Sunday, March 31, 2013

Naggar :The Castle Run By HPTDC review of a perfect Tourist spot

Naggar :The Castle Run By HPTDC review of a perfect Tourist Spot
What is your Idea of perfect tourist destination ?

Is it a night in the palace of ancient kings with same royal grandeur?
A medieval castle in India overlooking the mighty Himalayas ?
Royal Suites or His Highness Suite for under 4000 Indian Rupees or just 40 USD ?
A bathroom made of stones with all modern amenities ?
Come to Naggar,in the kingdom of Kullu Kings.
How to reach :
Nagar is situated near kullu
By road its nearly 24 Kms from Kullu
Kullu is 252 Kms away from Chandigarh, the nearest train  station.
By Air you can reach Kullu as its having Airport at Bhuntar.
From Kullu you need to travel by road.

In Naggar the place to go is  Naggar, Hotel Castle
Its run by HPTDC  of Himachal government
 Naggar castle is a unique medieval mansion made of wood and stone.It was  built in 16th AD.Then it was given to Englishmen who built fireplace,chimneys etc.There is a temple 'JAGTI PATT' which is known as judgement seat of Kullu gods.

You can book the castle online at http://hptdc.gov.in/custsw/viewuser8_hot.asp?dest=032

There are many types of rooms available here like

 Royal Suite ( 4 Beds) 
His Highness Suite (DBR) 
Fozal Peak Suite (DBR) 
Baragarh Fort Suite (DBR) 
Her Highness Suite (DBR) 
Green Field Suite (DBR) 
River View Suite (DBR) 
Tragopan Suite (DBR) 
Devika Suite (DBR) 
Chanderkhani Suite (DBR) 
Castle View Suite (DBR) 
Tripura Suite (DBR) 
Forest View Suite (DBR) 
Village View Suite (DBR) 
Orchard View Suite (DBR) 
Monal Suite (DBR) 
Court Yard Suite (NXB) (DBR) 

The range of these rooms is From Rs 1400 to Rs 4300
You will get nearly 30 percent off season discount  if you  time you visit  well.

Rooms :
 Royal Suite: This is a four bedded suite with one double bed in main room and another one  above it.
The pictures of room are given below
Main Room 
 Main room (other view)
Upper Room

Upper Room Other View

Upper room other view 2



 The Toilet of this room is made from stone and is equipped with all modern facilities.
Toilet Mirror in HPTDC

Toilet in Naggar



The views from hotel are just seen to be believed.One gets astonished by beauty of Himalayas as the castle is situated on a cliff overlooking Beas River.Snow clad mountains are a treat to watch .
Snow Clad Mountains as seen from Hotel

Mountains and Jharokha

River BEAS in Valley

View Of Hotel

The Fireplace  Built by Europeans
Fireplace at Palace Naggar


Main door  of Naggar Palace made with axe only
Main Door Hotel Naggar HPTDC

Courtyard of Hotel


The Temple in Hotel


The Museum

Stay in this HPTDC hotel to experience the Real India
Bonus :Many movies were shot in HPTDC The Palalce Nagar including
JAB WE MET
ROJA
THE HERO
GEET
TERE NAAL LOVE HO GAYA (Punjabi)
PRAYA DHAN
DESAMUDURO(Telegu)