Hotel Leela Regency
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Location : The Leela Regency is centrally located Luxurious Hotel and all its rooms are centrally heated, have Cable TV, Mini fridge, hot water supply and bath tubs in bathrooms of Super Deluxe/Mini Suites and Jacuuzi Bath in Royal Suites. Other services included laundry, 24 hours room service, tour and travel desk, Royal suit with Jacoozi bath and doctor on call. Conference and meeting facilities with state of the art equipments and services are an important feature of the hotel.

Distances from Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

New Railway Station : 100 Yards
Bus Terminal : 100 Yards
The Famous Mall Road : 300Yards

Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

ACCOMMODATION at Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Each and every room is reflection of the hotel's elegant interior and exterior décor carried out by the highly professionals of the gracious hospitality industry. All the seventeen deluxe rooms, three super deluxe rooms, six mini suites and three Royal suites offer spectacular picturesque view of Himalayan forests and hills. The emphasis is given on a discreet use of the latest in comfort to enhance the hotel's classic facilities and charm of gracious hospitality.

Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

FEATURES OF ROOMS at Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

• Spacious Rooms decorated with elegant interiors.
• Spacious attach bath.
• Running Hot & Cold Water.
• Bath tubs in super deluxe & mini-suites.
• Twin bath with Jacoozi in royal suites.
• Color TV with Cable Connectivity.
• STD/ISD Facility.
• Loundary Service.
• 24 Hour Room Service.
• Majestic view of Deodar Forest/Valley from every room.
• Travel Desk.
• Elevator Facilities.

Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

RESTAURANTS at Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

WAZWAN Restaurant serving multi-cuisine and Open Terrance Restaurant(best suited for sunbath/cock-tails) with direct access to valley's.

Hotel Leela Regency, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

How to Reach Shimla

Shimla is accessible from Delhi by air, rail or road. There are direct daily flights and fast daily trains run from Delhi to Chandigarh and Kalka. From Kalka, narrow gauge train connections are available. Shimla is 385 Kms. From delhi, 124 Kms from Chandigarh and 110 Kms from Kalka.

By air : There are direct flights to Shimla from Delhi and private air charters can also be organized. The Shimla airport is 45 minutes from the hotel. Jagson Airlines operates a 17-seater direct flight from Delhi on every alternate day. The flying time is 45 minutes. Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla or Chandigarh airport.

By road : Shimla is connected by road from Chandigarh: 124 kilometers, from Kalka: 110 Kilometers and from Delhi: 385 Kilometers. The drive from Delhi to Shimla takes approximately 8 hours. The drive from Chandigarh to Shimla takes approximately 3 hours.

By rail : Fast trains run daily from Delhi to Chandigarh and Kalka. From Kalka, train connections on a quaint narrow gauge railway, built in 1903, are available. The travel time is approximately 4 hours. There are number of trains to Chandigarh and Kalka. Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla, Kalka or Chandigarh railway stations.

Local Attractions :

The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations." Situated in the north-West Himalayas, Shimla the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamala";- the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered Jakhu Hill in the early 19th century.Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail with all parts of Himachal Pradesh, and the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashimir and the Union territory of Chandigarh. Covering the area of 18 sq. km. at a height of 7,300 ft. Shimla is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of Indian's most popular hill-stations.

A narrow-railway links Kalka with Shimla. This important rail-link was built in 1924 and its "toy trains" still ply between the two stations, passing through 105 tunnels and beautiful rail-road stations. Half-way through the journey, after Solan, the lights of Shimla flow in the distance, looking like glimmering jewels studding the dark green of the mountains. The train takes six hours, and at every stop on the journey are smiling faces giving a warm welcome.

Situated in the North-West Himalayas, the climate of Shimla varies from a maximum of 10-11 degrees in winter to a maximum of 25-26 degrees in summers. Shimla never allows the gods to raise the temperature above that limit and the gods always oblige. Shimla changes its moods with the seasons. In spring we see flowers of all kinds, both wild and cultivated, smiling in each garden. During the monsoon, we see some of the best sunsets in the world.

Winter in Shimla is known as the season of "Long moon-night." It becomes a frost glistening silent city. A gathering of dark clouds tells us of the approach of snow generally a slight fall first, followed by a heavier one when the snowflakes sweep down through the fine-needles bending long branches to the ground. The following morning sees the town as a fantastic fairyland of white beauty.

Places of Interest in and Around Shimla

The Mall : The Mall is the main shopping centre of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. The Gaiety Theatre is also situated there. People walk up and down the Mall slowly, stopping to gossip, as it is the main meeting place for everyone. The Ridge and Scandal point are the two main meeting points at the Mall.

Christ Church : Situated on the Ridge is Christ Church, which is the second oldest church in Northern India. It has a very majestic appearance and inside there are stained glass windows which represent faith, hope.A land mark of Shimla.
Jakhu Hill: 2 kms. from Shimla, at a height of 8000 ft, Jakhu Hill is the highest peak and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas. At the top of the Hill, is an old temple of Hanuman, which is also the home of countless playful monkeys waiting to be fed by all visitors.

Shimla State Museum : The Museum, which was opened in 1974, has tried to project hill-out and the cultural wealth of the state. There is a collection of miniature Pahari paintings, sculptures, bronzes wood-carvings and also costumes, textiles and jewellery of the region.

Indian Institute of Advanced Studies : This institute is housed in the Viceregal Lodge, which was built in 1884-88 during the British times. It has spacious gardens and is ringed by beautiful pine trees. All is calm and serene just the right atmosphere for a student of literature or politics.

Summer Hill : Situated at a distance of 5 kms. from the Ridge is the lovely township of Summer Hill at a height of 6,500 ft. on the Shimla-Kalka railway line. Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla. Himachal Pradesh University is situated here.

Annandale : Developed as the playground of Shimla, Annandale is 2-4 kms. from the Ridge at a height of 6,117 ft. It is a favourite spot for cricket, picnics and the princely game of polo.

Tara Devi : 15kms. from the Shimla bus-stand. Tara Devi has a temple dedicated to the goddess of stars on top of the hill. Tara Devi is an ideal place for a person wanting peace and some rest.

Sankat Mochan : A popular Hanuman temple is located here. We get an excellent view of Shimla from the temple. It can be reached by car or on foot.
Mashobra: 13 kms. away from Shimla, Mashobra has several excellent picnic spots, has a beautiful holiday resort.

Kufri : 16 kms. from Shimla at a height of 9,100 ft. Kufri is the winter sports capital. During winter, visitors have the facility for skiing. The skiing season is at its best during January and February. Equipment for sking is available from HPTDC winter sports club at Kufri. Apart from skiing, Kufri is a lovely picnic spot with a beautiful view of the hills around and the snowy peaks. There is also a zoo that delights children.

Naldehra : 22 kms. from Shimla and surrounded by beautiful deodar trees. Naldehra has a well kept nine-hole golf-course. It is a lovely, popular picnic spot. The annual Sipi fair in June is held in Naldehra.

Chail : Chail is a little mountainous heaven 45 kms. from Shimla. It was the summer capital of the Maharaja of Patiala before Independence.Chail is known for its cricket pitch, which is the highest cricket ground in the world at a height if 7000ft.

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