotel also offers clean privatebathing ghats, which is a first for a hotel in Haridwar. While the soul getsnurtured by the flowing Ganga ,the body gets rejuvenated at hotel’s spa that offers a complete revival of thepsychic energies and relaxes by actively prescribing yoga and meditationtechniques. The gracioushospitality extends itself into the cuisine offered at the homely restaurantthat serves a great variety of excellent continental and Indian cuisines. Theemphasis is on freshness of produce and the choicest of ingredients laced withthe flavors of India,Southeast Asia, Europe and beyond. The Hotelalso offers complete Saatvik food including delicacies like ‘Gujhias’,'Papris’. The guest can watch a performance of Raas-Leela at the local market,guided by somebody from the Hotel. The Hotel has Private Ghats and you canenjoy the Holy dip at the Ganges. The cost of package for a couple for 2nights-3 days is from Rs 10,999/- to Rs. 12,500/- and the package is valid fromAugust 14, 2009 to August 16, 2009. The offer also includes: · Welcome Drink on Arrival · FruitBasket in the room · Tea/Coffee makers in the room · Transfers Ex Railway Station by privaterickshaws · Interactionwith Yoga Expert every day · Steam Bath · Escortedvisit to Har- Ki Pauri during Evening Aarti · Bhajan & Kirtan · ComplimentaryFoot Massage once during stay · DailyHavan at the ghat in the morning. · Visit to Rajaji National Park–Once during stay ( Till 15 th June ) · Visit to Rasyia Bad – once during stay (16 th June-15 th Oct) The Riverview Retreat , Corbett National Park The Riverview Retreat is a set of luxury familycottages that provides with a city lifestyle right in the middle of a jungle. Fifty-four independently air-conditioned lifestyle lodgeswith drawing room & small kitchenette are aesthetically done up for peoplewho want to do their own thing. Sloping tiled roofs, cool stone floors withthrow rugs, block wood furniture allow maximum comfort while continuing the illusion of being in the wilds. The Riverview Retreat is a charming retreat that’s big onstyle. A resort full of fresh innovative design ideas those are simple, yettruly stylish, which give you freedom to relax and leave the world behind at the front door. The facilities at the resort include: Swimming Pool Multi-cuisine Gol Ghar Restaurant Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Beach Cricket, Archery, Chess & Carom Jeep, Horse and Elephant Safari Nature Walks Folk Dance/ Cultural Programs Evening Bonfires The cost of package for a couple for 2 nights & 3 days isfrom Rs 11,999/- to Rs.13,999/- and the package is valid from August14, 2009 to August 16, 2009. The Special offer also includes: · Welcome Drink On Arrival · Bonfire during Winters · Fruit Basket & Cookies in the room on theday of arrival · Tea /Coffee makers in the room · Cultural Performance every alternate evening · Slide Show/ Wildlife Movie every alternateevening · 20% Discount at Jim’s Grill (Specialty GrillHouse) · 20% Discount on Spa Therapies at The CorbettHideaway (next door) · 20% discount at the Tusker Bar during happyhours. The NainiRetreat, Nainital Nestled in the Naini hillslies The Naini Retreat , one of the finest hotels in Nainital that isowned by Leisure Hotels . Once the residence of Maharaja ofPilibhit, the resort’s majestic building exudes an ‘Old World Charm’ thathouses the most modern luxuries one could ask for. Furnished with all themodern day amenities, the hotel blends the world of hospitality withexceptional services for each of its guests. Just 1 km from themall, The Naini Retreat is situated on the picturesque Ayarpatta Slopesoverlooking the Naini Lake. It provides abreathtaking view at an altitude of 1,995 metres. Sophisticated bedrooms, anintimate dining room overlooking the valley, a well-equipped fitness centre, ahuge conference hall and the view of the Himalayasgo towards the makings of a complete experience. There are 37 luxurious roomswith wooded floor and television, intercom facilities forms a restful backdropto verdant environs. The rooms have attached baths with running hot & coldwater. Activities One can also experiencetrekking in the mountains, a golfing date at the regal 100-year old Raj BhawanGolf Course, a special cultural evening featuring performances by traditionalKumaoni artists, relaxation at the in-house spa, boating or sailing in vividcoloured yachts, horse riding, walking along shaded roads, cable car riding,handicrafts shopping etc. The cost of package for a couple for two nights and three days is from Rs.11,555/- to Rs.13,555 /- and the package is valid from August 14, 2009to August 16, 2009 The Special Offer includes: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner Welcome Drink on Arrival. fruit basket & Bakery products on arrival Guided Nature & Heritage Walk. Live entertainment every evening Entry to Boat House Club (Nainital) Special Meal Discount Coupon at The Himalayan View Retreat (Ramgarh) 20% discount on spa therapies. 20% discount on Stella Bar during happy hours from 7pm – 9pm. Souvenir on departure. SunN Snow Inn, Kausani Far Away from themadding crowd, Leisure Hotel’s Sun N Snow Inn is built to provide solitude and is ideal for aromantic getaway. One can have a mesmerizing view ofthe vistas and photogenic scenery of the landscape including the snow-cappedpeaks of the Himalayas. It is just theperfect way to escape from the din and dust, hustle and bustle of bigcities. Well furnished rooms with a quaintmulti-cuisine restaurant, a relaxing lobby and outdoor facility to bask in thesun, the resort provides all modern amenities that one could ask for Kausani is a tourist’s paradise, situated in themiddle Himalayas near Almora. Surrounded bythick, dense coniferous forests, this place gives a panoramic view of themighty Himalayas in all its grandeur. Fromhere, one can also get a spectacular view of the snow-clad peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Panchchuli, Nandakot, andChaukhamba. Kausani is frequented by thousands of touristevery year who come here to enjoy its pleasant climate and natural beauty. Activities This enchanting mountain retreat has a lot tooffer to the tourists- ranging from sports, pilgrims spots, sightseeing, tocomplete relaxation. The cost of package at Sun N Snow Inn for 2nights & 3 days is Rs 7,999/- and the package is valid from August 14, 2009to August 16, 2009 The Special Offeralso includes · Welcome Drink on arrival · Fruit Basket · Bonfire & Live entertainment every evening · Guided walk through a Tea Estate · Guided Trek to Rudradhari Templethrough the forest · Tea/ Coffee at Sunrise and Sunset in the rooftop lounge TheHimalayan View Retreat, Ramgarh Ramgarh in Uttarakhand is the right destination for thoseseeking the bliss of a quiet holiday amidst the Himalayan mountain ranges. Itis an idyllic place for nature lovers, as one can marvel at the picturesquesunrise and sunset, admire the majesty of the mighty Himalayasand relish the taste of juicy Himalayan fruits. Ramgarh is known for orchardsof a variety of Himalayan fruits like apples, apricots, and peaches. The famouspoet Rabindra Nath Tagore once visited Ramgarh in orderto give his ailing daughter a chance to recuperate. He later establishedhis ashram and created some of his compositions here. Leisure Hotels ‘ The Himalayan View Retreat is located in Malla Ramgarh (also known as the fruit bowl of Kumaon) and surrounded by thick forests. The Himalayan View Retreat offers breathtaking views of the Nanda Devi & Trishul peaks of Himalayas.All the rooms are spacious with attached baths with running hot & coldwater. This valley-facing hotel gives all kind of luxuries one wants in asecluded hill station. Activities Ramgarh has a varietyof activities both outdoor and indoor for visitors to pamper themselves with.Outdoor activities include night trekking, star gazing and nature walk .Nainital’s boat and cable car riding can be arranged easily from Ramgarh. The cost of package for a couple for 2 nights & 3 daysis Rs.7, 555/-and the package isvalid from August 14, 2009 to August 16, 2009 Special Offer also includes: Welcome Drink on Arrival. Fruit Basket in the room. Bonfire in the evening Morning Yoga session every day Full day sightseeing in private car with guide Boat Ride, Cable Car Ride, Horse Ride Picnic Lunch Bar-be-que snacks in the evening Unlimited Tea/ Coffee at the resort Guided Nature Walk Treasure Hunt for the kids Complimentary use of recreational facilities Get In Touch:- Leisure Hotels Ltd., F – 3/6, Ground Floor, Okhla Inds. Area, Phase I, New Delhi – 110 020 Tel : 91-11- 4652 0000 Fax: 91-11- 4652 0050 website: www.leisurehotels.co.in
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