Monthly Archive for July, 2012
The Raviz is a five star deluxe hotel that offers contemporary sophistication with a heritage look and feel. Set in 5 acres of stunningly landscaped gardens, the hotel is gently caressed by the blue waters of Lake Ashtamudi. Kerala’s undiscovered gem. The Raviz is built on traditional Kerala architectural styles yet it boasts of a contemporary ambience in all the fine dining restaurants and lounge dotted across the hotel. What’s more, the 93 exquisitely furnished rooms and suites including heritage villas and private villas with pools, provide an astonishing level of comfort that is hard to match. Visit the untouched and unseen heaven in God’s own country
Getting Here:
Trivandrum International Airport: 70kms
Kollam Railway Station: 3kms
Kollam Town: 2kms
In & Around Kollam:
Sunset Boat Cruise,Waterfalls, Amritapuri, Historical & Religious, Eco Tourism etc..
A part of the erstwhile palace was commissioned to be converted into a heritage hotel, aptly named Ranbanka Palace; offering guests the opportunity to enjoy one of Rajasthan’s foremost royal experiences. With magnificent views of the Blue city, Ranbanka Palace retains and preserves the old world charm and glory of a bygone era. Its central location allows easy access to key leisure and business addresses in the city. The heritage hotel today houses a range of accommodations from deluxe pool and courtyard facing rooms to extravagant suites in the royal ‘Heritage Wing’ and luxurious ‘Jodhana Wing’.
About Jodhpur
The city is known as the Sun City for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred to as the Blue City due to the blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur Panorama, seen from the Mehrangarh Fort.
Getting Here:
Ranbanka Palace is situated 2km away from the Jodhpur Airport and 3km from the Jodhpur Railway Station. From the Jodhpur main bus station it is 1km away.
In & Around Jodhpur:
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur Museum, Bishnoi Village Safari, etc..
On the outskirts of Jaipur lies the historic Amer Fort. Adjacent to its meandering fort wall is an ancient gateway that leads to a valley, transformed into a geometric garden. Forty futuristic tents, canvas cubes that are rendered in patterns, interspaced with sculpted landscape against a background of rocky hills. This combination of contrasts evokes a range of emotions and tastes that the word “rasa” stands for. Located 15 kms north of Jaipur, Rajasthan, is this unique exploration of modern Indian nomadic tents. For the traveller who appreciates an experience that is distinctive and yet of local origin, Rasa – Jaipur, more than meets the expectations set by hotels from Devi Resorts.
Getting Here:
Closest Railhead: 16 kms
Closest Airport: 35kms
In & Around Rasa:
Trekking, bird watching, sightseeing, etc..
The newly opened Devi Ratan represents the spirit of modern Rajasthan and combines lyrical spaces with bold architecture. It takes its name from the “Nav Ratn”; nine pure gemstones that focus cosmic energy . The 63 suites at Devi Ratn are celebrations of textures, patterns, latticework and color. Planned along crescent shaped streets at varying heights, every suite is ensured a view of the Aravali mountains.
Getting Here:
Closest Railhead : Jaipur – 14 kms
Closest Airport : Jaipur– 21 kms
City Centre : 10 kms
In & Around Devi Ratan:
Kite flying, Camel Safaris, Cycling / Mountain Biking, Star Gazing etc..
Nestled in the Aravali hills, the 18th century Devi Garh palace is ready for visitors after years of restoration and rebuilding. The Fort palace was conceived as a place where the past meets the future. This all suite luxury hotel comprising of 39 suites with an emphasis on design and detail, using local marbles and semi-precious stones. The contemporary design showcased within this spectacular heritage property, complemented by personalised and intimate service, creates a new image of India for the 21st century. ** Won the Best Boutique Hotel India, Lonely Planet Travel Awards 2012
Getting here:
Udaipur is easily accessible via air from Delhi or Mumbai, with convenient road and rail connections. Local taxis are easily available from the airport to transport guests to Devi Garh. Alternatively, the hotel can organize a car to pick up guests upon arrival, if they so desire.