Luxury parallel with divinity – Ell Bee Ganga View

June 23, 2014
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How would you like to absorb the divinity and religious

fervor of Rishikesh? Ell Bee Ganga View is the newest
property in the heart of Rishikesh that offers guests uncountable reasons to
visit the holy city. Offering a spectacular view of the Ganges, it is the first
property that welcomes visitors who enter Rishikesh. 
The multi faceted hotel
has a luxurious approach to enjoy the sanctity of Rishikesh. Launched on 14th
April 2013, the hotel promises a comfortable stay for business executives,
leisure travelers, and families.
Marbled flooring on each floor of the hotel

A sprawling property of 6 floors,
the luxury hotel is first of its kind to make a lasting impression in
Rishikesh. The owner Mr. Sahib Gulati, who has brought with himself years of
experience in hospitality, says “The idea behind launching the Ell Bee hotel
was to provide an experience to visitors and tourists to this part of India
(Uttarakhand) that will match with the best all over India and abroad”.

He
further says, “We felt that despite Uttarakhand having such popular
destinations like Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Dehradoon etc. there weren’t
enough luxury accommodations available in the region. Hence we decided to fill
in that gap and created a brand which provides such loyal luxurious experience
for the guests.”It is very easy to approach Ell
Bee hotel if you are coming from Delhi. While the right side offers a panoramic view of the free flowing Ganges, the hotel on the other side stands proud with
its robust appearance.

Artifacts displayed at the art corner at the lobby
As we app­­roached the hotel, the
front office greeted us warmly. A welcome drink served in the form of   chilled
glass of lemonade quenched our thirst and   relieved us from the tiredness.The hotel lobby had an interesting display of artifacts’ in a small shop open for guests. Art forms,
decorative pieces, gift items are all displayed offering a large variety. The
lifts of the hotel are intricately done. Artistic and yet contemporary, the
brief ride upwards too us back to the heritage living!
While my family is escorted to
the suite provided to us, I prefer to visit the property escorted by the
manager.
Mysticism displayed on the windows in rooms

The rooms at the Ell Bee Hotel
have an interesting pattern of mysticism in their rooms. Each room had an aura
of sanctity and bliss reflected in the form of myriad art forms on the windows
or the floral art works on the walls. Exquisitely done by talented interior decorators,
these rooms spelt a class in its own. While they were rooms with the view of
the Ganga, others without the view had still interesting art forms of Gods and
goddesses that offered a visual treat for guests. Facilities like tea, coffee placed
in the room giving convenience to every guest.

I returned back to my suite and
was completely impressed. The sprawling suite had a breathtaking view of the
Ganges. True to its name, the view of the Ganga from the room multiplied the
beauty of the luxury hotel. The large windows usher in the bright sun light in
the room making it look brighter.
A fridge planted in our suite had
eatables and juices to satiate untimely hunger pangs. The comfortable beds with
soft mattresses and pillows are apt for a family of three, while an extra bed
in the adjoining room gives privacy for an additional member to enjoy the
benefits of being with the family yet have a private space.

Luxurious washrooms with the best facilities

Ell Bee’s washrooms are luxury
defined. The state of art amenities is parallel with any five star hotel. A
large Jacuzzi in the spacious washroom and a private bath area with multi
showers from every side gives a refreshing feel.

The refreshing shower made me
famished for lunch and so we proceeded for a warm lunch at the restaurant.
With a magical view of the
mountains from all sides and the holy Ganga flowing through it, the open rooftop
restaurant – ‘The Sitting Elephant’ looks beautiful.

The attributes and traits
of elephants are in sync with the décor that has been meticulously designed. It
gives an appealing look to the restaurant. Elephants in the form of art forms,
wooden statues, hanging miniatures lend a Rajasthani feel to the restaurant.

The dining area offers the most
incredible view of the holy city. An open dining area as an added feature, the
restaurant on the fifth floor gives the diners a breathtaking view of the
Ganges gleaming through the gigantic mountains. Hanging pots in the open dining
area add to the eco friendly effect to it.  A large water body in the centre with fresh
marigold flowers flowing is captivating.
Thus began our culinary odyssey.
The servers began their warm service while serving hot Indian food that
included freshly prepared dishes from the diligent chefs of the hotel. A nice
lunch closed with a sweet  Indian delicacy satiated us and we climbed higher to
the terrace of the hotel.
The outdoor sitting area of the restaurant

Ell Bee has a panoramic
“Rishikesh 360 View Point” from its top floor that offers a complete panoramic
view of the River Ganga and the City.

The fast flowing beautiful 5km river
stretch of Ganga looks mesmerizing. Sights like the Triveni Ghat, a river side that
conducts evening Aarti prayers are a treat for guests to watch. Others like the
Manikut Parvat, Ganga Barrage, Rajaji National Park, Tera Manzil Temple, Kunjapuri
Temple,Narender Nagar can be witnessed from the roof top of the hotel.
 
A much needed snooze was
something we were looking forward to and so we headed to our room.As the curtains of the room are
drawn, the room glistens with its own shimmer reflecting the charm and aura
which is perfected by the subtle hues done by the artisans.
The evening aartis – melodious

The evening brings with it the
soothing sounds of evening aarti performed at the Triveni Ghat. Quite a welcome
to our ears, we descended from the hotel to witness the chants of the revered gurus
respecting their ode to the mighty Ganga and lighting the diyas. The sight is
spectacular as diyas flowing in the Ganga flow effortlessly.

The walk back to the hotel gives
us a brief story of the serene city with its ardent followers and sages who
have made Rishikesh their final domain. The city lights dim and we retire back
to our hotel.
A rather interesting dinner in
the form of Chinese cuisine surprises us with its mouth watering platters that
flare our appetites even further. The chef ardently prepared a lavish meal for
us that was clearly felt in the taste and aroma of each dish we devoured during
dinner.
The morning sun shines in the
room as we wake up from our comfortable sleep. The hotel ensures the
temperature to be set perfectly for the comfort of the guests, so our sleep was
undisturbed. A lavish buffet spread in the restaurant awaited us and so we
entered the dining area to enjoy the scrumptious breakfast.

The continental and Indian
choices were massive with an elaborate spread of cheese sandwiches, corn
flakes, porridge, fruits and Indian breads. Ell Bee is synonymous with luxury
and entertainment on parallel grounds. The fun never stops during the stay at
the hotel. Extra activities at the hotel include yoga and sight seeing that are
inclusive in the package. I was unfortunate to have missed the yoga class, but
was definitely sure to get involved in some activities the hotel promises.

    
The small tea corner at the lobby

An exciting river rafting
adventure activity was organized for us from the hotel. The jeep took us to the
venue for rafting where other excited tourists were awaiting their turn to
raft. Ell Bee ensured safely comes first, so we were provided with good rafting
guides and helpers who ensure our time was well spent and enjoyed thoroughly
during the fun activity. Accompanied with other tourists, we boarded the raft
and enjoyed one hour of non-stop excitement while the raft rode up and down on
the mighty Ganges.

The fun ride came to an end, and
our driver took us back to the hotel. We preferred to take some rest in the
room and watched some match on the television. It was time for dinner and we loved to the open dining area of the sitting elephant where we relished our
meal.
The next day we planned to
witness the early sun rise from the roof top of Ell Bee. It was a clear weather
and we clicked some brilliant photos from our camera. The time to leave the
hotel was approaching and our bags were packed for the return journey. The stay
was a comfortable and luxurious one that will settle in our memories forever.
     
The free flowing Ganges – View from the hotel

Hotel Ell Bee Ganga View promises
brilliant memories and an enjoyable stay that guests will cherish for a long
time. Any time of the season is worth visiting the place where the smallest
details are well taken care of.

Details:
Ell Bee from
Dehradun Airport is 16 Km; from Haridwar Railway Station is 24 Km and from
Delhi is 220 Km.
Address:
355, Haridwar
Road, Palika Nagar, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201

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