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.

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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