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.

The history of Punjab goes about to the beginning of the Indian Civilization. The land of five rivers, the state was earlier known as Panchal. The region was earlier inhibited by the Harappans and Ropar in today’s Punjab is an example of that civilization.

Punjab is bounded on the west by Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir in north and Himachal Pradesh on northeast and in south by Rajasthan and Haryana.

Among the places to visit when in Punjab is the most important tourist center in the state is Amritsar with its Golden Temple. This temple is considered to be the holiest of all the pilgrimages of Sikhism.

The Ram Tirth: The place has an ancient tank and many temples. A hut marks the site where Mata Sita gave birth to Luv & Kush.

Govindgarh Fort Amritsar: Has special defence mechanism against artillery attacks.

The Jalianwallah Bagh: It is a small park in the city where many pilgrims were massacred by the British police in the year 1919.

Mazaar, Pir Baba Haji Rattan, Bathinda City: It attracts devotees from all faiths.

Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Amritsar: Originally there was a garden spreading across 84 acres of various rare plants, trees and flowers and surrounded by a boundary wall which was 14 feet high. The place has several artistic buildings which were converted into clubs and the lawns were converted into tennis courts by the British.

Hari-ke-pattan, Amritsar and National Wetland & Wildlife Sanctuary: During winters it become home to about 350 different species of birds which migrate to India from as far as Siberia.

Bansar Garden, Sangrur: Sangrur is situated on Ludhiana-Jakhal Railway line. The garden is famous for its walking trails and plantations are famous for its marble Baradari which is a building with 12 doors, a mini zoo and a museum in a middle of the pool.

Among other places of piligrimage is Bhaini Sahib: Ludhiana.

The Festivals in Punjab are mainly related with agriculture as the state mainly prides itself for its good agriculture. The most important festival is Baisakhi which marks the arrival of the harvesting season.

Also particularly for Sikhs, Baisakhi has a special significance because on this day in 1699, their tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh organized the Order of the Khalsa. Festivals are always fulled with color and pomp.

The people of Punjab are lovers of music and dance. Bhangra is the characteristic dance one gets to see on all occasions in festivals of Punjab.

Punjab is famous for its handloom and handicraft products. They are exported to the major parts of the world. Embroidered shoes, carved products, woolen shawls are some of the famous products to shop for when in Punjab.

The land of Punjab is truly a fascinating place and a tourist’s dream destination.

Stay in a magnificent 350 year old fort on the NH 73 during your visit to Chandigarh. Enjoy the most extravagant comforts as you stay at this huge fort surrounded with lush green gardens. Its location close to the hill stations Kullu and Manali is another point for making this heritage hotel a strong contender for your stay when at Chandigarh.

This resort with the tallest getaway in India offers all the associated facilities along with luxurious accommodation.

Accommodation:

• Vintage Room.
• Royal Suite.
• Imperial (a suite with 2 bedrooms).
• Elegant rooms with intricate frescos painted on the ceiling as well as with exquisite period furniture.
• Attached bathroom with running hot and cold water.
• Direct dial phones.
• TV with satellite channels.
• Tea/coffee makers.

Special Attractions:

• Dastar Khan – One of the finest eateries in Chandigarh that provides Kashmiri, Rajasthani, Continental and Frontier delights.
• Serves a wide variety of non – alcoholic mocktails.
• Durbar Hall – A typical Rajput audience hall complete with huge crystal chandeliers for holding business meetings.
• Baradari – a boardroom for having panoramic view.
• Machaan – an air-conditioned tree house.
• Cafe Museum – 24 hour open eatery for Indian as well as continental snacks that has medieval weaponry and manuscripts adorning its walls.
• Museum – Witness the vintage cars and chariots in the Royal garage.
• Electronic locks at the resort.
• Shoe shining, Laundry and Dry Cleaning facilities are also available.

Accessibility:
By Air: 10 kms from the resort.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is just 10 kms away.
By Road: Situated at a distance of  235 kms from the Delhi and 18 kms from Chandigarh.

MK hotel is located at a charming location- the center of the city. Amritsar is the holy city which derives its name from the lake surrounding the Golden Temple. Devotee’s folk the place to catch the glimpse of the Golden temple, MK hotel provides you a place to rest in peace and enjoy the atmosphere around.

Accommodation: 75 rooms which consist of 69 deluxe rooms and 6 suites, Each room has been made to suit the needs of the guests. The standards are up to the levels of incomparable luxury.

Special Attractions:
The hotel has taken special care to make the tourist feel comfortable and at home. Various facilities like:

• Multi cuisine restaurant.
• Swimming Pool.
• Fitness club.
• Shopping Mall.
• Round clock Coffee shop.
• Well stocked bar.
• The hotel arranges sight seeing tours for tourists.
• Special arrangements for events and parties in the banquet hall.
• Artistically decorated and spacious rooms.
• 24 hours hot and cold water service.

Accessibility:
By Air: The hotel is just 7 kms away.
By Train: It is just 3 kms away from the nearest railway station.

Other Hotels and Resorts in Amritsar:

• Grand Legacy Amritsar.
• Ranjit Svaasa Amritsar.
• Grand Hotel Amritsar.
• Mohan International Amritsar.
• Blue Moon Hotel Amritsar.
• Hotel Lawrence Amritsar.
• Ritz Plaza Amritsar.
• K R Resorts Amritsar.

Your choice for a perfect vacation!! You planning a business tour or a leisure holiday, Hotel Grand Legacy is the right choice for you. Unique decor, artistic ambiance and a refreshing environment awaits you at the hotel. The hotel offers excellent accommodation facilities along with award winning dinning facilities.

Accommodation: 52 luxurious rooms including 4 suites and each made especially to cater the needs of the guests., Each suite has a mini bar.

Special Attractions:

• Complimentary breakfast buffet.
• North Indian restaurant.
• Bar.
• 24 hour coffee shop.
• Banquet hall for meetings and events.
• Fitness center.
• Wi-fi Service.

Accessibility:
By Air: 15 minutes from International Airport.
By Train: The distance is hardly 2 minutes from the railway station.

Other Hotels and Resorts in Amritsar:

• Mk Hotel Amritsar.
• Ranjit Svaasa Amritsar.
• Grand Hotel Amritsar.
• Mohan International Amritsar.
• Blue Moon Hotel Amritsar.
• Hotel Lawrence Amritsar.
• Ritz Plaza Amritsar.
• K R Resorts Amritsar.

Ranjit Svaasa is a part of the ITC Welcome group of heritage hotels. The hotel is the oldest building remaining in the entire of Amritsar. The hotel building was made in the 19th and the early 20th century and was then used as a guest house for officials from UK. The building is made of red brick and even today mesmerizes one with its beauty.

Today the British colonial mansion lays the red carpet for tourists from all the world and India who come to visit Amritsar. The Hotel spreads over large lawns and provides a peaceful and ideal place for holidays. The Hotel is famous for its relaxing SPA.

Accommodation: 13 rooms consisting of,

• Luxury Suite Single.
• Svaasa Suite Single.
• Presidential Suite Single.
• Pent House Single.

Special Attractions:

• The special Spa pavilion a perfect get away to pamper oneself.
• 24 hour reception room.
• Multi-cuisine food is served in the restaurant.
• Near by to the major land mark places of Amritsar.
• Hydrotherapy, reflexology, body wraps, scrubs, polishes, steam and infra-red sauna.

Accessibility:
By Air: The hotel is located at a distance of 10 kms from airport.
By Train: 6 kms from the nearest railway station.
By Bus: 4 kms from the bus stand.

Other Hotels and Resorts in Amritsar:

• Mk Hotel Amritsar.
• Grand Legacy Amritsar.
• Grand Hotel Amritsar.
• Mohan International Amritsar.
• Blue Moon Hotel Amritsar.
• Hotel Lawrence Amritsar.
• Ritz Plaza Amritsar.
• K R Resorts Amritsar.

The Hotel Grand in Amritsar has all the modern amenities required to make your stay comfortable at the city. Its proximity to the business center, railway station and Golden Temple make it an ideal destination for the tourists. Grand Hotel is a perfect get away for an ideal holiday.

Accommodation: 32 rooms consisting of 28 double rooms and 4 suites, All rooms are air conditioned and are made with special care to cater the needs of the guests. The swish interiors are cozy and comfortable.

Special Attractions:

• Well stocked bar.
• Multi cuisine restaurant overlooking the lush green garden.
• Banquet and conference halls well equipped with all the requirements for business meetings.
• Car parking facility.
• Internet Access.
• 24 hour hot and cold running water.
• Direct dial telephones in each room.

Accessibility:
By Air:  The Hotel is located at a distance of 10 kms from airport.
By Train: 100 yards from the nearest Raiway station.
By Bus: 1.5 kms from the bus station.

Other Hotels and Resorts in Amritsar:

• Mk Hotel Amritsar.
• Grand Legacy Amritsar.
• Ranjit Svaasa Amritsar.
• Mohan International Amritsar.
• Blue Moon Hotel Amritsar.
• Hotel Lawrence Amritsar.
• Ritz Plaza Amritsar.
• K R Resorts Amritsar.

Hotel Mohan International is located near the Indo Pakistan Border – Wagah Border. The Wagah border draws many tourists through out India and the hotel serves as a perfect host to the tourists. Excellent staying facilities along with prompt service give the guests a relaxing and a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy the holidays peacefully.

Accommodation: There are 76 rooms which compromise 64 double rooms and 6 suites, The rooms are artistically designed and inclusion all the modern amenities.

Special Attractions:
Various recreational facilities to keep the guests engrossed and relaxed at the same time.

• Multi cuisine facilities.
• Swimming pool.
• Pool side barbeque.
• Children recreation facilities.
• Shopping arcade.
• Well stocked Bar.
• Conference and Banquet facilities.
• Health Club.
• Spa.

Accessibility:
By Air: The hotel is just 15 kms away from the airport.
By Train: It is only 1 km away from the nearest railway station.
By Bus: It is located at a distance of 3 kms.
The Wagha border is just 36 kms away from the hotel.

Other Hotels and Resorts in Amritsar:

• Mk Hotel Amritsar.
• Grand Legacy Amritsar.
• Ranjit Svaasa Amritsar.
• Grand Hotel Amritsar.
• Blue Moon Hotel Amritsar.
• Hotel Lawrence Amritsar.
• Ritz Plaza Amritsar.
• K R Resorts Amritsar.