Many are old like the ones at Devanahalli Fort and Chikkajala Fort on the outskirts. We also found Kalayanis that are functioning some were covered up. “In the city, around 40-50% Kalyanis are non-functional. “We have been documenting Kalyanis over the last few months in and around the city,” Meera Iyer, convenor, INTACH, Bengaluru, told BM. INTACH Bengaluru chapter is now architecturally documenting the Kalyanis, preparing a report as to what measures can be adopted to revive or rejuvenate these tanks. “It’s part of Hindu culture to take a dip or wash hands and feet in the Kalyani before entering the temple but there are no Kalyanis left now,” said Arun Prasad, a social activist. Activists demanded the authorities concerned should inspect all Kalyanis and remove the slabs soon. With rampant borewell digging, rainwater harvesting assumes critical focus but that is not happening. Later, we check in to the Hartwell House Hotel, one of the National Trust’s Historic House Hotels, where we stay for the next two nights.Experts said besides the religious importance, there is the definitive ecological aspect: covering Kalyanis is affecting the groundwater table. The house is still furnished as an intimate family home, having been occupied until 2003, and is beautifully decorated during the countdown to Christmas. Set in the rolling hills of the Chilterns, this picturesque Tudor mansion has a rich patchwork of styles, including 18th-century additions and 20th-century interiors.
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We continue on to Greys Court, a filming location of the hugely popular Downton Abbey TV series and film.
A permanent exhibition commemorates the life of this famous wartime Prime Minister, whilst the magnificent State Rooms are sumptuously dressed for Christmas and reveal a superb collection of tapestries, paintings, porcelain and furniture. As the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough, the palace is synonymous with the Churchill family and is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Today we visit Blenheim Palace, set in over 2,000 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. This evening we enjoy a late dinner at a local restaurant. Discover an enchanting festive trail of lights that winds its way through the botanic gardens, before enjoying some seasonal treats from one of the many enticing stalls. Later, a festive treat awaits us at the world-famous Kew Gardens, where the iconic architecture and tree canopies are brought to life, drenched in Christmas color and sparkling with seasonal decorations. The atmosphere of a 17th-century Christmas is recreated during the festive season with decorations adorning the house and gardens. This atmospheric mansion with fine interiors and historic gardens has remained virtually unchanged for 400 years. We continue to Ham House and Gardens, one of Europe’s greatest 17th-century houses nestling on the banks of the River Thames. We find out more of the castle’s history on our audio guided tour. The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art for you to admire, beautifully decorated at this time of year. Established in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, it has been remodeled by successive kings and queens and is regularly used for ceremonial and state occasions.
We start our day with a visit Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world which is still one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II today. *Please inform us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements.
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