Parkwoods in Shoghi
Parkwoods is 335 kms from Delhi by road and takes 6.5 hours to drive down. Or, one can take the train till Kalka from where it is 2 hours / 73 kms by road
Only 18 kms before Shimla (Himachal Pradesh, Northern India) and a 2.7 kms diversion from the highway, a picturesque forest drive takes one to Park Woods.
The Parkwood Forest Retreat is surrounded by scenic countryside with spectacular views and a wide variety of birdlife.
Here the delightful chirping of birds and lush pine, oak and rhododendron forests welcome you!
The drive itself is as interesting as the place.
Situated on a ridge, at a height of 5700 feet, the panoramic views of the forest and valley around and the mountains beyond makes it a delightful locale.
Route to be followed:
While driving up from Delhi or Chandigarh, after reaching Kalka, follow the road up to Solan. Drive further on to Kandaghat and follow the Shimla Highway.
From Kandaghat, after 13 kms you will see a board for "Mahalaxmi Furniture" and a white building on the right-hand side on the highway. 2 kms ahead from here on the left-hand side is a small market.
After 100 metres from the market, take the diversion down the left side of the highway as shown in the picture below.
(If you miss this turn, a little ahead you will hit the milestone reading "Shoghi - 2 Kms and Shimla - 15").
Look for "Parkwoods" sign boards and drive 2.7 kms through the forest to reach the parking for Parkwoods. You park your vehicles in the clearing and walk 80 meters down a forested slope to reach the Retreat.
Location
335 kms from New Delhi,
18 kms before Shimla (Himachal Pradesh).
73 kms from Kalka,
105 kms from Chandigarh and
135 kms from Ambala.
Access
By road: 6.5 hours from Delhi via Sonepat, Karnal, Panchkula, Kalka, Parwanoo, Solan, Kandaghat.
By rail: Morning and overnight trains to Kalka which is 73 kms from Shoghi.
Thereafter Shoghi is 2 hours by road.
Cabs are easily available at Kalka Railway Station.
Or take the toy train from Kalka till Kandaghat.
From Kandaghat, Parkwoods is 17 kms.
By air: Shimla, Chandigarh are the nearest airports.
Facilities and Activities
Whether you are looking for a refreshing adventure, a quiet solace seeking sojourn, an ideal place to unwind or a relaxed family holiday with children, our rustic retreat at Park Woods, Shogi (18 kms before Shimla, in the middle of a pine forest) provides an unforgettable experience !
Innumerable retreat facilities and activities make the stay comfortable and interesting. The obstacle course and treks intersperse the sojourn with adventure. If you can't reach the stars, you can gaze at them through our powerful telescope! The more creative can try their hand at the potter's wheel. At the estate's rambling 20 acres, the flora, fauna and nature at its most pristine makes one so thankful for the few days stolen at this retreat. Red billed magpies, picking raspberry from the wild bushes, the mating call of the barking deer, oak trees (and the acorns) and spectacular mountain views with stupendous sunsets; each moment is a timeless blessing !
Retreat Recreation and Activities
Hammocks for honing the art of doing nothing
A stream, 10 kms from Parkwoods Retreat
Star Gazing with Astronomical Telescope
Music.
Variety of indoor games - carrom, chess and other
board games.
DVD player and TV in the dining hall.
Library.
Complimentary bonfire in the evenings, subject toweather conditions.
Outdoor games (Informal) - Darts,
target pistol shooting, basketball, volleyball,
badminton, cricket, tug of war, kabaddi.
Bird watching. Click for details and pictures.
Star gazing with astronomical telescope.
Nature walk amongst the Himalayan flora and fauna and to the nearby villages.
Picnic (with packed lunch) to nearby meadow - scenic valley and mountain views.
Hike or drive to Gambhar River and Shiv temple.
Ideal place to practice yoga and meditation.
Massages by the Village Masseur on request.
Tent Pitching.
Excellent opportunities for poetry, photography,
painting and sketching of misty mornings,
dew kissed forests, verdant valleys, undulating hills,
mesmerizing sunsets, moonlit nights and star spangled sky!
Retreat Facilities
Open areas, hammocks, swings, benches.
Double decked machaan style multicuisine
restaurant, open air cafe`, bonfires and barbecues.
Bamboo cottages and deluxe swiss tents with 12'x12'
bedroom + sitting area, fans and 12'x6' bathrooms.
Attached bathrooms with western style flush toilets
and separate bathing area, 24 hours running hot and
cold water.
Regular 24 hours electricity and back up generator.
Parking.
First aid, doctor on call.
Cabs on call for sightseeing, excursions and drop to Railway Station.
Common telephone, cell phones work (unfortunately!).
Shoghi town with a general provisions market is just5 kms away.
Round the clock security.
Safe from any wildlife.
Dining
At Parkwoods Forest Retreat, Shogi the lip-smacking preparations pamper the palate while the ambience contributes to invigorated appetites.
Not to forget the loads of Vitamin D one gets while having breakfast at the Machaan, a picnic lunch at the nearby meadow or the afternoon tea in the open air cafe'.
Inspite of the exercise at the obstacle course or during the jungle walks and treks one still finds an increase in the folds and the bulges by the time one leaves.
Adventure Activities
Parkwoods Shogi offers many adventure activities under the supervision of certified, trained and experienced in-house adventure instructors while maintaining high safety standards and using the best quality of equipment whether they be climbing ropes or those for belays or harnesses, carabineers, helmets, mittens, jumar, ascenders or aiders .
Exciting for tentative first timers and a great education and self-discovery for children.
The adventure activities also form part of team building, self development and leadership workshops, outbound training and OBT Programmes for corporate companies.
All adventure activities are available within the verdant Parkwood Campus:
Rappelling (45 feet), Rock Climbing (30 feet), Jumaring, Valley Crossing, Tyrolean Traverse, Flying Fox, Monkey Crawl.
Activities on the Obstacle Course - Burma Bridge, Rope Ladder, Tree Bridge, Commando Net, Rope Walk, Tarzan Swing, Catwalk, Spider Web, Tyre Web, Tunnel Crossing, Balance Beam, Stepping Stones and Trip Wire.
Packages:
STANDARD PACKAGE:
Rs.6950/couple in Bamboo Cottage.
Rs.6200/couple in Swiss Deluxe Tent.
2 Nights / 3 Days on double occupancy
(Check in 12 noon, Day 1 &
Check out 12 noon, Day 3).
Basic Package Inclusions: Accommodation as per package, welcome drink (non-alcoholic), fruit basket, juice and mineral water in rooms on arrival, morning and evening tea,
Meals per person:
02 breakfast, 02 lunch, 02 dinner
all taxes,
children below 6 years complimentary sharing same room without extra bed
Games and Adventure Obstacle Course Activities Complimentary - Tarzan swing, burma bridge, tyre web, tree bridge, rope ladder, rope walk, commando net, cat walk, cricket, basket ball, volley ball, badminton, target shooting.
Evening Bonfire.
Kids Play-Area With : Swings, Slide, See-Saw, Darts, Hoopla, Target Shooting, Board Games, Building Blocks etc.
Activities on Payment: Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Valley Crossing, Flying Fox, Star Gazing with Astronomical Telescope, Pottery Making on Potter's Wheel, Bird Watching with Binoculars and Guide, Guided Forest Treks, Sightseeing with Cab.
Extra Child 6-12 years - 50% of per person cost with extra bed sharing room.
Extra adult / child above 12 years - 75% of per person cost with extra bed sharing room.
Extra child / adult will be sharing room with extra bed provided.
Charges for Driver/ Maid:
Rs.250 / night APAI with dormitory accommodation and staff meals.
Rs.400 / night APAI with pop up tent and staff meals.
ACTIVITY PACKAGE:
Rs.8700/couple in Bamboo Cottage.
Rs.7900/couple in Swiss Deluxe Tent.
2 Nights / 3 Days on double occupancy
(Check in 12 noon, Day 1 &
Check out 12 noon, Day 3).
Basic Package Inclusions: Accommodation as per package, welcome drink (non-alcoholic), fruit basket, juice and mineral water in rooms on arrival, morning and evening tea,
Meals per person:
02 breakfast, 02 lunch, 02 dinner
all taxes,
children below 6 years complimentary sharing same room without extra bed.
Extra Activity Inclusions:
Rock Climbing and Rappelling once.
Valley Crossing once.
Half day guided forest hike with picnic lunch.
Two hour night trek once.
Oil Massage once (only for male guests by the village masseur).
Games and adventure activities on the obstacle course.
Evening bonfire with barbecue snacks,
01 beer and 02 soft drinks once.
Honeymoon Package for 2 nights / 3 days.
(Check in 12 noon, Day 1 & Check out 12 noon, Day 3).
In a Bamboo Cottage: Rs.8700/couple
In a Swiss Deluxe Tent: Rs.7900/couple
Inclusions: Accommodation for a couple, all taxes, fruit basket, mineral water and juice on arrival, morning & evening tea with cookies,
Meals per person: 02 breakfast, 02 lunch, 02 dinner,
all taxes,
and special honeymoon inclusions as below.
Special Honeymoon Inclusions:
Flower Arrangement in room on arrival.
01 Honeymoon Hamper with apple wine, dry fruits, chocolates, surprise gift.
01 Private Barbecue Party with bonfire, 01 beer, 02 soft drinks, barbecue snacks.
Hot Chocolate milk each night.
01 Half Day Guided Forest Walk with picnic lunch.
Wilderness Trails: Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Itinerary:
Arrive from Delhi / Chandigarh / Ambala to Park Woods Shoghi.
Day 01: Reach Parkwoods Forest Retreat Shoghi (Overnight at Parkwoods).
Day 02: Adventure Activities and Forest Picnic at Parkwoods (Overnight at Parkwoods).
Day 03: Sightseeing Excursion to Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda (Overnight at Narkanda).
Day 04: Jeep Safari to Hatu Peak and Thanedar Apple Belt (Overnight at Narkanda).
Day 05: Sightseeing Excursion to Viceregal Lodge and Shimla Mall and Ridge
(Overnight at Parkwoods).
Day 06: End of stay at Parkwoods.
Bronze Rs.24,250
Stay in deluxe swiss tent at Parkwoods Shoghi and deluxe room at Narkanda Resorts.
Silver Rs.28,500
Stay in bamboo cottage, one massage, one private barbeque party at Parkwoods Shoghi and stay in executive suite at Narkanda Resorts.
Inclusion
Accommodation, morning & evening tea with cookies, breakfast, dinner, all taxes.
Non-alcoholic welcome drink on arrival, fruit basket, juice and mineral water in room on Day 01.
Adventure activities, rock climbing, rappelling, picnic lunch in Shoghi Forest, picnic lunch at Hatu Peak.
Sightseeing as per itinerary and transfers between Shoghi and Narkanda by Tata Sumo or Toyota Qualis.
Not Included: Railway / airport transfers to and from Parkwoods Shoghi or Narkanda Resorts, mineral water, soft and hard beverages, in-between snacks, laundry, guides, telescope / binoculars hire cost, anything not mentioned above. These, if required, can be availed on extra payment.
Nature Rambles: Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Itinerary:
Arrive from Delhi / Chandigarh / Ambala.
Day 01: Parkwoods Forest Retreat Shoghi.
Day 02: Adventure Activities at Parkwoods.
Day 03: Sightseeing Excursion to Shimla and Kufri.
Day 04: Picnic and Trekking (or by jeep) to River / Forest from Park Woods.
Day 05: End of Stay at Parkwoods.
Bronze Rs.15,900
Stay in deluxe swiss tent, sightseeing by Alto or Maruti Van.
Silver Rs.19,900
Stay in bamboo cottage, sightseeing by Tata Sumo or Toyota Qualis, one massage, one private barbeque party.
Package Cost Includes
Accommodation, morning & evening tea with cookies, breakfast, lunch, dinner, all taxes.
Non-alcoholic welcome drink on arrival, fruit basket, juice and mineral water in room on Day 01.
Adventure activities, rock climbing, rappelling, picnic to river, sightseeing as per itinerary.
Cost for children / extra adult:
Below 6 years – Complimentary without extra bed.
Between 6 to 12 years – 20% of package cost, (Sharing room with extra bed).
Above 12 years – 35% of package cost, (Sharing room with extra bed).
Not Included: Railway / airport transfers to and from Parkwoods, mineral water, soft and hard beverages, inbetween snacks, laundry, guides, telescope / binoculars hire cost, anything not mentioned above. These, if required, can be availed on extra payment.
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