June 15th holds religious significance for followers and believers of Neem Karoli Baba, a renowned Indian saint. It was he who laid down the foundation of the Kainchi Dham temple on 24th May, 1962. Every year, on June 15th, devotees from all over the country and across the world congregate to pay respect to what is recognized as …
You can always be assured of new things happening (and blooming) at The Orchard, our luxury boutique hotel in Peora, Uttarakhand. Transformation is imminent especially when dictated by the change in weather. One of the areas where our guests can see this metamorphosis occur is in the evergreen gardens of the hotel. Certain plants and …
The hot, sweltering summer heat definitely makes its presence felt in the city of Delhi. Like an unwanted guest, the weather will persist until the first monsoon shower comes in to save the day. Obviously, this means that people will be scrambling to get out of the city in order to escape the wrath that …
“With freedom, books, flowers and the moon, who could not be happy?” – Oscar Wilde The beauty and serenity of the hills make for a perfect setting to get lost in the world of books. The famous song encapsulates this feeling with the following lyrics “ The hills are alive with the sounds of music” …
Goa is fast becoming a hot destination for foodies. The sunny state has been attracting travelers for a myriad of reasons but when you broadly categorize those reasons it all boils down to fun in the sun and sand. With such a high volume of people visiting for a larger part of the year (November …
At Countrywide Luxury, we host our guests at two stunning properties in India. The first is The Orchard, a luxury boutique hotel situated in Peora, Uttarakhand and the second is the stunning and spacious Villa Morjim in Goa. Both properties alike make for great getaways from daily routines and can be great options for corporate getaways and …
14th of February, aka Valentine’s Day, is days away and lovers around the world are in the midst of serious preparations to woo their significant others in a big way. Expectations grow high, and with such a wide pool of gifting opportunities it can be hard to narrow down what you can gift your plus-ones. …
Villa Morjim, our property in Goa, enjoys several benefits thanks to its convenient location. From popular restaurants in the vicinity to the beach, which is only minutes away; and accommodation in a beautiful villa over looking the river. There is much to enjoy during your stay here and you can either apply the ‘susegad’ way …
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi Bella Italia! If ever there was a place deserving of the title ‘heaven on earth’ it is this beautiful country. With gorgeous coastal roads (Hello Amalfi coast!), the rugged but charming countryside landscape dotted with farms and agricultural land – there are so …
One of the biggest perks of going way for a little trip is the time you have on your hands for reading books. For many people, carving out a little piece of their day to enjoy books is an impossible feat. Chalk it down to busy schedules, full houses and noise pollution in Delhi. Whatever …