Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas, an Oberoi Resort, sits at Chharabra about 15 km from central Shimla, within 23 acres of cedar forest at 2,515 metres, once the residence of Lord Kitchener, with a grand colonial atmosphere and 100% clean hydroelectric power. Accommodation runs from garden and valley-view rooms to premier mountain-view and superior balcony rooms and the Deluxe and Lord Kitchener suites, the latter with a four-poster bed and fireplace, with butler service for suites.
Dining is at The Restaurant, serving international and Indian cuisine in a conservatory and on an al fresco terrace with Himalayan views, and the Cavalry Bar. There is the Oberoi Spa with treatment cabins in the cedar forest, a temperature-controlled indoor pool with mountain views, an al fresco infinity whirlpool, a fitness centre and private yoga. Experiences include private-venue dinners, an orchard picnic and a colonial heritage tour of Shimla. Part of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, it suits honeymooners, nature lovers and travellers who want a colonial-style Himalayan mountain retreat.