Neemrana Ramgarh Bungalows, is a hidden treasure in the hills. If what
you are looking for is a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday, this is the
property to visit. This was our second visit to the Ramgarh bungalows and we
are convinced that this should be our annual pilgrimage during the summers. The
unique thing about all Neemrana properties which we absolutely love is the
truth in advertising - 'a non-hotel hotel'. For those who have never
experienced what this means, let me explain. It means to expect a home away
from home that may not offer luxury, but lots of comfort, care and pampering.
The Ramgarh bungalows offer a variety of accommodation choices - the old bungalow
where you are close to the butterflies and flowers, the Ashok Vatika with its
beautiful fruit orchards, the Writers bungalow where you can be a part of the history
and the cliff house with its amazing view of the magnificent hills. For more
details, visit http://the-ramgarh-bungalows.neemranahotels.com/
Each room is beautiful in its own way, but our favourite is the Cliff House. Perched on a cliff, you can watch the mountains for ever and forget all about the world and your worries. With only two rooms on the first floor and a large common space on the ground floor, it is very spacious. If you are lucky (which we have been the two times we have stayed here), you will be the only one staying at the house, giving you the feeling that you own it :)). The rooms have no telephone or TV, but the staff can be called by ringing a bell. The common area does have a phone to talk to the reception. You can request to have your meals and tea anywhere at the property - under the sky, below the trees, or in the designated dining space. If you pick the red room - named ‘Ramkumar’ at the Cliff House, feel blessed as you wake up to the first rays of the rising sun and sleep after looking at the stars in a clear sky. All you will hear is the chirping of birds, a dog barking or cow mooing occasionally miles and miles away and very very rarely a car passing by. All you will see is the hills, the trees, the birds playing, the butterflies, flowers and fruits on trees!! What more do you want? For physical activity, go for your main meals to the other end of the property –so if you are staying at Cliff House, have your meals at the Old bungalow!!
The staff at the property is extremely courteous and helpful - like all other Neemrana non hotel hotels. If you want or need something, ask for it and in all likelihood your wish will be fulfilled. Do not expect them to be lingering around you like luxury hotels, but expect a lot of care and respect.
Each room is beautiful in its own way, but our favourite is the Cliff House. Perched on a cliff, you can watch the mountains for ever and forget all about the world and your worries. With only two rooms on the first floor and a large common space on the ground floor, it is very spacious. If you are lucky (which we have been the two times we have stayed here), you will be the only one staying at the house, giving you the feeling that you own it :)). The rooms have no telephone or TV, but the staff can be called by ringing a bell. The common area does have a phone to talk to the reception. You can request to have your meals and tea anywhere at the property - under the sky, below the trees, or in the designated dining space. If you pick the red room - named ‘Ramkumar’ at the Cliff House, feel blessed as you wake up to the first rays of the rising sun and sleep after looking at the stars in a clear sky. All you will hear is the chirping of birds, a dog barking or cow mooing occasionally miles and miles away and very very rarely a car passing by. All you will see is the hills, the trees, the birds playing, the butterflies, flowers and fruits on trees!! What more do you want? For physical activity, go for your main meals to the other end of the property –so if you are staying at Cliff House, have your meals at the Old bungalow!!
This time, we also met with Dr Arun Sethi and his team from the
Arundodya Desert Eye Hospital (Sector 55, Gurgaon) who had set up a two day eye
camp in the area supported by Neemrana. The camp saw hundreds of people coming
and getting their eyes tested, glasses given and prescriptions given for
whatever was required. We chatted with the patients and were amazed by the
commendable job being done at the camp.
We ran into an old lady who we spoke with at the camp as we were taking a stroll in the evening. She complained that everyone took her pictures but no one ever sent it to her. We promised to change that and have dispatched pictures of her and her lovely lambs to the property manager to be handed over to her. Her name is Basanti Devi and she does not know her age, and only has her playful lambs for company. If you run into her when you visit this wonderful property, please say our hello to her :)
We ran into an old lady who we spoke with at the camp as we were taking a stroll in the evening. She complained that everyone took her pictures but no one ever sent it to her. We promised to change that and have dispatched pictures of her and her lovely lambs to the property manager to be handed over to her. Her name is Basanti Devi and she does not know her age, and only has her playful lambs for company. If you run into her when you visit this wonderful property, please say our hello to her :)
The staff at the property is extremely courteous and helpful - like all other Neemrana non hotel hotels. If you want or need something, ask for it and in all likelihood your wish will be fulfilled. Do not expect them to be lingering around you like luxury hotels, but expect a lot of care and respect.
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