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The flagship hotel of the Ashok Group, the Ashok Hotel has 550 well appointed rooms that include 60 Executive Suites 40 Double Suites, 10 Deluxe Suites and a Presidential Suite. The facilities at the hotel include high speed Internet, laundry and dry cleaning same day service and 24-hour room service. The hotel Ashok offers especial rooms for disabled people. The Ashok Hotel is an excellent venue for meetings, conferences, seminars and banquets. The hotel Ashok is fully equipped to host large social gatherings. Some of the business facilities at the hotel Ashok include a unique column free Convention Hall with a capacity of 2,500 persons. The hotel also has 10 meeting rooms that can seat from 60 to 400 persons.
You can have best of international and Indian cuisine at the Ashok Hotel Delhi. The Darbar Restaurant offers finest of Indian cuisine; for Chinese you can head to China Town that specializes in Szechwan and Cantonese cooking. The Garden Bar is the watering hole at the restaurant. Chaupal is the open-air restaurant at the hotel Ashok.
The Ashok Hotel Delhi has a number of entertainment options that include open-air swimming pool, golf, billiards room, health club, horse riding and gliding. Those wish to tour Delhi can visit a number of tourist places that include India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Lodhi Gardens, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar and Purana Quilla. Come and enjoy your stay at the Ashok Hotel Delhi with Tourism of India.
Local Transport: Palampur
Tourist taxis and auto- rikshaws are the main modes of local commutation and excursions. Rates are negotiable.
Mount Abu : By Air
The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap airport Udaipur, 207 km.
Mount Abu : By Rail
The nearest railway station is Abu Road (29 km) situated on Mumbai-Ahmedabad- Ajmer - Jaipur - Delhi route. From Abu Road one can take a taxi, jeep or bus to Mount Abu.
Railway Reservation: Out-agency opp. Police Station
Varanasi : Excursion
The Fort of Chunar: Situated 39 km away in Mirzapur district, famous for its ties with Sher Shah Suri who dethroned Humayun in the 16th century. A car can cover the distance in 1.5-2 hours. Petrol bunkers, repair shops and restaurants provide amenities along the route. As the distance is not too much and the only accommodation there is a dak bungalow, it is better to return to Varanasi by the evening.
Jaunpur: 58 km, was an important Muslim centre where art and architecture found patronage. Today, it is known for its perfumes and incense.
jaunpur has many tombs; mosques and madrassas (schools of Islamic learning) dating back to the 14-15th century and carry a distinctive imprint of Tughlak-style architecture. Atala Masjid, Jami Masjid, Lai Darwaza Masjid, Khalis Mukhlis Masjid,
Shahi Bridge, Shitala Choukhiya Dham and Yamdagni Ashram are some of the interesting places in the town which also has hotels, rest houses, lodges and restaurants. A must-see is the ittar (perfumes) industry here, as Jaunpur is famous for its perfumes. The main shopping areas are Line Bazaar and Olandganj.
Chandra Prabha Sanctuary, 70 km, is in a 78 sq km area and has a varied wildlife such as the panther, deer, wild pig, partridge and peafowl. The nearest railhead is at Mughal Sarai (55 km) The Rajdari and Devdari waterfalls are a beautiful sight here. Accommodation is available at the Rajdari forest rest house. For reservations contact divisional forest officer at Ramnagar in Varanasi.
Kaimoor Sanctuary, 130 km, covers 500 sq km of dry, mixed forest and scrub. On the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border, it is accessible by road from Varanasi and Mirzapur (100 km). The nearest town, Robertsganj (3 km), has bus services from these two cities. It will take more than a day to see the sanctuary and accommodation is available at forest rest houses in Harrah, Churk, Mahuaria. For reservations contact assistant conservator of forests, Kaimoor Sanctuary, Mirzapur.
Vindhyachal, 80 km, is one of the shakti-peeths.
Vindhyavasini Temple, Ashtabhuja and Kalikhoh are major attractions. The journey by car takes two hours as road conditions are good, with all facilities available en route. For accommodation, in case of an overnight stay, there are hotels and dak bungalows in the town.
Golf clubs is Delhi
Delhi Golf Club: Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg . This has two courses, of 9 and 18 holes
Siri Fort Sports Complex: Siri Fort Road. Mondays closed.
NOIDA Golf Club: Sector 38, NOIDA » 18-hole course. Open for members and non-members. Kits are supplied. Closed on Tuesdays.
Aravali Golf Club: Near Nahar Singh Cricket Stadium, Faridabad. 9-hole course. The club is open on all days.
The Meadows Golf and Country Club: Gurgaon-Sohna Road, 18-hole course. Kits are supplied.
Army Golf Course: Dhaula Kuan, 18-hole course. Charges for members (Army, Navy and Air Force personnel) Closed on Tuesdays.
The Resort Country Club: Delhi-Gurgaon Road. 9-hole course. Open for members and their guests. Kits are supplied. The club is open on all days.
Museums in Delhi
National Museum: Janpath. Among the collections are 5,000-year-old relics of the Indus Valley civilisation, varied exotic paintings, old manuscripts and mural paintings from Buddhist shrines in Central Asia. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free guided tours - 10.30 a.m, 11.30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. Entry fee Rs. 5.
Crafts Museum: Pragati Maidan w 3371817. A delightful open-air museum, with Indian craftsmen at work. Here amidst the rustic surroundings of a typical Indian village, every month craftsmen from different parts of India exhibit their trade. A small sales counter sells items made on the spot. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entry free.
National Rail Museum: Chanakyapuri ?B 6881816, 6880939. Here original engines and bogies are parked. A small toy train takes children around the museum. A small rail museum is alongside. Timings: Oct. to March 9.30 a.m.-5 p.m.; April to September 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entry fee: adults Rs. 3, children Rs. 2.
Tibet House Museum: 1 Institutional Area, Lodi Road . Ancient Tibetan paintings and other artifacts. Open 9.30 a.m.-l p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on Saturdays & Sundays. Entry free.
Shankar’s International Dolls Museum: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg tr . A unique collection of dolls from all over the world. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Entry fee: adults Rs. 10, children Rs. 5.
National Philatelic Museum: Daktar Bhawan, Sansad Marg «. Collec¬tion of stamps - both national and inter¬national. Open 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. & 2.30 p.m.-4.30 p.m. Closed on Saturdays & Sundays. Entry free.
Gandhi Smriti Museum: 5 Tees Janu¬ary Marg -B. Contains books and personal possessions of the Mahatma. Open 10 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Film on Gandhi 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m.-4.30 p.m. Entry free.
National Museum of Natural History: Barakhamba Road » 3314849. Collection of animals, flora and fauna of the country. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entry free.
Nehru Memorial Museum: Teen Murti Marg w. Displays collections of memorabilia and personal possessions of the first prime minister of India. Open 9.30 a.m.-4.45 p.m. Entry free.
Air Force Museum: Near Palam Airport w. A unique collection of ancient and modern aircraft, weapons and uniforms and is a tribute to martyrs. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entry free.
Archeological Museum: Red Fort ». Contains relics and rare archaeological collection of the Mughal and British periods. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed on Fridays. Entry free.
Gandhi Museum: Opposite Raj Ghat *. Has a rare collection of Mahatma Gandhi’s personal possessions, specially of the freedom-struggle days, including books, magazines, etc. Open 9.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Film shows - Sundays 4 p.m. (Hindi),
5 p.m. (English). Entry free.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Musical In- I struments Gallery : Rabindra Bhawan, I Feroz Shah Road « 3387246. Has a rare I collection of various folk instrument! (from ancient to modern). Open 9.3 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed on Mondays & public I holidays. Entry free.
National Science Centre Museum, Near Gate No. 1, Pragati Maidan » I. Working science exhibitions and on history of architecture. Open 10 a.nv; p.m. Open all days of the week. Entry fffl Rs. 10.
NOTE: Where not mentioned, those I museums are closed on Mondays and pub- I lie holidays.
Art Galleries in Delhi
National Gallery of Modern Art: Jaipur House, India Gate. « , I 3385376. Exhibits works of modern Indian I artists. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entry fee I Adults Rs. 5, Students Re. 1.
Dhoomimal Art Gallery, 78A Con- I naught Place e. Indian contempo- I rary paintings, sculptures in brass and ce- I ramie. Timings 10 am - 7 pm. Entry free.
Art Heritage, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205 I Tansen Marg s. Contemporary art I and paintings. Timings 11 am - 7 pm. En- I try free.
City Art Gallery, 29, Hauz Khas Vil- I lage « 6432659. Indian contemporary I paintings. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Entry free. I
Gallery Aurobindo, 78 Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas «. Indian con¬temporary art and paintings. Open 10 I a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays closed.
Dhoomimal Collections Gallery, G-67, I Connaught Place =. Available I contemporary Indian paintings, sculp- I tures, etc. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Entry free. I
AIFACS Gallery, Rafi Marg * 3711315. I Indian painting, art, sculpture, graphics I and drawings. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Enhy I free.
Centre for Contemporary Art, E2 Con- I naught Place «. Contemporary I arts and paintings. Timings I 11 am - 7 pm. Entry free.
Triveni Art Gallery & Shridharni Art I Gallery, 205 Tansen Marg «. Indi- I an contemporary paintings, sculptures and I photographs. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed I on Sundays & public holidays. Shridharni I - open on Sundays. Entry free.
Lalit Kala Academi, Rabindra Bhawan I «?. Indian contemporary paintings, I graphics and sculptures. Open 10 a.m.-5 I p.m. Entry free.
Eicher Gallery, 14, Masjid Moth Com- I mercial Complex, G.K.II w. Available Indian contemporary paintings. Also I talks/films on art. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. En-1 try free. Tuesdays closed.
M.E.C. Art Gallery, Flat No. 70B, Khan Market « 4622545. Available contemporary Indian paintings and graph¬ics. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Entry free.
Vadehra Art Gallery, D-407, Defence Colony ?B. Contemporary Indian, foreign paintings, photographs, old costumes, etc. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun¬days closed.
Art Today, Hamilton House, A-l, Connaught Place. a,. On display are Indian con¬temporary paintings; paintings and sculp¬tures by Spanish, British, French artists; also sculptures, photographs glassware, etc. Entry free.
Delhi Art Gallery, 13, Hauz Khas Vil¬lage a. Indian contemporary paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Open 11 a.m.-7.30 p.m. Entry free.
Gallery 42, D-42, Defence Colony a /. On display are Indian contemporary paintings and sculptures. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Entry free.
Gallery Espace, 16, Community Cen¬tre, New Friends Colony a. On diplay are Indian contemporary paintings. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Entry free.
Gallerie Ganesha, E-557, G.K.-II a /. On display are Indian contemporary paintings and sculptures. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Entry free. Sundays open only by appointment.
Gallery Mansur, 15, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar a. On display are Indian traditional
paintings. Open 10 a.m.-5.30 p.m. (by appointment). Entry free.
Kumar Gallery: • 11, Sunder Nagar Market a. Indian, Tibetan and tribal art. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Also at Hotel Hyatt Regency - Indian contemporary art, open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Hotel Maurya Sheraton a -Indian, Tibetan and tribal art, open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Art India at Oberoi Hotel a - Indian, Tibetan and tribal art, open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Kumar Art Gallery, Ashoka Hotel a - fine antique jewellery, open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Entry free.
Studio 55, 55, Sunder Nagar a. Indian contemporary paintings and sculptures. Open on all days. Timings (summer) 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Entry free.
Auditoria in Delhi
Air Force Stadium, Subroto Park, Dhaula Kuan a. Shows held on Indian culture, music, dances and fashions.
AIFACS, Rafi Marg a. Regular shows of Indian contemporary art, seminars and cultural events.
Ambedkar Auditorium, Ashok Road a 3389182. Regular seminars, talks and cultural events held.
Falaknuma and Hamsadhwani Theatres, Pragati Maidan a. Shows held on Indian culture, music and films.
FICCI, Tansen Marg a. Seminars, talks and cultural events held.
Gandhi Memorial Hall, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg a. Regular events on Indian culture, music and seminars.
Ghalib Auditorium, Mata Sundari Lane «. Regular venue for Indi¬an cultural shows, dance, poetry recital and seminars.
India International Centre, 40, Lodhi Estate ». Regular shows held on Indian contemporary painting, art, music and foreign cultural events.
Jawaharlal Auditorium, AHMS, Ansari
Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg a. A favourite venue for staging plays - Indian contemporary- as well as cultural events.
Mavalankar Auditorium, Rafi Marg, a. Regular shows held on culture-dance, music, plays, etc.
Rabindra Rangashala, Upper Ridge Road a. A popular venue for plays, Indian dance, drama, music.
Sapru House, Barakhamba Road a. Plays, shows on culture, art, drama and music.
Siri Fort Auditorium, Asian Games Village a. A venue for sports, cultural, and multi-purpose events.
Shri Ram Centre, Safdar Hashmi Road a. A popular venue for viewing Indian contemporary plays and other cultural events - music, dance, etc.
Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg a. Regular shows held on Indian art, culture, painting exhibitions, music, dance, etc.
Children’s Entertainment in Delhi
Appu Ghar, Mathura Road, a 3371838. Children’s amusement park. Gate No. 4, Pragati Maidan, Monday to Saturday -1:00-9 pm and Sunday - 12 a.m.- 9 p.m.). Ticket Rs. 20. Package tickets for rides are also available at Rs. 100.
Nehru Planetarium, Teen Murti House, a,. Ticket Rs. 8 per head. Film shows on solar system in English (11.30 am & 3 pm) & Hindi (4 pm & 1.30 pm). Special show in Hindi (10.30 am) on Sundays. Closed on Mondays & public holidays .
Zoo, Mathura Road, 9.30 am-4 pm. Friday closed. a. Entry fee -adults Rs. 5, children Rs.
2. Sound and Light Shows
It is held the year round, except during the monsoons (August). Major hotels arrange tickets for the show. Timings change according to season. There are two shows every evening - in Hindi and English Tickets Rs. 20 for 1st class, Rs. 10 for 2nd class, children above 3-4 years, full ticket.
Jawaharlal and his Vision-Nehru Pavilion, Pragati Maidan, 4 p.m. (Monday closed).
Dances of In¬dia (Daily) Parsi Anjuman Hall, Ba- Marg a 3317831.
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