15th August, Independence Day India. |
Allow me to give you some suggestions for your Long weekend packages 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 all meals (taxes extra).
Sariska Palace |
Country Inn Kosi, 100k drive on the old Agra Highway. Has a swimming pool, huge lawns, activity areas, bar and more. Package starts at Rs 4800/- +taxes with all meals (old rooms). Rs 5500/- for new rooms.
Hans Resorts A lovely resort close to Delhi with good rooms and food with recreational facilities. Normal package starting at Rs 5555/- for a night with all meals.
Kadamb Kunj |
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 4900/night (taxes extra).
Timbertrail Parwanoo |
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 12000/- + taxes for 2n/3d for a couple with breakfast.
Country Inn Bhimtal, A lovely resort with swimming pool, lawns, lots of activities. Rooms and cottages make a comfortable stay. Pacakges start at Rs 13000/- for 2n/3d with Bf and dinner.
Corbett - Lovely and green resorts, flowing Kosi and Ramganga river, Jungle safari, adventure, treks and a lot more...
Corbett Hideaway |
Den Corbett - Cottages in the lap of nature near Kumeria. Excellent jungle environment with a great birding options around the resort.
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 6999/- for 2n/3d for a couple with bfast.
Lebua Lodge- 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 9499/- for 2n/3d with bfast. Also included is a meal voucher of Rs 1500/-
For bookings and more options log onto www.AroundDelhi.com or call Seema 9891458220/Anand 9811193634.
R.Anand,
Around Delhi