WILD FLOWER HALL, MASHOBRA

The Oberoi Group's elegant new resort is situated 8250 feet above sea level in the HImalayan range. The hotel is the former residence of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum.Situated at 8,350 feet in the magnificient 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 Himalyas and enjoy adventure sports. For the ultimate in pampering our luxury spa pavilions are tranquil havens for revitalizing the body and soul.

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Spacious marble bathrooms with separate shower stalls. Walk-in closet in each room, personal bar, satellite television, compact dise and digital video players and in-room safes. Two line telephone with data ports.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 personalised butler service. 3 Executive 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.

24 hour 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.

In-house laundry and dry cleaning,Ayurvedic principles of holistic health maintenance, herbal treatments and aromatherapy,Gymnasium. Tennis court. Heated in-door swimming pool and jacuzzi. Library offering a selection of books, music and video discs.

All major credit cards are accepted A world class Spa opened recently at Wildflower Hall, bringing the resort right into the top league of luxury destinations. The Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree offers holistic treatments based on Ayurvedic, Asian and Western therapies to relax, rejuvenate and inspire. With tranquil views through lush green cedar and pine forests, the Spa Pavilions offer stressed out guests a peaceful haven in which to revitalise themselves both inside and out. Our state of the art gym offers the very best equipment to burn off those calories. Energised by the pure mountain air and inspired by the spirit of the Himalayas, embark on a luxurious journey of rejuvenation of body and mind. Let trained therapists pamper you with holistic treatments and massages based on Ayurveda and Western techniques. Enjoy the serenity of private Spa Suites surrounded by soothing views of cedar forests and majestic peaks or unwind in the swimming pool or outdoor jacuzzi while you take in the spectacle of the snow-capped Himalayas. Feel yourself reach new heights of awakening at the Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree. Therapies offered by trained therapists include an Aromatic Massage, Balinese Massage, Head and Shoulder Massage, Hawaiian Massage, Thai Massage and a Wild Lavender Scrub.

Shimla airport is a forty-five minute drive from the resort