WelcomHeritage, a
joint venture between ITC Hotels Ltd. and The Maharaja of
Jodhpur, Marudhar Hotels, represents some of the best
traditions of heritage hospitality and tourism in India. It
offers over 60 exclusive destinations, ranging from grand
palaces to traditional havelis and magnificent forts; from
adventure-filled jungle lodges to tea garden homes and quiet
nature resorts in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand,
Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil
Nadu, Punjab, Haryana, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and
Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Gangtok & Goa.
A holiday with WelcomHeritage is always special: timeless
bazaars, elephant and camel safaris, local festivals, desert
camps and a variety of adventure and sport activities.
Steeped in history are stories of heroic warriors and
illustrious queens; of royal courts and princes; pomp and
pageantry; gracious and splendid living. Through the relentless
passage of time, many a legend has been relegated to the pages
of history, others are extolled in verse and song by traditional
bards and folk singers. Some lives in the palaces, forts and
royal retreats even today. Their private homes beckon the
visitor, with elegant WelcomHeritage hospitality. We offer you a
slice of history, with one major difference: You, too, can be a
part of it!
The Secret of a Great Escape
WelcomHeritage Hotels offers the secrets for a great
escape. At each WelcomHeritage hotel, you can experience
our rich heritage and culture. A fort resort at the rim
of a desert, or a country manor in the lap of a green
valley. A jungle lodge in a wildlife forest reserve, or
a palace or haveli, resonant with the past. A
picture-postcard cottage ensconced in mystic mountains
or a splendid mansion on the spur of a hill. A spa in a
heritage home, a houseboat on a sparkling lake, a
colonial hill residence with tea gardens for a view, a
mist-wrapped palace in fragrant plantations. Each hotel
has a secret to share, a story to tell - and so will
you.
Moreover,
each WelcomHeritage hotel has the blueprint of a great
holiday all laid out for you. Every hotel offers you an
opportunity to go where you get away to all that is not
ordinary. All that is exclusive, while being
affordable. Unusual, without being over-the-top.
WelcomHeritage's over 60 hotels are sited
conveniently - often in stunningly scenic locations
- with easy connections from cities, making
them the perfect holiday options.
H.H Gajsingh II Maharaja of Marwar-Jodhpur
Chairman
Most of all, you will find an
atmospheric, boutique experience, far removed from
standardised sameness. Hospitality that comes from the
heart. Accommodation that combines a slice of heritage
with modern amenities. A local flavour in the
cuisine, the craft and the cultural vignettes.
Views to fill albums, walls dotted with frames, trophies and
treasures. A feeling of being at a home away from home.
And, last but not the least,
that uncommon unforgettable quality that makes your
holiday a holiday to remember - and recount.
Our
Mission Our mission is to support
and assist the restoration of heritage properties. We
encourage owners
of these properties to convert them into productive assets and
assist them by providing technical expertise, marketing, sales,
reservations and operations support services. Through our other
initiatives, we help in the preservation of our environment,
while also promoting our rich culture, handicraft and
cuisines.
We endeavour to:
Provide a
unique, enriching and affordable experience to our
customers
Generate
local employment and well being
Set
standards in heritage hoteliering & tourism
Promote
heritage tourism
We hope to
succeed in our mission with your wholehearted support.
Rakesh Mathur
President
Awards
Galileo-Express Award 2005, 06 & 07 Best Heritage Hotels Chain in India
Hospitality India Award 2006
Pioneering Efforts In Developing Heritage Tourism
PATWA Award 2007 Pioneer in Heritage Tourism in India
The
World of Travel & Tourism Award 2007 Outstanding Promotion of Heritage Hotels
PATWA Award 2008 Young Achiever Award
IATO Award 2008 Best Brochure of the Year
IATO Award 2009
Best Brochure of the Year
Safari India Award 2009 Best Professional- Marketing
Today’s Traveller
Gold Award 2009 Most Innovative Promotion of Heritage Tourism