The CMH Road outlet is right opposite the Max Mueller Bhavan – easy to locate and get to. The L-shaped seating area is a mix of red and grey cushion chairs and cane chairs and wooden- and granite-topped square as well as round tables. The brand’s logo – three intertwined coffee beans – can be seen high up on the walls and on the counter, situated in a corner of the coffee shop.

The treats range from varieties of hot and cold coffees, iced teas and coolers. Try the Irish Caramel flavoured Coffee. The paninis, wraps, sandwiches and muffins are yummy. The Chocolate Chip Muffin can silence any cranky kid! There are a wide array of desserts – pastries, mousse and other confectionery.  The black-aproned waiters are non-interfering and pleasing. The place is right for a quick bite as well as a celebration with friends or family.

Costa Coffee finds presence in 25 countries, and has about 1,600 outlets, with more than a thousand in the UK alone.

Nainital is known for its pristine lakes, jungle safaris and quaint accommodation. The national park here was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, but was later dedicated to conservationist Jim Corbett. The park covers two district – Nainital and Pauri Garhwal. It is home to tigers, elephants, deer, sloth bears, hyenas and a huge variety of birds, reptiles and other animals.

There are various jungle lodges and resorts here. All of them provide arrangements for birdwatching, nature camping, wildlife-spotting safaris and boating. The Nainital Yacht Club hosts races for yachtsmen and sailors. There are paragliding and horse riding clubs, too.

Kathgodam, 30km from Nainital is the nearest railway station, and the nearest airport is 70km away at Pantnagar.

The city of Jaisalmer is known for Rajasthani embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work textiles, rugs, blankets, tie-and-dye dresses and antiques. The fort is one of the largest in India. Satyajit Ray has even written a novel on it, which was later made into a movie. The walls are so thick that in some parts of the hotel, it is more than four foot thick. The fort has seen many battles and has been captured by many later kings. Almost half the population of the city still lives inside the fort today. It also has a palace, a jain temple and many shopping havelis. The fort is known as Golden Fort as it has a yellowish hue in the evenings during sunset.

The rooms on the second floor are reached via a carved stone staircase. The rooms are unique as each has a theme colour. Scarlet, purple, blue, green and more. Each of the rooms look out on to balconies and small sit-outs. You can sit here and gaze at the sprawling city beneath, take in the view from the fort, read books or just relax. There are western-style bathrooms with hot water showers.

You can have breakfast on the rooftop terrace until 12 noon. Lunch and dinner are available on request, and you have a choice of having a candlelight dinner. You have the option of having authentic Rajasthani cuisine or Nepali and Chinese cuisine. The hotel also serves juices and beer. The hotel arranges camel safaris into the desert areas. The guides will pitch your tent in a likely location and prepare dinner, too.

You can go for walks in the city streets and buy handicrafts, jewellery, curios and clothes. The hotel will arrange for transfers within Rajasthan for free. The Jaisalmer airport is close by-only 10km from the hotel.