Nestled amongst an array of lush inexperienced Pine bushes on the Rajwas plateau, adjoining to the attractive Lidder river, WelcomHotel Pine n Peak is the one branded well-known 5 Star Property in Pahalgam (as of now). Right here’s a fast assessment of my current keep on the property.
Reserving
Being at a well-known Hill station, room charges are increased than it’s metropolis counterparts as common.
Base class room charges normally begin at 20K+taxes & transfer increased throughout peak winter snow/summer time seasons. Charges normally embody Complimentary Breakfast for two Adults. Our household of 2A+2C did avail complimentary breakfast with none points.
Booked the bottom class room with Pine & Gulistaan view for two Nights utilizing 23200 ITC Inexperienced Factors per evening regardless of lean season through ITC Resorts app. Taxes have been additionally settled by ITC GPs throughout check-out, making it a very Zero out of pocket expense.
Test-in
Checked-in throughout night. Simply gave the IDs for check-in, because the reception govt despatched us to the close by Foyer degree Saahil Lounge to get pleasure from night Tea/Kahwa & mild snacks. By the point we got here again, room key was promptly handed over.
We got an possibility to decide on 1 level-up room throughout check-in & after seeing each, we opted for the upgraded adjoining room that got here with balcony because the improve.
The Property
The Meals
Night at Saahil Tea Lounge comes with a restricted however comforting unfold—Tea, Kahwa, small sandwiches, and cookies. However the actual deal with? The beautiful open balcony view, good for unwinding.
Morning at WelcomCafe Lolaab is a feast with a South Indian reside counter and a serene backyard view overlooking the Lidder River. Don’t miss the Beetroot Halwa (served on choose days) and the Coconut Cookies – each are merely pleasant!
ITC Hospitality
Throughout check-out, I had a short however heat dialog with the Resort GM, Mr. Puran Mia. As a considerate gesture, he provided me a pack of their well-known Walnut Pie (pictured), a specialty of the property that’s laborious to search out elsewhere. True to his phrases, this desi ghee-infused, cake-like delight tasted completely divine.
Service on the lodge was nothing wanting distinctive. When my room key didn’t work, a alternative arrived in below two minutes. The identical effectivity utilized to each request – whether or not for water bottles, equipment, or additional towels. Swift, seamless, and actually spectacular!
Sightseeing
- Pahalgam Market: 1.8 Km
- Baisaran Valley: 5 Km
- Aru Valley: 9 Km
- Betaab Valley: 12 Km
Aru & Betaab valley might be lined in a single go through Taxi. Mounted charges apply whether or not you e-book from Market or Resort (perhaps at a premium in Peak season over fastened charges). If booked from Resort additionally, car comes from the market taxi stand solely & cost is to be settled to the Taxi driver immediately.
Baisaran & Betaab valleys are a should go to in Pahalgam. Horses for Baisaran can be found from the Resort gates additionally, however quote increased costs. Higher to e-book from close by Pahalgam market.
Strolling from the Resort to Market and vice-versa needs to be averted at evening, because the street turns into too darkish & lonely throughout this time (specifically in off-peak season).
Bottomline
This property provides breathtaking views of lush inexperienced pine bushes and a fantastically maintained backyard, Gulistaan. The service was distinctive, with a extremely courteous employees that went above and past to make sure a nice keep.
The one draw back? Even within the lean season, it felt barely overpriced.
