Punjabiyat, pronounced panjab-i-yat, meaning 'being Punjabi', 'essence of Punjab', 'quintessential Punjabi', is meant to be an expression of the jest and effervescence of the Punjabi culture and its large heartedness. Punjabiyat offers an opportunity to experience life on a live farm ensconced within the rustic smell of the country. Stylishly simple four standalone cottages and a spacious lounge nestle in the gleaming expanse of farmland offering peaceful yet stimulating environment.
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
Location
Saidowal-Gunopur village Near Amritsar, 143521 India
We booked this place to take a break from the current madness during Covid times. This place delivered at all our expectations; the property is set in the middle of nowhere in a village, Gurdaspur. It takes you to the well made, 4 standalone mud house cottages with a proper social distance. Not only that, they took utmost care by following all the Covid protocols right from sanitizing the surroundings as well as the cottages to wearing masks and maintaining proper distance. The thing that this place apart from similar properties is the excellent hospitality by their local staff. A special thanks to Mr.Jagdeep ho took care of us very well. Food was also above our expectations, the best part is, the chef takes personal requests and delivers them to perfection according to our mood for the day. Our only regret is that we stayed for just 3 days :( We would love to visit again!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Punjabiyat is a property just a few KM from Amritsar and is easily accessible. One can also land in Chandigarh and take the Chandigarh-Jalandhar-Gurdaspur highway and reach the property in 4 hours. Once you reach the property you are greeted by there extremely courteous staff. Here I would like to thank Gulzar Sahab and Gagan whom now I don't treat as staff members but as friends. there are just four rooms or kothis in the entire property and as I went with a family of 9, I booked all the four rooms. the rooms are spacious and comfy but it was the bathroom which caught my attention. The brass buckets and the retro lotas truly gave me a feel of the village. the food was splendid and cooked in heavy butter and cream..... but then again this is Punjab. I recommend that everyone visits this wonderful property in the October- march time to experience the chilly weather of the north. Nearby attraction or activities include Chota Gallugarha and molasses factory. Cycles are also available in this property and so are tractor rides. as it was cold, I missed the tubewell bath thence shall definitely be back to complete this unfinished assignment.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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If you are looking for an authentic rural Punjabi experience this is the place for you. Just don’t tell anyone!
A wonderful rustic retreat situated off a tree lined lane, in the middle of surrounding fields of rice, wheat and sugar cane. The hum of tractors and Bhangra music hang faintly in the air during the frantic activity of harvest time.
It is a place to relax and unwind, whilst experiencing the thrill of living the simplicity of a rural life. There is much to discover either by foot, bicycle or even tractor.
The people, the colours, the food are a heady mix. The food is a real exploration through traditional Punjabi fare, fresh, authentic and out of this world, all served either under the trees, in the rustic dinning room or even on the roof terrace overlooking the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Poignantly the Sikh Holocaust Memorial Chhota Ghallughara and Guruduwara are just a short walk away and offer an insight into the turbulent history of these agricultural lands. The surrounding area buzzes with the proud activity of cottage industries, including rice milling, jaggery production amongst others.
The four cottages are simple, and tastefully designed with some beautiful individual touches. The veranda provides the perfect place to sip chai, read and take in the surrounding nature.
The staff, headed by Jagdeep Singh, are friendly and welcoming and always ready to help you in whatever way they can. Nothing is too much trouble and ensure you feel well looked after.
Overall I can’t recommend Punjabiyat highly enough if you are looking for an insight into life in Punjab or just a short break from the realities of the modern world. I for one, will be back as soon as I can.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Amazing stay , amazing hospitality. In the middle of nowhere exists this beautiful property, the cottages are spacious with interesting design, the bathroom is way too luxurious and gives a village feel. The best part is the food , the chef takes personal requests and delivers them to perfection. Had an amazing time
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Itmenaan L, General Manager at Punjabiyat, near Amritsar
Responded 20 Feb 2020
Dear Varun, It was an absolute pleasure having you with us and we're thrilled to know that you had such a good time and to read your fantastic review. We really appreciate your positive feedback regarding the management team, staff, rooms and food and this has been passed on to all the team. We hope to welcome you back to Punjabiyat and our other properties in the future and in the meantime, do keep in touch via our social media sites on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay updated with all our latest news. With our very best wishes, Team Itmenaan
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This is an amazing place to escape to. No fussing about just good honest friendly service. The food was delicious and the fire outside was lovely in the evening. The rooms were spacious and the bed comfy. A local village in nearby and worth a visit. Just go if you want to see real life without the falsity of big hotels. There are only four bungalows so no crowds and a high level of personal service when required/requested. I would willingly return just for the service and peace and quiet, an escape from commercialism .
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Date of stay: November 2022
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A unique farm stay experience. Enjoy it thoroughly. Personal attention by the team that runs it. Specially Gulzar Singh who took personal care of us. Food is completely organic from the farm and made to your order and taste. Only 4 cottages that are very clear, self sufficient with attached (clean) bathrooms. Really awesome and highly recommended for those wanting to disconnect from hectic city life.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Itmenaan L, General Manager at Punjabiyat, near Amritsar
Responded 10 Jan 2020
Dear RKKhasnis, Thank you so much for your insightful review. We are truly humbled by your gracious comments on the property, the service and our teams at Punjabiyat. It is our constant endeavour to provide an alternate hospitality and adventure experience to our guests. As you know, Itmenaaan is also an acronym that stands for Relaxation'. All our resort attempts to move away from the regular vacation experience and it is indeed heartwarming to learn that this unique concept is being noticed and applauded by discerning guests. We hope to welcome you back to Punjabiyat and our other properties in the future and in the meantime, do keep in touch via our social media sites on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay updated with all our latest news. With our very best wishes, Team Itmenaan
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Never ever had imagined that we will have such wonderful experience .. I have been eying this property past few years but our impromptu decision to visit Amritsar keeping Punjabiyat in mind sealed our trip.
All the reviews have written enough good about the property and I am only 1 addition to it...
Good people Good food Above all fantastic location which takes us urban centric people in Mideast of fields..
All the best to you guys..
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We had a wonderful stay at this resort. The food was very good and the cottage we stayed in was charming. Mr Jagdeep brought us around the village by tractor and he was so kind and informative. Everyone was caring and it was terrific to have a chance to stay in a rural area during our two week India vacation.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Itmenaan L, General Manager at Punjabiyat, near Amritsar
Responded 20 Feb 2020
Dear Jeanne, Thank you for your review. The joy of India is when you stumble upon the unexpected. We are very happy that you found us and got the time to enjoy and appreciate the Resort and its location. The lovely green fields and our 4 cottages really do offer one of the most breathtaking views in the lands of Punjab. We hope to welcome you back to Punjabiyat and our other properties in the near future and in the meantime, do keep in touch via our social media sites on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay updated with all our latest news. With our very best wishes, Team Itmenaan
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We visited the property on 15th Feb 2020 ( during our wedding anniversary). It was really a great experience visiting Punjabiyat. We experienced real punjabi culture. Food was awesome and hospitality was great . I would like to recommend everyone must visit the place:)
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Itmenaan L, General Manager at Punjabiyat, near Amritsar
Responded 20 Feb 2020
Dear 228anku, Warm Greetings of the day !!! Thank you for choosing Punjabiyat to spend your wedding Anniversary , and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations. We aim to provide a truly unique experience, and are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our resort in the future. Team Itmenaan
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Wow....is what ,that comes out, when we think about it.360 degrees of green carpet .....fields around you, comfy boutique stay in rustic but beautiful farm setting.Nice rooms and marvellous mini establishment.Everything is fantastic.......UNTIL DINNER TIME WHEN DINNER IS FINISHED BEFORE YOU EVEN STARTED EATING....YES! For the intrested readers of the Review- PUNJABIYAT STANDS FOR Gracious and Exuberant Hospitality from the people of Punjab. Yes that is the meaning which wud apply in case of a boutique hotel....but this was somewhere lost when we sat for dinner.When we asked for another helping of vegetables ( after we were told that there was no non vegetarian dish because "YOU AS A GUEST HAD NOT WALKED TO THE KITCHEN AND INFORMED IN PERSON OF YOUR PREFERENCE- WE DID NOT COOK" ) it was finished.....the staff was clueless and lost! Calling the head office executive did not help as well at 10 pm and there was no place around the fields where we cud feed our little one.By the way the staff itself is not from Punjab( only the manager is) but from the hill state of Uttrakhand??????? Is that Punjabiyat? Just becos a fancy travel magazine with equally fancy VJ of a Bygone era visited and featured the establishment does not morally qualify to name it PUNJABIYAT! But the setting and the place on the whole was just fantastic........Mixed Bags....of Review as it was otherwise nostalgic minus the lowly ,little , attitude while hosting your guest for a meal......Aston Martin with the heart of a Maruti !
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Date of stay: December 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hi Akash,
We as such don't make any special arrangements in the resort but one can take a short walk to the villages to see the celebrations! you can check our website for more details.
There are more places to choose from in the Gurdaspur District area.
LOCATION
IndiaPunjabGurdaspur District
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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