ITC Maurya Exclusive Package Features Fine Dining and New Delhi Tour
NEW DELHI, India, August 28, 2014 – This month, ITC Hotels’ Luxury Collection marks 35 years of Bukhara, the legendary four-time winner of Restaurant Magazine’s Best Indian Restaurant in the World award. Located in the five-star ITC Maurya in New Delhi, Bukhara has arguably become India’s most famous restaurant, with foodies, celebrities, royals and dignitaries – the likes of Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Mick Jagger, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bill Gates – flocking to the venue to sample the rich taste of Tandoori, a regional cuisine of Northwest India.
In celebration of this milestone, ITC Maurya is offering an exclusive three-night Bukhara Anniversary package featuring:
- Three-night stay, double occupancy, in a Towers or Deluxe Suite
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Butler service
- One meal for two at the world’s best Indian restaurant Bukhara
- An additional meal for two at any of ITC Maurya’s other award-winning restaurants
- Daily breakfast buffet at the scenic rooftop restaurant Westview
- Daily in-room fruit platter and complimentary Champagne happy hour with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in exclusive Towers Lounge
- A 60-minute “Kaya Kalp Signature Massage” for two in ITC Maurya’s luxury spa
- A complimentary sightseeing tour around New Delhi
- A guided “Art Walk” around The Chaitya Art Gallery showcasing a rare collection of contemporary masterpieces by Indian artists, followed by a cup of specialty tea and delectable bites at Samaya – The Tea Lounge
- 20% discount on any additional food & beverage, spa and salon services
- A gift of memorabilia celebrating 35 years of Bukhara
- Complimentary laundry/ironing
- Late checkout until 4:00pm
Package rates start at US$644 and are subject to change based on Indian Rupee to U.S. Dollar conversion. This offer is valid for stays through December 31 when booked by December 26, 2014. For detailed inclusions and booking, visitwww.itchotels.in/celebratebukhara and enter Promo Code ITCCLB1.
Bukhara revolutionized India’s restaurant industry when it opened its doors in 1978. The venue boldly broke away from typical family-style meals opting instead for a six-page menu and top-notch wait service. It was also a refreshing novelty at the time to be able to eat with your fingers in a five-star restaurant (no utensils are used to this day) and to see chefs cooking; Bukhara was the very first Indian restaurant to have an open kitchen.
Bukhara has become renowned for its traditionally prepared kebabs, which are served without cutlery. Signature dishes like Sikandari Raan (marinated whole leg of spring lamb) and Murgh Malai Kebab (creamy chicken kebab) are prepared under one of India’s top female toques, Manisha Bhasin. The senior executive chef of ITC Maurya strives to create new food combinations while staying faithful to traditional preparation techniques, serving up deliciously unique, yet familiar dishes.
For the first time since opening its doors, Bukhara has unveiled two new menu items to mark this special occasion: a new grilled fish delicacy and roasted vegetable dish.
Reflecting the “Responsible Luxury” credo of ITC Hotels’ Luxury Collection, Bukhara practices a farm-to-fork locavore philosophy, sourcing many restaurant ingredients from within 100 miles of the hotel.
ITC Maurya
The ITC Maurya, a premier luxury hotel in New Delhi with 438 rooms including 25 uniquely-designed suites, has been the preferred residence of visiting heads of state and global business leaders for decades. An imposing structure of timeless luxury, the hotel features architecture inspired by Buddhist stupas and a majestic ambiance that reflects the great Mauryan Dynasty, which created the Golden Age of Indian history. ITC Maurya, which boasts a priceless and exquisite collection of art, is noted for its dome shaped lobby splashed with the stunning “Procession of Life” painting by Krishen Khanna.
One of the most popular dining destinations in the city, ITC Maurya features an assortment of internationally acclaimed cuisines, including the famous Bukhara restaurant. Its Kaya Kalp Spa is a haven of unparalleled peace and indulgence offering an array of traditional Indian- and Western-style therapies, along with lavish hair and beauty services. Situated in the heart of the exclusive Diplomatic Enclave and surrounded by views of New Delhi’s “green belt,” the hotel is a convenient 14 kilometers (25 minutes) from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
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About ITC Hotels
ITC Hotels is one of India’s largest hotel chains with four brands in over 90 locations throughout the country. Integrating India’s fine tradition of hospitality with globally benchmarked services, the properties reflect the culture and ethos of each destination. Under the credo of “Responsible Luxury,” ITC’s Luxury Collection leads the way in sustainable hospitality while also pioneering corporate environmental and social stewardship programs. Every property in the Greenest Luxury Hotel Chain in the World is LEED® Platinum certified. The brand features opulent accommodations, state-of-the-art business facilities, renowned signature cuisine and award-winning wellness experiences.
The ten Luxury Collection properties are: ITC Maurya in New Delhi, ITC Mughal in Agra, ITC Windsor and ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru, ITC Grand Central and ITC Maratha in Mumbai, ITC Grand Chola in Chennai, ITC Rajputana in Jaipur, ITC Kakatiya in Hyderabad and ITC Sonar in Kolkata. Two new hotels, ITC Green Bharat, a Golf Resort and Spa in Manesar, and ITC Vilasa, a Luxury Resort and Spa in Mahabalipuram are opening August 2014.
Other brands in the ITC repertoire are: WelcomHotel, Fortune, and WelcomHeritage offering a wide range of options for leisure and business travelers from mid-range properties to elegant palaces. For more information visitwww.itchotels.in.
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