RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Activity and adventure are an intrinsic part of life in Shimla. You can go trekking, horse riding, tee off from the world's highest golf course, or even experience the thrills of white water rafting. Ski down snowy slopes or enjoy breathtaking views of the valley and mountains while paragliding.

Riding Trails: A number of historical sites in and around Shimla are accessible on horseback. The hotel can arrange bookings for horses on request. Here are a few destinations:

The Viceregal Lodge - One to three hours
The Glen - Three to six hours
Annandale - Three to six hours
Prospect Hill : Two to three hours

Other rid trails from Shimla are on the Mashobra-Bekhalty road, from Wildflower Hall to Kufri and from Mashobra to Sipur.

Trekking: Seasoned and new trekkers who like to go on medium altitude trekkings in the western Himalayas, will have a hard time finding a better base for their travels than Shimla. Some of the more popular single day treks from Shimla are to Chail, Tattapani or Kalka. Needless to say, our personnel will help you plan your trek and make all the arrangements. After an invigorating trekking, the luxurious comforts of Cecil help you rejuvenate.

Golf In Naldhera: Set amid Cedar forests, this is the highest & oldest golf course in the world. During the golf season that extends from April to October, enthusiasts gather at Naldhera, to match their skills on this 68 course with 9 holes, and yardage that increases in the repeat 9.

Kufri : Kufri is a tiny hill station located near Shimla. It is famous for its trekking and hiking trails. Excitment-seeking travelers throng Kufri in winters to enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered slopes. Kufri is also famous for its nature parks and picnic spots. Kufri's proximity to the hill station of Shimla makes it an important place to visit.

Chail (2200m): The clouds, the hills, and the sprawling greens-all these signify Chail, a honeymooners' paradise. It turns you poetic, transforms your honeymoon into dream and a piece of land on earth into paradise.

Located in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, the small hamlet called Chail is a place where time stands still. Nature is at her exuberant best and words like pollution and deforestation have never entered the dictionary of a person living in Chail.

In Annandale: Just 3 kilometers from Cecil, the glade of Annandale, surrounded by rich woods of cedar, invites you to a game of golf on its 9-hole course.

  
Ice Skating: In the early part of the century, when Colonel Blessington, found water freezing on his tennis courts in the winter, he created a small ice-skating rink of his own. Today, this historic rink has gone on to become the Shimla Club, which has the largest open-air rink with natural ice in this part of the world.

Nature Visit

For decades, travellers from around the world have come to Shimla to enjoy its natural beauty and salubrious climate. Deep valleys and thickly forested hills offer spectacular views. The sweet smell of pine scented air and dappled sunlight are some of the many pleasures this hill station offers.
  

Annandale: Annandale is Shimla's largest valley and is used as the local helipad. This walk leads to a secluded and beautiful temple surrounded by cedar woods and a nine-hole golf course.

The Glen: This thickly wooded ravine with moss-laden rocks and gurgling streams is a five-kilometre walk away from the city.

Jakhu Temple: 45 minutes away from The Mall, atop Jakhu Hill is the Jakhu Temple dedicated to Hanuman, the mythological monkey-god. Towering, the hilltop offers spectacular views.

Taradevi: 6 kilometres from the hotel is the Taradevi Temple with surrounding woods of cedar, Himalayan oak and flowering rhododendron, offering a charming locale for leisurely walks.


   
Chadwick Falls: Perfect during the monsoons, a leisurely walk through the shady Summer Hill will lead you to these magnificent falls.

Kamana Devi: A steep drive from Simla, the Kamana Devi Temple is a sanctuary for believers who tie little threads to a bush to have their prayers answered. The promise of granted wishes lures hundreds of believers.