Signature Experiences

Chef’s Studio - Personalised Dining Studio
Travel Diaries with Chef Sudhin Gaikwad
Chef Sudhin Gaikwad:
An Efficacious Executive chef with over 26 years of professional experience in leading different kitchens while working with the leading Indian Chain of Hotels including the world-famous Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Our Executive Chef Mr. Sudhin Gaikwad is an alumnus of Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Mumbai (1998 pass out). His academic achievements include a degree in The Science of Gastronomy from The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and F&B Management from University of Bocconi in Milan, Italy along with diplomas in Nutrition and Keto Dietary Advisor from Fab academy fabulous body inc. California, US.
His passion for culinary world and his unwavering commitment to quality and innovation has not only solidified his position as a renowned chef but also an effective leader by fostering a collaborative and supportive kitchen environment. Chef was also involved in the management related activities for preopening of ama stay and Trials, Alibar, Mumbai. His expertise includes Mediterranean, north Indian, south Indian along with European and continental cuisine. Vivanta City Centre Jammu is honored and feel delighted to have his passion for culinary and management expertise leading our Kitchen team.


Picnic at the Lakeside
Just about 60 km from Jammu lie the twin lakes of Mansar and Surinsar, which are surrounded by verdant forests and picturesque parks and dotted with shrines that evoke ancient legends.
We’ll whisk you off to a picnic by the water where you can peacefully gaze at geese and other birds. Feed the fish. Visit parks and amble along the pathways that surround Lake Mansar and Lake Surinsar. Explore the dense forests in the vicinity. And even wind your way to the famous Sheshnag temple, a shrine dedicated to the king of Snakes.


City Temple Tours
Jammu is an ancient city of temples and shrines, of gurudwaras and Sufi saints, of pilgrimages and blessings. Our City Temple Tour will take you to three of the region’s most sacred temples.
Our City Temple Tour is a spiritual exploration that will take you to three of Jammu’s most famous landmarks. The carefully planned itinerary includes the gigantic Ragunath Temple (with its seven lofty shikharas, one for each of its shrines). The small but immensely powerful Bawe Wali Mata Temple that is dedicated to Kali Mata. And Shri Ranbireshwar, the city’s oldest temple.


Vaishno Devi Tour
Planning a pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Temple? Travel in comfort with us and soak in some much needed pampering at Vivanta Katra on your way back after completing your darshan.
Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Temple, situated at an altitude of 5200 feet, is India’s second-most visited pilgrimage destination. They say devotees can hear the call of the Devi before they embark on this arduous yet fulfilling pilgrimage.


Chef’s Studio - Personalised dining Studio
Experience Wazwan with Chef Javed Waza
Experience Kashmiri delicacies that boast some of the most distinguished culinary inventions that root back in traditional cooking techniques and ancestral recipes. Savour authentic Kashmiri Pandit cuisine delicacies with an Interactive storytelling with the Chef
