Read the motivating story of Ravindra Hooda, who turned his passion for travel into Nirvana Resort, a hospitality brand that provides genuine experiences in the lap of nature.
Incorporating a corporate travel theme in corporate corridors to designing peaceful getaways and unforgettable destination weddings, discover how authentic concern and family ideals formed this winning enterprise.
From Cubicles to Creating Dreams
Ravindra Hooda had not been in the hospitality business all the time. He worked in the corporate world, much like most of us, spending seven long years at Key Technology. Here is what is different about his story, though he never gave up on exploring. Each weekend, Ravindra used to fill his bags and get on the road with his friends and explore the spectacular sights of Leh, Ladakh and Spiti.
These were not mere visits; they were experiences of a lifetime that opened his eyes to something deep. He had experienced the same issue over time: accommodations that allowed guests to be treated like numbers and not worthy visitors. Food was not good most of the time, service was robotic and the entire experience was not warm and personal as each and every traveler desires.
Ravindra reflects on how people do not want to have a place to sleep. “They want to feel cared for. They would like to receive true hospitality, but not accommodation.”
Birth of Vedikant Hospitality: Family values to business vision
When Ravindra made the decision to quit his corporate position and go into the hospitality industry, he was not merely opening up a business; he was making a legacy. The name of the company, Vedikant Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., has got a beautiful story. It is a mixture of the names of his two children Vedika and Vedanta. This is not merely a marketing ploy, but the values of family and personal touch that characterize all that the company does.
Being strongly based on the traditions of the Arya Samaj, Ravindra has demonstrated his attitude to business according to his cultural values: honesty, humility, and respect for guests. These values are not merely read on a mission statement somewhere they are embodied and breathed by every member of the team on each property.
Two Resorts, One Philosophy
Presently Nirvana Resort has two separate properties, the Malad Nirvana and the Corbett Nirvana. But do not confuse them with cookie-cutter establishments. Every resort is planned in harmony with nature rather than in opposition to it.
You can wake up and hear birds rather than motor traffic and watch the clouds floating by your window like nature taking a show. At the Corbett property, tourists occasionally see tigers or leopards in their wild natural habitat experiences that remind city residents of what they have been missing.
Nature is harmless, unless you fiddle with it, Ravindra says with the wise air of a man who has actually noticed what he sees around him. Our properties are here to provide guests with that peace, which is becoming all too hard to find in this busy world.
More Than Just Rooms: Making Memorable Wedding Experiences.
The way Nirvana Resorts deals with destination weddings is one of the most exciting services they have. The Malad property is turned into a party resort for 600 to 1000 people with large banquet halls, spacious lawns and accommodation for 150 people overnight.
The Corbett property is something different: intimate boutique weddings of about 100 in-house guests and 250 overall. The most exciting thing is this: the natural background is so beautiful that the couples hardly need artificial decorations to make it look better. Mountains, forests, and rivers offer a wedding ceremony location that no wedding planner could duplicate.
Wedding packages begin at 15 lakh, including the entire setup, which includes decor, catering, music and coordination. It is not just a party but a memory that families will have throughout their lives.
The Secret Sauce: Systems, Teams, and Real Care
It may seem incredible to manage two properties but Ravindra has solved the puzzle. His style is not about being in all places at the same time, but it is about creating strong systems and relying on superior teams.
Centralized procurement ensures consistent quality across properties. Unified training programs guarantee that whether you’re staying in Malad or Corbett, you’ll receive the same warm, professional service. Most impressively, the core team has been with him for over five years a rarity in the hospitality industry and a testament to the positive work environment he’s created.
“No individual can run a business alone,” he emphasizes. “Success comes from teams, systems, and trust. That’s why we’re confident about our expansion plans.”
A Vision of Thoughtful Growth
Ravindra is ambitious but levelheaded. His projection is 10 or more properties within five years with a balance of 10-20 properties within a decade. However, this is not the case of aggressive scaling but rather of a considered growth that does not alter the soul of the brand.
His positive thinking philosophy of manifestation is not some mumbo-jumbo. It is realistic optimism that aims at providing value whilst upholding uncompromising quality, hygiene and customer satisfaction standards.
The case of Ravindra Hooda, a corporate employee turned hospitality entrepreneur, demonstrates that the most appropriate businesses are created when the individual is passionate about what they are doing and understands the needs of the customer.
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Nirvana Resort is not any other accommodation out there but a true showcase of what can happen when a person really takes the time to make a difference in the experiences they create.
