Reigning supreme in the Valley

For a date with serenity and peace, the Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar, serves as the perfect getaway   allowing guests to relax amidst lush apple trees and ancient groves overlooking the mountains.

TT Bureau

Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar boasts of 20 luxury bedroom cottages, club lounge, best-in-class dining experience and exclusive recreational areas, allowing the guests to eat, drink, play and enjoy every moment. “The Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar is celebrated as a very special destination for being the first-of-its-kind in the valley. This is a resort which makes sure guests eat, drink, play and enjoy every moment. The property is brimming with cultural landmarks and new things to explore,” says Faheem Qureshi, General Manager, Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar.

Referring to the tremendous response of the property in terms of business, guest and colleague satisfaction, Qureshi says, “We exceeded our expectations in these areas. The combined efforts led The Orchard Retreat & Spa, Srinagar to create an image as one of the best resorts in the valley. Despite challenges, we remained positive and ensured that we exceed our guest expectations, while maintaining the highest service quality.”

“Long-weekend packages allow guests to have the most exciting escapes even when you only have time for the shortest breaks”

The resort is situated in the middle of the orchard, allowing guests to relax amidst lush apple trees and ancient groves overlooking the mountains. The swimming pool is the perfect place to be in the summer sun and admire the natural beauty and hospitality of Kashmir as you relax on reclining beds by the pool side. One can also sit on traditional armchairs placed in the private balconies and relish the evening cup of kahwa. “The resort also offers much-needed catharsis, with aromatic live cooking, world-class dining, glorious landscaped lawns and vibrant calendar of events right within your reach. E-rickshaws are available to ride and explore around. Over and above, our unmatched hospitality is our USP,” claims Qureshi.

With Kashmir picking up again as a favoured tourist destination, competition is very high. However, Qureshi is completely unfazed by it. “With the concept of first-of-its-kind in the valley, the property is hailed as being the valley’s most hospitable host which promises the authenticity of flavours in the food and originality of oils at the spa and health retreats. Long-weekend packages and culinary experiences allow guests to have the most exciting escapes imaginable even when you only have time for the shortest breaks,” he says.