Gastgebruiker
17 juni 2024
Feedback from our three night/four day stay is as follows: 1. The best and most comfortable part of our journey was Mr. Soni (Driver of Innova 8413), a gentle giant and thorough gentlemen, never letting the traffic get the worst of him. Our climb into the Upper Shimla hills was smooth as butter only because of him. Unfortunately, we did not ride with him on our way back, which we much regretted later. 2. Check in by Ms Mrinalini Rana was very smooth and we were escorted to our room. Our room was upgraded and already had a cot placed into our room as we had requested. It was a very kind and warm gesture on behalf of house keeping. 3. The first evening was easy and laid back. We took to the Buffet for Dinner (priced at 2500 pp++). We had one buffet and one A La Carte order. 4. First night, mischievous kids rang our door bell at midnight and ran away!! No way to figure out where they had come from as most rooms on floor 4 were group bookings. 5. Next morning after an early morning stroll around the property, and a laid back breakfast we headed off to Hatu Peak picnic around 11. An hour long drive to Narkanda from where we were, in a locally hired car ***** with the activities team staff. Stopped enroute at Khadu Cafe with magnificent views and sumptuous Himaachali food (Siddhu Ghee!) for lunch and some freshly picked cherries for travel. Headed straight for Hatu Peak Mandir. Road is not for the faint hearted and definitely not recommended for a first time outsider driver. After Mataji darshan, we climbed down mid way to set up camp picnic in windy and rainy conditions near an opening. Set up Picnic table, stools, tent, stove, Bluetooth speaker and a small bonfire to keep ourselves warm. We had a gala 2.5 hrs of family time in the hills. The picnic activity is a must for all families as you can experience outdoors in an assisted and safe environment. The picnic included warm tea and coffee with Muffins and Biscuits, and followed up with some must have hot Maggie. We loved the picnic experience with Mr,. Jitendra Thakur from the activities team. He was such a patient and warm guide. Perfect blend of Himaachali routed in ethics and mannerism. On the way back we stopped by again to pick up food from Khadu Cafe and say hi to our new friend. 6. Dinner at the usual Tragopan buffet setup, which tends to get crowded at around 8 to 830pm. Second night buffet was a pass. The desserts made up for the choices. I couldn't help but notice the irregularity in crockery (wine and water glasses), cutlery (soup spoon, dessert spoon, serving spoon etc). 7. Next morning after breakfast, we again headed out for our trail hike with Mr. Jitendra Thakur. The trail is just north of the property, half accessible by motorable road and the other half by walking trails. Our hiking experience with a 5 year old was also memorable. Enjoyed the view from the hike above, while souping up some hot team and confectionary. As always, Mr. Thakur was truly remarkable during the hike
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