Wildflower Hall, In the Himalayas - Shimla
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.

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.

Facilities
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 data port. 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.

Spa
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 revitalize themselves both inside and out.Our state of the art gym offers the very best equipment to burn off those calories.

Energized by the pure mountain air and inspired by the spirit of the Himalayas, embark on a luxurious journey of rejuvenation of body and mind. 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 are Aromatic Massage, Balinese Massage, Head and Shoulder Massage, Hawaiian Massage, Thai Massage and a Wild Lavender Scrub. 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.

Adventurous outdoor activities
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.

Indoors Activities
Card Room
Billiards Room
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 Instruct

Meeting
Two large meeting rooms with adjoining terrace, syndicate rooms and separate boardroom and a fully equipped state-of-the-art business centre provide every facility for corporate meetings and entertaining.Services available include: Internet services, Interpreter, PC rental, courier services, secretarial services, fax, photocopier and audiovisuals rental.

How to reach
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 Train
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.