Rukhla Homestay – Himachal
We are re-opening on 15 March 2021
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
WiFi • Parking • 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
Tariff
Weekly
Single/Double Occupancy: 9,500/-
Includes: WiFi, Electricity, Power Backup, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Housekeeping and Toiletries
Single Person: 12,000/-
Double Occupancy: 22,000/-
Includes: WiFi, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), Morning and Evening Tea, Electricity, Power backup, Housekeeping and Toiletries
Monthly
Single/Double Occupancy: 24,000/-
Includes: WiFi, Electricity, Power backup, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Housekeeping and Toiletries
Single Person: 40,000/-
Double Occupancy: 65,000/-
Includes: WiFi, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), Morning and Evening Tea, Electricity, Power backup, Housekeeping and Toiletries
What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for discount.
House Rules
1. No shoes inside the house.
2. No smoking anywhere indoors. Please use ashtrays provided outside.
3. Please respect meal timings. Being a farm-house, we have many things to do. Meals will be served at following timings: Breakfast from 9:00am, Lunch 1:00pm, Dinner: 8:00pm
4. There is no room service, kindly refrain from carrying any meals or beverages to your rooms.
5. Stay safe: Switch off electric blankets (if using) before going to sleep.
6. Be eco-friendy, respect shared amenities. Switch off all lights and check bathroom taps before going to bed and before leaving your room.
7. You will need to carry COVID test report for all the guests.
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