This March, The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts encourages guests to #ExploreIndia with The Leela to discover India’s picturesque destinations, art, craftsmanship, diverse festivals, and rare culinary offerings like a local. Guests can immerse themselves in eclectic festivities with The Leela, where age-old customs are still setting benchmarks for future generations to follow.
The Leela Getaway will invite visitors to celebrate Holi with much gusto, the festival of colours, introducing #LeelaKiHoli, wherein they can revel in a kaleidoscope of organic colours, Phoolon ki Holi played with flowers, cultural performances, and scrumptious food and music, observing the diversity of celebrations across hotels. The Leela has partnered with Phool.co to produce organic gulaal made from flowers used at their hotels, upcycled and infused with the brand’s signature fragrance - Tishya by The Leela.
The Leela Palace Jaipur, with ‘Phoolon ki Holi’, will help the guests experience the joy of Holi with organic gulaal made from natural flowers from the hotel, embracing eco-friendly practices while enjoying cultural activities, Thandai, and sweet and savoury treats. The celebration would culminate with a thematic Holi brunch. All guests will enjoy curated stay amenities of Indian Mithai and an invitation to the hotel’s festive celebrations.
At The Leela Palace Udaipur, the vibrant spirit of Holi with thoughtfully designed colourful celebrations would take centre stage, featuring traditional rituals such as the Holika Dahan, colour play with organic gulaal made from natural flowers from the hotel, live music, and a special Holi-inspired menu. Guests will also receive elegant traditional Indian attire as part of the hotel’s hospitality, to immerse oneself in the joyous atmosphere of the festival.
Leela Palaces in New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bengaluru, and Chennai, city hotels in Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, East Delhi, and Bengaluru, and serene resorts in Kerala each hotel celebrate their location, art and architecture, culture, and cuisine with services, rituals, and immersive experiences that capture the essence and richness of India.
The onset of April is marked by the long Easter weekend. This summer, invitees will be called to indulge in a range of festive experiences at The Leela, from traditional Easter celebrations and a gourmet Easter Brunch to specially curated activities for children. Attractions for little ones include a classic Easter egg hunt, explore the art of painting special Easter eggs, and discover the craft of making edible Easter eggs and bunnies.