Indian Vistas

24/10/2023

There is a strength, a Shakti in each one of us!
May we triumph every battle, especially those from within!
Happy Dussehra !!

21/06/2022

“Yoga offers you the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are’

21 June - International Yoga Day
Discover yourself in India with Indian Vistas

18/03/2022

Right outside our bedroom balcony is a gigantic tree. It is gorgeous, home to hundreds of birds including a family of peacocks and gives out the most beautiful red/orange flowers this time of the year, signaling that spring has sprung upon us, a time of rejuvenation and repair.
The fiery flowers adorning the tree, called Semal, Palash or Flame of the Forest, range from a dull orange to vermillion red and are closely associated with Holi.
Traditionally they were dried and ground into an aromatic powder or soaked overnight in water, giving out a yellow orange liquid called Kesari, the traditional Holi colour.
As we in India celebrate Holi today and the world struggles for peace and return to our roots, look at these gorgeous blooms, revel in their fiery aura and send out loving, healing wishes to our planet!

Happy Holi!
Mona Kapoor
Sanjay Kapoor

17/03/2022

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19/02/2022

Come to Incredible India !!

A family outing of the fierce three!

Gir National Park is the only natural habitat for the Asiatic Lions across the globe! Situated about 65 kms South East of Junagarh, Gujarat, do visit for some Incredible snapshots and experiences like these!

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Kishan Reddy Gangapuram
Shripad Naik Ajay Bhatt Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Gujarat Tourism Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

10/02/2022

Great news!!! Effective 14 February 2022, the Government of India has removed the regulation of 7 days home quarantine for international arrivals.
This is the best news we have had in a while!

Upwards and onwards- to better days !!

Sanjay Kapoor

31/01/2022

“If I were asked under what sky the human mind has most fully developed some of its choicest gifts, has most deeply pondered on the greatest problems of life, and has found solutions, I should point to India.” – Max Muller



Indian Vistas
Sanjay Kapoor

10/09/2021

Lord Ganesha – The much loved, pot- bellied, elephant headed lord of good beginnings, revered as the remover of obstacles!

Today we celebrate the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi - the day the Lord Ganesha is welcomed to earth and his presence is established in homes and public spaces, and where he will remain for the next 10 days, blessing us all.
At the end of the ten days, he will be given a loving farewell, with a promise to see him again the following year.

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

26/08/2021

Every once in a while, there comes along a property that ticks every box, and the Taj Pilibhit House- IHCL SeleQtions in Haridwar is just that.

The style, the ambience, the cuisine and above all the service – oh the personalized service – left us completely floored. In the midst of the craziness of the town, the hotel offers an oasis of peace and calm.
Bold bright colours are used in open spaces to create a cheerful ambience. Every corner is infused with elements of style. Guest rooms are decorated with beautiful colours that entice a feeling of joy.
In keeping with the location, the hotel offers a daily Ganga Arti at their private ghat, a daily morning Navgraha Pooja (prayers to the 9 planets), allowing guests to submerge themselves in the spirituality of Haridwar without having to step out, especially in the current times.

General Manager Amit Kumar is steering the team with precision. Chef Bhanu and his team have done a spectacular job with the menu, offering the best regional and international cuisine, each created to perfection. We thoroughly enjoyed every meal, especially the high tea served so beautifully to all in house guests.

Thank you, team Taj – Azmin Siganporia Ankush Tanwar Priyanka Thaker for inviting us on this soulful experience.
We cant wait to share this spectacular location with our guests.

Sanjay Kapoor

26/07/2021

Haridwar, a land resting between ancient history and mythology.
An important Hindu pilgrimage site, it is the gateway to the beautiful state of Uttrakhand.

This spiritual city is now home to Pilibhit House by IHCL SeleQtions. - an aristocratic noble home that has been meticulously restored and presents unique experiences & rituals that evoke the four spiritual stages of life. This is where you are encouraged to switch off your hectic schedule and welcome a slower life.

Pilibhit House has 35 artfully restored rooms & suites and houses the largest private bathing Ghat in the region. This stepped architecture with balconies and courtyards overlooks the holy Ganges. The palatial house is at a short distance from Har Ki Pauri, located right on the Ganges and opposite the Shivalik mountains and it traces its ancestry over a century to the most prominent family of Pilibhit.

The all-natural Jiva Spa restores your mind, body and soul with age-old Indian healing techniques and the finest natural ingredients. If you care for a dip while you soak in the views of the Ganges, the Infinity Pool is recommended.

"The Dining Room" with its arched, stately interiors, presents a range of international cuisines, and the best local delicacies with some recipes that trace back to the home kitchens of the family, all divinely vegetarian. With an enviable setting, Pilibhit House presents many private and unique dining spaces and cuisine experiences.

To book this beautiful hotel as part of a spiritual journey or to get more information, please contact us:
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06/07/2021

INDIA - a wonder wrapped in contradictions! A land of elegant royalty, proud warriors, architectural landmarks and a robust, living heritage. It is a beautiful and complex nation, where holy cows amble along busy streets and dramatic ancient temples sit perfectly at home besides shiny tall buildings.

The ambience of the country is a relentless assault on all the senses at once. It is an extraordinary place, one of the world's great human melting pots where an incredible array of cultures, religions and ethnicities live in reasonable harmony.

It can be a baffling and at times an overwhelming place to visit, with its vivid colors and overpowering spicy aromas, but one thing is for certain: once the India bug bites, the effects last a lifetime!

“India lives in several centuries at the same time.” – Arundhati Roy

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Sanjay Kapoor

12/06/2021

Business has been completely shut down for the past 15 months, and “re-opening” dates have been pushed back a few months due to the recent Covid related events in India. But we believe India will be safe and open to receive guests in early 2022.

On this difficult journey, one thing we have been sure of is the support to and from our wonderful team at Indian Vistas.

In this article by travel writer Amanda Mckee, being labelled a “responsible leader” as we did what came naturally to us, reassures us that we are on the right path in these uncertain times.

Do read the article by clicking on the link below:
https://amanda-mckee.medium.com/4c811a6a571d?source=friends_link&sk=0aa7b8eca80d01c31c7b337e2c62cbdb

Sanjay Kapoor

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13/04/2021

The spring harvest festival of Baisakhi, also celebrated as the start of the solar new year is a major celebration for Hindus and the Sikhs in Punjab.

Gudi Padwa, also known as Samvatsar Padvo is celebrated by Maharashtrians and Konkanis as the first day of the Chaitra month as per the Hindu calendar.

Bihu is the harvest festival celebrated in Assam and marks the end of the harvesting season in the region.

Ugadi is the celebration for the New Year in the South Indian states of Kanataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

And all of these beautiful local festivals are being celebrated today on 13 April 2021.

Today is also the start of Navratri- a Hindu festival that spans 9 nights with prayers offered to 9 incarnations of Mother Goddess Durga.

So we bring you warm wishes from every part of Incredible India for peace, happiness and prosperity for all in the coming time at the start of this New Year.
May it be a blessed one for all!

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