By Dr Tania Saili Bakshi
Mussoorie, 3 Nov: Spanning over a hundred years, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels The Savoy, Mussoorie, has always been a regular pitstop for the participants of The Classic Himalayan Drive as they make their iconic journey through the mountains, and this year, too, the hotel carries forward this tradition.
Turning back the clock, car rally drivers, enthusiasts, volunteers will recreate a part of history as they congregate first at the Royal Ballroom for the customary Cake Mixing ceremony, a symbol of ushering in good tidings and happiness followed by High Tea at the Royal Ballroom and then a lavish dinner at the Central Lawn. Kishore Kaya, Owner & Chairperson Welcomhotel The Savoy, describes the event thus, “It is indeed an honour and a moment of great pride for the hotel to host this remarkable turnout and carry on the baton that was passed on to us years ago.”
The hill-station and its residents too will witness these forty vintage beauties roll onto the Mall Road tomorrow evening as the magic of the setting sun adds to the beauty of the winter line.
Gautam Valli, General Manager added, “The event is proudly supported by Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, The Savoy, Mussoorie, and Club ITC, as we continue to celebrate the enduring spirit of motoring heritage and timeless hospitality.”
The following morning, i.e., 5th November, the beauties on wheel will be flagged off by Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi, Owner and Chairman, Welcomhotel The Savoy, Mrs & Mr Kishore Kaya, Author & Poet Ruskin Bond, and Author & Historian Ganesh Saili as the cars set off on their way to Kufri in Himanchal Pradesh before arriving at the finishing line in Chandigarh.
The Classic Himalayan Drive 25 marks yet another page in the annals of history of not only Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, The Savoy but also the Queen of Hills, Mussoorie, too.
