Shimla Colonial Hill Retreat
Where the British Raj built its summer capital and the Himalayas offer their gentlest embrace.
Shimla is where colonial grandeur meets Himalayan serenity. Once the summer capital of British India, this hill station retains its Victorian charm in the timber-framed buildings of The Ridge, the Gothic spires of Christ Church, and the toy train that winds through 102 tunnels from Kalka.
This retreat is designed for those who seek the mountains without the extremes. Walk through cedar and deodar forests, ride the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla Railway, and explore the apple orchards and golf courses of Naldehra — India’s oldest golf course, laid out by Lord Curzon himself.
Stay in heritage properties that once hosted viceroys and maharajas. Sip chai on verandas overlooking snow-capped peaks, and discover why Shimla has been India’s favorite hill escape for over a century.
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Guest Stories
“The toy train ride was pure magic — winding through misty mountains with chai in hand. KraftedJourneys made it feel like a private royal journey.”
— Amanda B.“Staying in a heritage hotel that once hosted British viceroys was surreal. The history came alive through our wonderful guide.”
— Robert & Jane H.“Shimla was the perfect antidote to our hectic lives. Gentle, beautiful, and deeply restorative. We didn’t want to leave.”
— Meera S.