Shimla Tranquillity Unlimited

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Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Its location in the lap of the Himalayas at a height of 7200 feet above sea level, the salubrious climate and the forest cover make this hill station the favourite summer destination of tourists. Shimlatourism receives a boost in winter when snowfalland worldclass skating and skiing facilities attract the adventure tourists.

Himachal tourism has become synonymous with the Shimla-Kullu-Manali circuit. In the recent past the state tourism department has launched initiates to popularise other tourist destinations of Chail, Kufri, Kangra valley, Dalhousie and Dharamsala.

Shimla has a rich colonial past as it was the erstwhile British summer capital. The hills and ridges of Shimla often bear English names and it is common to come across old colonial style bungalows bearing names like The Duke’s retreat, Oakville and Rothney Castle. Some of these colonial bungalows have been converted into home stays or resorts by their current owners. Some of the popular Shimla resorts are given below:

Cedar Hills Lodge

This spacious bungalow is situated at a distance ...
... of 25km from Shimla in the hamlet of Charabra. The property has 6 deluxe rooms with running hot and cold water. The rooms are neat and offer breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains. The resort provides tea with cookies in the morning. Breakfast Lunch and Dinner are available on request. Yoga and meditation sessions are arranged on request.

Vatsalyam

This homestay is managed by a family who are natives of Shimla .The property is around 4 km from the station and bus stand. The rooms are comfortably furnished and are equipped with tea-coffee makers. The resort offers self-cooking facilities also. The resort has an in-house library and recreation room. The staff organise trekking and camping expeditions on request.

Deep Jyoti

This homestay is at a distance of 13 km from Shimla, near the base of the Tara Devi temple. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The attached bathrooms are neat and have running hot and cold water. The homestay has self-cooking amenities but provides vegetarian food on request. The dining room seats 20 people with ease. The homestay offers substantial discounts on group bookings and on stays exceeding a fortnight.

Mid Hills

This home stay is located at Solan about an hour’s drive from Shimla. The property is located in the middle of an apple orchard. The rooms are clean and comfortably furnished. The rooms overlook a picturesque valley .This family run resort offers simple Punjabi food to guests.The resort has an open lounge area for guests.