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BBC did a story on Farm Tourism spotlighting Surjivan Resort in its on-line world service.

India Today's "Travel Plus" profiled us in it's special anniversary issue; selecting Surjivan Resort as one of the "23 Incredible India vacations". Some excerpts below -
Enjoy the unique charms of the centuries-old folk life and come face to face with the rich Indian tradition. 'It was pure chance that i found all-in-one rejuvenation packages at the resort, 50 kms from Delhi. Surjivan, a herbal farm, was originally built by Srivastavas (Deven & Alka) as a family get-away but thanks to Haryana Tourism has given a chance for NRIs and city folk like me, to get back to their roots. People who know me would be shocked to see me plucking fruit from a tree, driving a tractors through the fields or taking a camel ride deep into the rugged terrain..... but living on a farm does that to you.
The gates of Surjivan open into a riot of colours that deck up the rose garden itself is shrouded
at the entrance with the orange magnolia creepers in full bloom. The manicured lawns have clusters of bottles-brush, Japanese crotons, teak, pink pepper shrubs and other unheard of herbal exotica. After all this is a medinical herbs farm and fully organic in whatever it offers---the quaint mud huts where you..........

Outlook Traveler, in 52 Weekend Getaways around Delhi has profiled Surjivan Resort.
Some excerpts: "back to nature ---that's the cornerstone of life at this 50 acre farm. Not only is the farming organic, the very living food and health treatment emphasise the 'natural'..................... The ideal plan is to relax, soak in the peace, enjoy the freash air and savour the wholsome food. Gather round a bon fire at night or take advantage of the haze-free clear skies to star-gaze.

Discover India in its feature "Heavenly Holidays" showcases us.
The Surjivan farm is based on the concept of "back to nature" which includes nature living, nature food, nature care and nature farming. Spread over 50 acres of land......The highlight of the
trip was the partipation of the foreigners in dances, along with folk artistes.The visitors were charmed by the concept of slow cooking in the earthen vessels on mitti ka chulha (earthen stoves). Fresh chutney, white butter and lassi (butter milk) were made in their presence. For the delegates, it was a unique experience to taste maize rotis with jaggery and see village
women grinding flour on a chakki. The novel concept is expected to bring about job opportunites for the local youth, besides exposing them to new traditions. At the same time, it will encourage them to retain their traditional environment, handicrafts and culture and take pride in the promotion of new agriculture developments schemes. Farm tourism will also reinstate the charm of rural lifestyle and take tourists to their roots. For farmers, it will be an opportunity to showcase their achievements. The whole exercise, it is felt, will have multiplier effects on the rural economy.

Times of India covered one of the Internatinoal meets held at Surjivan. Some excerpts under
the title "Farm Tourism a big draw"
"A delegation of 52 Foreign Travel Agents and Tour Operaters from over 35 countries enjoyed the rural landscapes and had a glimpse of village life. All the delegates were member of agriculture Tour operator International (ATOI) and are promoters of agriculture tourism, a unique concept for indian tourism. The ethnic kitchen was a big attraction ,with food cooked on earthen stoves and served in clay vessels.The concept was a big hit with the foreign tourists who enjoyed the taste of bajara ki roti and gur. German national Vera Huhn said "we had a great supper, unforgettable hospitality.I will do my best to promote this place and show another aspect of Indian beauty"

Intenationally renowned travel writers Hugh & Colleen Gantzer wrote a two page full fledged article with photos tittled "Down to earth experiences" in travel magazine GO NOW. Some excerpts -
"The Srivastavs run a very special farm; they grow medicinal herbs like ashwagandh, tulsi, aloe vera, lemon-grass and many others that normally seen listed on Ayurvedic labels. This unusual avocation, however, might not attract everybody. What is really very appealing is its authentic village ambience and its genuine farm cuisine cooked in earthen pots. Every morning butter churned, grain is hand-ground. Food here has the distinctive flavour of fresh ghee .And if you stroll in the astrologically attuned Nakshtra Vatika grove you might pick up rejuvenating vibes. In Surjivan what you see is appealing what you don't see is rejuvenating.-----their genuine thatched
huts were comfortable colorful and with modern tiled loos"

Many other magazines and newspapers have also featured Surjivan Resort. Some of these are Ahead, Neighbourhood Flash, etc.

 

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