Ista Hotel HOTEL $$$ (%2708888; www.istahotels.com; GT Rd; s/d from 9000/9500; aiWs) Amritsar s only fivestar hotel, sits beside power plug south korea a bright shopping mall, alphaOne, 3km east of the interstate bus terminus. Fans of five-star hotels may be a little underwhelmed by the smallish standard rooms, but will adore the pool and the pampering Ista Spa, which has quite a reputation. Room, meal and spa packages are available. Thai and Chinese cuisine is available in Thai Chi Restaurant and teppanyaki is available in Collage, the hotel s multicuisine restaurant (mains 160 to 400).
Taxis charge around 200 to the airport. Two reputable taxi companies are Indus Cab (%4646464) power plug south korea and Mega Cab (%4141414), with both charging around 15 per kilometre. For local sightseeing, including Pinjore (Yadavindra) Gardens, the Chandigarh Tourism office can arrange taxis ( 900 per eight hours, 80km limit).
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Pomodoro ITALIAN $$ (%2707571; Piccadily power plug south korea Hotel, Sector 22-B; mains 245-345; h11.30am-3.30pm & 7pm-midnight; a) This cosy basement restaurant serves traditional Italian food in a sleek setting. Authentic power plug south korea minestrone, pastas, thin-crust pizzas, risottos, grilled meats and to-die-for desserts like tiramisu and panacotta make Pomodoro a numero uno choice. There s also an impressive wine list.
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