Around Shimla : (Himachal Pradesh) - 

Mashobra / Naldehra (6000-7000 ft asl) - This is first point on the Shimla - Mandi back route at 15 kms from Shimla. Naldehra is an orchard retreat another 10 kms further down the road. Mashobra offers valley views, Naldehra has a Golf course.  Mashobra Resort and Spa is the best option at Mashobra and is good for corporates along with Koti Resort, a few kilometers down the road.  Chalets at Naldehra is one for honeymooners with Swiss chalet like character, No TVs and a heated indoor pool. For budget travellers, Golf Glade, HP Tourism hotel is good. If idea is to get a stay with self-catering cottage / apartment option for a family then Marigold cottages is a good idea. Just about 5 kms from where Shimla ends, this is an excellent mid-segment option especially if one has to stay for a little longer.

Kufri - Shilon Bagh (6500-7500 ft asl) - Just a little before the road takes detour for Mashobra, there is one road that turns towards Kufri, Contrary to what's typically perceived, Wildflower Hall, a high end Oberoi Heritage and Mountain Resort lies on this route and not in Mashobra.  The resort is centrally heated, indoor pool and a place where you pamper yourself and so favorite with high end honeymooners and as a spa getaway.  10 kms up the road is Kufri is what made this area famous with commoners. Kufri Resort, one of the first to come up in the area and promote Kufri as a destination. Kufri is one place where it snows the maximum and therefore snow stays on till March and where guests from Shimla come for fun skiing in Winter. Shilon Resort is a spread out resort and have good views, Toshali Royal View is more of a corporate resort and good for groups. This road eventually leads to Chail which is another 20 kms from Shilon Bagh.

Fagu (8000 ft asl) - A small further detour from Mashobra - Kufri route is actually the beginning of the Hindustan Tibet Road. Fagu is the first point on this route at 10 kms down the road and one of the highest points in the area. Snow King Retreat is a good mid-segment option stay in the area.

Chail (6500 ft asl) - This can be directly accessed from Chandigarh (120 kms) or via Shimla (50 kms) and famous for its Chail Palace, an HP tourism Heritage Hotel and now for high end resort of Tarikas Jungal Resort. Tarikas became known for its unique Greenhouse type accommodations, which comprise just one of the several categories of cottage type accommodations it provides. Tarikas is one of the best getaway resorts in North India and excellent for a corporate getaway. Jungle Livinn Camps and Retreat is the camping option and popular for corporate getaways.

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