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Hotel DWARIKA RESIDENCY Rural Tourism - An Initiative to connect urban and rural economy.
.DWARIKA RESIDENCY SHELAPANI
A beautiful bungalow in Shimla District.
set amidst an apple orchard. It has all modern amenities including attached bathrooms, cable tv in all rooms, modular kitchen and spacious lounge and lawns. It is located 85 kms from Shimla town in a serene apple belt with a splendid view of the Himalayas and a river valley. It adjoins a lush pine forest which is ideal for camping, trekking, and jungle walks. The place (shelapani) is a great getaway for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts and those who wish to be far from the madding crowd in peaceful and healthy atmosphere. One can also savor the local pahari culture here with includes a mix of local dances, festivals, and ancient traditions.
The main attraction however is the apple season. One can witness the apple blossom, apple harvest, the autumn in all its idyllic glory. In the winters one can enjoy snowfall and participate in adventure related adventure activities. The house is 85 kms from Shimla town and for those who wish a small stopover at Shimla, accommodation can be provided. For more details and photographs please check http://dwarikaresidencyshelapani.in.
Shelapani is the most rural and many whould say the most beautiful region in shimla .If you appreciate getting off the beaten path, you’ll love the scenic himalayan ranges of this area .The rolling hills- pine forest,apple orchard and pabber valley make shelapani a naturalist’s delight.The ideal place for your back-to- nature vacation.This area also holds some historical and cultural surprises.
Walk the path - Come meet the real India and experience the Zing.
1. The climate in shelapani will be cold in the evening and cool in the day,so warm clothing are re comended. Dwarika residency have wooden interiors so inner temperature is cool and rooms are cozy . We provide all heating equipments that are required on time . If it snows it will be wonders ,you will not like to leave the place (honestly)
2. Yes we provide all the toiletries and we have wonderful bathrooms with 24 hrs running hot and cold water (see attachments)
3. Aproximately it takes three hours by our car from shimla to reach shelapani.
4. Activities depend upon your potential and age we have a wonderful jungle walk ,village temple tours, local attractions ,orchard walk ,trekking ,mountain climbing,indoor games, badminton court ,Bonn fire ,modular kitchen if you like to cook some thing special on your own during your stay at Dwarika residency.
5. Our unit is registered with Himachal Tourism so we have to follow the norms and conditions accordingly .The room rent will be 900 + tax 12.5 %and food will cost you 300/Rs per head all the day that includes (bed tea,evening tea,b-fast,lunch,dinner and goodnight milk or coffee .finally 10% discount will be given on the total bill+Himachali caps .
6. For booking :- note- your Mo-bile no is required for the sms or you can make a call on this no 09816632322 ,9779932322,97752325
To give you Peaceful environment and Healthy atmosphere is our motto
About shelapani
Shelapani is situated at a height of 7500 fts, in the north central Mandhol village in jubbal tehsil 85 km from shimla town. The place had been founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1953.
According to a legend Shelapani (cold water ) got its name after a natural spring water, flowing since the place was discovered 1n 1910 by the area Namberdar Gopi chand Khimta .Because it was the time of global change in the economy, the impact was on this place too .People started planting apple trees leaving the agricultural business aside . According to the story! mr chand said, "The water can digest the stones ."
Shelapani is a tourist and commercial area because of its marvelous landscapes, fishing in mountain , and a lot of natural spaces for hiking, camping, cycling, horseback riding and skiing. Shelapani does not hosts a variety of exquisite shops, restaurants and entertainment for each tourist rather give them the nature delight in peaceful environment and healthy atmosphere far from the crowd. Fishing is very popular in pabber river valley, Himalayas ,snow bounded Mountain Lake and Recreation Area. Snow skiing can be practiced at shelapani jungle on the badrol Mountain .
Shelapani’s pine forest was endangered in 1953 by a large village fire,and after from de-forestation. Because people needed wood for house construction, but some how managed to be saved .
Shelapani offers plenty of tourist attractions. 1.5 km a beautiful jungle walk and wonderful PWD rest house and mandhol village with ancient Mahasu temple. West of Shelapani can be admired vast apple orchards which looks beautiful in apple season time. On top of that, Shelapani ows a beautiful bungalow built in european style and one of its kind in whole of Himachal Pradesh & other comm |

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If you are intending to see snow, then it should be between Jan to Apr; Jan and Feb will be intense, while Mar and Apr will be much better, not sure if you can get a glimse of snow that you will experience in Jan/Feb. I went in july and was fortunate to have a handful of snow, in just one place in Manila, peaks. |