With barely a week to go for Diwali, here is an easy line up of pre-packaged hampers for those who have not yet got around to shopping for gifts. Celebrate the festival with luxe cashmere scarves in vintage trunks to gourmet goodies and cufflinks, ties and champagne. We promise you that your friends and family will be smitten with our pick!
For connoisseurs
“Our Diwali gift hampers packed with artisan and specialty goodies will make gifting easier for you,” says K Mohanchandran, Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts Ltd and General Manager – Taj Krishna. The memorabilia titled, The Complete Luxury Tuck Box, is the most exclusive one that they have to offer. The hamper packs in a punch with a bottle of Dom Perignon and Remy Martin XO champagne, imported Kahlua, a designer tie from Canali, cufflinks from Montblanc, cigars and the customary Lord Ganesha Idol. Amongst other things, the organic honey and exquisite fragrant candle that comes in the hamper are things connoisseurs will cherish.
Rs 1,50,000. Details:66662323
Exotic mélange
The hampers at Taj Deccan have been carefully curated but our pick would be the Celebration Diwali hamper. Comprising a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label, a box of organic tea, homemade mithai, chocolate, diyas, scented candles, a pack of savouries, sparklers and playing cards – this one is sure to keep you entertained during Diwali.
Rs 14,999. Details: 66523939
Cashmere and champagne
Amongst the selection of hampers that Park Hyatt Hyderabad has to offer, the Bespoke Trunk is
packed with a mix of luxury liquor, confectionery, candles,and accessories. You can expect to
find a Johnnie Walker Gold Label, Moet Chandon Champagne, jasmine scented candle, cashmere stole,sweets, chocolate chip cookies and more. This box is sure to be a party starter.
Details: 49491234, Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 ++
Cashmere and champagne
Want something that’s simple and fuss-free yet spreads some Diwali cheer? The Premium Hamper at Trident, Hyderabad consists of a bottle of wine, a cardamom cake, homemade Indian sweets, cashew nuts, handcrafted festive diyas and a Ganesha idol with
toran to add to the festive feeling.
Rs 4,500 ++ 66232323
Pictures of Taj Krishna and Taj Deccan by R Satish Babu.
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