SHAHEEN BAGH, DEHRADUN
- Address:Upper DehradunPlace:DehradunCountry:IndiaZip Code:201301
- Description:
Nestled in the Doon Valley on the banks of the Tons River is Shaheen Bagh, the country home of an avid ornithologist and a graphic designer. This private estate in the hills is now open to select visitors who desire a getaway in the midst of nature. The house, with an adjoining cottage, is located on a 7-acre estate verdant with fruit orchards, many species of exotic and rare plants and trees. The landscaped gardens, spread across five levels, are a visual delight with their watercourses, lily pools and picturesque pathways.
- Hotel Chain:
Asian adventures
- Total Rooms:
30
- Room Facility:
Room Service, H/C running water, Telephone, Fax, T.V., Safe Deposit, Channel Music.
- Room Services:
24 hours.
- Other Facility:
Swimming pool, Library.
- Location Advantage:
3 Kms from Main Prachin Mandir of pandaras.
- Access Airport:
25 kms
- Access Rail:
5 kms
Number of Rooms: 1
Description:
This largest bedroom in the house is unique in many ways: it holds an exquisite traditional bed from South India, some rare ‘kilims’ from Afghanistan and a large wooden chest from Sri Lanka. The adjoining bathroom (voted ‘the best bathroom in India’ by a magazine) has a sunken bath that overlooks a private lily-pool and garden. Alfresco bathing is encouraged. The bathroom has a botanical theme with rare and original botanical prints and wall paper.Number of Rooms: 1
Description:
This well-lit room on the ground level overlooks the gardens and the pool. An old canopied double bed compliments the botanical theme of the room. The en suite bathroom has both a bath tub as well as shower facilities.Number of Rooms: 1
Description:
This room on the ground floor of the main house has a magnificent double bed adorned with glass paintings. The matching furniture makes this perhaps the most interesting room in the complex.Number of Rooms: 1
Description:
This wonderful room is on the lower garden terrace, overlooking the pool. The interior style is done in red. It has several windows which look out on the gardens and allows the first rays of the sun to light up the room. A granite stairway leads you to the pool.Number of Rooms: 2
Description:
Each room is individually designed, elegantly furnished with beautifully restored period furniture, and decorated with antique fittings and rare prints of flora and fauna. All rooms offer air-conditioning in summer and heating in winter. The house has appeared in several national and international magazines, periodicals and books. All the seven bedrooms have attached baths, running hot and cold water, and are equipped with modern amenities. A formal sitting and dining room is available to the visitors. A separate private sitting room completes the setting.Number of Rooms: 1