Luxury Resort · Shimla
Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort, Shimla
An Oberoi resort at Chharabra, about 13 km beyond Shimla at roughly 2,500 m, on the site of Lord Kitchener's former residence, surrounded by deodar and oak forest. Quiet, polished and one of the best hotels in the Himalaya.
Photo: Navneet Sharma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWildflower Hall stands on a ridge at Chharabra, above Mashobra, where Lord Kitchener, Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in the early 1900s, had his country residence. The original building was later destroyed by fire, and the Oberoi group rebuilt the property as a resort in a style that recalls the colonial original. It is surrounded by cedar forest with long views over the ridges towards the snow peaks.
The resort is designed for staying in rather than rushing out: forest walks start at the gate, there is an Oberoi spa, and the restaurants serve Indian and international food. Shimla's Mall is about 40 minutes away by car for a day visit. Prices are high and rise further in summer and holiday weeks. Book directly on the Oberoi website for current rates and packages.
Why we use it
- Forest setting at about 2,500 m with long Himalayan views
- Oberoi service and spa
- Calm escape from Shimla's crowds
Best for
The photo shows Shimla, not the property itself.
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Signature
Shimla and Kinnaur with Oberoi stays
Private SUV with driver and guide; toy train from Kalka
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Signature
Shimla and the Kullu valley in luxury
Private car with driver
Around the stay
Shimla
Shimla is Himachal's capital at about 2,200 m and the easiest hill town to reach from Delhi: 8–9 hours by HRTC Volvo, or by the Kalka–Shimla toy train. Spend two nights for the Ridge, Viceregal Lodge and a day out to the Kotgarh orchards. Avoid mid-May to June and New Year week.
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Ride the Kalka–Shimla toy train
A UNESCO-listed narrow-gauge line from Kalka at about 650 m to Shimla at 2,076 m, with 102 tunnels, arched stone bridge…
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Walk from the Ridge to Viceregal Lodge
A 4 km walk along the Mall from Christ Church past the Gaiety Theatre, the old Town Hall and the Railway Board building…
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Day out to Kotgarh's apple orchards
Drive 80 km up the old Hindustan–Tibet road past Narkanda to Kotgarh, where Samuel Evans Stokes planted American apple …
Questions
About Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort, Shimla
How far is Wildflower Hall from Shimla?
About 13 km from Shimla's centre, at Chharabra beyond Mashobra, roughly 40 minutes by car depending on traffic at Dhalli. The resort can arrange transfers from Shimla, Chandigarh and the Kalka railway station.
Is Wildflower Hall good for a honeymoon?
Yes. It is one of the most popular high-end honeymoon stays in north India, with forest walks, spa treatments and quiet rooms with views. Book early for May, June, October and the December holidays.
What is the history of Wildflower Hall?
The site was the country residence of Lord Kitchener when he commanded the Indian Army in the early 20th century. The old building was destroyed by fire, and the Oberoi group rebuilt it as a luxury resort that opened in the early 2000s.
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