An Indian Adventure
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Review: Garuda Indonesia A330 Business Class (SIN-CGK)
Garuda Indonesia flight details Being a prestige route of sorts, Garuda Indonesia often flies its long-haul widebody planes on its flights to Singapore. I have flown both the airline’s newest Airbus A330-900neo and the oldest Airbus A330-300 Business Class on this route. As I rushed to book this flight, I didn’t think twice and assumed…
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Review: SriLankan Airlines A330 Business Class (CMB-SIN)
SriLankan Airlines flight details SriLankan Airlines operates a sub-fleet of seven Airbus A330-300s for premium long-haul routes to London and Paris, equipped with the airline’s best inflight product. Of its Southeast Asian destinations, Singapore is the only route to consistently be flown by these flagship aircraft. As I’ve mentioned in my previous instalment, I was meant…
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Review: SriLankan Serenediva Lounge Colombo (CMB)
Serenediva Lounge An analogue to the Serendib Lounge for Business Class passengers, the Serenediva Lounge is SriLankan Airlines’ dedicated lounge for frequent flyers. Open 24 hours a day, it carves a section from the larger Serenediva transit hotel, also operated by the airline. It is a much smaller facility compared to the airline’s flagship lounge,…
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Review: Vivanta Colombo Airport Garden
Vivanta Colombo Airport Garden Vivanta Colombo Airport Garden, formerly known as Taj Airport Garden, is a 4‑star property opened in 1986. It offers 208 guest rooms overlooking a scenic coconut plantation and the Negombo Lagoon. Built as part of the Taj group’s properties in the country, the hotel serves as a convenient stopover near Bandaranaike International…
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Review: SriLankan Airlines A320neo Business Class (KTM-CMB)
SriLankan Airlines flight details Sri Lanka’s national airline has weathered decades of turbulence, from political headwinds to continuous financial difficulty. Originally launched as Air Lanka in 1979, the carrier was partially managed by Emirates before returning to full state control in 2008. Today, its fleet consists entirely of Airbus planes, featuring a mix of A320…
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Review: Executive Lounge Kathmandu (KTM)
Radisson Executive Lounge The Executive Lounge at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, located before security, is the principal premium lounge in the international terminal. Operated by the Radisson Hotel Kathmandu, the lounge has served the airport since 2009. It is one of only a few lounges available at Nepal’s main international gateway, where facilities remain…
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Review: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Founded in 1903 by Jamsetji Tata, The Taj Mahal Palace is the crown jewel of the Taj Hotels and Resorts empire. Occupying its prominent lot on the Colaba waterfront, the Grande Damme is an integral part of Mumbai’s skyline and is an undeniable icon of the city. Over the years,…
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Review: Hotel Yak & Yeti Kathmandu
Hotel Yak & Yeti Hotel Yak & Yeti is a historic hotel, housed partly within the restored Lal Durbar Palace, which dates back to the late 19th century. Originally built in 1890, the palace was later converted into a hotel in 1977 with 241 rooms. The property has since expanded to include newer wings, while…
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Review: The LaLiT New Delhi
The LaLiT, New Delhi Opened in 1988, The LaLiT New Delhi is the flagship of the Indian-based Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. The 461-room property has undergone many name changes, beginning with the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza at its opening, then as the New Delhi Hilton International in 1995, before becoming InterContinental The Grand in 1997.…
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Review: Buddha Air ATR 72-500 (KTM-BWA)
Buddha Air flight details Founded in 1997, Buddha Air is Nepal’s principal domestic carrier and the nation’s largest airline. Focusing mostly on domestic flights, the airline operates a mixed fleet of ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. Furthermore, Buddha Air is generally considered the safest and most reliable domestic airline in the country. Booking Buddha Air Buddha…