Green Acres Haveli
Amritsar, Punjab.
Green Acres Haveli Amritsar and Retreat is a farmstay nestled amongst fruit orchards on the outskirts of Amritsar city. It has recently been restored and opened to guests wanting to experience the live life at large Punjabi culture, farm ambience, green surroundings, heritage charm, and sumptuous Amritsari food.

Green Acres Haveli Amritsar Style and Layout
This Haveli's architecture is a harmonious blend of traditional punjabi village essence and Moghul influences. It has a large gate and high-outer walls surrounding an inner courtyard around which various rooms are built - which is typical of dwellings built by Punjabi landlords between late 19th and mid 20th century. Nanak-shahi bricks that are over 150 years old line the large iron gate entrance to the haveli.
 
The original layout of the Haveli is mostly intact. In one corner of the Haveli, the cowshed has been converted into a lounge and dining room. The part of the courtyard where cattle feed was prepared and cows were milked, is now a thatched verandeh. An indoor kitchen has been added. The rooms of the Haveli have been converted to guest bedrooms, and are now appointed with modern amenities and attached washrooms. Additional guest rooms and suites are available in an adjacent villa across the plum orchard.
 
The Farm Retreat
There is a vast lawn between the Haveli and the plum orchard, which is a great place to enjoy outdoor lunch in the winter sun, and sit around a bonfire in the night. Or if you want to cool off during the summer heat, there is a 40 foot long swimming pool, which was originally built in the 1970s to store water for irrigating the fields. This retreat is also a great place for children to run around, and there is a dedicated play area with swings, slide, and sand-pit so the kids can keep busy while you relax.

An adjoinig club house is equipped as a mini-gym for convenience of the quests and includes treadmill, cross-trainer, and stationary bikes. It also sports a pool table. A variety of other activities in and around the farm-house and the city can also be arranged.

Surrounded by fruit orchards on 3 sides, and an organic vegetable garden on 1 side, guests staying at the Haveli can sample fresh produce around the year. They can also feast on delicious home-cooked Punjabi food, and world famous veg and non-veg Amritsari specialities.

Whether you are planning a religious pilgrimage to the Golden Temple, or just passing through Amritsar, Green Acres Haveli and Retreat is sure to provide a relaxing experience and a change from usual 3-5 star hotel stay.
 
Guest Rooms
The Haveli has 4 bedrooms named after the fruit trees adjacent to them: Mulberry, Grape, Mango, and Banana.

1. Mulberry: There are mulberry trees on two sides of the room, and an organic vegetable garden on the back side. At the entrance of the room is a thatched verandah, great for sitting and soaking the afternoon sun in the winters.

2. Grape: This room has a thatched verandah on one side and a large open porch (baithak) on the opposite side. Sitting in the baithak one can enjoy views of grape vines and other trees in the mixed fruit orchard. The tiles salvaged from this and other rooms during the restoration now adorn the floors of the baithak.

3. Mango: Re-inforced with iron rods and concrete, the walls of this room are 18 inches thick. Adjacent to this room used to be a tubewell where the owners children cooled off in the summers and ate mangoes. A pit of one of these mangoes took root and flourished into a tall tree next to the room's outer window.

4. Banana: This room was orignally built for grain storage. It is the only room that does not have a courtyard facing window, but has views of the orchards, lawns, and banana trees on two sides. There is a connecting door to the Mango room, ideal for guests wanting two adjoining rooms.
 
All rooms are well equipped with modern comforts:
ensuite washroom with hot + cold water, shower, herbal amenities
air conditioner (summer), heater (winter)
comfortable beds with 8 inch thick spring mattresses
desk, chairs or sofabed, cupboard, in-room safe
kettle, cups, tea bags, coffee sachets, sugar, sweetners
phone with room-to-room intercom
international multi-pin socket rated for 220 Volts
iron, ironing board and hair dryer available on request
Additional facilities available to guests at no-extra charge:
mineral water bottles in room and with meals
wifi internet access
swimming pool access (summers)
evening bonfire (winters)
children's play area with swings, slide, sand-pit
pool / billiards table, indoor games – karom, chess, etc.
 
A trip to Green Acres Haveli will keep you entertained whether to want to experience rural or city life.
Activities at the farm/village:
Tractor rides
Tonga (horse carriage) rides
Village Safari
Milking cows
Picking eggs
Plucking fruits/vegetables
Sowing/Harvesting/Weeding
Evening bonfire (winters)
Ayurvedic massages
Private yoga lessons
Spa treatments (facials, masks, threading, waxing, hair coloring, etc.)
Punjabi cultural entertainment (Bhangra, Gidda dances, etc. by local performers)
City/other activities:
City trip including Golden Temple and Bazaars in walled city
Visit to Indo-Pakistan Wagah Border for evening Retreat ceremony
Amritsar heritage walk
Tour of cultural attractions in and around the city
Tour of Sikh temples and shrines near the city
Trip to Harike Bird Sanctuary
(Please note that these activities are not included in the room tariff and require advance arrangement.)
Location and Distances
The Havlei is also close to the city's transportation hubs:
Amritsar Airport - Guru Ranm Das Ji Internation Airport (ATQ) - 3 KM,
Amritsar Railway Station - 7.5 KM
Amritsar Bus Terminual - 8.5 KM
Amritsar is located in the Punjab state which lies in north-western part of India. It is well connected by air, road, and rail to domestic and international cities. There are several flights daily to/from New Delhi as well as frequent flights several times a week to international destinations like London, Toronto, Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, etc.
Distances to some North-Indian cities:
New Delhi - 470 KM
Jalandhar - 80 KM
Ludhiana - 150 KM
Chandigarh - 250 KM

Green Acres Haveli provides an ideal balance of rural tranquility and urban conveniences. It is situated on the outskirts of Amritsar and is only a short distance to many of the attractions in and around the city:

Golden Temple - 9.5KM
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum 6.5 KM
Khalsa College - 10 KM
Wagah Indo-Pak Border - 30 KM
Harike Bird Sanctuary - 65 KM
Green Acres lies right off the main airport (Ajnala) road, between the Amritsar city and its international airport.
   
Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9540002772, 9910003772.