Gaj Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats

Food and Dining

• The resort’s in-house restaurant serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian local cuisine as well as international delicacies using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• The poolside bar offers refreshing sundowners, mocktails, finger food, and stunning views of the pool and surrounding greenery.
• Buffet breakfast is offered at the property, but guests can opt to dine from the à la carte menu, choose in-room dining, or make use of the Grab & Go facility.
• Buffet meals at the property also feature live stations where expert chefs serve authentic Punjabi fare.
• Complimentary coffee and tea are offered with snacks and cookies.
• Couples can enjoy a lavish floating breakfast experience in their private pool (on request).
• They can also opt for intimate poolside dining or have a romantic candlelight dinner under the stars (on request).
• Families and couples can also mingle over riverside barbecues and bonfires.

Location & Surroundings

• The resort is perched on a plateau near Mansowal village in the lush wilderness of Garhshankar, Punjab.
• Located in a peaceful setting, it’s a two-hour drive from Chandigarh.
• It is close to the revered shrine of Shri Khuralgarh Sahib (4.3 km).

Property Highlights

• The resort is tucked in a tranquil rural setting, which allows travellers to explore Punjab’s lush greenery and forest reserves.
• Other than the luxurious outdoor pool with cabanas, the property also offers three saline infinity pools overlooking the green landscapes.
• There is a well-equipped business centre with conference facilities for business travellers.
• The lavish banquet hall and outdoor event venues are perfect for intimate gatherings and grand celebrations.
• Guests can indulge in yoga, Pilates, and aqua fitness at the resort’s Spa & Wellness Centre, which also features an outdoor massage area.
• The in-house salon, On The Anvil, is designed to pamper guests with services like hair styling, manicures, and facials, and features an on-site retail store.
• Facilities include parking, free Wi-Fi, concierge, car rental, laundry (chargeable), dry cleaning, travel desk, on-call doctor, safety deposit box, luggage storage, and additional cots (on request).
• The property is accessible, with provisions in place for guests with disabilities and the elderly.
• Built with local materials, this eco-friendly property practices recycling and waste management to minimise environmental impact.
• The resort offers four room categories - Deluxe Room, Chateau, Luxury Tent, and Villa Suite.
• The Deluxe Rooms feature floor-to-roof glass windows, open-air showers, indoor showers, and expansive views of the sculpted gardens, the pool, and the hills.
• The Luxury Tents feature separate bedrooms and seating areas, private sit-outs, and shower cubicles.
• The Chateaus are of two kinds – the ground-floor rooms have private pools and patios, while the first-floor rooms provide guests with balconies and sweeping forest views.
• The ultra-luxe Villa Suites, set in lush surroundings, offer private pools, patios, and separate living rooms.
• All rooms have amenities like en-suite bathrooms, mini fridges, coffee/tea maker trays, flat-screen TVs, bottled water, in-room safe, lavish toiletries, full-length claw-foot bathtubs (except Deluxe Rooms), A/C, free Wi-Fi, and room service.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

• Thrill seekers can join off-roading adventures (driving on rough terrain) or go river-crossing (chargeable).
• They can try ATV/quad biking, paramotoring, and paintball (chargeable) as well as mountain biking.
• Wildlife enthusiasts can venture out on guided jungle night safaris (chargeable), jungle hiking tours, and birdwatching.
• Guests can also enjoy sunrise jungle walks and stargazing.
• Couples can engage in exotic experiences like riverside glamping and bonfires.
• Families with kids can opt for experiences like horse riding (chargeable), bullock-cart riding, dairy farm tours, tractor and trolley rides, and pottery among other farm-based activities.
• Guests can relax with indoor games like badminton, obstacle courses, snooker, table tennis, and chess.
• There are also customised running trails around the hotel that can be used.
• In addition to adventure activities, they can also visit revered pilgrimage sites like Gurudwara Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib (31 km).
• The towering Bhakra Nangal Dam (38 km), among the world’s tallest gravity dams, would also make for a great day trip.

How to Reach the Property

The property is 118 km from Chandigarh Airport, and 19 km from Garhshankar Railway Station and Garhshankar Bus Station.