Independence Day Weekend Packages

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15th August, Independence Day India.

                           Long weekends are great for holiday goers and planners alike, while you get a chance to take a break from the daily routine, we holiday planners get a chance to serve you ( and sell a lot of our merchandise). Independence Day Weekend, 13th-15th August 2011 is one such opportunity to some spend some quality time with family or friends or both. While a lot of resorts around Delhi, may already be sold out, some good ones are still available, though I am sure not for long. 
        Allow me to give you some suggestions for your holiday plans around Delhi. While most plans are for one or two nights you can also take a holiday on 12th,Friday (work and boss permitting) and make it a still more extended weekend.

       Around Delhi (within 200k)
 Fort Unchagaon (130K) Heritage property situated in a village about 7k from the Ganga, a great place and off beat place to spend a weekend. Packages start at Rs 5000/- per night with bfast.

Sariska Palace

Sariska Palace (190K) Situated next to the Tiger Wild Life Sanctuary (Sanctuary is open on Saturdays during monsoons). Only 2 nights package at Rs 17,000/- for a couple with all meals and various celebration activities.


Shiva Oasis, Behror (130k) Special Independence Day one night and two nights package with gala dinner & drinks, flag hoisting, DJ night etc. Starts at Rs 7500/- per night plus taxes with all meals.


Hans Resorts A lovely resort close to Delhi with good rooms and food with recreational facilities. Normal package starting at Rs 6999/- for a night with all meals.

Kadamb Kunj

Bharatpur -Just 4 hrs from Delhi, can be a good choice for a one night or two. Bharatpur is a lovely bird sanctuary and a quiet place for the weekend. Kadamb Kunj is one of the good resorts with a reasonable package of Rs 7000/- for 2n/3d with bfast.










Hills 

Shimla- Hotel Willow Banks Situated right on the Shimla Mall road, this 4 star equivalent hotel boasts of lovely premium rooms with balcony, wooden flooring and valley view along with all modern facilities. Rooms start at Rs 5500/night with breakfast.

Timbertrail Parwanoo

Timbertrail Parwanoo A unique experience of using a Cable Car to reach your resort at  a height of 5000ft, just a 5 hrs drive from Delhi. Rooms start at Rs 5600/nite plus taxes with bfast

Naini Retreat, Nainital A heritage hotel just 2 km from the lake with great rooms and food from Leisure Hotels stable. 

Royal Orchid Fort Resorts, Mussoorie 800m from the Mall this beautiful resort boast of good rooms along with a lot of recreational facilities and green lawns with huge terrace. Independence Day Packages start at Rs 13000/- + taxes for 2n/3d for a couple.


Chalets Naldehra, A wonderful resort beyond Shimla close to the Golf course. Rooms, cottages and an indoor swimming pool makes it a perfect choice for the hills. 

View from Binsar

Kassar Jungle resort, Binsar    Binsar, a beautiful off beat hill station affords lovely views of the himalayas and at Kassar you can enjoy other recreational activities. 

Annabella Resort, Ranikhet A new resort with beautiful views and good rooms with garden areas. Rooms start at Rs 7555/- for 2n/3d with bf & dinner for a couple

Hill Resort, Naukuchiatal  A brand new property overlooking the lake with lovely rooms and a reasonable package starting at Rs 5999/- for 2n/3d with bf & dinner for a couple.

Corbett - Lovely and green resorts, flowing Kosi and Ramganga river, Jungle safari, adventure, treks and a lot more...

Corbett Hideaway

Corbett Hideaway and Corbett River View - Cottages and rooms close to the river with swimming pool, great food, spa and lots of activities to keep the whole family involved.

Infinity Resorts - All rooms facing the Kosi river and a great jungle like environment.


 Non Hills Dont' feel like going towards the hills look at these options in the plains.

KK Royal Jaipur- A 4 star resort with lawns swimming pool and other recreational activities, the resort is overlooking the Amer Fort. Package starts at Rs 5999/- for 2n/3d for a couple with bfast. 

Rasa Vilas - Deluxe tented accommodation based in 20 acres of forest area near Amer fort. This new property is promoted by the Devi Garh Resort, Udaipur. Package starts at Rs 9999/- for 2n/3d with bfast. 

Khajuraho

Khajuraho Enjoy the rains and the lovely stone sculptures of Khajuraho, stay at Radisson or Usha resort to enjoy this long weekend. Package for 2n/3d starts at Rs 5500/- with bfast for a couple.


For bookings and more options log onto www.AroundDelhi.com or call Seema 9891458220/Anand 9811193634.

R.Anand,
Around Delhi 

Monsoon Getaways

It seems that finally the Monsoons are here in Delhi and North India and non too soon you will agree. Monsoon is a great time to explore new places or spend time watching the rain or enjoying the cool breeze at places which are green and close to nature. It is great seeing Raindrops falling on your window or verandah or lawn or....

Around Delhi offers some great getaways where we feel you can enjoy the rains in green environs and yet not too far from Delhi. Click here for special discounted  Monsoon Offers from  Around Delhi Holidays
What's more you enjoy great discounts and fablous monsoon offers from Around Delhi Holidays.
Sariska is a beautiful jungle area just about 3 hours from Gurgaon and it gets really green and clean due to the rains with wild life too enjoying the downpour after a parched summer. Stay at the Sariska Palace, a heritage property spread over 100 acres of mostly green lawns with not too big build up area.And who knows you might come across a Tiger on your visit to the Jungle Safari. Book Sariska Palace with us and get Jungle Safari free with the 2n package.

Fort Unchagaon near Garh Mukteshwar is just 130k and surrounded by Mango orchards in a village setting very close to the River Ganges. Enjoy this stint of rural tourism in a heritage fort with excellent food and services. Fort Unchagaon also has a swimming pool now. All meals package for a couple starts at Rs 5000/-.

Kikar Lodge near Ropar and Chandigarh is a jungle property with world class facilities and accommodation in tents or cottages with a Spa thrown in. Go for a night safari in this very green surrounding about 5 hours drive from Delhi. Also avail of a 20% discount voucher for your next booking at preferred resorts.
Corbett in rains with it's flowing rivulets, growing rivers and increasing greens adds to the charm of the place. You can also go for rafting, walk in the rains and Jungle safari as one or two Jungle gates are still open. Plus you can enjoy your stay at lovely resorts with all modern facilities at reasonable rates. Choose from any of these resorts at Corbett. Stay for 2 nights at Corbett Hideaway and stay free for one night at Naini Retreat.

And then of course you can head to the hills if you want to enjoy the beautiful & green mountains washed out by the falling rains. Click here for Hill options.
For more options log onto www.AroundDelhi.com or call Seema 9891458220/Anand9811193634.

R.Anand,
Around Delhi

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