Shimla, IndiaTheog
Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla
Forested ridge lodge
Theog Shimla, India
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
TajForested ridge lodge
The lodge sits along a cedar ridge an hour outside Shimla, built like an expansive mountain home above the valleys.
What it’s good at
Notable
Five forested hillside acres encompass mountain biking routes and guided ridge walks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Just over an hour outside of Shimla, set on five acres of forested hillside, is Taj Theog, a lodge-style luxury resort with commanding views of the surrounding valleys and the peaks beyond.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched on a ridge east of Shimla, Theog offers quiet deodar groves and hillside trails facing Churdhar peak.
The rooms
French windows open onto private balconies facing the valley, and bedrooms are trimmed in rich timber and red Himachali fabrics.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath a light-blue vaulted ceiling, with tall glass windows facing the mountain ridges.
The spa & gym
Bar
Theog Junction
Leather banquettes and vintage railway memorabilia recall historic train carriages, and the bar pours regional ciders and single malts.
At the table
Tragopan prepares regional dishes in an open kitchen. Outside, its slate dining terrace looks straight across the valley.
How it began
Architect Pradeep Sachdeva drew on regional mountain homes, using local slate and carved timber for Taj's first Himalayan resort.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.