A heavenly experience @ Tanah Lot , Bali

After river rafting and lunch, I was quite tired and wanted to rest. But our guide Mr. Bagooz insisted that we visit Tanah Lot. I wondered what special that place had! I got answers to all my curiosities when we parked our cab at Tanah Lot!

Tanah Lot means land in the sea in Balinese language. It’s a temple on the rock in the sea which is being given the dynamic shape by waves of the sea. As you reach the place, you will go through a street market. Once you reach the place, you will love the area.

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Nidhi KM

Review- Spice Mantraa an Indian Cuisine restaurant in Kuta, Bali

After witnessing a great dance performance of Kecak dance at Uluwutu temple, we headed to have Indian cuisine at Spice Mantraa .

Ambiance at Spice Mantraa 

It was a nice building with two floors to it. Location of Spice Mantraa is a prime one being opposite to Discovery Shopping Mall in Kuta. It is centrally located.

Spice Mantraa

I liked the interiors on the ground floor. We dined at the first floor which had few tables. Buffet was laid there.

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My experience at Uluwutu Temple in Bali

Last time when I had come to Uluwutu Temple I was very happy to see the Kecak dance. I was curious to know how Ramayana can be same as that of Indian Ramayana! I was amazed to see so much similarity between religion of Bali and India! I was curious last time so God gave me another chance to visit same Temple and attend the same dance there.

 Kecak dance

But you know this temple is right on the cliff of Peninsula in Bali! Since last time the sun had already set and it was dark, by the time we reached, so I could not have the splended view of water gushing towards the rock and making noise.

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Indonesia Tourism Media meeting at Le Meridien, Delhi

Yesterday I had gone for the Indonesia Tourism Media meet at Le Meridien.

The Ambassador H.E. Mr. Sidharto R. Suryodipuro welcomed us at the venue. He said that there is an increase of 86.85% in Indian tourists from January till October, 2017. Target is to reach 4,56,000 in 2017.

Mr. Sanjay Sondhi, the President and CEO of OM Tourism informed us that India comes at number 6 in terms of tourist market in Indonesia.  Bali is the preferred destination for Indians. There is an effort to invest in infrastructure to provide better offers and packages in the country.

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Nidhi KM

Afternoon spent at Conrad Bali in Kuta

After our visit to Turtle Island, we went for lunch to Conrad Bali in Kuta. I was quite hungry after the boat ride and visit to Turtle Island. Since I knew Conrad Bali is a luxurious property, I was already rest assured about my experience there. It’s only rare in hospitality world that expectations are not exceeded.

Ambiance at Conrad Bali 

The entrance was very good! A magnificent and magnetic lobby welcomed us with a view to ocean. It was a refreshing view.

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We sat in lobby for a while and enjoyed the ocean view. Staff was very courteous. After a while we headed to the restaurant Eight Degrees South. The entrance to the restaurant was beautiful. Seating arrangement was good. There was an open air seating outside overlooking the swimming pool.

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My experience at Turtle Island in Tanjung Benoa, Bali

Next day after our arrival at Bali, we headed to Turtle Island in Tanjung Benoa, Bali.

We had gone on speed boat. There were many corals and fishes on the way. Our journey on speed boat was amazing. It was a glass bottom boat. Our tour guide told us to drop bread pieces in water and we could see fishes coming up to grab them. I loved watching them.

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Interaction with the game changer - Mr. Ashwani Khurana , owner Karma Lakelands

After experiencing the property at Karma Lakelands , the Golf Resort, it became our utmost priority to have a word with the Predident , Mr. Ashwani Khurana who was present in the property while being absent! Strange it is ! Isn’t it? We had spent one night and two days at Karma Lakelands. While we experienced  Karma Lakelands, Mr. Ashwani Khurana was traveling. But, the amount of positive impact that was apparent at the resort , clearly showed the hard work, strategic thinking , time and money invested by Mr. Khurana. Everything was speaking about him, be it Golf Course, Villas , chalets , amenities and even staff there. We had got a lot of positivity from Karma Lakelands. You will see this unique statement of mine only in this article. There are three ways in which a person does a job. Some do it just for the sake of it, some do it with passion and people like Mr. Ashwani does it with a mission. He has planted 2,00,000 + trees in his lifetime. He indeed is a  game changer. Mr. Ashwani has a dream to  plant so many trees in the area that there is no dirth of water in future! This made us curious to meet him. There were more reasons that kept adding to our curiosity. So below are answers to all our curiosities.

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Nidhi KM

An evening at The Laguna Resort and Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali

I have heard a lot about The Laguna Resort and Spa. Being located in Nusa Dus, its a lusurious property with direct access to beach. We had gone there in the evening.

Ambiance at The Laguna Resort and Spa

The entrance of the property has got view of sea. The property is huge and very well designed. I loved the interiors, chandeliers, furniture and  the colour combination of the lobby.

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When we reached there, it started raining. There was an open air seating arrangement which is a relaxing and refreshing area. Area is lush green. Anyone who sits there, must be experiencing a calm and soothing environment. I wanted to spend some time there but we were short of time so had to leave.

We then headed to see one of the rooms.

The room had nice decor and all modern amenities. There are room having garden view, lagoon view, lagoon access, studio rooms and more. I liked the room.

I saw another room which was a deluxe room having a nice bath. This room was beautifully laid.

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Nidhi KM

Review- Hill Fort Kesroli by Neemrana Hotels

Hill Fort Kesroli by Neemrana hotels is situated just 12 kms away from Alwar. I have been fascinated by Hill Fort Kesroli since last 5/6 years.

Side view of Hill Fort Kesroli

I wanted to experience this place since then. It was just now that I got a chance to experience the property with all my family members. So, I had gone there for two nights and three days stay. We had all age ranges starting a two year old till 60+. So each person would have respective reactions to the property.

High Walls of the fort

Ambiance of Hill Fort Kesroli

First of all Hill Fort Kesroli is situated at the top of the hill having breathtaking views of farmlands and Aravalli range. The fort has got huge walls.

One has to climb up a little bit to get onto the main section of the fort. The whole area gives the perfect feeling of a Heritage property. Mind it, it’s a heritage property and not a five star hotel or a luxurious property. It being a heritage property gives total feeling of being in a fort with big bricks all around and Kota stones on the way , at the entrance.

There is a little reception and by the reception there are three lawns studded with flowers. Further to those lawns is the dining area which has got garden tables placed next to the kitchen.

Then there is an inside dining beyond which there is a swimming pool.

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Review - Thai Airways from Delhi to Bangkok to Denpasar and back

We were supposed to go to Bali with Thai Airways. We had Thai Airways transfers from Delhi to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Denpasar airport and back.

Ambiance of Thai Airways plane

I got a seat in economy class. My seat was at the exit gates and I must say it was a very comfortable seating as I was able to sleep in both the flights from Delhi to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Denpasar airport. I liked the colour combination of the flight ambiance. It was a big aeroplane. There was one business class followed by three big sections of economy class having three bye three seating arrangement. Flight was very neat and clean and up to the mark. Washrooms too were neat and clean and well equipped.

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Food

Food in the aeroplane was delicious as well as nutritious. They had taken good care to ensure guests have a balanced diet. I had chhole with roti and rice. Fruit salad was also there. I also had bun and butter. Bun was a little hard but I had it being hungry. There was regular service by the crew for juice, water or tea coffee.

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Review- Bali Dynasty Resort, Kuta Bali

Bali Dynasty Resort in Kuta is strategically situated at a prime location. The resort is easily accessible and is at a walking distance from Legian Street. By the time we reached the property it was already 4pm. It seemed to be a nice property.

Ambiance at Bali Dynasty Resort

It was a nice and soothing ambiance I would say. The drive way was all green and the entrance had two people playing the welcome music. It was a nice tradition to welcome guests. The lobby had waiting and networking area. To the right and left of lobby, there were rooms and ground floor area was dedicated to few shops, restaurant, swimming pool. There were many gardens in the resort. My room had all the luxury required for a comfortable stay. I loved the whole set up. Beds were comfortable and cozy. I had a very good night sleep.

My room had a nice view of the restaurant and swimming pool. It was a refreshing evening. The view looked great from my room's balcony.

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Nidhi KM