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From historical monuments like
Sinhagad Fort to shopping streets
like Laxmi Road, tourists have a lot to
look forward to in Maharashtra’s
cultural capital.
From top: Hyatt Place
Pune/Hinjawadi;
Punjabi food at Hyatt
Regency Chandigarh.
Opposite: The lobby
at Park Hyatt
Hyderabad; a suite
in Hyatt Regency
Lucknow.PUNE
Once a laid-back town with quaint old homes,
today Pune is a bustling centre for commerce,
second only to Mumbai in India’s western
flank. From monuments like Sinhagad Fort,
heritage shopping streets like Laxmi Road, or
the mysterious Osho Ashram, tourists have a lot
to look forward to. Explore the ultra-trendy pubs
and restaurants of the city spread out across the
suburbs of Hinjewadi—Malaka Spice for finger
licking food, The Irish Village for fresh beer and
Shisha Cafe for its fantastic Jazz performances.
Stay at Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjawadi, winner
of the Best Debut Hotel title at Worldwide
Achievers at the Business Leader Summit &
Awards 2015.
RAMESWARAM
Connected to mainland India by a narrow sea-
bridge, Rameswaram, previously known only for
its temples, is now booming with cosmopolitan
features. Go kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking
or sailing. If the season is right, visit the Water
Bird Sanctuary that hosts migratory birds
from Europe and Australia. Take a stroll on
its picturesque beaches or visit Dhanushkodi,
home to the mythological Adam’s Bridge that is
connected to Sri Lanka just 30 kilometres away.
With very few upscale stay options available
here, Hyatt Place Rameswaram doesn’t come
as a compromise. Its 24x7 vegetarian restaurant,
buffet breakfast, outdoor pool, fully equipped
gym and warm hospitality will make your
holiday even more unforgettable.CHANDIGARH
With its disciplined traffic and super organised
civic systems, Chandigarh is a study in the
charms of simplicity. Visit the Le Corbusier
Centre to understand more about how the
architectural legend planned the city. Do not
forget to check out the calendar of Tagore
Theatre that puts on some great shows
on a very regular basis. No tourist spot in
Chandigarh will disappoint you, be it the
Rose Garden, Rock Garden or Sukhna Lake.
Shopping is an absolute dream, especially the
famous phulkari of Punjab, in Sector 17. Dine
at Piccante in Hyatt Regency Chandigarh,
rated the best in the city, or take part in the
hotel’s Zumba classes. Located at an equal
distance from Mohali and Panchkula, the hotel
is a central location for a city tour, shopping
or business meeting.KEEP CALM
AND DRINK WINE
Pune is tantalisingly close to some
of India’s finest vineyards, just under
a couple of hours’ drive from the city.
If you are short on time, sip on some
amazing international and Indian
wines at Dario’s in Koregaon
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