The ‘Queen of the Hills’ offers the most adventurous get away this monsoon

 

The monsoon is the new getaway season. And why should you be denied because you live in the northern half of the country? Head to the once-upon-a-time Queen of the Hills, just 13 km short of Shimla, turn off to Shoghi.

Away from the temple town, a number of resorts have cropped up at Queen of the Hills in recent years. Among them, Aamod at Shoghi, run by three-year-old Tarangan Leisure, claims to be redefining ecotourism in the hills – the 16-cottage property is built in a natural clearing that required no felling of oak and pine trees that crowd the slopes here.

 

Besides multiple activities for your city-weary mind – from rappelling and mountain biking to no-sweat options such as the Burma Bridge and Monkey Crawl-there’s also the Sublime spa for tired bodies.

 

None of these, however, are the star attractions this season. Instead, go for Monsoon Mystique, their seasonal package that includes welcome drinks, a deluxe cottage, breakfast, hour-long guided access to the adventure package and discounts on their regular services. Valid from 15 July-15 September. The two-night/three-day package costs Rs 10,500 for two, including accommodation for two children below the age of 6.