Businessmen, who invested in land years ago, are now building upon these scenic spots and providing exquisite little getaways
This is one of the oldest resorts set up in Shamirpet, on the outskirts of the city. A combination of business and aesthetics prompted the growth and expansion of the place to today’s enviable position – Aalankrita Resorts is Hyderabad’s only 4-star resort.
After 18 years in the business, Aalankrita Resorts has 120 cottages, a number of convention halls and multiple restaurants to cater to different tastes. This resort offers a wide range of enjoyable options and opportunities for discerning visitors with specific requirements. It is well-maintained and its sprawling
lawns and gardens have been appreciated by the Horticulture Department of Hyderabad. Far away from the hustle of the town, the gardens allure a walk through its
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The resort, which also serves as a holistic centre and a destination for revitalisation, is known for its array of services. Located in areas amidst sprawling greenery, natural rock formations and designed in a way to include beautiful rooms, this destination offers an unparalleled holiday or business stay. The resort features luxury suites as well as villas, with almost fifty fun activities that people can enjoy. The hospitality and richness of their service help in making your holiday unforgettable. Offering a world of experiences, this resort features a Leo Juventa Spa, which is the first of its kind focusing on holistic wellness of the mind, body and spirit. The spa at one of the best luxury resorts isn’t just about pampering, it is also about rejuvenation and use of scientific methodologies to ensure that one looks and feels great. The luxury resort also has swimming pools, special suites for couples, wedding halls and a gymnasium centre.
A special fitness area, styling, and a kids’ spa give this Hyderabad resort an edge over others. Rooms and suites are comfortable and feature equipment and aesthetic decor of world-class standards.
Pragati is popular as one of the most affordable resorts in Hyderabad. This wellness resort, which is designed across 85 acres of area, is surrounded by sprawling gardens and lush green lawns. The resort is filled with the enchanting fragrance of over 24 lakh aromatic plants that include flowering trees, plants of tropical origin, over 650 varieties of medicinal plants and herbs, which are known for having a calming effect. Along with its hallmark ‘pollution free’ environment, there is an endless range of recreational facilities which attract people of all age groups to Pragati Resort. Bringing luxury to the lap of nature, this resort provides an opportunity to enjoy Pushpa Ayurveda therapeutic massages, including the alternative therapies of inhaling aroma flowers and leaves, which helps in rejuvenation of Aalankrita Resort & Convention Palm Exotica
the mind and releases toxins from the body. The resort, which also features a water park, is known for its endless range of services and enjoyable opportunities. While the kids went splashing in the pool with their parents hovering over them, two of us grandmas decided we needed the ayurvedic massage – it was definitely a treat!
Popular as one of the best eco-friendly luxury resorts in the country, Pragati Resorts offers a clubhouse and indoor game facilities, along with health facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness centre, yoga classes and jogging tracks. It also provides rain dance and water games, ensuring that travellers can easily entertain themselves. The garden restaurant is quite popular for its fresh, multi-cuisine food, while the rooms here are spacious and aesthetically appealing.
On the Hyderabad-nagpur highway, you may find a stray camel who has wandered off the quirky mini Rajasthan. Dhola-ri-dhani was built by someone who felt nostalgic for his home and wanted Hyderabadis to know more about the culture and food of the desert state. If you want to spend an evening in Maharaja style and enjoy the ambience of ethnic Rajasthan, then drive just 11 km out of the city on the Nagpur highway where this resort is located.
Apart from the exquisite Rajasthani food served here, you could also take a cool dip into the pool and get your palm read by the in-house astrologer. A clever ventriloquist will amaze you with a trick or two, while you laugh your heart out. The exclusive handicrafts showroom will allow you to take some exquisite handicrafts home, encouraged by the amazing discounts. The camels on the grounds complete the feel of being in Rajasthan, evoking the golden era of kings and queens!
Unfortunately, the place seems to have fallen in favour mainly due to a lack of maintenance. When it was newly started at the end of the 90s, its greatest attraction was its novelty – a taste of Rajasthan in the heartland of the South!
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