Vardaan Home Stay

Located in the picturesque town of Shoghi, in Shimla, Vardaan home stay is the ideal holiday destination for you. If you are seeking solace from madding crowds, nourishment from nature, exquisite food and distinct ambience, we bet you will not be disappointed. The place is endowed with natural beauty; hills and forest here are well protected and will definitely sooth your eyes.

We are determined to offer you best of both worlds: comforts of a home and facilities of a hotel. This mini resort ensures maximum comfort for families looking to enjoy quality time, honeymooning couples, business travelers and group of people out there to explore new places.

Vardaan also has all the makings of a perfect weekend getaway. All in all If you are looking for a good accommodation in Shimla, look no further than Vardaan. It is also located near all top rated attractions of Shimla.

Temples
Tara Devi Temple: 10 minutes drive from Vardaan. You can also walk up the hill - will take approx 1 hr. Situated on hilltop and offers panoramic view of the valley, Shimla city and himalyan mountain ranges

Sankat Mochan Temple: 10 minutes drive from Vardaan. This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Situated just below national highway enroute to Shimla
Jakhu Temple: Situated at the highest point in Shimla. Key attraction is world's tallest statue dedicated to Lord Hanuman at 108 feet at the highest altitude of over 8100 feet
Kalibari Temple: In downdown Shimla and dedicated to goddess Kali

Markets / shopping destinations (20 minutes drive* from Vardaan)
Mall Road: Nerve center of Shimla. You will find latest branded stores and old buildings constructed when Shimla was the summer capital of British India. Most of the shops don’t allow much bargaining. You will though find good eating joints - among the most famous are chaat shops, Krishna bakers, Guptaji’s and Trishul Bakers
Lakkar Bazaar: Exclusive market for wooden objects. You can bargain a lot in this market as initial price quoted to you is fairly high

Lower Bazaar: This is located just below mall road. Apparels, home care and daily needs market. The lower area is known as Ram bazaar and extends till the bus stand
*Kindly note that vehicular traffic is not allowed in Shimla markets and you need to walk your way up or use lift just ahead of old bus stand

Excursions within 2 hrs drive from Vardaan
Chail: Home to the world’s highest cricket stadium, polo ground and also boasts of a sanctuary. You can also find a riverside picnic spot here
Naldehra: Boasts of highest, most scenic and oldest 9 hole golf course in the country. Also home to Nag temple and Naldehra derives its name from it
Kufri: You can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri and enjoy panormaic views. Kufri Fun World, an amusement park is an excellent destination and is equipped with various rides, pools and world's highest go-kart track. You can also find Himalayan Wild Life Zoo which hosts rare Antelopes, Felines and Birds including Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Himachal
Fagu: Famous for its scenic views and serves as a base camp for trekkers, campers and naturalists. Just above Fagu there are a few temples dedicated to the local god - Banthia devta
Tattapani: Situated on the banks of river Satluj. This place is known for hot water sulphur springs believed to have medicinal value. Other place of interest is Shiv Goofa (cave) and fishing can also be enjoyed on the riverside. Here you can also enjoy river rafting
Kasuali: Famous hill station surrounded by a mixed forest of chir-pine, Himalyan oak and huge horse-chestnuts. You can enjoy scenic views from monkey point in Kasuali