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Patan Mahal: Unexplored Weekend Getaway
There are times when you have no plans but get itchy feet just before a weekend… when you close your eyes to think of options away from the city, and open them in horror of thinking about Taj Mahal once again. You want a place where you do not have to worry about ‘exploring the place’, and can just relax, put your feet up and listen to music or read a book in a place that is not your drawing-room. Patan Mahal on Kotputli Sikar road in Rajasthan, just about 3-4 hours away from Delhi, is that destination. All you need to do here is — nothing. Nestled in the…
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Weekend Getaway: The Tree House Resort, Jaipur
Being close to nature is a beautiful feeling. Being close to nature in the lap of luxury is even better. Our experience at the Tree House Resort was filled with magical moments, happy experiences growing manifold with awe inspiring gestures of Mother Nature’s grandeur. Auto Amazon Links: No products found.Auto Amazon Links: No products found.
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Unexplored Amritsar
Unless you have a friend or relative there, you probably wouldn’t have any other reason to visit Amritsar than the Golden Temple. But while you are there, there’s more you can explore besides the popular tourist sites. Yes, there is more to Amritsar than Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, little shopping and Amritsari Naan. All you need to have is a little interest in history and a willingness to know something more about this city or interest in clicking less explored Amritsar. On this trip, I found out about The Heritage Walk started two years ago by Punjab Tourism, which I feel will be a perfect way of knowing the 450-year-old heritage…
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Weekend Getaway: Shervani Hilltop, Nainital
There’s something magical about hills that makes my heart yearn for a visit. Whether it’s the joy of the drive, the fragrance of pine trees or just the playfully winding roads. The hills bring out the child in me. Yes, agreed, that the natural beauty has succumbed to commercialization. But that’s where a property like Shervani Hilltop in Nainital presents itself has a dream destination. Ideal for budget honeymooners and families alike, the 320-odd kilometer distance, and good quality roads make it perfect for a weekend getaway from Delhi. Technically, the property is located in Mallital, about 2 kilometers away from the main Mall road but the majestic views while…
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A Soulful Weekend at Te Aroha, Dhanachuli
Tell your problems to mountains. They are good listeners. Do that during sunrise as nature paints the best at dawn. I, therefore, never miss it when on a holiday. I feel sunrise builds a soulful connect with the place. And this one, here at Te Aroha, is special. I sit and admire it from the balcony of my room (coincidentally called Morning Sun) with my list of problems and a cup of coffee in hand. [I was later shifted to Master’s Bedroom suite — a spacious room with a lovely balcony, where I spent better part of the day.] Silence speaks loud at Te Aroha, a beautiful weekend getaway from Delhi.…
