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Welcome to Forty Acers of Switzerland |
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Just
24kms from bustling
Shimla Mall Road, a very
exclusive luxury experience awaits visitors. Set in 40acres of
landscaped gardens, apples and cherry orchards,
SHILON RESORT is located at a
height of 7200 ft above sea level. |
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Based
on a unique architectural concept (inspired by ethnic
Himachali village), the
resort layout consists of
residential cottages that are independent, yet interlinked. The
resort comprises of 44 deluxe cottages and 3 duplex cottages. |
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Each
cottage is equipped to provide satellite TV, Channel music,
private balcony/garden directly overlooking the valley, same day
laundry service, hot water geysers and tea/coffee maker. |
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Shilon Resort is replete with
all modern conveniences and recreational facilities and is
infamously known by its punch line “Forty
Acres of Switzerland.” The
Resort exudes a graciousness
that one will not find anywhere in a
hill resort. |
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The
central cluster is a clubhouse that holds the hospitality area -
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“More
Please” (A Multi Cuisine Restaurant that serves muffins to
tandoori chicken with equal relish);
“Downing Street” (A Bar for the downers);
“The Rain Shelter” (An all-event lounge);
“Pickwicks” (A well stocked Library);
“Paploo Joint” (A cards cottage for all aces);
“Pulpit” (A 200-seater conference hall). |
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A
variety of recreational options are also available at the
resort. For those who enjoy
being Indoors, one can shake a leg or two at the dance club
“Scandal Point” or get the balls rolling at the “Snooker table”
or make a move to games cottage for chess, carom, video games,
table tennis and many more. Outdoors, there is plenty to explore
with open-air terrace chess, lawn tennis, badminton, 1km trek to
manoon temple, rock-climbing and rappelling.
For Relaxation, breathe a sigh at the
Indoor Spa Cottage Massage
Therapy rejuvenates your mind, body and soul, an experience to
take back home. |
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**
Terms and Conditions apply. |
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If
this is not satisfying, make a half day trip to Maharaja of
Patiala’s “Chail
Palace” for lunch and experience the taste of royal
hospitality. The Palace is a hit both with honeymooners,
families and for conferences. The multi-cuisine serves Indian,
Chinese,
Himachali and Continental
cuisine. There are quaint little fireplaces in most cottages,
adding a little romantic touch apart from keeping one warm in
winters. |
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“Shopper- holics” must visit the famous and most centrally
located
Shimla Mall Road. Once
established by the British Empire, "The Mall" is known as
“Shoppers’ Paradise”. It is embellished with varieties of
departmental stores, shops, show cottages and restaurants. Apart
from the shopping attraction, there is century old church and
temple located nearby.
The Scandal Point, which is
located at the end of the Mall road in
Shimla attracts large number of
tourists for its scenic and picturesque view. |
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A
“Must See” tourist spot near
Shilon, is
Kufri. 8kms away from the
resort, Kufri offers some great
Hiking,
skiing, beautiful scenes and a
cool environment. It is famous for its
trekking and hiking trails. It
has a
Himalayan Nature park and close
by is the Indira Tourist Park with HPTDC's Cafe. Indira Park
provides some great views of the nearby places. Here one can
enjoy a Pony or a
Yak Ride. |
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