Situated at 8,350 feet in the magnificent Himalayas, Wildflower Hall is a fairytale luxury resort set in 23 acres of virgin woods of pine and cedar. The former residence of Lord Kitchener, rebuilt to a new magnificence, Wildflower Hall recreates the grand style of the colonial era. Enjoy beautiful views of mountains and valleys from the rooms, restaurants, outdoor Jacuzzi and the heated swimming pool. Nature lovers can explore the Himalayas and enjoy adventure sports. For the ultimate in pampering our luxury spa pavilions are tranquil havens for revitalizing the body and soul.

From the 87 suites and rooms every guest has spectacular views over the cedar forests and mountain ranges. Every room has a spacious marble bathroom with separate shower and walk-in closets and personalized butler service. 3 Deluxe Suites feature a separate living room with a fireplace. In addition, the very grand Lord Kitchener Suite has a four-poster bed in the master suite and a second bedroom.

Guest rooms are appointed with teak floors, hand-knotted rugs and rich furnishings which reflecting the colonial heritage of the hotel and respect the traditional skills of local craftsmen. All rooms feature a personal bar, satellite television and DVD player and direct dial telephones with dataport. Three interconnecting sets of rooms are available at the resort. 24 hours in-room dining, same day laundry and dry cleaning and 24 hour butler service all add to the exceptional standard of services guests enjoy at Wildflower Hall.

Room Types
Premier Rooms
Deluxe Suites
Lord Kitchener Suite

Our state of the art gym offers the very best equipment to burn off those calories.

A top of the range Gym located at Spa level features Life Fitness Exercycle, Multigym, Stepper and Treadmill machines. The heated indoor swimming pool opens from 9am to 9pm .The fabulously sited outdoor jacuzzi is on the terrace. Sauna and Steam rooms are also on this level.

More adventurous outdoor activities are available to make the most of the magnificent surroundings: River rafting, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Trekking, Archery, Ice Skating (in winter) and Golf (at Naldhera) can all be arranged. In Summer, the Resort’s Tennis Court opens. Horses and Ponies are available for hire at the Resort and must be booked in advance. The Resort can arrange- at extra cost – transport, equipment, guides and picnic hampers for any of these activities.

Indoors there is a Card Room, a Billiards Room and a Library with a large catalogue of books, music and DVDs.

Fitness Facilities
Indoor heated Swimming Pool
Steam & Sauna
Exercycle
Multi gym
Rowing Machines
Stepper
Treadmill
In-house Yoga Instructor

Our two restaurants offer the choice of fine international cuisine and traditional Indian cooking or simply relax with a quiet drink in the timeless elegance of The Cavalry Bar.

The Restaurant has a large open-air terrace offering panoramic views over the mountains. The menu includes a varied range of Pan-Asian and Continental dishes. Guests can dine here looking out over the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Lutyans
An elegant Indian restaurant specializing in traditional Indian cooking, Lutyens opens in the high season for dinner only.

The Calvalry Bar
Reflecting its gracious past, the Cavalry bar with its wood paneling and original artwork creates an aura of old world charm. Offering a full range of fine wines, spirits and cigars it is just the spot for a before and after dinner drink.

24 Hour In Room Dining
If you prefer the privacy of your own room or suite, there is of course the option of 24 hour in-room dining and butler service.

Location
Located at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,250 feet), Wildflower Hall is a picturesque 45-minute drive over a 13 km distance through forested hills from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The resort is a serene and relaxed getaway offering an experience of nature on a grand scale. From its vantage point on top of a knoll, the hotel looks out onto a magnificent vista of rugged mountains, snow-clad peaks, verdant meadows and cedar forests.

By air
There are direct flights to Shimla from Delhi and private air charters can also be organized. The Shimla airport is 90 minutes from the hotel. Jagson Airlines operates a 17-seater direct flight from Delhi on every alternate day. The flying time is 45 minutes. Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla or Chandigarh airport.

By road
The hotel is located 13 Kms from Shimla, next to the village of Charabra, on the Shimla-Kufri road. Shimla is connected by road from Chandigarh (124 Kms), from Kalka (110 Kms) and from Delhi (385 Kms). The drive from Delhi to Shimla takes approximately 8 hours and from Chandigarh to Shimla, approximately 3 hours. The drive from Shimla to Wildflower Hall takes approximately 45 minutes.

By rail
Fast trains run daily from Delhi to Chandigarh and Kalka. From Kalka, train connections on a quaint narrow gauge railway, built in 1903, are available upto Shimla. The travel time is approximately 4 hours. There are number of trains to Chandigarh and Kalka. Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla, Kalka or Chandigarh railway stations.


Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas
An Oberoi Resort
Chharabra, Shimla 171 012
Himachal Pradesh, India
Telephone: +91-177-264 8585
Facsimile: +91-177-264 8686