By GlobalSpa
03-Oct-2024
Midway on the brand-new expressway from Delhi to Haridwar, watch out for a stunning edifice that grabs your attention. It looks like a beautiful haveli or Sarai from a bygone era that offers tranquillity to a weary traveller escaping a stressful city life—the intricately carved wooden facade topped by a colourful cupola beckons you to enter. You cannot but succumb to the invitation. Once inside, you are again taken aback by the large expanse of green fields that greets your vision and the panorama of village life that unfolds before you like a picturesque gatefold in a fancy magazine. India, it is said, lives in its villages, and you realise that Namaste Dwaar at Mansurpur, Meerut, is a great option to get a first-hand feel of this real India.
Before you get swept away by the entrancing vista, stop to admire and soak in the aesthetics of the three-story building itself. It will transport you to a world of beautiful architecture and luxurious living. Namaste Dwaar has been executed by the late Pradeep Sachdeva, the mastermind architect behind Delhi’s iconic spaces like the Garden of Five Senses and Dilli Haat. This is Meerut-born Pradeep Sachdeva's last project, and it boasts many of his signature elements borrowed from the local western UP building traditions, like the Lahori bricks characteristic of the region.
The building will excite your eye and imagination even before you check for a pampering stay at this wellness resort. The beauty of the architecture itself, with its stone columns, arches, astonishing timberwork, beautiful jaalis and colourful dome that contrasts with the expanse of surrounding greens, will compel you to stop and explore further. Once you check in for a stay overnight, plenty will enchant you.
Embark on a journey of sensory relaxation when you take the Ayurvedic treatment in the quaint thatch roof treatment centre that provides relief for a variety of lifestyle diseases, or try your skill at a variety of indoor games, including state-of-the-art video games, dip into the emerald-hued outdoor pool set in verdant green spaces designed along the lines of the famous Mughul Char Bagh gardens and dine on a variety of delectable cuisines, including personalised Satvik diet plans.
Retire to a luxe room once you soak in enough of the tremendous outdoor ambience. Each of the 45 aesthetic rooms at the resort has been painstakingly designed with eco-friendly, handcrafted materials to combine traditional feel and modern comfort to provide an immersive experience of old-world charm. Every corner of the resort boasts meticulous detailing. With large windows that give you amazing views of the outdoors and large balconies where you can sip your favourite beverage while enjoying the sounds of birds chirping and scenic views of fruiting trees and seasonal flowers, your connection with nature is complete. The property also offers a private four-bedroom villa with stunning views of the sunset, a medicinal herbal garden, facilities like a badminton court and a private kitchen for an extended family to create cherished memories.
What is more, this is a pet-friendly accommodation where your furry friend is more than welcome! The unparallel hospitality of the resort includes a host of unique services such as special services for seniors, exciting activities like birdwatching at the nearby Haiderpur bird sanctuary or tours to ASI-listed monuments like the Sardana church, Ganga aarti or even a spiritual tour to the holy city of Haridwar and curated folk art, dance and music experiences. Whatever your choice, your holiday will be unforgettable. With special attention to the security and comfort of solo women travellers and women-only groups, this is an ideal destination for ladies with a wanderlust too.
Namaste Dawar is a labour of love for Arvind Rathi and his wife Charul Rathi, who gave up city life to return to their roots in Mansurpur. This is where Arvind Rathi grew up, and Namaste Dwaar is his way of giving back to his roots and community . This unique boutique retreat is now a shining example of rural tourism and a recipient of prestigious awards and commendations from UP Tourism. It is also a resort where sustainable practices and an eco-friendly lifestyle, such as organic farming, are actively practiced, minimising your carbon footprint as a tourist. With the next generation of the family also committed to this project, there is nothing to stop Namaste Dwaar from being the torchbearer for the most hospitable, amazing and conscious rural wellness touristic destination in the region.
