Here's a question: How many of you have heard of Mashobra?
Mashobra is one of the small towns in the district of Shimla, also one of the towns which interested a lot of Britishers before independence. Settled in the lap of Himalayas, at the height of 2246 m, Mashobra is a little Hill Retreat in the district of Shimla Himanchal. The beautiful hill town is perfect for history and nature lovers, spiritual travellers and cultural seekers.
More Deets about Mashbora:
It is a short trip if you are visiting Shimla but if you want to get out of the chaos and population in Shimla City then The Mahasu House in Mashobra would interest you. Lying amidst the forest of Mashobra, Mahasu House is just 45 mins drive away from Shimla becoming a favourite for couples and families.
The Mahasu House has also won Traveller's Choice Awards for 6 years in a row and lies in Top 1% Hotels in the World. As the Host says Mahasu House is the most non-hotel experience you will ever find. It is perfect for people looking for a private place to spend time with family.
You can enjoy:
With your Pets in the lawns
Authentic Himachali Food or food of your choice
Bornfile amidst the natural beauty of Mashobra.
What can you visit in and around Mashobra?
Forest: You can go biking, hiking, picnic or maybe to enjoy some of that natural beauty around the forest of Mashobra
River: You can go river rafting and fishing in the river nearby.
Local Temple: Visit local temples around Mashobra.
Visit Shimla: Shimla is just 30 mins away from Mashbora so if you ever miss the town life living amidst jungle, you can always visit Shimla for that change in the environment.
Carignano: beautiful villa turned picnic spot of Chevalier Frederico Peliti, an Italian photographer in the times of Queen Victoria
The Viceregal Lodge: Now running as the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, The Viceregal Lodge use to be the Rashtrapati Niwas
Narkanda: If you are into skiing then you should definitely checkout Narkanda, it is skiing resort, located 65 km from Shimla.
Best Time to Visit:
Mashbora is all in all a beautiful place to visit. Just make sure you choose the weather you like the most.
Sidenote: The Mahasu House prefers only Couples and Families. Since the house is located between nature, they respect the decorum and avoids any late-night music and parties and only invites guests who want a calm and serene life amidst the beauty of nature and wildlife.
Contact Mahasu House:
As I always tell my readers and viewers, ALWAYS ALWAYS book directly with the Homestay/BNB/HOTEL/RESORT because no website or portal can give you the value or the Price that the host of the property can. So here you go:
Mahasu House,
Address: Village Purani Koti,
Bekulty Road, Mashobra,
Shimla - 171007,
Himachal Pradesh, India
Contact: + 91 (0) 9816 017 100
Email: aw@mahasuhouse.com
Instagram: Mahasu House
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