Rukhla Homestay – Himachal

Rukhla Homestay

The dream project of Michael, a British and his Himachali wife Devanshe, Rukhla Homestay is located in an off beat village Rukhla, 70 kms from Shimla, Himachal. A three hour hike from Rukhla takes you to the highest point where you can have a mesmerizing 360 degree view of Greater Himalayas.

They run it in a very unique style. Yoga mornings, music concerts, poetry reading sessions, cleaning drives, cooking lessons are just some of the many activities that will keep you busy during your free time here. They bake their breads, prepare jams, pickles and cheese in house with fruits from their orchard and milk that comes from their own cow. 

There are three rooms for the guests. There is no TV instead they have DVD screens and projector installed in the common living room. It has a Billiards Room, Yoga Studio, a well stocked library, Table Tennis and Badminton court. 

How to Reach

The nearest broad gauge railway station is in Kalka which is around 140 km away. One can either take a taxi, local bus or the toy train to Shimla. Rukhla is 70 km from there. The road is in good condition except for the last 12 kms that is a partially tarred road.

Facilities

Hot Water • Laundry (extra charge) • Electric Blankets and Room Radiators • Underfloor Heating in Bathrooms • Fireplace in Living & Dining Room • Common Seating Areas • Garden • Fish Pond • Bonfire & Barbecue • Library • DVD collection with Projector • Snooker Room • Table Tennis • Badminton • Board Games • Internet (Dongle)

Tariff

Weekly
Single/Double Occupancy: 7,500/-
Includes: 4G WiFi, Electricity, Power backup, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Housekeeping and Toiletries

Single Person: 12,000/-
Double Occupancy: 22,000/-
Includes: 4G WiFi, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), Morning and Evening Tea, Electricity, Power backup, Housekeeping and Toiletries

Monthly
Single/Double Occupancy: 24,000/-
Includes: 4G WiFi, Electricity, Power backup, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Housekeeping and Toiletries

Single Person: 40,000/-
Double Occupancy: 65,000/-
Includes: 4G WiFi, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), Morning and Evening Tea, Electricity, Power backup, Housekeeping and Toiletries

Note: What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for discount.

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