Chharabra Shimla, India
Opened
2001
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Oberoi Hotels & ResortsHimalayan forest citadel
Teak-paneled lounges with crackling stone fireplaces overlook protected cedar forests at eight thousand feet in the Himalayan foothills.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
24-hour butler service, Spanish marble bathrooms, and attentive mountain hospitality across plush forest-facing rooms.
Remarkable
An open-air heated whirlpool perched cliffside above the Himalayas, paired with Ayurvedic spa forest pavilions.
Remarkable
A 23-acre cedar estate offering guided forest treks, mountain biking, tennis, and outdoor ice skating.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Interiors feature Burmese teak panels, fireplaces, polished parquet floors protected by oriental rugs, and arched picture windows—all the better to take in your surroundings.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Secluded walking trails wind through virgin deodar forests, keeping the bustling colonial bazaar of Shimla fifteen kilometres away.
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The rooms
Bedrooms feature polished teak flooring, hand-knotted wool carpets, and Spanish marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs framing mountain views.
The pool and whirlpool
Bring a swimsuit.
Crystal chandeliers hang above the indoor lap pool, and an open-air heated whirlpool looks out across the valley.
The spa
Private spa suites and forest pavilions offer Ayurvedic therapies through glass doors opening onto tall cedar pines.
Restaurant
The Gazebo
An ornate wrought-iron gazebo on the lawn hosts candlelit dinners under the pines with white-linen service.
The Cavalry Bar
Guests gather beside the roaring fireplace for classic cocktails, surrounded by wood paneling and antique cavalry memorabilia.
The Restaurant
Pan-Indian and European dishes are served inside the glass conservatory or on the terrace overlooking the mountains.
How it began
Lord Kitchener once lived on the ridge, which was rebuilt in stone and timber following a devastating fire in 1993.
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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.