We round up our journey in search of the best hotels and resorts for team building programs and team off-sites across India by covering the East and North East of the country in this post. As earlier, we have kept the same criteria in mind while selecting our top 6, which include quality of banquets and accommodation, connectivity from major cities across the country amongst others.

1. 6 BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS FOR
TEAM BUILDING: EAST INDIA
We round up our journey in search of the best hotels and resorts for
team building programs and team off-sites across India by covering the
East and North East of the country in this post. As earlier, we have kept
the same criteria in mind while selecting our top 6, which include
quality of banquets and accommodation, connectivity from major cities
across the country amongst others.

2. Thank you for your response to the earlier posts in the series for the best hotels
For team building programs In South India, North India, Goa and West India. We
round up our journey in search of the best hotels and resorts for team building
programs and team off-sites across India by covering the East and North East of
the country in this post. As earlier, we have kept the same criteria in mind while
selecting our top 6, which include quality of banquets and accommodation,
connectivity from major cities across the country amongst others. Below are our
list of top 6 hotels and resorts in East India for conducting team building
programs and leadership workshops .
Introduction

3. 1. Vedic Village Spa Resort, Kolkata
Now operated under the Best Western brand, The Vedic Village Spa Resort is one
of our favourite options for teams looking for venues in and around Kolkata. The
convenient location (at a 30 minute drive from the Kolkata airport) makes it also
suitable for teams which are spread across geographic locations. The resort
boasts a good green environment and has interesting leisure options available for
guests, including kite flying, archery, horse riding etc. The big swimming pool
also makes it a convenient location to conduct our Rating Challenge team
building activity. The banquet facilities are also good for medium sized groups of
up-to 100 participants.

4. 2. The Ffort Raichuk
The Ffort Raichuk Resort is constructed in an old fort style architecture and is
majestically located in more than 60 acres of green landscape on the banks of
the magnificent Ganges. A convenient 2 hours’ drive away from Kolkata
Airport, this is one of the better options for teams converging from different
parts of the country to one location in the East. The property is a beautiful mix
of artificial water bodies and greenery and hosts a variety of interesting activity
options - stargazing, bird watching, boat rides amongst them. The conference
facilities are good too, making it suitable for medium sized groups of up-to 100
people to host a team off-site. Conducting a Geocaching Challenge on the huge
65 acre property grounds is one of our favourite team building options at this
venue.

5. 3. Mayfair Lagoon, Bhubaneshwar
As the name suggests, the Mayfair Lagoon, Bhubaneshwar is an excellent resort
utilizing the spread of water bodies in the property to give a lagoon experience to
visitors. The Kalinga style architecture of the buildings adds to the charm of the
experience. The resort also has an excellent spa and a host of activity options for
guests, which include sports options like basketball, tennis etc and boat rides in
the lagoon. One of the best features of the resort is the variety of conferencing
facilities, more than ten options in indoor and outdoor combined make it an
excellent choice for teams in the east who need multiple breakaway rooms for
brainstorming and business planning sessions.

6. 4. Mayfair, Gangtok
Our favourite amongst the 3 Mayfair properties in the east, The Mayfair Spa
Resort and Casino is situated in the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok. The breath taking
views of the Himalayan ranges and plush mountain forestry make every visit to
this property a memorable one. It also boasts the only fully operational Casino in
this part of the country! The number of options available for team activities,
however make it just an added bonus to a memorable stay – the activities include
jogging trails, trekking and mountain biking amongst others.
Setting up a cooking challenge outdoors, with the Himalayan mountain ranges
providing the perfect backdrop is one of our recommended options for a team
building activity at the venue.

7. 5. Mayflower Heritage, Puri
Located on the beautiful Puri Beach, the Mayflower Heritage is an excellent option
for teams based out of the East of India. The Bhubaneshwar airport is located a
convenient 2 hours away and offers good connectivity to other parts of the country
for teams having members flying in from different parts of the country as well. The
new conference rooms also make it a good option for large teams of upto 100
participants. A visit to the Jagannath Temple is a must do during a visit to this
venue as are a dip in the pristine waters at the beach. The Beach Challenge is one
of our favorite team building activities at the resort.

8. 6. Ri Kynjai, Shillong
Overlooking the picturesque Umiam Lake in Shillong, the Ri Kynjai is an ideal
offbeat destination for teams looking for a unique experience in the North East. The
beautiful thatched hut style accommodation adds to the charm of the overall
experience. Spread over 45 acres of beautiful greenery, this is definitely a must visit
for teams looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The experiences at the
resort include meandering walks in the beautiful environs to evening dance
performance symbolizing the North East culture. The outdoor conference room
with a panoramic view of the lake has to be one of the best outdoor conferencing
experiences across the country and is an ideal option for leadership teams looking
for a quiet getaway from the corporate jungle.