With Prior Reservations Only Shikwa - Mehrabon Wali Haveli, the Residence of its owner, Shariq Bin Raza, his wife Alka Raza and son, Sahil Raza is now open for Guests from October to April under the Home Stay Programme. "Shikwa - Heritage Home Stay" has been certified under the GOLD Category by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Less than 30 Kilometres from the historic Red Fort of Delh
i is located on the mound of village Katha on the banks of river Yamuna in the National Capital Region of Delhi on Delhi-Saharanpur-Gangotri (The source of river Ganga) Highway. The 15 year long painstaking and meticulous process of extensive restoration, reconstruction, renovation, refurbishing and furnishing, completed in 2009, has brought this more than 700 hundred years old structure to its glory of the era gone by. Today, commanding a majestic view of the Yamuna, the fields and the vast plains as far as the eyes can see, the Mehrabon Wali Haveli is adorned with Chajjas, Chhatris, pillars and columns, stone jalis, jharokas, fountains, exquisite doors and hundreds of Mehrabs. The Haveli's six Guest Rooms with modern attached Bathrooms, four Lounges, a Hall and three Special Rooms have been aesthetically, tastefully, elegantly and artistically furnished, preserving the great heritage and ambience of the era gone by with the comforts of now. In the middle of a living Indian village but away from all distractions and yet so close to the capital city of Delhi, Shikwa – Mehrabon Wali Haveli with its beautiful and romantic Guest Rooms, Lounges, Halls, Special Rooms, Gardens and Courts, Baradari, Sports Court and the loving and affectionate hospitality of its owner Shariq Bin Raza, his wife Alka and son Sahil, is an ideal place for an experience of the lifestyles of the royals, the nobles and the landlords of yesteryears, for rest and recuperation and the luxury of leisure. FACILITIES & LEISURE:
Lounges: The Burma Lounge, The Africa Lounge, The Euro Lounge, TV Lounge, The Forecourt Lounge, Principle Courtyard Lounging, Baradari
Special Rooms: The Tea Room, The Music Room (Ghazal Room)
Gardens and Courts: The Bagh-e-Bahisht (Garden of Heavens), The Rooftop Terrace Garden with Baradari, Principal courtyard, Inner Courtyard
The Gym on the Rooftop Terrace
Sports Court
Outdoor: Sports Lounge, Badminton, Table Tennis, Golf Putting (under development)
Indoor: Pool Table, Cards Table, Poker Set, Carom Board, Darts, Chess, Board Games
Travel & Tour Operator (On Request)
Pick-up from the Railway Station(s), Airport etc. (On Request with Prior Arrangements)
Special/Diet Food for Guests with Dietary Restrictions; Diabetics etc. under the personal supervision and care of the Lady of the House. (On Request)
Dining:
Indoor Dining; Informal Dining in Burma Lounge, anteroom with Kitchen, Formal Dining in the Dining Hall-The Crystal Room (Depending on the number of Guests)
Outdoor Dining; In the Principal Courtyard, Inner Courtyard and Bagh-e-Bahisht (Garden of Heavens) with Fire on Stands/Bonfire (Depending on the weather)
Reading Material: Books, Magazines, Newspapers etc. Internet
Car Park Facility
Bed(s)/Sleeping Arrangement for the Driver(s)