Ta Blu Music Festival Celebrates its 14 Fabulous Years

One of the finest & oldest luxury hotels situated in the heart of Jaipur – Hotel Clarks Amer is once again coming with the Ta Blu Music Festival which began 14 years back as a wintry weekend of music, but has now become one of Jaipur’s most innovative, intrepid, and enchanting music festivals.

Ta Blu Festival is an international music festival being organized from 6th to 9th December this year.  As a part of this festival, live concerts will take place on all three nights on Ta Blu rooftop for which musical artists and bands from all across the globe will be visiting the city.

‘The power of music is supreme and can be felt everywhere, but when it’s played live, it truly spills magic’, says Timmy Kumar, Founder of Ta Blu Music Festival.

The grand celebration of its 14 fabulous years will begin on 6th December with performance by a popular Modern Post-Rock band – As We Keep Searching followed by the blues rock band – Soulmate. The second day i.e. 7th December comes with a pretty chance to dance to the tunes of Faridkot and Tejas. The last day will acquaint you with the melodious tunes by the music band – When Chai Met Toast to be followed by the performance of Indo-Israeli artist & Qawwali maestro – Shye Ben Tzur & The Rajasthan Express.

Ta Blu – the very name calls to mind the images of a surreal rooftop vibes, wide array of beverages, starry sky, non-stop music, crazy dancing & lip-smacking food. For 14 years, the sprawling lounge situated at one of the most genteel hotels of pink city is known for its exquisite ambiance, live music concerts & exciting events.

Where to Stay, Eat, Visit and Shop in Jaipur This Long Weekend

Pink City, Jaipur is among the most loved cities of India. The city has always been a favorite of domestic and international tourists due to its cultural heritage. You get the regal experience in every corner of the city. Now that a long weekend is just around the corner, many people are planning to soak in the aura of this city. If you are also planning a trip to Jaipur this weekend or some other time, here is a quick guide to help you plan-

 

Stay Here

A beautiful place with courteous staff is everyone’s choice of stay. Jaipur has many good hotels where you can stay alone, with family or with friends. You can stay in the heart of city at Devraj Niwas and Zone By The Park for good service at reasonable prices.

For the taste of Rajasthani heritage, Rawla Narlai Resort and Alsisar Haveli are totally suitable. Jaipur also has many international hotels like Radisson Blue, Marriott and Hilton which provide global experience in traditional Pink City.

 

Eat Here

All the hotels mentioned above have their in-house restaurants where you get a wide variety of national and international cuisines. The Forresta Kitchen and Bar at Devraj Niwas and Bazaar restaurant at Zone By The Park are loved by locals too.

Bazaar Restaurant

If you want to taste food that reminds of the legacy of Rajasthan, head to Handi Restaurant and Niros Restaurant. Handi is especially known for its Laal Maas, Handi Meat and Mughlai delicacies.

Jaipur also has many cafes where you can enjoy yummy food in a quirky setup. We like Skylights Café, Nibs Café and Mamu’s Infusion. The best Pyaaz Kachori of the city is available at the popular Rawat Mishthan Bhandar.

The city also has a thriving night life. Bar Palladio, Blackout Lounge and F Bar and Lounge are the favorites among the hip crowd of the city.

 

Visit Here

The historical sites are the main attractions of the Pink City. The 3 forts- Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort should not be missed. A palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal offers a beautiful view and is the favorite spot of even locals.

The grandeur of City Palace and pink façade of Hawa Mahal mesmerize visitors. If astronomy fascinates you, you have to visit Jantar Mantar which is a world Heritage site. Albert Hall is the state museum of Rajasthan which has many treasures that you will surely admire.

Albert Hall

 

One more place that you cannot miss visiting is Raj Mandir Cinema Hall. The movie theatre is built in royal style and you have to see it even if you don’t have time to watch a complete movie. The theatre has huge chandeliers and soft carpets that add to the royal experience.

 

Shopping

Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar are a shopper’s paradise. Everything Rajasthani is available here. Leheriya and bandhej prints, jewellery, Jutis and artifacts, you can buy everything in these markets.

World Trade Park

If you want to shop, eat and hangout in a modern setup the World Trade Park is a must visit.

Jaipur is a magnificent city that will charm you with its amazing beauty!

 

Enjoy Holidaying in Jaipur, Rajasthan with Zone By The Park

The love for travelling keeps many of us going. Travel is a great refresher and when it comes to travelling in India, Rajasthan provides an eclectic mix of places. The Pink City, Jaipur is one of the most loved tourist hubs of the state. When we think of Jaipur, the images of mouthwatering food, vibrant clothes and alluring jewellery come to our mind, not to mention the ‘pink’ connection!

The fact is that Jaipur is more than all this. The city is an experience that you can get only when you are here. Just one glance at the city will make you fall in love with its beauty. When you are in such a breathtaking place, your time of rest has to be really refreshing and amazing. A hotel in Jaipur offers you a truly rejuvenation experience and that is Zone by the Park.

Zone by the Park is a trusted chain of hotels all over India and their property in Jaipur is incredible. Starting with the stylish façade of the building to the services, you will enjoy the Stay in Jaipur. Zone By The Park is located in the posh Bani Park area of Jaipur. Bani Park is well connected with the rest of the city so moving around is very easy. The hotel is built on the concept of meeting and socializing so it has an open setting. There are ‘Mini Zones’ in lobby for the ones who want to have their own space.

Now let’s talk about what’s waiting for you inside the Best Hotel in Jaipur!

Rooms

 Zone by the Park Jaipur has rooms of all kinds. Whether you are coming solo or with a group, there are well appointed rooms to cater to your needs. This Accommodation in Jaipur has rooms with modern interiors and comes with all the luxurious facilities that you need for a comfortable stay. Soft beds, big windows, stylish bathrooms, work desks and sitting corners, everything is in place. The rooms have Wi-Fi connectivity and large HD televisions too. You can even block the light and noise at any time of the day. We assure you that there is a lot more in there.

 

Food

For Food, you get two spots at this hotel in Jaipur- Bazaar Restaurant and Playa by Zone Restaurant and Bar. Bazaar is a multi-cuisine restaurant that serves delectable food in a bright and open setting. The restaurant features live cooking station and a pizzeria. Bazaar also has a quirky street-style food cart.

At Playa, you can enjoy quick bites on rooftop by pool-side. If you would rather have your food in bed, we serve it that way too.

 

Wellness

This Budget Hotel in Jaipur has a well equipped gym with all the required machines to keep your workout going.

If you want to feel pampered, Zone has a spa that will take away all your tiredness after a long day.

 

Pool

Another highlight of the beautiful hotel is a pool on the rooftop. You can lie down by the pool side and read your favorite book or work or generally have some laidback moments.

 

Work

This place to stay in jaipur also has a meeting room and a banquet hall. These rooms come with modern facilities like audio-visual equipments. You can organize any kind of event at these halls. The banquet hall can easily accommodate up to 250 people.

 

Offers

If you book your room 7 days in advance you get 15% off. You can even avail 20% discount when booking 14 days in advance. You can get 15% discount even when booking 3 days prior if you are staying for a longer duration.

We love Zone by the Park Jaipur and are sure that a stay here will recharge you too. This is a Corporate Hotel in Jaipur but is perfectly suitable for all types of travelers!

For details visit their website- http://www.zonebythepark.com/jaipur/overview.php

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6 Relaxing Sojourns of Rajasthan This Summer

Originally a house to the royalties, are now one of the best heritage hotels of Rajasthan. Everyone has a fantasy to spend a day in the splendor and grandeur of these hotels and experience that royal treatment of a chauffeur opening the door of your car and keeping it safe, a person well dressed in a turban serve you, a royal and extravagant 3 course meal always at a click and so on. Staying in one of these magnificent palace hotels indeed gives you the highlight to a wonderful trip and experience the real ethnic culture and traditional heritage of that place.

1. Ajit Bhawan, Jodhpur

Ajit Bhawan is situated in the heart of Jodhpur, which allows easy accessibility to this ‘blue city’. The ancestral property of the Jodhpur royal family,  now turned into a royal heritage hotel which shares its perfect legacy by providing personalized hospitality and ensuring all the facilities that make you a royal guest. Along with the royal treatment, it also provides with various recreational facilities like open swimming pool, gym and a spa which gives Ayurvedic treatments and therapies to relax in this royal stay. The perfect ambiance gives the old world its modern comforts and reminds the guests of the old world charm. What make this place great are some details and some little surprises supplemented with that rustic look.

2. Devigarh, Delwara

An 18^th century 7 storey palace in Delwara is a luxurious and sophisticated retreat which has come up with all the local and traditional works and materials. Reopened after years of restoration, Lebua- a hotel chain, has given Devigarh a splendid look with the confluence between the old and the new not forgetting the specialties of the bygone era. Devigarh has received various awards and is considered one of the best designed hotels in the world and on the subcontinent.

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3. Ananta Spa and Resort, Pushkar

It is situated in one of the oldest existing cities of India – Pushkar. Laying in the periphery of the temple of Lord Brahma- the creator of the world, one definitely experiences tranquility and serenity around them at The Ananta Spa and Resort. The calm ambience of this 62 luxuriant guestroom is sure to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul and replenish all your senses.

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4. Fairmont, Jaipur

Surrounded with the oldest mountain range-Aravallis, is located in the quiet suburbs, away from the hustle bustle of the city life. This luxury hotel is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectures, reflected through the traditional décor with modern facilities of swimming pool, spa, convention hall, etc.

5. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

Situated in the city of lakes with the backdrop of the Aravallis lies, today’s one of the largest and finest hotels in India. Lake Pichola adorns this majestic hotel which gives a spectacular and magnificent look to this ‘city of lakes’. Having some specific characteristics of grand courtyards, flourishing green gardens, mirrored and decorative domes and large pavilions makes it a perfect romantic place.

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6. Neemrana Fort

A place where people usually decide to go just hip-hopping from one place to another is this Neemrana Fort; a 15^th century heritage resort which is inbuilt with beauty and treasures of history. It is a unique resort located near the capital- Delhi. The moment you enter, I’m sure you’ll remain awestruck by the huge foyer, thick wooden doors, antique walls (which have that old paintings and are not in any effort to rebuild or get renovated) and the royal jhulas’. This grand resort along with well equipped accommodation offers a calm ambience and some great adventure sports like zip lining. It has some well equipped facilities of an open air theatre, spa, open swimming pool and the journey still remains as unfinished after visiting here.

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Hilton Hotel now in Jaipur

Another feather added to the Jaipur’s plush hospitality cap! The Pink City now houses one of the premium hospitality brands for the leisure and business travelers as well as locals. Hilton Worldwide has announced the launch of Hilton Jaipur, an upscale, full-service hotel located in the heart of Jaipur in Rajasthan, one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.  The hotel is minutes from famous attractions like the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Albert Hall Museum and shopping and entertainment hubs including Johari and Bapu Bazaar.

Featuring 10,000 square feet of flexible meetings and events space that includes a 21-foot high ballroom and an open-air patio, Hilton Jaipur also provides the ideal setting for exclusive business meetings as well as social gatherings and grand weddings.

Hilton Jaipur features rooms and suites that range in size from 360 square feet to 650 square feet, offering large living spaces and the complete range of facilities and services including signature Hilton Serenity Beds, ergonomic work areas and en suite four-fixture baths.

Dining options at the hotel are extensive as guests can enjoy a theatrical culinary experience with live cooking stations and a spectacular specialty Tandoor kitchen at Aurum, the stylish gold and copper themed all-day global cuisine restaurant.  Guests are also able to relish the best of contemporary Indian cuisine at Chaandi, the exquisite Indian specialty restaurant that features an open kitchen and a choice of stunning al fresco poolside cabana seating in the evenings.   Guests can unwind at Krystal, the chic lounge bar, and sample a range of craft beers, flight of spirits, fine wines and innovative cocktails.

Recreational opportunities at the hotel encompass an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness centre and a 2,400-square foot spa that includes three treatment rooms, and steam and sauna facilities.

Alsisar Haveli: The regal heritage of Jaipur

 Alsisar Haveli in located in the heart of Pink City of Rajasthan. Built in the year 1862, the history of this haveli dates back to the 18th century. It highlights the splendor of old Rajput days and the regal of rajasthani experience for the guests. The large elevated platform that dominates the central area of the ground floor, which was once used for get-together by the gentlemen of the house is now used for hosting puppet shows and folk dances for guests.

Alsisar Haveli, one of the rich heritage of shekhawati region, is also known as the “House of Thakurs of Alsisar”. Now the haveli is converted to a luxurious hotel. Extreme care was taken while refurbishing so as to maintain the original glory of the place. The magnificent architecture of the haveli and splendidly decorated interiors are as unique and captivating as its history. The walls of this haveli incorporate traditional wall painting with the use of vivid colours and patterns. All the rooms of this luxurious hotel have been given the look that were used by the Thakurs of Alsisar. Antique furniture and medieval Rajasthani style-fabrics that charmingly enhance the Rajasthani experience.

Location

Tourists visit Jaipur can easily reach Alsisar Haveli by taking any private taxi or car as is only about 12 kms away from Jaipur Airport, 2 kms from Jaipur railway station and just only a km away from Jaipur bus stand.

Ginger Hotels now in Jaipur

Ginger opens its first hotel in Jaipur

Ginger Hotels, from Roots Corporation – a subsidiary of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), announced the launch of its first hotel at Jaipur in Rajasthan.

The 103 room Ginger Jaipur was inaugurated by Princess Diya Kumari in the presence of P.K Mohankumar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Roots Corporation Limited.

The hotel that marks entry of the brand Ginger’s into Rajasthan and Jaipur will cater to the industrial and commercial sectors. Ginger Hotels has also introduced special services for the single lady traveler. This is designed to ensure that the lady guest feel safe and enjoys a hassle-free experience.

Highlights of the services include special airport assistance, regulated room access, design specific rooms with extra security measures, express check-in and wellness menu in the F&B Offering.

Ginger also offers complimentary Wi-Fi to all resident guests helping the modern business traveler to stay connected.

Looks like one more good option for the business travelers in Jaipur, hope it lives up to its promises!!

Lemon Tree Hotel now in Jaipur

Replacing Bani Park’s Golden Tulip is the nine-year-old home-grown brand, Lemon Tree Hotels. The company, which currently owns 21 hotels and is managing some more across 14 Indian cities, officially opened its Premier brand in the city on Tuesday.

Walk in and your nostrils will be treated to the aroma of fresh lemongrass, a signature feature. With vibrant additions to the lobby and reception’s décor and almost no change in the rooms, the new hotel is not drastically different from the old.

But yes, the hotel has three new restaurants with quirky names—Slounge (a recreational bar), Citrus Café (a 24-hour restaurant serving Indian, European, American and pan Asian dishes) and The Republic of Noodles. While the Republic of Noodles will open in a month, Slounge and Citrus Café are already serving some delicious fare.

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What’s more? There are five special rooms only for women, which have added facilities like a jewellery box, a soft toy, weighing scale, on-call foot massages and steam, and heightened CCTV coverage. The tariffs range from `8,500 to `15,000.

And, with a brand new spa and fitness centre also set to open soon, along with a terrace eatery specializing in kebabs, the hotel hopes to be a reasonable go-to city place.

An affair with great food and wine in Jaipur!!

The Pink City Jaipur is buzzing with new, old or popular food Joints at every corner of the road.  The Forresta Kitchen and Bar is a comparatively new entrant in the food horizon of Jaipur but there is no doubt that it clearly distinguishes itself from the other well known restaurants in the Pink City.

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If they promise to provide you with the most delicious food in a wonderful ambience then we must tell you that it is matched up by a clean and healthy kitchen.

Succulent, juicy, crispy and undoubtedly, mouth-watering-kebabs are a sure way to make the most of the pleasant weather if you are in this city of vibrancy and nature.

These mouth melting meat or vegetable grilled skewer dishes are liked by one and all and are sure to satisfy any palate. With the lush and lavish ambiance of Forresta and its outdoor dining area, the taste only gets better.

You order a kebab, wiping a trickle of saliva that escapes the corner of your mouth. You dream of how good it’s going to be. The big moment arrives. You’re excited. Inevitably, you go for more.

Forresta does not just offer you a regular menu and a stable bar but it also believes it bringing along something special for you every day. Beer tower and home delivery are some examples which they have introduced which surely set apart their restaurant in Jaipur along with the ambience and taste.

 

 

This season they have again come up with a unique way of making their guests feel special. There are some new offers available at Forresta :

• Buy 6 drinks of Signature Whisky and get one Non veg/ Veg Starter free
• Buy 6 drinks(30 ML each)  of Black Dog 12 y.o and get one Non Veg/ Veg Starter free
• Buy 2 Vladivir Vodka and get 1 free

 

So don’t miss to visit Forresta Kitchen and Bar on your trip to Jaipur for a relaxing ambience, your favorite bar, delicious food and special offers which will let you enjoy all of them together and cherish till your next visit to Jaipur.

To Book a table call them on +91-9929999599 or drive to The Forresta Kitchen and Bar, Devraj Niwas, Khasa Kothi Crossing, Jaipur Rajasthan.

Hotel Tariffs likely to Hike in Jaipur by 13 Percent

It has now become history that the tourism season in Jaipur is only for October to March. As a result of fluctuating weather and other economical aspects, the hotel industry is rendering the different statistics.

A survey of “Hotel Price Index” presents a new statistics, according to which, the average tariff of the hotels of Jaipur and other destinations like Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai, Mysore and Manali has been increased by 19 percent in year 2011 as compared to the year 2010.

The statistics tell that the tourism season in Pink City- Jaipur continues round the year. The survey of “Hotel Price Index” says that the domestic and foreign tourists now visit Jaipur round the year because Jaipur is one vertex of Golden Triangle of Indian tourism and one of the major attractions in Jaipur, Jantar-Mantar is now declared as the World Heritage Site. This is the reason that the hotel rooms in Jaipur are fully booked round the year.

Hence, the “off season discounts” are less popular among the hotels of Jaipur. On the contrary, now the tariff of hotels in Jaipur increased by 13 percent in comparison of last year. The same pattern is also observed in the hotels of other popular destinations of India.