Saturday, January 24, 2009

The Narayana in Rishsikesh

The Naryana is spectacular. It stands distinctly apart with its contemporary styling and modern architecture.
The Naryana is located at 270 Km from Delhi on the route to Badrinath National Highway between Tapovan. World famous Laxman Jhula situated among the Himalaya foothills with the wonderful view of Ganges surrounded by forests, aashrams, temples, church, Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula enroute to the famous shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath and to the trekking routes of Himalayan range. It is designed in a manner that one can enjoy enchanting panoramic view of Ganges.
The Naryana has its own spring water. It offers Leisure log fires and reading and it also offers quiet and peaceful retreat in forest. It is a 5 min walk to reach the banks of holy Ganges.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Alsisar Haveli - Jaipur - Rajasthan

More than five centuries ago, the grandson of Maharaja Udaikaran of Amer, Rao Shekhaji, founded the sub-clan popularly known as 'Shekhawat'. Alsisar haveli is owned by this branch of the Kachawa clan of Rajputs. The descendants of the family have restructured and refurbished their old mansion (Haveli) into a modern day heritage hotel to give the guest a feel of Raj days.
Alsisar Haveli lies tucked away in the heart of pink city, Jaipur. It brings back to life the grandeur of the old days and is a memorable regal Rajasthani experience for the guests. Refurbished in 1982, the Haveli incorporates the finesse of traditional Rajput architecture and a site to behold. The large elevated platform that dominates the central area of the ground floor and once used for get-togethers by the gents of the house is now open to guests who can witness puppet shows and folk dances while enjoying their snacks or drinks. The spacious lobby which opens into the chowk (inner courtyard), was a century ago used by the ladies of the house and is now open to guests for a tête-à-tête

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Haveli Inn Pal - Jodhpur - Rajashtan

The Haveli inn Pal Comprises of Twelve comfortable, airy and tastefully furnished room with spectacular views of the fort, lake and blue city from soaring arched windows, and relaxed ambience making Haveli Inn Pal a sublime experience. A clean and Quiet Place known for good ambience Haveli Inn Pal is a heritage inn. India's Most enhanced by its unique surroundings and expands horizons for travelers while respecting local ways of life.Here Guest experience India's Rich History and majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary Historical Ends. A clean and Quiet Place known for good ambience Haveli Inn Pal is a heritage inn. India's Most enhanced by its unique surroundings and expands horizons for travelers while respecting local ways of life.Here Guest experience India's Rich History and majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary Historical Ends.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Ahilya Fort-Maheshwar-Madhya Pradesh

Ahilya Fort
DYNASTY: Holkars
BUILT: 1766
STYLE: Maratha Wada
CATEGORY: Mid Price
Location: Perched on edge of cliff, the massive walls of the Ahilya Fort in Maheshwar offer breath taking views of the Narmada river & the Ghats immediately below.
Your host at Ahilya Fort is Prince Shivaji Rao Holkar, son of the last Maharajah of Indore. The Prince ensures that the pace of life at Ahilya Fort is leisurely, in keeping with his wish to offer his guests an oasis of calm and repose. He is a reputed chef and gourmet; author of a book of recipes from the Maharajah's palaces, he personally oversees the kitchen. The tea you drink is from an exclusive tea garden in Darjeeling; coffee from Coorg is specially roasted for Ahilya Fort's guests. Breakfast buffet is served in the ramparts of the fort, which command a spectacular view over the kilometer-wide Narmada River-a view unchanged from that which Ahilya herself looked out over, more than two hundred years ago. The ramparts of the fort were built in the 16th century, by the renowned Mughal emperor Akbar; Maheshwar itself has been continually inhabited for some 4000 years, Guests who wish to explore the fort and its many temples walk down to the riverside, and stroll along India's most beautiful ghats-a word, which in India suggests the French "quai".
Here are temples dedicated to various avatars of Lord Shiva, as well as crematory cenotaphs of the rulers of Indore. Although Maheshwar is a site revered by followers of Lord Shiva, all people who respect religion are welcome to enter any of the temples.Lunch is served in a cool covered courtyard, often a cold soup followed by pasta or light vegetarian food from Central India. Much of the food is organically grown on Ahilya Fort's nearby farm.
Guests are encouraged to have a rest after the meal is over. The mid day sun is hot in the Narmada Valley, and the air-cooled rooms, fragrant with the smell of khas vetiver, provide a welcome respite. A boat trip in the afternoon takes you to Baneshwar Temple in the middle of the river, and a swim in the Narmada's cool and unpolluted waters. Baneshwar, according to ancient Hindu texts, is the centre of the universe: the axis, which connects the centre of the earth and the North Polar star, passes through this simple temple!
The river is calm and peaceful now, but in the monsoons, heavy floods can bring water 20 feet over the top of the temple. A cup of tea on the boat as the sunsets leads you into the magical evenings of Maheshwar. Refreshments on the ramparts overlooking the river, which reflects the star studded sky-no pollution here, rather check lists of the constellations which stand out so clearly. Dinner is served in the garden, and can be lightly spiced Indian cuisine, or a more substantial royal "thali" dinner, with recipes from The Cooking of the Maharajahs, written by your host. Guests are encouraged to arrange the menu to suit their tastes. And so on to the next day and the next: a couple of hours spent learning about hand loom weaving.
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An ancient craft in Maheshwar, revived by the Holkars and now a famous and thriving cottage industry; a moon lit picnic on a boat in the Narmada, serenaded by floating musicians; occasionally a concert of classical Indian dance or instrumental music, set in a fairly-tale carved courtyard, illuminated by oil lamps; swimming in the Thousand Waterfalls, where the Narmada breaks into myriad streams, offering natural hydro massage, inner tubing down rapids, and searching for lingam stones, sacred to Lord Shiva; bird watching in the winter, catching sight of the myriad ducks and other migratory waterfowl which alight on the River; sketching, painting or photographing sunrises and sunsets.

Temples and boats, colourful women and austere holy men, as the sun follows the East-West course of the Narmada; the list goes on and on, but all at a leisurely pace.The monsoon, especially in August, is unique in Maheshwar; although warm and often humid, the soft landscape is awash in shades of green, and the air fragrant with monsoon perfume-the river a rich café au lait colour, the current strong, the skies made alive with the dance of sun and cloud. An artists dream!
Cool clothing is a must, a hat, too; taking account of local sensitivities, everyone is urged to dress discretely. Bring bathing suits for a swim in the Narmada, but a discrete cover up is essential. Cool clothes from the famous Maheshwari cottons are available.

Ahilya Fort is an excellent base for local excursions. 60 kilometres away is Mandu, a 15th century marvel of early Islamic architecture, set amongst forests and ravines at the edge of the Malwa plateau.
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The architect of the Taj Mahal drew inspiration from the tomb of Mandu's ruler Hoshang Shah. His successor Ghiyassuddin expelled all men from Mandu, and lived in the Ship Palace, surrounded by 14,000 women. Today Mandu is an abandonned town, but its many buildings are in good repair and well worth a visit.Omkareshwar is the home of one of India's most famous Shiva temples, the Mandhatta Jyotirling located on an island in the middle of the Narmada River, 50 kilometers upstream from Maheshwar. Vedic texts, however, site the true Shiva shrine across the river at Mamaleshwar; the devout AhilyaBai Holkar respected these texts and endowed the Mamaleshwar shrine with land. Omkareshwar is an excellent place to experience the hustle and hum of traditional Hindu India.The Narmada itself provides an enchanting two or three day voyage by local oar and sail powered boat.
The river runs through forested gorges and fertile plains; camp is made on sandy beaches, and champagne sipped under brilliant moonlight. The trip takes you by Omkareshwar and on to Bakawa, where a thriving cottage industry fashions fascinating ShivaLingams from the many-hued rocks of the Narmada. These ShivaLingams are symbols of Lord Shiva's phallic energy, and are sent to all Shiva temples throughout India. This trip ends at Ahilya Fort, its comfort and serenity welcome after the simplicity of the boat trip.The annual Sacred River Celebration takes place at Maheshwar each spring.
Three days of music, dance and song take place in the fort's exquisite courtyard. Guests are able to enjoy these performances in the intimate style for which Indian cultural performances are famous. Mornings are devoted to lecture demonstrations by the evening's performers, who explain the finer points of their art. A guest moderator further enriches the experience. Maheshwar's calendar is punctuated by many Sacred Days. Perhaps the most famous and interesting is Moharrum. A Muslim observance in which both Hindus and Muslims participate. Ornate and beautiful models of a holy shrine in Iraq are made by individuals and groups; at sunset these are taken to the riverside and ceremoniously immersed in the Narmada.
Ahilya Fort and Maheshwar are reached by a two-hour car ride from Indore.Indore is 45 minutes by plane from Bombay, 2 hours from Delhi, 30 minutes by plane from Bhopal, the state capitol. An overnight sleeper air-conditioned train journey connects Indore to both Delhi and Indore. The best season is October through March, with noon temperatures in the low 90s, and evenings cool; a sweater or shawl is needed only in December, January and February.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Hotel Marina Delhi

Hotel Marina Delhi was recently in news due to the takeover by Radisson Hotels. This hotel marina was extremly popular amongst the corporates of India, they use to send the small budget entittled emplyee to this hotel. Hotel Marina is listed in the history as well. Nathu Ram Godsey, the killer of Mahatma Gandhi stayed in Hotel Marina Room No.6. This Hotel is almost 70 years old & why this hotel is called Marina, the reason is that on the opening day of the hotel, there was a mrriage party was organized in this hotel & the name of the bride was Marina.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

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Friday, May 30, 2008

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HOTEL OF THE MONTH --- Namaste! Welcome to Fifu Guest House which is located in a quiet street just outside the city - around ten minutes walk from the Jaisalmer Fort. The Hotel maintains historic Jaisalmeri charm whilst providing modern service and comfort. The style of our building goes back to the traditional stone architecture found in Jaisalmer over the centuries. The building gives an impression of an old Haveli of Jaisalmer, which has beautiful carving works on the stone and balconies (Jharokhas). The rooms are furnished in a quiet taste, making use of the silk and cotton materials woven in Rajasthan. The walls are decorated with old embroidery and contemporary Jaisalmeri textiles. The Hotel has twelve rooms on three floors. The rooms are all double rooms with air-conditioning (silent) and have an attached western style bathroom/toilet. The north facing rooms have a view to the Jaisalmer Fort from a window seat. The south facing rooms have a desert view from a window seat. The hotel has three separate terraces where you can relax and enjoy the panoramic view to the Jaislamer Fort. The Fifu restaurant is located on the 3rd floor roof terrace. Lying back on the cushions in the stone seats after sunset, you have a stunning view of the illuminated Jaisalmer Fort while enjoying your dinner. The restaurant is vegetarian and serves Indian and Continental meals, snacks and drinks. Fifu Guest House offers a range of services. We can organise desert camel safaris and sightseeing trips to local monuments. We also make arrangements for bus, train and air tickets and car hire. Laundry service is available at various fixed prices. Wireless broadband connection is available in the hotel (hourly rate). A doctor is on call 24 hours a day. Money exchange services are also available. Fifu Guest House is situated 4 kilometres from Jaisalmer airport. The next closest airport with more extensive flight services is Jodhpur which is 300 kilometres away. Jaisalmer can also be reached by train and bus.

Rajasthan Cultural Tour

Duration : 15 Nights/16 Days Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi

Day 1 - Arrive Delhi by international flight Assistance on arrival and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi-MandawaDrive to Mandawa and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Havelies in Shekhawati Region.
Day 3 - Mandawa-BikanerDrive to Bikaner and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
Day 4 - BikanerMorning visit Deshnoke Temple Afternoon visit Camel Breeding Farm.
Day 5 - Bikaner-JaisalmerDrive to Jaisalmer and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free.
Day 6 - JaisalmerMorning city sightseeing tourAfternoon visit Sam Dunes with camel ride.
Day 7 - Jaisalmer-JodhpurDrive to Jodhpur and on arrival, check-in at the hotelAfternoon sightseeing tour.
Day 8 - Jodhpur-KumbhalgarhDrive to Kumbhalgarh and check-in at the hotelAfternoon visit Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Day 9 - Kumbhalgarh-UdaipurDrive to Udaipur visiting enroute Ranakpur temples.
Day 10 - UdaipurMorning city sightseeing tour. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 11 - Udaipur-KotahDrive to Kotah visiting enroute Chittaurgarh. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Day 12 - Kotah-Bundi-RanthambhoreDrive to Ranthambhore visiting en-route Bundi. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Day 13 - Ranthambhore-JaipurMorning jeep safari to view the wildlife. (Sanctuary remains closed from Jul. to Sep.) Afternoon drive to Jaipur and check-in at the hotel.
Day 14 - JaipurMorning visit Amer Fort & elephant ride. Afternoon city sightseeing tour.
Day 15 - JaipurDay at leisure - optional day trip to Pushkar(140 km). Day 16 - Jaipur-DelhiDrive to Delhi and on arrival, transfer to international Airport for onward flight.


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