Raj Bhawan Road,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – 171 002, India
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Woodville Palace, Shimla |
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Situated at an altitude of 7,000 feet, far from the
sweltering plains, Shimla was once a nondescript
village. It was popular with the British in the
1830s and later became the summer capital of the
Imperial Government. Enticed by its salubrious
character, the British ended up spending more time
at this hill station, than at their real capital at
Kolkata. Today, it is the capital of Himachal
Pradesh and holds the lingering echoes of the bygone
era.
Shimla’s moods change with the seasons, each with
its own charm. The monsoon provides an opportunity
to see some of the most magnificent sunsets in the
world.
Woodville Palace has history dating to 1865 when Sir
William Mansfield, Commander-in-Chief of the
Imperial Army, became the first resident of this
charming estate. The building was reconstructed in
1938 by Raja Rana of Jubbal State when hundreds of
expert artisans were brought from as far as China to
ensure the highest quality of craftsmanship. Kanwar
Uday Singh, the grandson of the Raja of Jubbal,
opened the mansion as a heritage hotel in 1977.
Today, the palace is located in four acres of
peaceful surroundings allowing for solitude and yet
only half-a-mile from the bustling Mall.
How to get there :
Shimla is well connected by road, rail and air.
By air: Airport at
Jubbanhatti, 20 kms from Shimla
By rail: By a
broadgauge line up to Kalka. From Kalka to Shimla a
narrow gauge line 96 km (6
hours). Woodville is 7 kms from the
railway station.
By road: Delhi-Chandigarh-Kalka-Shimla
Hotel Facilities:
15 rooms, including
royal cottage and suites
Telephone in rooms
Running hot and cold
water
Room service
Indian, Continental
and Regional cuisine
Major credit cards
accepted
Tennis, billiards,
table-tennis and badminton
Doctor on call
Golden Tiger lounge
with a galaxy of photographs signed by
Hollywood stars of the gracious era of the 1930s
Green lawns
Car parking
What to
do:
Shimla town and
Jakhu Hill
Mashobra (12 kms)
and Naldehra (23 kms)
Kufri (16 kms) or
Narkanda (64 kms)
Kasauli (77 kms)
Nature walks in a
private forest in the estate
Relax in the
sprawling gardens and lawns
Shimla offers
riding, trekking, golfing, fishing and skating.
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