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By Nishang Narayan
Published on October 10, 2024
Botanix Nature Resort, a 40-acre landscaped zone and bio-educational park near Damdama Lake, has announced the completion of significant upgrades to 22 of its 45 cottages. This enhancement is part of the resort’s ongoing commitment to creating unique and immersive experiences for nature lovers, focusing on farm tourism and adventure camp activities.
The highlight of the upgrades is the newly unveiled Glass House, which embodies the principles of biophilic design, seamlessly integrating with the natural surroundings. This all-open banquet hall can accommodate 200 to 250 people, making it perfect for wellness activities, weddings, corporate gatherings, workshops, and intimate events.
In addition to the Glass House, Botanix has expanded its gardens to showcase a vibrant ecosystem. The new Bulbous Garden features a stunning array of lilies, tulips, and calla lilies, offering guests a colorful visual experience as they stroll through blooming pathways.
Atul Vashisht, Landscape Designer, Horticulturist, and Managing Director of Botanix Nature LLP, shared, “We have strived to build a thriving eco-conscious center and botanical garden where guests can come to smell, taste, and understand nature. These upgrades not only enhance the luxury of our resort but also ensure that we stay true to our eco-friendly ethos.” The resort also introduced a Bonsai Garden, showcasing meticulously cultivated miniature trees that provide a serene atmosphere. Mr. Vashisht noted, “Each bonsai tells a story of patience and skill, inviting guests to pause and appreciate the beauty of nature in miniature form.”
Atul Vashisht, Landscape Designer, Horticulturist, and Managing Director of Botanix Nature LLP, shared, “We have strived to build a thriving eco-conscious center and botanical garden where guests can come to smell, taste, and understand nature. These upgrades not only enhance the luxury of our resort but also ensure that we stay true to our eco-friendly ethos.”
The resort also introduced a Bonsai Garden, showcasing meticulously cultivated miniature trees that provide a serene atmosphere. Mr. Vashisht noted, “Each bonsai tells a story of patience and skill, inviting guests to pause and appreciate the beauty of nature in miniature form.”
Sleek Modern Design: The newly refreshed rooms offer stylish interiors that blend modern aesthetics with natural elements, creating a relaxing yet sophisticated environment.
Hydroponic Garden/Sustainability Focus: The innovative Hydroponic Garden provides a glimpse into the future of farming, demonstrating sustainable practices that use less water and space compared to traditional methods.
Enhanced Flora & Fauna: The expanded gardens include the vibrant Bulbous Garden, enriching the immersive experience of the resort.
Enhanced Guest Amenities: The modernized cottages now feature high-speed Wi-Fi, smart room controls, and luxurious bedding, ensuring guests enjoy both comfort and convenience during their stay.
With these enhancements, Botanix Nature Resort is set to strengthen its reputation as a premier destination for relaxation and adventure amidst nature. The remaining accommodations are scheduled for similar upgrades, ensuring even more guests can enjoy the resort's renewed offerings.
Botanix Nature Resort, built by leading landscapers Samak Landscape, offers a series of themed gardens that showcase the wonders of nature. Visitors can experience a harmonious blend of styled gardens, providing exquisite exhibitions of nature’s brilliance.
Botanix Nature LLP aims to increase awareness about the flora and fauna surrounding us. Whether through resorts, branded residences, or scenic escapes, BNL is dedicated to providing botanical experiences that foster a deeper connection with nature.
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By Hariharan U
Published on August 23, 2026
Taj Agra is inviting guests to make the most of the monsoon season with a specially curated Monsoon Staycation, combining comfortable accommodation with dining and wellness benefits for a relaxed getaway in the historic city.
The staycation offer provides guests with savings across key aspects of their stay, including accommodation, food and beverages, and spa and salon services.
Guests can avail 25% savings on breakfast-inclusive stays, along with daily breakfast at the designated dining venue. The offer also includes 25% savings on food and beverages and 25% savings on spa therapies and salon services during the stay.
Speaking about the offer, Bikram Pradhan, Revenue Manager, Taj Agra, said, “The monsoon season offers a wonderful opportunity to slow down, reconnect and enjoy a more leisurely getaway. Through our Monsoon Staycation, we are delighted to welcome guests to Taj Agra for a relaxed and enriching experience, with thoughtfully curated dining and wellness benefits.”
Additional benefits under the offer include up to 8% NeuCoins on eligible bookings and spends, along with standard Wi-Fi throughout the stay.
The Monsoon Staycation is available for bookings from 18 July to 23 August 2026, with stays valid from 18 July to 30 September 2026.
Located in Agra, Taj Agra offers guests a blend of contemporary hospitality and the cultural heritage of the destination, making it a setting for leisure escapes, celebrations and business stays.
Guests can book the offer through Taj Hotels' official booking platform.
By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on August 22, 2026
The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences is inviting guests to slow down and enjoy a more relaxed city escape with its new Luxury Retreat Reserve, an experience created around leisurely mornings, unhurried afternoons and memorable evenings.
Set within the luxury urban sanctuary, the stay offers rooms overlooking a sprawling 1,000-acre forest, giving guests a peaceful setting while still being in the heart of the city.
The experience begins with breakfast at Spectra, the award-winning all-day dining restaurant, followed by a three-course lunch at Diya. Known for its contemporary take on Indian cuisine, Diya brings together traditional flavours and a refined dining setting.
Guests can then spend a relaxed afternoon at The Courtyard Garden, where afternoon tea is served among lush greenery and private cabanas. The setting offers a quiet break from the pace of everyday city life.
For guests who prefer to spend their leisure time outdoors, the experience also includes access to activities at The Leela Ambience Golf Greens and The Leela Cycling Trail, available at an additional charge. The 9-hole golf course offers views of the surrounding landscape, while the cycling trail features curated routes for guests looking to explore the outdoors. After an active afternoon, guests can unwind at the spa with an exclusive credit, which can be used towards personalised therapies.
As the day comes to an end, Zanotta offers an Italian dining experience with panoramic Pearl and Ruby views overlooking Gurugram’s skyline. The restaurant combines Italian cuisine, elegant interiors and a curated beverage selection for a refined evening. The experience also includes round-trip transfers within a 10-kilometre radius and a bottle of house wine, adding to the ease of the stay from arrival to departure.
Available for bookings from 1 September 2026, Luxury Retreat Reserve is designed for guests looking to step away from busy schedules and simply enjoy a slower pace, good food, outdoor experiences and the comfort of having nowhere else to be.
Published on August 21, 2026
Homegrown hospitality chain Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has opened Cygnett Collection Jim Corbett, a 50-key resort near Ramnagar in Uttarakhand. The property is now part of Trademark Collection by Wyndham, adding to Cygnett's destination-focused portfolio and strengthening its partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
Located along the Umedpur–Chilkiya belt, the resort offers easy access to Jim Corbett National Park while also remaining connected to Ramnagar and other popular attractions in the region. Its location is suited to travellers visiting Corbett for wildlife experiences, family holidays, short leisure trips, corporate retreats and social occasions.
The resort features 50 rooms, each measuring close to 400 sq. ft., with layouts aimed at longer and more relaxed stays. Guests can dine at C Pavilion, the property's all-day dining restaurant serving Indian, regional and international cuisine. Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and landscaped outdoor areas.
Along with its leisure facilities, the resort has a strong focus on meetings and events. Summit, its approximately 3,000 sq. ft. conference and banquet venue, can host up to 250 guests depending on the event format. The venue, along with the outdoor spaces, is designed to cater to corporate offsites, intimate destination weddings and private celebrations.
"Jim Corbett has developed into a strong year-round leisure market, with demand extending beyond wildlife travel to family holidays, celebrations and corporate retreats. For us, this opening is also an important expression of what Cygnett Collection is intended to represent. We want to bring together destination-led properties that have a clear sense of place and an individual identity, while giving guests the consistency of service and operating standards associated with Cygnett," said Sarbendra Sarkar, Founder & Managing Director, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts.
The resort combines its destination-led character with Cygnett's hospitality experience and the reach of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Its association with Wyndham is expected to improve its visibility among domestic and international travellers while supporting Cygnett's plans to develop hotels in high-potential leisure destinations.
The opening also adds to Cygnett's efforts to build Cygnett Collection as a distinctive midscale portfolio featuring boutique resorts, heritage conversions and properties where the destination plays an important role in the guest experience. Hotels under the Collection are designed to retain their individual architectural and local character while following common standards of contemporary hospitality and the company's Cygnetture service framework.
With Cygnett Collection Jim Corbett, the group is expanding its presence in one of North India's established wildlife and drive-to leisure markets. The property brings together access to the Corbett landscape, accommodation, dining and event facilities for a range of travellers.
The resort's inclusion in Trademark Collection by Wyndham also highlights the growing collaboration between Cygnett Hotels & Resorts and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as both companies explore further growth opportunities across India and South Asia.
Commenting on the milestone, Sarbendra Sarkar, Founder & Managing Director, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, said, "When we started Cygnett twelve years ago, we were convinced that India's hospitality growth story would increasingly be shaped by emerging cities and untapped destinations. The North East, pilgrimage centres and regional markets offered immense potential, and our strategy was built around participating in this transformation long before it became an industry trend."
He further added, "As we enter the next phase of growth, our focus is on creating a globally connected hospitality platform rooted in regional India. Our partnership with Wyndham, expanding portfolio of brands and strong development pipeline position us well to capitalize on the evolving travel landscape and create long-term value for our stakeholders."
Cygnett expects India's hospitality growth to be increasingly driven by spiritual tourism, experiential travel, destination weddings and infrastructure-led commercial corridors. The company believes emerging destinations beyond traditional metropolitan markets will offer significant opportunities in the coming years.
As part of its growth plans, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has set a target of surpassing 100+ hotels and 10,000+ keys by 2030, as it looks to expand its presence across India and South Asia.
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