Citrus
Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra. |
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Right in the heart of Mahabaleshwar, Citrus Chambers, a true vintage English villa with a scenic view overlooking a misty valley and a thick blanket of green forest is located on an impressive century – old heritage land. Citrus Chambers is spread over 5 acres of land that includes 2 acres of forest.
So walk in to refresh yourself in the spa, enjoy a scrumptious meal in the vintage restaurant and take a dip in the pool. Citrus Chambers Mahabaleshwar is an experience that will change you forever .
Located in an impressive century old heritage bungalow restored to its perfection, the resort overlooks two acres of private forest. A brief walk a way from the city, it provides convenience and comfort all that you need to feel younger.
A scenic view and a misty valley overlooking a thick blanket of green forest enhance the beauty of the property assuring an unforgettable stay. The resort offers spacious rooms and suites, swimming pool, multi-cuisine restaurant, conference rooms, business centre, spa, fitness centre, kids play zone, amphitheatre.
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Citrus Chambers, Mahabaleshwar offers 29 rooms. Available are four categories from which you can choose your stay.
Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Suite Rooms.
Guest room facilities : Individual climate control, In room MAXI BAR™, hair dryer, tea/coffee maker, satellite television, high speed Wi-Fi net access, telephones with direct dialing, well appointed bathroom, working desk & electronic safes.
Amenities
Multi cuisine restaurant , Spa , Fitness Centre, Swimming pool, Games Room, Kids Play Zone, Amphitheatre, Gazebos.
What you will love
Old world heritage charm of the villa, Gorgeous, serene location, Perfect weekend getaway. |
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Entertainment
People indulge themselves in various sport activities like windsurfing, scooter rides(jet skis), banana rides etc. Entertainment in Goa isn't a big deal at any time of the day or nights. At nights too, one can visit the bars and the nightclubs. The discotheques and the Clubs offer a great deal of entertainment to the young revelers. Places like the Mayem Lake and the Kesarval spring are ideal picnic spots where people from Goa escape in for some peace and relief. Apart from this, the famous casinos like Treasures Casino, Chances Casino are the best places for Royal Challengers. The famous night club “Titos ‘ and the blessed Saligao church is 2 kms.away from Citrus Goa.
Shopping
Goa is well known for its wine called 'Fenny'. Other popular shopping items include colorful sarongs and cotton beachwear, colorful floral printed shirts, skirts and frocks. Embroidered bags, handicrafts made of beads, cheap and beautiful artifacts of paper Mache, silver and junk jewelry, various types of cuisines, spices and woodwork are also picked up by the travelers. Goa markets reflect a true picture of Goa's cosmopolitan and contemporary lifestyle. Shopping is fun in goa but one needs to be alert about the prices. Bargain your heart out and shop for every popular item is the technique of unbeaten shopping in Goa.
Art & Culture
Goa is highly influenced by catholic look and feel in art, culture and society. It is also blessed with many Hindu temples and churches and of course nature. The people of Goa enjoy life to the fullest. They are vivacious, amiable and friendly. Even though the people belong to different faiths, sects and cultural backgrounds, their living spirits knits them together unlike other places in India. 'Siesta' is an important part of life in Goa. From 1pm to 4pm the shops are closed. Before the evening meal, it is a common practice for the young and old to join together in singing devotional songs. Christian music is one of the famous forms of music which was originated from the blessed churches in Goa, eminently known as Goan Music. One will find that every village has it s own band, A common culture that one would find in every household is the strumming of guitar or the soft melody of piano either after the meal or before dinner escorted with a glass of wine or peg of fenny.
The culture of Goa is extremely rich in traditional folk dances and the western dances. Some of the popular dance forms of Goa are the Bhandad, Corredinho, Dekhni, Fugdi , Dashavatar, Lamp Dance, Tonvamel, and Morulem. However due to the strong Roman Catholic influences, most of the festivals of Goa are Christianity-specific. Shigmo, the Goanese version of Holi, is celebrated in the month of February/March.
Places to visit
Candolim, Calangute High Street, Panaji, Mapusa, Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach, Baga Beach, Aguada Beach, Majorda Beach, Colva Beach, Palolem Beach, Miramar Beach, Aguada Fort, Dauna Paula, Shri Mangeshi Temple, Shri Shanta Durga Temple.
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Things to do |
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Entertainment
Entertainment in Mahabaleshwar is much interconnected with the Nature and fun loving ambience. An evening at Tapola Lake, a drive to Echo point or just a walk in the market and playing the entertaining coin games are few of the ways of entertainment. Apart from this, there are restaurants, bars, ice cream parlours, few casinos available to have a revealing experience.
Shopping
Mahabaleshwar is famous for its strawberries which are seasonal but are available in abundance, or sundry continental fruits and vegetables. During summer and winter in the bazaar, People guzzle brightly collared fruit drinks. Peddlers preside over piles of bright strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries and mulberries.
Apart from this, Mahabaleshwar is not a shopping destination, but still one can look forward to buy a few things from the local markets. The bazaars of this lovely hill station are bustling and alive offering everything from clothes to slippers and gift items.
Art and Culture
People in Mahabaleshwar celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with many festivities and religious rituals in the month of September. The high spirits of Mahabaleshwar is not worth missing in March when the unique Strawberry festival is celebrated in a unique and attractive approach. Diwali is also celebrated with great enthusiasm with all the rituals and the entire hill station is found lighted with glitters and lamps and many other beautiful decorative ambiences.
Places to visit
Lodwick Point, Elphinstone Point, Sunrise Point, Lingmala Waterfall, Arthur`s Seat, Tiger`s Spring, Connaught Peak, Hanuman Mandir, Sri Rama Temple, Mount Malcolm, Morarji Castle, Tapola lake, Venna lake, Mapro Garden, Old Mahabaleshwar. |
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By Air
Pune Airport, is the nearest to Citrus Chambers and it serves regular traffic from several regions to Mahabaleshwar. Citrus Chambers is located 135 Kms away from the Pune airport.
By Train
Pune and Wathar are nearest rail heads located at a feasible distance of 120 km and 62 km, respectively. Pune Railway Station is a known and better connected in comparison to Wathar.
Roadways
The national highway provides an arterial link to Mahabaleshwar connecting it to the state highways after it stretch from Mumbai to Poladpur. From Poladpur a straight road connects Mahabaleshwar. Coming from Satara Road Mahabaleshwar is pivotally connected to Satara and areas nearing it.
From the bus stand state buses leave almost every hour for Pune which costs almost Rs. 100. Also buses from Satara, Panchgani, and Mahad are available with less frequency costing approx Rs 31, 10, and 31. Buses are also available from Kolhapur which is almost five hours journey costing Rs.110. Buses from Mumbai are available almost thrice a day 9.am, 1 pm, 2.45 pm which heads to and from Mumbai Central Station costing Rs 180 for Deluxe and Rs. 139 for semi deluxe buses.
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Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9810002772, 9910002772. |
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