Visit the Kangra Valley- (Himachal
Pradesh) for quite pleasure. Stay at 'Clouds End Villa' a sprawling
9 acre property with its own step field, gardens and forests. Cloud
End was recommended in the Tatlers Travel guide 1993 as one of the
50 best hotels in the world.
Dharamasala is off the beaten track. Clouds End Villa is the residence
of the Raja of Lambagraon-Kangra.
The vast, prosperous and lusciously green Kangra valley in Himachal
Pradesh is for all obvious reasons called Dev Bhumi, the "Valley
of Gods".
Kangra valley has known many great rulers and many bloody battles
in the past but till present times remains one of the most beautiful,
unspoiled sceneries and peaceful places in India.
Dharamsala, the world famous and popular hill station of the British
in Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, is the prime example of a peaceful
co–existence of people and religions, the local gaddi tribe, the
Kashmiri’s, the Tibetans , pilgrims and seekers and travelers.
It is the colorful melting pot of different cultures and believes
which makes a trip to Dharamsala a life altering experience. Enriching
and always exciting.
Enjoy a stay at Clouds End Villa and step back in time to meet with
the Raj.
Clouds End Villa is an excellent place to stay for an adventurous
get-away with friends, a cosy family weekend or a quiet holiday
on your own.
Clouds End Villa, situated between Dharamsala Kotwali bazaar and
the Tibetan market in McLeodganj, is a sprawling 9 acre property
with its own step fields, gardens and forests. It is the ideal place
to laze around in the garden, read a book or write in the privacy
of your cottage. Go for early morning walks, inhale the fresh mountain
air, listen to the calls of many birds and make plans to return
soon and never leave again.
Clouds End Villa is the residence of the erstwhile rulers of Lambagraon-Kangra.
The Raja’s summer house was built during the British period and
has 10 rooms to rent, strewn out over the garden in independent
cottages.
In this glorious old fashioned bungalow with views of Kangra Valley
below, you will enjoy meeting with the host and hostess. The days
of the Raj revive in the memories and tales of the family history,
one of the longest unbroken lineages in India.
At Clouds End Villa you will be pampered by the elegant service
of the family staff, while indulging in the authentic local delicacies
prepared by the master chef whose family has been with the Raja
for generations.
The Apsara Hall. A large cottage with 2 cosy attic rooms on the
first floor, stands in the center of the garden. Named after the
female deities all around in the valley, the spacious, marble floored
hall, (12 m x 11 m) with open fire place and toilets and shower,
is ideal for long weekend group activities like meditation and yoga
retreats, seminars and study workshops.
Special deal packages for 3- 4 and 5 -7 days bookings with full
board for groups 16 -20 persons on request.
Around Clouds End Villa and Dharamsala
There is a charming walk leading from the house through the adjoining
forests to McLeodganj, the buzzing hill top of Dharamsala called
“little Lhasa” with its main attraction the temple of His Holiness
the 14th Dalai Lama.
Or walk down to Kotwali bazaar to pick up local crafts.
|