Monday 24 September 2012

Hotels in Nainital India Offer Delightful Retreats

The picturesque hill-station of Nainital, situated at an altitude of 2,084 metres above sea level, in Uttarakhand, and headquarters of Nainital district in the Kumaon  foothills of the Outer Himalayas, lies enchantingly ensconced in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake.  Blessed with stunning scenic splendour, it has rightfully earned the sobriquet of “Lake District of India”

With a richly varied topography, one of the most significant places for a delightful holiday experience, is Ramgarh!    Hotels in Nainital India bring you Ramgarh Bungalows – with a touch of class and inspired by history where such luminaries as Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore and Sri Aurobindo once stayed.

With quaint names such as The Old Bungalow (1830), The Writers’ Bungalow (1860), in the Fruit Basket of the Kumaon region, and Ashok Vatika, Vista Villa and Rose Cottage, these heritage structures with bay windows, spacious verandahs and terrace gardens, offer spectacular panoramic views and amenities like 24-hour Room-Service, Restaurant, Medical, Maid Service, Luggage Storage, Wake-up Service - to savour Paradise!

While determining how to reach Ramgarh Bungalows best, it would be wise to bone up on your facts first!   Ramgarh is situated at a distance of 325 kms from New Delhi and 245 kms from Rishikesh by road.  Depending on your preferred mode of travel, the nearest Railway Station is Kathgodam, a mere 38 kms away and the nearest airport located at Pantnagar, 80 kms from Ramgarh..    Since the drive from Delhi can take as much as 7 to 8 hours, an early start is recommended.

Tuesday 11 September 2012

Charming Heritage Hotels in Coonoor

Coonoor, perhaps the most charming of the several picturesque hill-stations dotting the Nilgiri Hills, and its second largest, surrounded by verdant rolling tea plantations  and situated at an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level, issues you an invitation that you cannot refuse!

Travellers can enjoy the exhilarating and unique ride on the toy train that connects Coonoor with Mettupalayam and Ooty. The trip provides some breathtaking views of the lush Nilgiri hills with its riveting ravines, valleys and waterfalls as you journey to ensconce yourselves in one of the most popular Heritage Hotels in Coonoor!

A charming 19th century Scottish-style, stately home, just two hours from Coimbatore and with its own prize winning garden and quaintly named rooms such as Acacia, Gulmohar, Eucalyptus, Pine and Camphor, equipped with artworks, fireplace, writing desk, lounge chair, TV and warmly inviting spacious beds, you are spoilt for hoice here!

 Among the many things to do in Coonoor, is a walk to the Botanical Gardens, close by, to admire many old rare trees like the Rudraksh, Paperwood, Elephant Leg, and the Strawberry tree.   Bird watching is also a popular pastime in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks and many other colourful avian species!

A visit to the majestic Law’s Falls, Lamb’s Rock and Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint with stunning views of the fantastic landscape, tea and coffee plantations and the delightful Catherine Falls,  picturesque Ooty , Pomological Gardens and superb Sims Park, perfect the scenic collage!


Heritage Hotels in Coorg Offer Classy Comfort

Charming Coorg, the land of the Cauvery and cardamom, occupies an area of 4,102 sq kilometres in the Western Ghats of south-western Karnataka.   According to ancient scripts, the land of initial settlement was called Krodadesa, which later became Kodavu.

Green Hills Estate, residence of the erstwhile Diwans of the Rajas of Coorg in South-West Karnataka, silhouetted against areca, coconut palms, wild mango, rosewood and a large Burmese mahogany tree , is one of the most unique Heritage Hotels in Coorg, promising you a memorable holiday!

.From strolling in the acres of rolling coffee and cardamom plantations, enjoying the salubrious hill breeze as the magical night lazily settles in, to discovering its rich cultural legacy or participating in personal anniversaries, birthdays and other memorable occasions (if you happen to be a friend of the hosts),  it’s a pretty wholesome holiday!

This stately mansion with suites named after prize-winning horses, is full of silver trophies, photographs, books and memorabilia of the ancestor-worshiping family which still inhabits the estate. The neighbouring  Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary remains the best-preserved habitat of the Asian elephant, the tiger, the spotted deer and the bison.

Fascinating excursions to historical Madikeri, Nalaknad Palace, Kushalnagar, picturesque Abbey and Irupu Falls, are a must!

How to reach Green Hills Estate in Coorg, is not a problem!   A pick up can be
easily arranged from the Mysore airport  (120kms) or railway station (114 kms)for a pleasant two and a half hour drive.   Bengaluru is 250 kms from this enchanting property!

Sunday 9 September 2012

Charming Heritage Hotels in Coonoor

Coonoor, perhaps the most charming of the several picturesque hill-stations dotting the Nilgiri Hills, and its second largest, surrounded by verdant rolling tea plantations  and situated at an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level, issues you an invitation that you cannot refuse!

Travellers can enjoy the exhilarating and unique ride on the toy train that connects Coonoor with Mettupalayam and Ooty. The trip provides some breathtaking views of the lush Nilgiri hills with its riveting ravines, valleys and waterfalls as you journey to ensconce yourselves in one of the most popular Heritage Hotels in Coonoor!

A charming 19th century Scottish-style, stately home, just two hours from Coimbatore and with its own prize winning garden and quaintly named rooms such as Acacia, Gulmohar, Eucalyptus, Pine and Camphor, equipped with artworks, fireplace, writing desk, lounge chair, TV and warmly inviting spacious beds, you are spoilt for hoice here!

Among the many things to do in Coonoor, is a walk to the Botanical Gardens, close by, to admire many old rare trees like the Rudraksh, Paperwood, Elephant Leg, and the Strawberry tree.   Bird watching is also a popular pastime in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks and many other colourful avian species!

A visit to the majestic Law’s Falls, Lamb’s Rock and Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint with stunning views of the fantastic landscape, tea and coffee plantations and the delightful Catherine Falls,  picturesque Ooty , Pomological Gardens and superb Sims Park, perfect the scenic collage!