In a country so vast as India, there are many places to holiday, but the
most tantalising, rejuvenating and exciting getaways lie in those lofty
mountains that are India’s crowning glory. While there are popular
places whose charm has been worn out by the ravages of tourism and commercialisation,
there still exist little hamlets that are like a breath of fresh air,
pleasing and nestled among the hills. Real hideaways which are truly the
place to unwind or indulge yourself for a memorable and well deserved
holiday.
One such locale is the hillstation of Kufri, just 17km away from the hustle-bustle
of Shimla, that ageing queen of the hills that has long since lost her
lustre. Kufri is an embodiment of the timeless tranquility of the Himalayas
and a kaleidoscope
of nature’s best. With its snowcapped mountain views, haunting pine-covered
hills and turquoise-blue sky, Kufri makes an alluring getaway all year
round. In this enchanting little village resides Club Mahindra’s
Snowview Kufri Holiday Resort — the perfect place for a motoring
getaway from Delhi.
P
erched
high above NH 22 — the old Indo-Tibet road — Club Mahindra’s
Kufri Holiday Resort is at a prime location. Splendid views are all
yours for the asking. A peek out of any of the 12 cottages treats the
guest to a visual feast that he or she will take back as one among many
memories from this place.
The snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas jostle for attention — magnanimous
and magnificent, little wonder then that they are called the abode of
the Gods.
Kufri is fun to visit all year round. During the summer months, there
are numerous forest trails to trek, naturally avenued paths created
by the huge pines that flourish on these hills. In winter the entire
landscape looks like a huge cream pastry, especially after the heavy
snowfall in January and February.
Club
Mahindra’s Resort here consists of 12 cottages — two studio,
six double-bedroomed and the remaining four, single bedroom apartments.
All are tastefully done up and include a lounge and a kitchenette.
The bedrooms have huge double beds and there’s also a sofa-cum-bed
in the lounge along with a dining table. The kitchenette is equipped
with a hotpot to make tea or coffee, a microwave oven and a mini-refrigerator.
All rooms are also provided with a heater and most of the cottages have
fireplaces so that guests can get warm and toasty inside when the mercury
strays in the vicinity of zero degrees.
Within the resort itself is an activity centre that will ensure that
kids (and most adults too!) never get bored. This includes a video game
parlour that has state-of-the-art games to be enjoyed. There’s
also a billiards room to shoot pool and a very cosy bar to unwind after
a hectic day of trekking or skiing.
Bhasoli, the multi-cuisine restaurant, offers lip-smacking food in an
homely setting surrounded by huge French windows. Besides this, the
resort also has bonfires in the evenings where you can sit under a canopy
of stars on the splendid lawn.
If
you seek a holiday with a difference, one that ensures quality time
with your family and is an enriching experience for your children, then
pack your bags
and head to Club Mahindra’s Snowview Kufri Holiday Resort.
Address: Kufri, Shimla 171 012
Tel: 0177-2648300/342
Fax: 0177-2648344
Email : ha.kufri@clubmahindra.com
Club
Mahindra Holidays offers its members a unique opportunity to enjoy holidays
at pocket-friendly prices.
Life members get exclusive benefits and a whole lot of privileges at
its resorts.
Flexible holiday plans allows members and their families to holiday
for one week, every year, for the next 25 years, at some of the most
breathtaking locales including Goa, Munnar, Binsar, Manali, Mussoorie,
Ooty, Corbett, Poovar, Kodaikanal and Bangkok. And the right to holiday
during a season, choose an apartment size and a resort of your choice.
Club Mahindra members also get a free 5-year membership to RCI (Resort
Condominium International) — the world’s largest holiday
exchange — allowing members to choose from 40 other resorts in
India and over 3,700 premier resorts worldwide. For further details,
call Toll Free 1600 33 4539 (from anywhere in India) or visit www.clubmahindra.com
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