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)

Temi Tea Garden In Pictures

Temi Tea Garden In Pictures
Images of Temi Tea garden in Sikkim
A place producing indias best tea
A tea Garden Photo journey
Amazing Pics For Your Eyes

Review of Cherry resort In Temi Tea Garden

Review  of Cherry resort In Temi Tea Garden
Cherry Resort is a place in heart of nature.Specifically its situated in Middle of tea garden ,If you are a nature lover, it’s the place to visit.
Normally resorts in tea gardens are very costly .Cherry resort is an exception .It fits in Budget accommodation category as the tariffs are  From Rs 3000 to Rs 4800 per night for a couple.
Location: 10/10
it is situated in heart of Tea Garden. If you love shopping malls or  big Complexes then it’s a disappointment . If you are nature lover you will be delighted to see the resort.

Hotel Architecture: 7/10
There a lot free spaces  in the sides and the rooms are spacious too.The build quality is just normal and cant be considered good.


Views: 1010
Great views of  Kanchanjunga and tea garden.The views were one of the best ever seen by us.


Some Pics of Views From Resort Room

Rooms And Facilities : 7/10
Big Spacious rooms with geysers and big bathrooms.TV's provided in the room were small,dysfunctional and showed only few channels.

Travel Help: 10/10
Got the best vehicles at reasonable rates

Service: 5/10
No Variety
Sometimes Cold food was served.You asked to serve in restaurant and they serve in room as restaurant is too crowded.Food not tasty.All the chicken dishes are same.
Overall: 7/10 
A place you must Visit .For just 1-2 Nights
Tip : Take rooms facing back as you can view kanchenjunga from there.

Hotel Nettle & fern in gangtok Sikkim review

Hotel  Nettle & Fern is the hotel for travelers who want great value for the money
Location: 10/10
it is situated at walking distance from  MG road,not on MG road.Bigest benefit is that you can join hustle & bustle of MG Road whenever you want  and come to quite place after that.The location is simply Superb.

Hotel Architecture: 5/10
If you are fond of free spaces the hotel is not the one where you should stay .But free spaces come at cost in heart of capital city.Space is a problem in Hotel.The best room is at Top.Sorry if you expect a lift.If you are able to climb 60 stairs then its fine .

Service :  7/10
Timing was excellent.Gave time for Dinner  in room and diner arrived 1 min before time.Excellent.
Restaurant is good but staff is bit immature.Did not give water with  diner .Provided only on demand .Breakfast was cold (it was complimentary and Buffet system )

Variety of food: 10/10
Ask anything you relish and it will be served.Delicious and in enough quantity to fill your belly.

Travel Help: 3/10
Expensive and cheap options are available outside just 10 m away

Views: 9/10
Great views of  Kanchanjunga and Rumtek .Ranka is also visible  from Hotel

House Keeping : 10/10
One of the cleanest hotels ever seen.Linen was spotless,Whites were perfect without stains


Overall: 8/10
One of the best budget hotels ever seen 

Scope for improvement :
Service
 A warming arrangement for breakfast will certainly help .


Pictures of Hotel
View From Top Balcony

Hotel Recption

Tariff

Room Details	No of Rooms	C.P (includes breakfast for two persons)	M.A.P (includes breakfast and dinner for two persons )	Extra Bed
Deluxe Rooms   **   (Twin bed)	10	Rs. 2300	Rs. 2900	N.A
Valley View Deluxe Rooms (Twin bed)	3	Rs. 2700	Rs. 3300	N.A
Valley View Super Deluxe Suite Rooms (Double bed)	3	Rs. 3800	Rs. 4400	Rs. 500
Valley View Super Deluxe Family Suite Room (children’s bed, shower with a with a view & view terrace)	1	Rs. 4300	Rs. 4900	Rs. 500

Taxi rates New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Gangtok Oct 2012

Taxi rates New Jalpaiguri  (NJP) to Gangtok Oct 2012
Dont believe the  old rates given on internet .
For Small Car (Wagon R,Indica) Charges are From Rs 2000 to 3000.
They vary according to influx of tourists .
If you are going during holidays you will get prices at upper band
For Xylo or other comparative Big luxury vehicle Rates are 3000-4000.
For Tata Sumo Rates will be bit lower.
Important Tip : Ask your Hotel in Gangtok to send vehicle for you.
Because in Gangtok outside taxis are not allowed in city.You need to take local taxi from outskirts of Gangtok to reach your Hotel.

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