THE LEELA PALACE Bengaluru, India 🇮🇳【4K Hotel Tour & Honest Review】A PRISTINE Palace
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- Опубликовано: 15 май 2024
- How's The Leela Palace in Bengaluru, India? Check out this honest and unsponsored 4K Tour & Review of this Five Star palacial oasis in the heart of the Garden City.
Hi there! My Name is Kevin and today we will take a deep dive into the full Leela Palace Experience in Bengaluru. We will have a full tour of the property, including the incredible gardens, the pool deck, have a look at each of the dining venues, tour my Club level luxury room, have a few meals and of course wrap it all up with The Flip Flop Score.
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Room Rate: $361.41 USD
Category: Club Room
Inclusions: Breakfast, Refundability, $100 Property Credit, Late Check out, Room Upgrade*
*Subject to Availability
^Note, this room was booked through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, not hotels.com as is mistakenly shown in the video.
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--Video Chapters--
0:00 Hotel Preview
00:10 Intro
00:25 Welcome to Bengaluru
00:35 Setting the Tone
01:00 Hotel Info
01:10 Grand Outdoor Reception
01:42 Hotel Location
02:00 Indoor Lobby & Design Details
02:40 Leela Palaces History
03:40 Need to Know FAQs
03:55 Outdoor Lounges
04:25 Outdoor Pool & Lounge
05:09 Walking to My Room
05:26 Club Level Floor
05:57 Royal Club Level Room Tour
11:30 Club Lounge & Afternoon Tea
12:37 Outdoor Gardens
13:57 Library Bar
14:32 Club Level Evening Cocktail Bar
14:55 ZEN Japanese Restaurant
15:11 Le Cirque Restaurant
15:44 Jamavar Indian Restaurant
16:25 Dinner at Jamavar
17:34 Citrus Restaurant
17:52 Breakfast Buffet at Breakfast
19:30 Final Thoughts
19:58 The Flip Flop Score
Music featured in this video is licensed under an Artlist Unlimited License.
This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that's the way I like it!
#leelapalace #bengaluru #india
Transition between day and night view of the pool area literally blew my mind. Great work.
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Same
I just had Indian quests visiting Finland and Lappland. They loved it. As si would love visting India, where never been. I believe your forecast for high class torism to India will blossom in the years to come.
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04:34 That day to night transition!! 💯 Loving your Indian series 👍🏽
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I have to say, given that hotels in India are generally not very expensive, on a trip to Bengaluru I absolutely wouldn't hesitate to spend $360 on a place like this for even just one night. I spent only $150 less on a chain hotel in Denver, Colorado.
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The guy had some extras otherwise u can the same hotel for nearly 250
Shall i book a room for you?
Beautifully photographed - you've really highlighted much of the detail that a passing traveler would have missed. I agree with you that India will rise over the next decade as a new upmarket travel destination. The transportation infrastructure is already in place. Marketing and high end leisure activities need to follow.
Agree that marketing is the next step- I reckon that the new Air India will fill that gap over the coming years quite well. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Will take 2 decades
Great hotel plus great video. I’m glad many top Indian hotels are uniquely ‘Indian’ in its architecture, interior design, food, lush green setting and landscaping and hospitality. I’ve been to India more than ten times in my younger days but yet to stay in one of these fabulous iconic hotels. I hope one day. Thanks again.
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yes this is our culture, india has rich culture and the land of kings and most diverse country in the world, in every state has different culture, forts in every district.
I’ve stayed at this hotel - lovely. An oasis of calm and it was like stepping back into time.
Cheers.
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💖💃💖 Fasinating and Incredible Leela. Thanks. Jai Karnataka 🕉️🇮🇳🕉️
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A sensational video. A most articulate account of a magnificent hotel property with super background music. I had to chuckle to myself when you stated you couldn’t explain how good the service was for dinner. If you cannot articulate few can. Your videos are so comprehensive and detailed and I really enjoy every one. Without doubt both educational and professional. I can see how damn hard you work and what you provide is high quality. Good on you
Thanks very much for the kind words 🙏
I stayed at Leela Palace Bangalore for around 15 days last year. Really spectacular hotel! Agree with all the points you made in the video. I do agree the breakfast could be a little better but the service was amazing! Since I stayed for a long period the staff would greet me by name, and often have what I usually order ready for me. If I was getting late they would be kind enough to pack my coffee too. I really dont find this level of service anywhere else!
I look forward to exploring quite a few more hotels in India. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I'm going there next month. Do you have something in mind that I can request the hotel while checking in? (something like kind of room, on which floor, etc. etc.)
Wonderful property and a great review! Thank you Kevin!
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What an astonishing palace, which is also a hotel. Great video and the food looks delicious. I certainly enjoyed the video. Thank you!
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No, this is not a palace.
This is just a hotel.
The building was designed and built as a hotel.
I was so ready for this one! Although the hotel is impressive and looks so beautiful with all the fresh flowers and beautiful textiles, it’s your presentation, filming and editing that are really the standout stars of this video!!!! The transition of the pool area day to night, filming of every detail, description of the smell of bathroom products, food impressions, music….it’s all just on another level 💫💎🦄 So much enjoyed this video!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and talent with us 🙏🏼
Thank you as always for the kind words, but this one was truly a pleasure to make. So glad you enjoyed it!
Looks amazing, thanks Kevin!
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You have done a great job! Keep up the great job! Looking forward to your next one!
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Hi Kevin, thank you for a great review, again. If there is any hotel to add to the bucket list in 2023, this would be my first choice. 🙏
Good choice!
Another great review Kevin. Thanks. Liked and subscribed 😎
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Oohh!! I am just Beginning to travel eastward....Bengaluru and the Leela....look absolutely amazing....thank you for posting.
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Truly amazing. I found myself mainly looking at the fabrics!
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I rarely comment on videos but yours warrants it.
Great review and editing.
Hope your channel grows leaps and bounds.
Much appreciated!
Truly a mesmerising place to stay.
And what a video ! Hats off to you for creating a true masterpiece. I see many reviews and travel vlogs but the content you create is something different. Amazing work..
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Gorgeous colours, textures and fabrics! And I bet they give lessons in cushion karate to housekeeping for that perfect dent in the pillows ;-)
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Really enjoy your work, thanks so much for sharing
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As always the Leela Palace is beautiful, but your presentation, music, editing and narration made me feel more luxurious than ever. I almost felt like I was staying at the hotel and experiencing it.
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I enjoy your videos Kevin! I have just watched this one as I had been to India recently for 5 weeks! Bengaluru will be a place I go back to visit one day! A question for you - would you consider including filming of the gym facilities that you stay in as part of your content? Personally, I base my hotel option/s on ensuring they have a great gym facility too.
Generally (probably around 80% of the time) I do include gym clips in my videos, but only when it wouldn’t make other guests feel uncomfortable. Usually I’ll scope it out three times for an empty room before giving up. Thanks for watching 🩴
just started to watch video the way you said "Bengaluru" I just subscribed :)
Hello, I'm now an addict of your videos. Amazing video as usual.
Proof that not all addictions are bad 😅 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
As usual a great video from you nice and pleasant background music
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I just came across this and felt so nostalgic. I grew up as an child of expatriates in this town when the hotel opened and we loved the buffet dinners and the beautiful lobby. I couldn't believe how not much has changed, but nothing felt dated when seeing this review. I will look forward to the day I return to India, cause if I come back to Bangalore, I would instantly demand to be booked here. 🎉
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Hi Just one correction Nilgiri is not the flower that blooms once it 12 years but its a different tree, the oil from nilgiri is used for aches and is very good, it refreshes well but has a pretty strong fragrance. Normally you might know its name as Eucalyptus, Kurinji is the plant whose flowers bloom once in 12 years. you were spot on when you said Breakfast at Oberoi is better, specially their masala dosa for breakfast :)
Yes someone else mentioned it. When I was researching I saw info pointing towards both eucalyptus and the 12 year flower… since the soap smelled absolutely nothing like eucalyptus, I assumed it was the other one. Learn something nee everyday 😉
@@tfft ahh now I understand how you ended up with both, actually there is a place called Nilgiri (Hills) and there Kurinji plants are found
I was scratching my head on this one to...how can the hotel get enough of this flower essence to supply all its bathroom toiletries from a plant that blooms only every twelve years 🤔
Another fresh and good blog!
Glad you enjoyed it!
absolutely gorgeous!
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Quality vlog as always. A breath of fresh air with some unbiased opinion in today’s world. Just a few questions:
- why 4 months delay in uploading the India trip videos
- are you planning any subscriber meet when you visit India next
- Is this the highest ever hotel rating (98/100) which you ever gave to any property
- when are we going to see your face 😊
-I upload in the order I shoot, 2-3 videos per week. I don’t edit when I’m on the road so building in a delay is necessary.
-No, that would defeat the purpose of trying to keep my reviews anonymous.
-There’s been higher 😉
-When I’m done doing true reviews
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While I was crossing from this place I had saw this hotel and I had desire to visit inside so today I could visit inside...thank you 😊
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Pool transition is awesome work.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Kudos to you for the research into surfacing the little details, like the ingredients that went into Tishya toiletries. Just wanted to mention Nilgiri is actually Eucalyptus, whose essential oils are a key element of many premium toiletries. The flower the blooms once in twelve years is Neelkurinji which has no fragrance. Just a minor correction - taking nothing away from your spectacular work.
Interesting. When I was researching it I do remember some materials referring eucalyptus, but now- I’m not sure why I went with the 12 year bloom narrative… possibly just bc it doesn’t smell anything like eucalyptus to me. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Superb coverage out standing in room tour or the Restaurants not just going through a ritual tour of many you tubers meticulous in every angle which speaks volumes of the Hospitality industry analysing in detail of course unbiased carrying the memories from Bangalore silicon city of your tour hope you will come back to add more luxurious hotels in the near future 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thanks very much for the kind words 🙏🏼
I got the feeling that myself inside the hotel. Your quality of videography is fantastic.
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i was staying near to Leela palace and wishing to see inside, this video fullfilled my wish 🤩🤩🤩
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The third video in a row. I am glad to see you covering India extensively. It is a big drawcard.😊
Additionally, you did a terrific job choosing the music for this; could you kindly let us know what track it was? Thanks.
There are multiple tracks in the video, off the top of my head I don't remember which ones were used for this. Shazam usually works on Artlist songs though.
THANKS FOR THE TOUR
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This video truly did justice to such a wonderful hotel.
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Hello, Kevin! Huge fan here! Please make a video about how to make travel videos and how can you edit videos so well and so fast. Maybe many of your subscribers want to take a RUclips class from you
Haha perhaps in the future. For now, there is no secret- I don't make them fast, I just work very long hours 😅 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft I also started to make travel videos. Any tips for new RUclipsrs?
@@FlyingAnna don't stop making videos
Your ability to tell a story through images and experiences is unparalleled- keep up the great work
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Great content. Great job.
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Amazing vídeo! Good job! One day I will stay on this hotel, I hope....🙏
I hope too!
Luckily I live right next to The Leela Palace in Bengaluru and it is one of the posh and most happening area of this city. Proud to be a Kannadiga 🎉
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I have seen this hotel from outside, but I didn't know this hotel is this much beautiful it is like palace only, really I will say thanks to you by showcasing this hotel very beautifully.
Yes it certainly doesn’t look like much from the street. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Nice video. Very informative.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Great job, such bliss and aloha from Cape Town
“Aloha from Cape Town” is certainly a phrase I’ve not heard before 🙃 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Among Taj, Leela, Oberoi and ITC - I think I will tilt towards Taj, but all of them are spectacular!
Taj, Leela and Oberoi each have their own strengths I think. We shall see as i visit more properties if that opinion changes. ITC is a clear 4th for me though. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
ah my favourite hotel in Bangalore...my family & I all usually stay there when we visit the city
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I live next door & never been to Leela.
Will definitely try the cuisines after your mention :)
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So nice edited video and you are great in showing true essence of this hotel.
I like it so much
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Agreed. The smell of Tishya toiletries is absolutely intoxicating!
No other word for it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
🌷Thanks for your detailed information about The Leela Palace, Bangalore 🌷
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I Never stayed In any Of the Leela Hotels,but one of my Elder Cousin Work in Leela Hotels, In his opinion When The Leela Group Manage The Leela Hotels,the properties have much better services Than Recent Times....
And Your Channel Is very Underrated,compare to the quality of content you produced,keep it up,Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳
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I knew the Leela by your channel and try it in India. It was so good. The tysha aminities was so amazing.
Glad you enjoyed!
I'm going there next month. Do you have something in mind that I can request the hotel while checking in? (something like kind of room, on which floor, etc. etc.)
please review The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur. it has been rated the best hotel in the world in past.
We shall see 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Vicarious pleasure is all that you provide that too in plenty. Thank you very much
Happy to do it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
The foods looks so yummm 😊🤤🤤🤤
It was! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
wow, this hotel has a modern design but can still give a traditional feel, and get a sense of traditional depth but doesn't look old and out of date... even in my opinion, when compared to the Sofitel Legend Metropole in Hanoi, the feel of this hotel is still far superior in terms of in terms of local traditional taste although sofitel hanoi is also good.... yep this hotel is now the best I've seen on your RUclips channel so far..😳
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Wow! Beautiful!
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Just Wow!😮
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It great hotel and thanks for sharing video 👌👌
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Lovely vlog enjoying this kind of beauty and luxury will just be a dream for me.But indeed a magnificent hotel if ink it was possible.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good video sir. Your new subscriber ❤
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I think you should also visit Rajasthan palaces also ❤️
I think you should check out where I’m going this year on the About section of the channel 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Great review, hoping for more reviews on oberoi udaivillas udaipur and oberoi amarvillas agra if possible! 😊
Click the “about” tab on my channel and have a read 😉
@@tfft ah fair enough, maybe the next time you visit india! 😉
good vedio and explanation about the hotel.
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I stayed at a leela in India some time ago - it was remarkable.
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I'm going there next month. Do you have something in mind that I can request the hotel while checking in? (something like kind of room, on which floor, etc. etc.)
Respected sir thanku so much for your video we can't afford to go their seriously so Thanku so much for your video we enjoyed a lot
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Very very beautiful country ❤️❤️❤️
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This video makes me want to stay there.
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Leela's toiletries product tishya is so up to the mark. You can't get over the smell of it.
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I would advice you to visit Falaknuma Palace Hyderabad it was palace of world's richest person , and Rambagh Palace in Rajasthan this was palace of king of Rajasthan these both are maintained by Taj Group .. these are India's best and costliest hotels
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Welcome to India and you should do Leela palace chennai ..or the over rated oberios rajvillas.
LP Chennai's video will be out next week. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Leela seems like a great brand. I have 3 nights booked in the Leela Kovalam. Hope it’s as good as this!
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Loved this bgm
Same here!
Thanks
One thing you missed completely is trying luxury palaces of Udaipur , the Venice of the east ( or lake city ). Because missing those places is actually missing the real luxury I believe which provides you not only a great room but the views around the room. It's like trying a luxury hotel in Athens but not in Santorini or Mykanos. But I hope you definitely do that in future. Very nice video 🙏
You say “missed” as if I’ve declared India finished forever lol. The cities I’m visiting are all on my About Tab.
@@tfft Oh ! Ok , I'm not that good in English communication
You should definitely visit the st. Regis in goa!
On my list!
I like the relaxing background music, mind to share the title please?
All of my music is from Artlist.io … the exact tracks in this video I don’t know off the top of my head.
Do put the camera details, superb music background and overall a wonderful video to watch
All iPhone 14/13 PM. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Nice ❤️
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Amazing 🤩🤩👋👋👋
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Beautiful video. If possible, please review cheval blanc randheli resort, Maldives.
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Fabulous video in Incredible India. How do you fund these trips?
RUclips is a business… businesses need investment of time and money. “Simple” as that. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Beautiful
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You must visit umaid bhawan palace which has marvelous arcitect
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It is a great place making you feel at home in luxurious setting. As I have said before beauty lies in eyes of beholder and taste varies from individual to individual. Success of any place depends on ability to make you feel comfortable and at home while still offering new experience at the place. Glad to say this place has woman's touch and as name implies it is Leela's touch. Great place. Truly home away from home. All Leela palaces are beautiful and comfortable created with guests' unique experience in mind. I strongly recommend. Dr. Kumar Mehta
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Splendid hotel
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Excellent video and apt background music. Can someone please tell who is the artist or where I can find the same music?
All of my music is from Artlist (a royalty free subscription service). Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft thank you for the comment. I was more looking towards the name of the artist so that I could listen it.
Please review Taj Falaknuma Palace, ITC Kohenur and Park Hyatt in Hyderabad!
Thanks for the suggestions 🙏🏻
@@tfft What about a trip, reviewing all the Taj properties?
90 hotels all of the same brand? $300 x 90 = $27,000 😂 Sure, please send donations to my Venmo lol
@@tfft I had no idea, I thought they had just a few, plus Indian game park lodges?
Please make a vlog to Shangri-La, Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott golfshire course all are in Bangalore.
Not sure when I’ll be back in BLR but thanks for the suggestion.
what music is that from 15:20 ?
All of my music is from Artist, the exact track name I don't know off the top of my head. Thanks for watching 🩴
Pls stay at itc grand bharat & umaid bhavan palace
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The inspiration of architecture and designing is not from Vijayanagara architecture, but from Mysuru Palace, which Captain Krishnan used to visit during Dasara festivals in his childhood days... please correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks...
From Leela’s website:
“The Leela Palace Bengaluru
The majestic setting brings back the opulence and magnificence that’s synonymous with the erstwhile Vijayanagara empire, along with modern comforts.”
Still I am not convinced, There's a suit in the hotel named after Mysore Maharaja suit which is the costliest one, the designs of pillars in the portico and the paintings in the hotel..all of Mysore royal painting's replicas...
When I was working in Karnataka State government Secretariat in Infrastructure Development Department in 2001-02,the hotel management was extended sales tax, entry tax exemptions under the state tourism policy for being unique hotel of its kind...I remember, I was Under Secretary to GoK then.....
I am confused. Why would you not pay extra for the Club? I stayed at the Leela Palace in Delhi. One of my favorite hotels in the world. The Club level made the experience even more special. So caring and professional.
The lounge amenities are simply not worth the price in my opinion. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks for the videos. So thoughtful and gorgeous. At least in Delhi, the Club experience including the personal service was amazing. I guess like the difference between great business class and amazing first class. Thank you for your work!
Nilgiri is eucalyptus. The flower you are referring to which blooms once in 12 years is kurunji
Yes a few have mentioned that in the comments. The internet disagrees lol. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻