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Park Woods Resort - Shoghi (Shimla)
Shoghi, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
ACCOMMODATION: This place offers bamboo cottages with athatched roofs contributing to the rustic ambience of the retreat. For a more forested ambience and a whiff of adventure, many prefer the swiss tents. All the units have heating in winters, attached bathrooms with modern facilities, running hot and cold water and private sit-outs. In this forest resort, besides the sunrays filtering through the pines, the ground being bathed in soft moonlight at night, the guests also have the comfort of proper electricity - the Edison kind !.
- Bamboo cottage: A 12'x12' area houses a full sized double bed with proper bedding and comforters, table lamps and clothes hangers. Heaters keep one warm in the winters. Each hut also has enough space for a sitting area with two chairs and a small table. Attached bathrooms (6'x12') have tiled floors, wash basin, western style flush toilets and a separate bathing area with running hot / cold water and shower stall.
- Deluxe Swiss Tents: Each deluxe tent is independent with a private sit-out. Roll up mesh windows offer an unabated view. Double walled insulated canvas walls and roof ensure complete protection from wind and rain. A zip-up 'door' adds to the romance. Comfortable, water-proof and safe !!
DINING: Double decked machaan style multicuisine restaurant with great views of the valley. Park Woods serves delicious - Indian, Mughlai and Chinese meals.- Also dhaba dishes on demand! The machan above the dining room is a favorite and a must have experience. Shaded by pine branches and deep forest views it is immensely relaxing for a languorous meal and rambling thoughts.
Multi cuisine restaurant for formal sit-down meals. Well lit by natural light. The large windows look out to the verdant valleys and forested hills around.
FACILITIES:
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Music.
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Variety of indoor games - carrom, chess and other board games.
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DVD player and TV in the dining hall.
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Library.
Complimentary bonfire in the evenings, subject to weather conditions.
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Outdoor games (Informal) - Darts,target pistol shooting, basketball, volleyball,badminton, cricket, tug of war, kabaddi.
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Bird watching.
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Star gazing with astronomical telescope.
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Nature walk amongst the Himalayan flora and fauna and to the nearby villages.
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Picnic (with packed lunch) to nearby meadow - scenic valley and mountain views.
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Hike or drive to Gambhar River and Shiv temple.
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Ideal place to practice yoga and meditation.
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Massages by the Village Masseur on request.
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Tent Pitching.
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Excellent opportunities for poetry, photography, painting and sketching of misty mornings, dew kissed forests, verdant valleys, undulating hills, mesmerizing sunsets, moonlit nights and star spangled sky!
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Kids Play Area - Swings, Slides, See-Saw, Hoopla, Nine Pins, Board Games, Building Blocks
Retreat Facilities:
- Open areas, hammocks, swings, benches.
- Double decked machaan style multicuisine restaurant, open air cafe`, bonfires and barbecues.
- Bamboo cottages and deluxe swiss tents with 12'x12' bedroom + sitting area, fans and 12'x6' bathrooms.
- Attached bathrooms with western style flush toilets and separate bathing area, 24 hours running hot and cold water.
- Regular 24 hours electricity and back up generator.
- Parking.
- First aid, doctor on call.
- Cabs on call for sightseeing, excursions and drop to Railway Station.
- Common telephone, cell phones work (unfortunately!).
- Shoghi town with a general provisions market is just 5 kms away.
- Round the clock security.
- Safe from any wildlife.
Note: The tents / cottages do not have air-conditioners, telephones, intercoms, TVs, room service. |
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