Naldehra Resort, near Shimla

About the resort

Club Mahindra Pristine Peaks Naldehra

Situated amidst the suburbs of Himachal is Naldehra, a town just 18 kms to the Northeast of Shimla, away from the city’s buzz and chaos. Retaining Himachal’s unspoiled charm, the picturesque beauty of this site will leave you awestruck! Your trip will be considered incomplete if you fail to visit the world famous Naldehra Golf Club near Shimla. This 18-hole golf course was born out of Lord Curzon’s love for the landscape who was the then British Viceroy of India. The beautiful towering hill ranges of this hill station form one of the most important tourist attractions of the country. Located amongst these captivating regions is Pristine Peaks – a Club Mahindra resort in Naldehra near Shimla. As soon as you step into this Naldehra resort, you can sense the calmness and purity of the Himalayas in the air. The delicate and enchanting ambience of the resort in Naldehra will give you a glimpse of paradise. At the Naldehra resort, you can tickle your taste buds with some of Himachal’s delicacies prepared with care by our skilled chefs. The resort also presents the ‘Kawah’ tea mastered only by one of the finest chefs in the world. The Naldehra resort’s holiday activity centre – Fun Zone – would keep your little ones busy and entertained.

Rooms and Amenities

Located in the thick of mighty mountains, its architecture and ambience truly resembles the culture of Himachal. Spacious rooms with up-to-date amenities and efficient staff service are all that Pristine Peaks stands for. You can enjoy the privilege of washed and ironed clothes owing to the flawless in-house laundry facility. At the end of a tiring day, you can also reward yourself with a relaxing massage and forget all your worries and responsibilities. Every room of Pristine Peaks houses contemporary equipment and amenities to make you feel at home. Each room provides you with an incredible view. And all rooms are built with open balconies to give you breath-taking views of the Himalayan peaks.

Food in Naldehra

When it comes to the food, Himachal contains a lot of yoghurt in its cuisine. This includes meats cooked in yoghurt gravy and other traditional methods like Khatta Ghosht and Murgh Anardana. You must start your meals with the Khoru soup, which is rich in Naldehra flavours. Khoru is a yoghurt soup garnished with coriander leaves. Its rich flavour comes from the mix of cumin, jaggery and poppy seed bread. This unusual mélange of flavours is a must try. The Naldehra resort’s vegetarian menu includes Madra, an extremely popular dish. This dish consists of thick yoghurt gravy. Majority of people prepare it in Himachal’s traditional function ‘Dhaam’. This Himachali cuisine is paired best with rice. Khatta Ghosht is meat cooked in yoghurt gravy until it becomes juicy and tender. It is a main course enjoyed with flat bread or rice. You can end your meal with delicious desserts made of rice and yoghurt.

Festival in Naldehra

The Shimla Summer Festival is a five-day event that brings tourists and locals together for a beautiful, fun-filled evening. The festival offers you performances by renowned singers, musicians, artists and local folk. As Shimla bears a natural ice-skating rink, this festival becomes a specialty of the region. You can also enjoy dance shows by professionals. It is safe to say that the best time to visit Shimla is the winters. Polish your golf skills here and compete with your family and friends. It spreads across a 4,285 sq.yd. green land. It also makes for a lovely picnic, giving you time to bond with your family over the magnificent views of pine and deodar covered hills.

A popular destination located at a distance of 35 kms from Naldehra, it is famous for its hot water springs. It is also an ideal place to curl in the natural warmth of the culture. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this temple is situated at an altitude of 8048 feet above sea level near the highest point of Shimla ridge. It offers a panoramic view over the surrounding valleys, out to the snowcapped peaks, and over the town itself. The temple is a 45 minute walk from the ridge; one can also hire a pony or taxi to visit the temple. Narkanda offers wonderful slopes for skiing. At an elevation of 2708 m, it has dense pine forests. Hatu Peak, 8 km from Narkanda, provides a striking panorama of the plains below. Narkanda also offers spectacular views of snow ranges. The ancient temple of Hatu Mata comes alive with skiers. If you wish to go trekking, Shali Peak is your goal. It is situated among the forests of Naldehra on a block of rocky trails ideal for trekking. At an altitude of 2510 m above sea level, it is a site offering some famous hikes and wonderful snow for skiing in winters. An enjoyable walk leads up to the Mahasu Peak. Plan a vacation with Club Mahindra to have a memorable family holiday. Don’t believe us? Go check out the Club Mahindra reviews by our happy members.

The Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu is a heritage site since June 2014. It focuses on the well-being of endangered plant and animal species. You must do your bit by visiting this enchanting place and taking important lessons on saving our planet. Housed in the former Viceregal Lodge, it was built in 1888. The style of architecture is English Renaissance, the masonry of the walling is light blue limestone and the wrought stonework is done in sandstone in a beautiful light grey tint. It has magnificent lawns. The entry in the institute is by ticket and the grounds are open for public only on Sundays. Have a look at this Himachal tourism guide to know more about places to visit in Himachal Pradesh during family vacation.