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Anand at the Satluj- A heritage hotel for travelers in Punjab


                                                   
On one of my visits to Punjab, our guide had mentioned if we would like to visit a heritage hotel in Anandpur Sahib and could plan a stay there? We were pretty okay to check out the place at least, maybe we could get the desired stay we were looking for, and until now I still feel worthy of spending all the time and money in Anand at the Satluj, a beautiful and soul-seeking farm stay in Punjab. Deserted in the holy town of Sri Anandpur, on the banks of river Satluj, this resort was built by the successor of the last ruling family of Anandpur Sahib. This was when I visited Anandpur Sahib for the very first time and it beyond doubt was a relishing experience. Not just the location of stay, but even the aura of it was so soothing and perfect that it seemed I was back in my childhood days roaming around freely in the village. So here, you find influences from the tradition and royalty of Punjab’s art and culture with a blend of the local tastes, the monumentous design of the resort and the peace-loving environment.


My stay at this jewel resort near Amritsar, Anand at the Satluj, a heritage resort built by Sodhi Vikram Singh may not be the famous tourist destination or an ideal holiday spot, but with its enchanting beauty and attractive activities, it is in itself an exploring camp near Chandigarh. Positioned in the middle of farms supporting greenery all around, the property is well-laid and highly chains the rich Sikh tradition. A stopover en route Dharamshala and Manali, it’s located at a pretty good place and definitely is the best resort near Chandigarh, considering its accessibility with almost an hours’ drive.
                              


Stay in Anand Satluj

As has been mentioned, the location of the hotel is not a hyped-up touristy spot, but definitely, there is going to be a lot of fun inside the resort itself. The activities are plentiful to engage you and your family and the super gracious staff and super hosts Vikram and Sumathy Sodhi made it a memorable stay! It’s like a classic stroll in the villages where you only want to sprint away from the hush of city life. Needless to say, you can easily expend quality time spending a few days discovering the hidden gems around and pay a visit to the heritage of the Sikh community. But your finest experience would be taking a walk around the area; the hotel staff is pretty cooperative and helpful and will guide you throughout the location and nearby places that can be visited.
The property has airy, well-lit and spacious rooms built according to the heritage culture of the region. The subtle dash of colors used along with the perfect design renders a comfortable stay in the hotel. The rooms were provided with adequate facilities and cheerful staff to accompany all the guests all along the trip. The quality of sleep was no doubt defining the level of service the hotel provides to its guests. 




How’s the food at Anand @ Satluj?

The meals offered at the resort were tasteful enough for someone to actually keep licking their fingers and dwell in the mouth-watering food provided in their restaurant, in addition to a curated legacy walk to the community around! Surprisingly, while in conversation with the chef, we discovered that all the food that was served was organic and was prepared with freshly plucked vegetables from the local farm. The food choices are definitely influenced by the local Punjabi tastes and other North India cuisines, the locally grown vegetables served with delectable paranthas was an added flavor.




                                          
What to do in and around Anand @ Satluj?

The highlight of the stay unquestionably are the hotel activities that included playing snooker, heritage walk to the Satluj river, indoor board games, cycling sessions, yoga conducted by the hotel staff and even occasional celebrations at the hotel. The view during the sunset is so pretty that no pictures do justice to the level of beauty it offers to your eyes and it’s pretty much a possibility that no better location would have provided such a mesmerizing view clubbed with such warm hospitality. The planned guide tours and the involvement of the localites was heart- touching and has obliged me to plan my next stay here itself!  A local visit to the nearby temples with fulfilling chants going on is like a relaxing therapy session anyone could ask for.




                 

Here’s a quick list of places along with the local markets to visit around this hotel in Anandpur Sahib.
1. Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib
2. Virasat-e-Khalsa
3. Gurudwara Kila Anandgarh Sahib
4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
5. Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib

6. One can also visit Manali and Dharamshala, just half-a-day away for an amazing driving experience to a hill station around Punjab.

All in all, my stay and trip in Anandpur Sahib was a memorable one, loaded with amazing experiences, moments and ultimate relaxation clubbed with a lot of love from Punjab.

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