WelcomHeritage chain adds Ranthambore Forest Resort
WelcomHeritage recently added Ranthambore Forest Resort to its chain. Located next to the popular wildlife sanctuary, the resort offers 20 spacious and well-appointed rooms and suites. It also provides a 5-hole golf course and courts to play volleyball, tennis, badminton and lawn tennis. Besides plenty of indoor games, the hotel provides separate swimming pools for children and adults.
www.welcomheritagehotels.com

Mool Sagar, Jaisalmer
His Highness Maharaja Sahib of Jodhpur's company Marudhar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. has developed a new property at Jaisalmer named 'Mool Sagar Jaisalmer, Royal Camp Jodhpur'. It will be operational from October onwards. The site is just 10 kilometres away from Jaisalmer midtown on the Sam Road. Guests will just be at the outskirts of town, away from all noise. There will be 18 luxurious tents on the site with all modern facilities. It will be a permanent campsite from October to April.

The Orchard, Pushkar
Set in the tranquil rural locale of Ganahera, amidst orchards of Amla [Emblica officinalis] and fields of roses is the exclusive luxury camp aptly named - Orchard. It is the first tented luxury resort in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Currently 10 luxury tents offer accommodation to those wishing to come and witness the amazing cattle fair. Luxuriously designed, each tent has a living area, dressing area, beautifully appointed bedroom, a large bathroom [which is a permanent structure] and a private verandah. Sheer silk curtains separate the bedroom, living room and dressing area. The interiors are kept contemporary, and the feel of Rajasthan is brought in by beautiful pieces of blue pottery and marble. A mélange of local, Indian and international cuisine are offered at all meals.
www.orchard.in

Mirvana Nature Resort, Jaisalmer
Mirvana Nature Resort is located in Sodakore, which happens to be 55 kilometres ahead of Pokhran and 55 kilometres before Jaisalmer, on the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer highway. The resort is situated about 2 kilometres from the highway amidst the serene environment of R.G. Farms. Currently 04 huts and 04 cottages and a swimming pool are ready; from 01 October 2006, they will operate with 15 luxury tents in addition to the huts and cottages.
www.mirvananatureresort.com

The Dune, Pudhukuppam/ [near] Pondicherry
Spread over 25 acres, a thematic eco-friendly beach village with aesthetic bungalows, villas, swimming pool, tennis court, sea boating and 700 metres of sea front, The Dune is situated on the Coramandel coast of Tamil Nadu. Located at a place called Pudhukuppam, The Dune is easily accessible from Chennai [150 KMS] and is only about 15 kilometres from the heart of Pondicherry. The restaurant and lounge with its fresh fruit juice and coffee bar are the meeting point. It is also the place to choose and play games or grab a film out of the 400 DVD Bank.
www.thedune.org

Elephant Valley, Palni Hills/ [near] Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley is a 100-acre nature reserve and organic farm welcoming eco-tourists. It is located in the Palni Hills, Tamil Nadu an area of the Western Ghats in South India, which is one of the 25 Biodiversity hotspots of the planet. Kodaikanal, the well-known hill-station is just 20 kilometres away. It is uniquely situated on an elephant migration route that is centuries old. Elephant Valley has 10 Rooms/ Cottages, 01 Igloo Tent and 01 Tree House; other services include a gourmet restaurant, room service, DVD library & in-room player, fresh juice bar, organic coffee bar, etc.
www.elephantvalley.com

Olavipe Homestay, Kerala Backwaters/ [near] Cochin
Olavipe means 'gift of the waves' in local language and is located in the backwaters just 20 kilometres from Cochin. The eight large and airy bedrooms of the house need no air-conditioning and the bathrooms attached to the bedrooms offer both cold and warm water options. This stately heritage home and its estate provide facilities for both rest and recreation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be with the family and other guests. Food is mostly in the traditional Kerala style. If you choose to, you can even eat off a banana leaf as Keralites do at festival time. Facilities include outdoor table tennis, badminton, cricket, volleyball, basketball, indoor games like carrom and chess.
www.olavipe.com

The Mark Boulevard, Bangalore
Located at Whitefield in the Export Promotion Zone, next to the iGate Software campus, The Mark Boulevard is in close proximity to the International Tech Park [2 kilometres] and the campuses of the leading International and Indian software majors. In addition, The Mark Boulevard is conveniently accessible from the Airport [7 kilometres], the central business district [12 kilometres] and all parts of Bangalore via the Outer Ring Road. The Mark Boulevard comprises 79 exquisitely designed and furnished rooms and 15 extra-large luxury clubrooms. Further, an additional 100 elegant suites are under construction and will be opened in December 2007. All rooms have a host of modern amenities that are designed for the modern professional.
www.themarkboulevard.com

Lotus8 - a hotel with a difference
Louts8, A'part Hotels in Cochin has a different offer for you. Located close to Cochin International Airport, the hotel charges you for the number of hours you stay there. While check in & check out is round the clock for 5, 8 and 24 hours' stay, for 12 hours' stay/ tariff, check out time is 2000 hours. The hotel has 58 suites, multi cuisine restaurant, 24 hours' coffee shop, pastry shop, business centre, kids centre, ayurvedic centre, and health club, banquet hall and conference facilities.
www.lotus8hotels.com