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The state of Punjab has a unique offering for travellers immortalised by some of the best Bollywood films beautifully portrayed as golden yellow fields, the backdrop for many song and dance sequences. Mustard fields, generous people and their robust cuisine launched the unique idea of farm tourism in the state of Punjab; and Citrus County was among the pioneering stays curated to a urban audience looking for rural idyll. Within easy access to Amritsar, Pong wetlands, Anantpur Sahib and Dharamshala, Firdaus by Citrus County invites fatigued business men and women and over worked professionals to ‘retreat’ in nature.
Firdaus is Persian for ‘paradise’ or ‘jannat’ and is Citrus County’s working farm ? set on a citrus grove and close to a forest reserve inviting travellers to experience agro-forestry and agriculture at close quarters. The great outdoors is the unique proposition of Firdaus, cyclists, hikers, four wheel drives, bikers , foodies and those who would like the feel of water close to them, there is the option to float out on the clear waters of the Nara Dam reservoir. Harkirat and Jasveen are brilliant hosts; your party is being planned even as you are confirming your booking. A cook and someone passionately involved in telling the Punjab story from its heritage to Sikh history to its cultural richness through festivals, farms and cuisine, Harkirat has built Firdaus as a getaway that is fun, yet provides delightful learning and insights; created opportunities for families to bond while connecting them with local culture and community.
One of the first few pet-friendly farmsteads within driving distance from Delhi, Chandigarh and Amritsar; Firdaus also has an airport at Adampur and a Railway Station within an hour’s drive. Set in over 20 acres of a working farm of poplar, kinnow, orange and grape fruit trees, Firduas is curated as an outdoor and active farm stay. Four large and independent villas are spread out with open spaces that encourage guests to stay outdoors for as long as possible and this is the charm of Firdaus by Citrus County.
