Galleu Hill Resort

Galleu Hill Resort, Shimla

Galleu Hill Resort, Shimla
Address :P.O FAGU, KUFRI
DISTRICT SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH INDIA.

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the suburbs of the Queen of Hills, Shimla, in a beautiful place called Gallu. A lovely swiss style GALLEU HILL RESORT, which still holds the nostalgia of the old world charm along with the most modern day facilities is situated here.

In Galleu resort the mist held by the hills and the pines, lowers itself to welcome the travellers. Its freshness brings alive the sensations forgotten and buried under the fast pace of life.

One can simply walk a small distance and enjoy the rustic charm and culture of a typical himachali village. One can also take a walk in the lush green forests and enjoy the natural beauty that abounds all round.

The quaint retreats and the Himachali temples of Gallu lifts the spirits of each traveller.

The simplicity, purity of surrounding areas prompts them to visit GALLEU HILL RESORT again and again.

In winter, sport enthusiasts can enjoy skiing. Also if one has adventure in mind, facilities for camping etc are provided including a roaring campfire every evening

Situated in the north west Himalayas at a height of 2205 mts is Shimla and at a distance of 18.5 kms from Shimla is Galleu Resort which has always enticed and cast a rare spell on anyone who set his feet on this beautiful and peaceful place.

BY AIR
An airstrip has been constructed 28 km from Shimla town by road. Archana, Jagsons, Indian Airlines have regular flights from Delhi,Chandigarh, and Kullu (Bhuntar) and Dharamshala (Gaggal).

BY RAIL
Broad guage rail Himalayan Queen and Hawrah Express leave Delhi for Kalka every day from Kalka one has a rare traveling delight in a toy like train on narrow guage Leisurely spiraling through the green hills it touches Shimla after crossing 103 tunnels and many bridges. At so many places it runs parallel to the road. In addition to this there is an exclusive luxury coach fitted with 5 star facility for a group of six to eight persons journey in this coach and the railcar is an experience - 'Out of the world'.

BY ROAD
Deluxe buses and many more buses ply to Shimla from all over the Northern area of India directly at all hours of the day and night. Drive on the National Highway 22 from Kalka to Shimla is smoothingly refreshing.

Swiss designed cottages which consist of two double bed room with attached bath lobby cum sitting room, Kitchen cum dinning room, with all modern amenities. Our guest can avail
an addtional room attached to the cottages.

Deluxe Room with all modern amenities, 24 hours hot water,quik room service and more.

Shimla was

once part of the Nepales kingdom and called Shyamala, another name for the goddess Kal, but Shimla never gained any fame until it was [discovered by the British in 1819. Three years later, the first British house was created, and in 1864 Shimla because the summer capital of India.
.Today, Shimla is a pleasant, sprawing town,set among cool pine-clad hills with plenty of crumbling colonial charm.SomeTravellers find the place too [touristy] but nostalgic history buffs will love it .

Himachal State Museum and Library, About 2.5Km west of Scandal Point, the state museum has a good collection of statues, miniatures, coins, photos and other items from around Himachal Pradesh and is worth a visit.Entry to the museum is free and it's open daily 10am to 5pm[closed Monday and public bolidays]. Photography is strictly prohibited.

Viceregal Lodge and Botanical Gardens, The Viceregal Lodge, also Known as Rashtrapati Niwas, was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin, and is where many decisions affecting the destiny of the subcontinent were made. Incredibly, every brick of thesix storey building was transported by mule [the railway wasn't built at that stage].The lodge was eventually finished in 1888.There's magnificent lawns, botanical gardens and a small cafe; the lodge also houses the Indian Institure of Advance Study.The lodge is a pleasant 2km walk west of the museum-about 4.5km from ScandalPoint.

Hikes, In addition to a promenade along The Mall and the walk to the Jakhu Temple, there are a great number of interesting walks around ShimlaAnnandale, another lovely area, was the site of a famous racecourse, and cricket and polo are still played there.Chadwick Falls[ 67m high] are only really worth visiting during or just after the monsoons [ July to October ]. The falls are 7km from Shimla and can be reached via Summer Hill Prospect Hill is about 5km west of Shimla.
The hill is a popular picnic spot with fine views over the surrounding country. The Kamna Devi Temple is nearby.Sankat Mochan, 7km from Shimla, on the road to Chandigarh, has a Hanuman temple, and fine views of Shimla.

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