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Historic Hotel
Year erected:1918
What is the history of the property? The landmark Judge’s Court was created at the time when the Raj was at its apex by Jai Lal, leading advocate at Simla from where, for six months the Empire ruled South-East Asia and the Middle East and the ‘rupaiya’ was the currency. He was a Viceroyalty invitee to the 1911 Durbar at Delhi. He went on to become a Judge of the High Court of Lahore with jurisdiction over a vast province stretching from Peshawar to Delhi. He had as friends Rajas, Ranas, Maharajas, Governors and Viceroys earning many citations and medals including the title of Rai Bahdur later culminating in a Knighthood. As Mr. Justice Sir Jai Lal he was recognized as the Uncrowned King of Simla.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built? The building is a perfect example of homogeneous merger of Hindu and Islamic architecture sublimated to Western utility and embellishment reminiscent of London, Berlin and Rome.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings? Pragpur and its sister village Gali are both notified Heritage Villages having exquisite built heritage resembling buildings at Simla from where they derived their inspiration.
Has restoration work taken place? Partly
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building? Yes at Dada Siba where the Temple has exquisite wall and ceiling paintings. Also nearby historic temple complexes of Chintpuri, Dharamsala Mahanta, Jwalamukhi, Baglamukhi, Chinor etc the magnificent Kangra Fort, and the river fort of Kotla as well as ruins of Sola Singhi and Guler.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning? Yes Mr and Mrs. Keshub Mahindra, Dr and Mrs. Kuldip Narang, various Modi Brothers Kamal Morarka, William Dalrymple, Chetan Bhagat, Kilachand, Ambassadors of Belgium,Ireland, Algeria and many others High Commissioners of UK, Australia, Sri Lanka and many others. President of India Mr Pranab Mukhrjee, Governors such as Ms. Rama Devi, Kokje and Chief Ministers such as Raja Bir Bhadra, Prem Kumar Dhumal, ministers such as Anurag Thakur.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past? Receptions to Governors, Supreme and High Court Judges, Chief Ministers
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status? Listed by INTACH
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Country Manor
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify? Heritage Village Pragpur is located at the crossroads of history. In mythological Bharat the area was known as Trigart whose rulers trace their ancestry to 240 generations before the Makhbarat and arguably this makes the Katoche;s of Kangra as the oldest ruling dynasty of the world. Alexander the Great's army turned back from a place less than 25 km as a crow flies and Babur on his 5th and successful incursion marched less that 10 km as a crow flies. Simla would not have been what it turned had it not been for the Sood Communiuty of Pragpur and surrounding areas who owned more than half of Simla.
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Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken
Arrival
Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival? No
Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals? Yes, to all guests All staff when reporting for duty must have temperature check
Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out? Other By law all guests must sign a register and fill a form. These are kept ready at reception desk and guest completes thes on an identified table placed at a distance
Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically? No
Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby? Yes, all rooms
Cleaning
Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out? No, for 48 hours.
Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay? Yes
Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals? Yes
Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment? Yes
Do you sanitize the common areas? Yes, daily
Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival? Yes
Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards? Yes
Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms? Yes
Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol? Yes
Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus? Yes
Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces? No
Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles? Yes
Limitations
Are elevator rides limited? There are no elevators
Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing? Yes
Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned? No
Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity? Yes, up to 30% of the rooms can be occupied
Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only? No
Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises? No
Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms? No
Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals? No
Other limitations As we propose to operate at 30% capacity necessity to change time does not arise
Accessories
Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff? Yes
Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests? Yes
Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room? No
Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel? Yes
Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room? No
Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols? Yes
Do you use physical distancing markers? No
Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms? No
Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)? Yes
If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented? No
Are rugs removed from guest rooms? Yes
Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens? Yes
Are air purification and sanitization devices installed? No
Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines? Yes
Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility? Yes
Food & Beverage Service
Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests? No
Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast? Yes
Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining? Yes
Protocols & Certifications
Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?
Government of India norms as stipulated by Ministry and Department of Tourism
Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures? Yes
Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis? Yes
Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines? No
Are there dedicated isolation zones on property? Yes
Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes Details: These guidlines are specified in theStandard Operating Procedure specified by Govrenment.
Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call? Yes
Are there any services currently unavailable due to health and safety issues (e.g. valet parking, airport transfer, spa, gym, indoor pool, conference rooms, coffee points, etc.)? At present our hotel is closed and we do not entertain any guests. However our staff is being trained and we propose to follow the SOP as specified by our Government.
Has the hotel closed during the pandemic? Yes Reopening Date: Unknown
Additional Information: Kindly note that we have filled this form on basis of the Standard Operating Procedure that is available to us and the skeleton staff we have is trained to follow the procedures. It is unlikely that we will open soon as the Covid - 19 when we open
Answers last updated by WelcomHeritage Judges Court
Deluxe RoomThe spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This double room provides a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
SuiteThis spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette is available for cooking and storing food. The suite features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.