Shimla - the erstwhile summer residence of the British Raj in India is set among snowy-white mountain peaks and luxuriant greens of the hills. Shimla is a traveller’s first choice in North India to rest, recuperate and rejuvenate.

From Delhi, the capital of India. The nearest big city is Chandigarh at 117 kms. There is a toy train that chugs its way leisurely up the mountain from Kalka station as well.

Shimla is simply teeming with places to stay and one of them is the Marigold resort. Marigold resort located in the gentle hill station of Mashobra, a short distance from Shimla. The unique resort is set like a miniature Swiss village. It features duplex cottages and studio apartments with well-appointed kitchenettes.  All units have satellite TV hook ups. The cottages have small private gardens attached. The cottages and apartments are spacious, with lots of sunlight and fresh air, and well furnished, keeping every comfort in mind. The rooms all look out to the panoramic views of the green forests and snowy peaks. Marigold prides itself on its traditional Pahari (hill) hospitality and has plenty of facilities to make your stay interesting. There is a totally vegetarian restaurant in case you don’t feel like cooking, there is also a fun-filled children’s playroom, pool tables and facilities for conferences. The resort also organises nature hikes for the energetic, there are short hikes and nature walks around the resort. For the more adventurous, there are guides available to take you trekking up to the Craignanao Walk and the Mashobra Walk or the Sippur Walk. Book any of the units for your stay on their website www.marigoldcottagesshimla.com. The site also provides lots of other information that you may use for planning your trip. So come enjoy traditional hill hospitality with Marigold.