Monday, February 14, 2011

COLONEL'S RESORT & RETREAT ,BIR VILLEAGE


INTRODUCING COLONEL'S RESORT & RETREAT BIR VILLEAGE, DISTT. KANGRA

Set in the village of Bir, in the picturesque Kangra Valley, amidst tea gardens and orchards, Colonel's Resort and Retreat is a peaceful oasis welcoming guests from across India and around the world to enjoy a serene escape. With many inspiring treks and the world-famous paragliding destination of Billing nearby, Colonel's Resort is also a perfect base for exciting Himalayan adventures.

Colonel's Resort offers comfortable resort accommodation and fine dining in a tranquil and inspiring Himalayan setting with soothing views of tea gardens, orchards, and the mountains. We are pleased to welcome families and small groups as well as individual travellers for quiet escapes, Himalayan adventures or both.

Leisure activities:

1. -Wander through the villages, gardens, and forests to take a taste of the peaceful life of the Himalayas.

2. -Stroll through tea gardens and tour the local tea factory to discover how tea is made.

3. -Visit the Buddhist temples in the Tibetan Colony or the Shiva temple in Baijnath.

4. -Get a natural health tune-up at the Tibetan herbal clinic (Men-Tsee-Khang).

5. -Cap off the day relaxing on the garden patio or around the bonfire with kindred

Spirits from across India and around the world.

Adventure activities:

1. -Paragliding (seasonal) - tandem flights and training courses available

2. -Day hikes and longer treks, including backpacking and tent camping

3. -Rock climbing and mountaineering in the Dhauladhar range.

4. -Whitewater rafting (in Beas, nearby)

5. -Bicycling

Meal Plan

Rates

MAP

1850

CP

1500

*** Rates are Per Room per Night on double Sharing Basis

STUDENT GROUPS

Colonel's Resort and Retreat offers student groups a complete introduction to village life in the Himalayas and an experience that students won't soon forget.

Adventure activities:

1. -Trekking, including both day hikes and backpacking/tent camping

2. -Paragliding (seasonal)

3. -Ropes and obstacle courses

4. -Rock climbing

5. -River crossing

6. -Whitewater rafting (in Beas)

7. -Jungle cooking

8. -Snow (in winter only)

9. -First aid lecture

Leisure activities:

1. -Stroll through tea gardens, and visit the local tea factory to discover how tea is made.

2. -Take a taste of the peaceful, rural village life of the Himalayas.

3. -Enjoy outdoor games and sports back at camp.

4. -End the day with evening activities, including music, dances, and cultural

programmes, or simply gathering around the bonfire.

A trip to Colonel's Resort has many benefits: students can develop leadership qualities, self-reliance and self-discipline while building team spirit. Optionally, teachers may also provide additional educational curricula for customised programmes.

Accommodation

1. -10 tents (up to 8 students each) with bedding on floor

2. -Dormitory (20'x40') with 20 beds plus room for 40 students on the floor

3. -For staff: 2 single rooms and 4 double rooms, all with attached bath

Facilities & Resources

1. -12 toilets

2. -8 showers with hot water

3. -Group function area

4. -Ample parking for multiple buses, etc.

5. -Clinic nearby; hospitals in Chauntara and Palampur

6. -Doctor on call

Food

1. -Sumptuous Indian meals

2. -Bed tea, breakfast, lunch, high tea, soup, dinner, and dessert

3. -Veg and non-veg

4. -Trained catering staff can easily handle up to 100 students

5. -Covered outdoor dining area

Local Attractions

1. -Paragliding in Billing

2. -Day hikes and longer treks

3. -Buddhist temples and shops in the Tibetan Colony

4. -Shiva temple in Baijnath

5. -Tea gardens and tea factory

6. -Educational programme at Deer Park Institute

Location

1. -Nearest airport: Gaggal (55km, 2 hours by car)

2. -Nearest narrow-gauge railway station: Ahju (2km, 15 minutes)

3. -Nearest broad-gauge railway station: Pathankot (4 hours)

4. -2 hours from Dharamshala

5. -5 hours from Kullu

6. -6 hours from Jammu

Special Rates for Groups / Students Group Available on Request.

WITH BEST REGARDS

Dharmendra Kumar

+ 91 9810444085 // 9540044085

(G.M - Sales & Operations)


GEANIS WORLD HOLIDAYS
16/2, Prem nagar ,

(opp: Tilak Nagar Metro station gate no 4.)

Janak Puri , New Delhi- 110058

Phone: 011-25552393

EMAIL : dharmendra@geanisworld.com ; info@geanisworld.com

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