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As people across North India bid adieu to winter with vibrant festivals like Lohri, Pongal, and Makar Sankranti, you make the most of the long weekend in January by packing in a quick getaway to Jammu’s premium mountain harbour – Skyview by Empyrean. Located in the Sanget-Patnitop valley in Jammu and spread across 22 acres of lush greenery with views of the majestic Pir Panjal range, Skyview is the ideal go-to destination for sky-high celebrations! Here’s how you can ring in Lohri, Pongal, and Makar Sankranti at the premium property that blends adventure, luxury, nature, and hospitality! Lohri: A Bonfire of Joy Celebrated on January 13, Lohri marks the end of the harsh, cold wave in Northern India, welcoming long, sunny days. This Punjabi festival sees families gather around bonfires, sing folk songs and dance the night away. People offer sweets, peanuts, puffed rice, and popcorn to the flames, symbolizing gratitude for and wishing for prosperity in the coming year. Imagine dancing around a crackling bonfire to great music and gorging on delectable dishes prepared by the in-house chef surrounded by the most beautiful nature views this Lohri! For a truly exhilarating experience, don’t miss the chance to glide above the city on Skyview’s iconic in-house gondola. It offers exceptional luxury experiences blending comfort, elegance, and the natural beauty of the Himalayas. Guests can choose from beautifully designed luxury rooms and spacious suites, each offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Select Luxury Rooms feature private balconies, ideal for soaking in the serene ambiance of the Sanget Valley in Patnitop. Pongal and Makar Sankranti: A Celebration of Harvest Following Lohri, celebrations for the harvest festival Pongal and Makar Sankranti …

Skyview by Empyrean, a 22-acre mountain harbour that seamlessly blends premium hospitality, adventure, nature and luxury in Sanget Valley, Patnitop, Jammu & Kashmir, has established itself as the region’s architectural pride since it opened its doors to the public 5 years ago. The premium property’s six categories of rooms and suites as well as the 200-seater Pine View Banquet and its restaurants – Banana Leaf and the Skyview Café reflect nature-inspired decor themes and have kept alive local, traditional building and masonry techniques in some form or another. These sustainable, eco-friendly design themes have been given shape through the Sylvan form of architecture and the use of Jammu and Kashmir’s age-old, traditional earthquake-resistant and eco-friendly dhajji-dewari building and masonry concept. The Persian word ‘dhajji’ was used by carpet weavers to describe a quilt patchwork. ‘dewari‘ is the Persian word for ‘patchwork quilt wall’. Skilled masons of the region construct symmetrically shaped squares, rectangles, and triangles of light timber frames packed with masonry infills that are weather, sound and earthquake proof. Guests can experience the warmth and intricacies of the region’s rich heritage and culture in stand-alone rooms and suites overlooking the scenic Sanget valley with panoramic mountain views of the Shivalik range or expansive views of the property’s in-house world-class Gondola — India’s highest and CEN certified Gondola. The rooms and suites at Skyview by Empyrean take inspiration from the rich heritage and architecture of the region while adhering to sustainable practices. The 237 sq. ft Gondola View Deluxe Rooms and the 277 sq. ft. Gondola View Premium Rooms featuring unique dome-shaped roofs are inspired by the natural environment of the region, with the warm and cosy interiors lending the …