The India Zone

Wildflower Hall in the Himalayas, Mashobra
A short airplane hop from Delhi to the Jubar Hatti airport in Shimla, and an hour-long ride in an air-conditioned chauffeur-driven limo brings you to Wildflower Hall in the Himalayas, a luxury hotel set in the lap of nature. This stately resort was once home to Lord Kitchener, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.

Nestled among cedar and pine forests, Wildflower Hall in Mashobra affords a scenic, awe-inspiring view of the Greater Himalayas. It's close to nature, but there's no compromising on luxury when it comes to this hotel.

If you want to live like you own this place, book yourself into the most special of its rooms - the Lord Kitchener Suite. Sink into the comfort of its four-poster bed, or just curl up with a book in the additional bedroom the Suite offers. Warm teak floors and handcrafted rugs add to the comfort of this hotel, even while heightening the aura of colonial-age India.

Enjoy a meal on the open-air terrace of the Dining Room and Brasserie. If you can tear your eyes away from the breathtaking view of the mountains here, you can order the best of Pan-Asian and European food at this place.

For a more traditional taste of India, step into Lutyens', a charming restaurant that is open for dinner only. Wildflower Hall puts the fun back into food for children at the Periwinkle, a restaurant designed specially for kids. The menus here will steal the hearts of even the most stubborn child.

Step in to the Cavalry Bar for a breezy aperitif, or dine in the luxury of your room with the 24-hour in-room dining and butler service.

Your retreat to the mountains can be made more luxurious with a refreshing Balinese massage at the Oberoi Spa. Revitalize yourself with a heady aromatic massage, or unleash the nature lover in you with the Wild Lavender Scrub.

The hotel is equipped with a state-of-the-art gym. For the more adventurously inclined, there's a host of outdoor options to choose from. Pack your gear and go river rafting or explore the winding paths and hidden secrets of the Himalayas on horseback. Do remember, though, that horses and ponies need to be booked in advance. In winter, the hotel also makes arrangements for ice skating.

If you're putting up at the Wildflower Hall Mashobra (shimla), you can also start your morning with a heady trek through the mountainside or burn a path on a mountain bicycle.

Adventure and luxury come together to make your holiday truly memorable, when you spend it in the Wildflower Hall in the Himalayas!

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