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Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla

Provincial chic decor and classic luxe hospitalit­y in a magical setting.

- Starts from ` 14,160/USD199; tajhotels.com

This beautiful property is located in Theog, a small town about 28 kilometres away from Shimla. It comprises five ghats (or ridges)—Rahi Ghat, Deori Ghat, Prem Ghat, Janoghat, and Bagaghat. Located on the edge of a ridge, this property boasts 180-degree views of Churdhar, the Outer Himalayas’ highest peak. The setting is magical, enhanced further by the fine eyes of the local craftsmen that built the property. Each if its 99 rooms is set in such a way as to showcase the surroundin­g conifers, cedars, oaks, apple orchards, hamlets, cultivated terraces, snow-fed lakes, and gurgling rivers. Make sure you try Himachali fare at the all-day restaurant, Tragopan, and Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines at Peony. Theog Junction, the Gastro Pub is inspired by the famous toy train running from Kalka to Shimla. Stop by the signature Jiva Spa to get pampered with holistic treatments. The hotel is the perfect overnight pitstop for travellers heading to Narkanda, Hatu, and Lahaul-Spiti.

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