Refresh your soul with cultural and natural heritage and experience the vastly spread lush, green acres of land. Cuddled in the foothills of the Shivalik range, towards the Northern region of Punjab is The Kikar Lodge – A Gateway to Serenity and Tranquility.

The lodge is spread over an area of 1800 acres of forest area. It’s born out of the green jungles of Punjab and excludes all the luxuries of a town yet, offers all the basic necessities for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

It offers the best way to relax your senses with the environment that it offers with lot of peace and calmness in surroundings. The surrounding hills, thick with green foliage and the absolute quiet impart a sense of dreamy detachment from the chaos of the city. The sight of the pelothra of bird life is exhalarating. Have the best chance of waking up in the early morning hours to the sound of the jungle fowl.

Besides the natural habitat which serves as the main attraction for all tourists, Kikar lodge is also famous for its Kairili Ayurvedic Spa with trained people offering a relaxing spa treatment to relax all nerves of human body.

But that’s not all, the night safaris with top open gypsy is the best feature and also the main attraction for all jungle lovers. One can also bike ride on the marked trails in the forest and also take full advantage of other activities such as mountain biking, camel safari, hiking up the mountain.

The Kikar Lodge includes the following facilities for a perfect and adventurous holiday with family and friends.

• 22 fully air conditioned lodges.
• Restaurant & Bar offering all the delicacies.
• Library for peaceful reading with books on various topics available.
• The Spa.
• Swimming Pools.
• Billiards/Snooker room for entertainment.
• Children’s Play room.

The Kikar lodge is the most perfect place to enjoy with family and friends with an exhalarating experience. Enjoy the difference !!!

Package: Starts Rs 11,999/- for a couple for 2nite/3day(tent) in Deluxe A/c tent.

YORKS HEALTH RESORT spread over an area of 40 acres of land housed at the foothills of the Shivaliks and is at a distance of 10 km from Pinjore in Harayana.

The Resort is 270km away from Delhi and lies on the Simla- Manali highway. It is an enchanting and beautiful resort in mother natures lap. It has river flowing on one side and the other area covered with thick bamboo trees which is a wonderful sight. One can hear the chirping of the birds early in the morning and wake up to the lovely sounds of various birds.

The Herbal and Ayurvedic treatments provided makes one relax and detoxify his senses and enrich them. These treatments are very smoothening and really relaxing. Every inch of your nerve is attended to. The other facilities are Spa with Kerala Health Massages, Steam, Sauna and Jaccuzi Baths, Cycling, Nature Treks, Yoga and Meditation.

The best thing about the resort is that the resort offers hermit caves and acupressure pathways that lead one to the meditation room. Each hut here has an independent balcony, a lawn, Television in the room Comfortable and soft foam beds. There is also a multi cuisine restro-bar, Conference Halls, Game rooms for table-tennis, volley ball, and many other outdoor activities.

Package: Rs 7,999/- For 2 Nights and 3 Days for a couple with b/f & dinner.

Chandigarh Resorts , Weekend Getaways from Chandigarh, picnic spots near Chandigarh, Conference options near Chandigarh.

Chandigarh, a union territory is located in the foothills of the Shivalik hills is an important tourist destination in North India and is chiefly known for its neat and clean surroundings as well as the smooth roads.

Covering an area of 113 sq. km., it is the first well planned city of India and was the result of joint efforts of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Albert Mayer and Matthew Nowicki. It also serves as the joint capital of the Haryana and Punjab.

Resorts near Chandigarh :

•  Kikar lodge ( Ropar )
• yorks Health resorts  ( Near Chandigarh )
• Baikunth resorts    (Kasauli )
• Kasauli resort  (Kasauli )
• sanawar Nature Camps   (Kasauli )
• Sirmour Retreat   (Nahan)
• Oakwood Hamlet  ( Shogi )
• Aamod resorts   (Shogi)
• Destination Kandaghat

The name for this city was derieved from Chandi which means “The Goddess of Power”. It is a must visit destination for those touring North India especially its most well-known tourist attraction “The Rock Gardens”. Sukhna Lake, an artificial reservoir is another delight for tourists as it hosts various migratory birds.

Rose festival held at the Rose gardens annually features more than 50000 rose trees and more than 1600 species. Add to it the sleazy hotels, pubs and restaurants, alongwith the soaring real estate prices here makes Chandigarh a must visit place for any tourist.

Chandigarh ranks first in the country in terms of Human Development Index and is the wealthiest town in India. The city centre, also known as Sector 17 is the heart of all activities.

Climate: The summer temperature here falls in the range of 31 C – 44 C and the winter temperature falls in the range of 3 C – 14 C. However the best time to visit this tourist attraction is between the months of August and November.

How to reach:
By Air: Daily flights that connect Chandigarh to Delhi international airport. The Chandigarh airport is just 11 km from the city centre.
By Rail: It is well connected by railways as Chandigarh has its own railway station. The railway station is just 7 km from the city centre.
By Road: The facility of bus stand is in sector 17 that links Chandigarh to Delhi, Shimla, Manali, Haridwar. Regular buses and taxis operate from Chandigarh to Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan too.

What to see and what to do:

• The Capitol Complex: It houses the major administrative buildings of Punjab and Haryana states, which include the Legislative assembly, the secretariat and the high court. This complex is an extraordinary example of contemporary architecture.
• Rock Garden: This garden is an outstanding example of fusion of artistry and innovation, whereby urban as well as industrial waste was utilized and beautiful statues and sculptures were made for this garden. Sculptures of temples and palaces as well as statues of animals and people made of glassware, broken china, building materials and boulders to abound here. This park also has waterfalls, trees and pools, as well as an open air theatre. No doubt therefore, this is the most popular tourist attraction of Chandigarh.
• Rose Garden: Also known as Zakir Hussain rose garden, this is the largest rose garden of Asia which houses and displays over 1600 rose species. The annual rose festival which features more than 50000 trees is another major tourist attraction here at Chandigarh.
  Other Gardens worth visiting are the, the Leisure valley, Rajendra park, Bouganvillea garden, Hibiscus garden and Shanti kunj.
• Sukhna Lake: It is a man made reservoir from where the tourists can enjoy the scenic view of the distant Shivalik hills while boating in the traditional shikara boats. The lake also is full of swans and other water birds.

Museums - Chandigarh houses a variety of museums such as,

• The Government museum and art gallery – Offers a fine collection of sculptures from Gandhara School of the Buddhist period. Fine miniature paintings and prehistoric fossils are also on display here.
• Museum of Evolution of Life – Tourists can view exhibits that depict transition from prehistoric era to the modern era here.
• International Dolls museum –Impressive collection of dolls and puppets from all over the world is there in this museum.
• Bamboo Valley: Spread over about 27.5 acres the bamboo valley has 15 species of trees other than bamboo grooves.
• Botanical Garden: The garden has 15 botanical sections. This garden plays an important role in promoting eco tourism and spreading awareness.
• Leisure Valley: This valley starting from Sector 1 upto Sector 53 has a range of various themed gardens aimed to improve the beauty of the city.
• Sukhna Wildlife sanctuary: This sanctuary is spread over an area of 2600 hectares. Lake catchment area falling in Shivalik Hills. A vast variety of floral and fauna species are found here. This sanctuary also houses a lake for its inhabitants.