Ever seen a place so beautiful, that you run out of words to describe its glory?! For me, NOOR MAHAL is that perfect dreamy destination!! From the location, to the architecture, the lush green gardens to the delicious delicacies, everything was just overwhelming and oh so perfect! Not forgetting to mention that the palace has the sweetest and most helpful staff I've come across yet!
NOOR MAHAL is a rich blend of Royal and European architectural dexterity, which when entered, one can forget all his solace and wreath himself with bounties of the scenario. This majestic palace is located in Karnal, Haryana. I stayed over while going to Delhi and its so convenient to visit the palace when going from Chandigarh.
We were welcomed with drinks and taken to our Suite which was called a Rani Bach and truly justifying its name- was luxury at its best! Also, they had these amazing traditional dancers who performed for us and it was so divine watching them! Such royal-esque in one place!!
On reaching the property I was very tired from my last few days of work. The rush was just too much for me! I definitely love my work and love what I do but sometimes your mind & your body needs some rest too and that is exactly why this staycation was the perfect getaway for me. It’s all about a leisurely stay and relaxation. So I already had plans for taking a short nap once I reached Noor Mahal! I was headed to Jaipur after this and wanted to make the most of these two days by completely relaxing my mind. In the suite we ate a traditional Indian dinner and then called it a night!
The next day was going to be as exciting as this one! It began with breakfast in the restaurant downstairs and a property tour. The food was just perfect for a lovely start to the day! Since I had a spa scheduled in the evening, I decided to take a little time in between to get some work done because I didn’t want to immediately head to the spa after the heavy breakfast we had. But the spa is something that cannot be given a miss. To experience Noor Mahal's heavenly Spa I went to this area in the palace which is a complete unit of health and well-being with a salon and other activities attached. The terrace is also beautiful and overlooks the landscape around and the spa has an array of international local treatments curated by their manager. I fell asleep in the spa session and it was heavenly, just like its name! Careful attention is paid to ensure each visit leaves you exceptionally well-rested, nourished and cared for. The state-of-art wellness facilities are a definite plus in this property!
Post lunch we relaxed a little in the afternoon and headed out of my suite to experience the palace at around 5.30 in the evening! The entire palace is colourful and vibrant, filled with different types of Indian touches and ethnic shopping areas too. The evening turned surreal as the sun went down and the view got better and better.
Another point of attraction of this palace was the Frontier Mail restaurant. As you'll see in the pictures below, the restaurant is a themed one of a train! It reminds you of the bygone era and it literally fed my vintage soul! I was so much in awe of this setting that I never wanted to leave!!
Noor Mahal definitely helped me to truly relax and unwind. I hope you had a great time reading this and looking at the pictures, just like I had at the palace. :)
