Hill stations are always earned, as they have been right since the good old school summers. In Himachal Pradesh, otherwise known as Devbhumi, the Land of the Gods, a beautiful hill state in northern India framed by the western Himalayas, hill stations are benchmarks. And on the national highway No 5, often a photographer’s muse.

As you leave Shimla behind, the capital city of Himachal and once upon a time, the summer capital of British India and wind your way past Kufri & Fagu, you get to Theog. A charming town of five 'ghats' (or ridges), Rahi Ghat, Deori Ghat, Prem Ghat, Janoghat and Bagaghat, the air here is crisp with oxygen. Just 75 min from Shimla and yet a world in hiding.

Standing tall in Theog, at the edge of a ridge is your luxury home in the hills, paying homage to exemplary local craftsmanship and swooping in stunning 180° views of the Churdhar, the highest peak of the outer Himalayas. Taj Theog, stands almost coniferous surrounded by the mesmerising skylines of the Himalayan range. Inhabited by conifers, cedars, broadleaved oaks and rhododendrons, the region around is punctuated with apple orchards, hamlets, cultivated terraces, snow fed lakes and gushing rivers. Bountiful as they come and making each of the 99 rooms and suites a vantage perch that warms your cockles.

The spanking new resort, oozes provincial chic with its architecture and design inspired by the best that Himachal Pradesh has to offer. The promise is but one – of an experience truly beyond Shimla. Surrounded by majestic snow peaks that nudge their clear views in from every nook and cranny of this tall resort, it wouldn’t be overstating the obvious if one says this is the resort with the view. Travellers en-route to Narkanda, Hatu and Lahaul-Spiti get an ideal overnight pit stop at Taj Theog.

Settled cosily inside, the warm wooden furniture on the wood & slate floors are born in the mountains. Tall French windows and graceful drapes jostle for attention with hand painted watercolours that dot the walls. Fine-combed artefacts, meticulous furnishings and the warm assurance of the unmistakable Taj service, urge you to settle down with a mug of hot chocolate and a best seller. The ample bookshelf helps. Snug and generous as a home can be, this is your quintessential luxurious home in the hills.

Amenities

• Specialty Chinese restaurant
• Wi-Fi connectivity across the hotel
• 48 Km from the nearest airport in Shimla
• 150 Km from the international airport in Chandigarh
• 105 Km from the nearest railway station in Kalka
• Fagu, 10 Km away, is the perfect spot to unwind as well as for hikes/treks
• Naldehra, 31 Km away, is the oldest golf course developed by the British
• Tattapani, 64 Km away from Theog, is best known for its hot sulphur springs next to the Sutlej
• 24-hour fitness centre
• 99 rooms and suites
• Temperature controlled Indoor Swimming Pool
• Conferencing facilities for 20 to 300 Guests
• Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla is at the centre of multiple tourist attractions
• Gaming zone for the young ones
• Lush green outdoor venue
• Situated 3 Km from Theog town on the Hindustan Tibet National Highway No 5.
• Serving international cuisines and all day dining restaurants
• Clear views of the Churdhar Peak - one of the highest peaks of the outer Himalayas and Shivalik range
• Theog Junction -A lounge bar inspired by the famous Toy Train in Shimla
• Forest Sanctuary,16 Km away
• Express Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Baby Sitting facilities
• Sight-seeing, camping and nature trails
• Jiva Spa with ancient wellness treatments.
• Jacuzzi

Accommodation : Taj Theog is located on a hill top which welcomes spectacular views of the Himalayan range, with the crisp mountain air as an excellent accompaniment. Dense forests encircle the hotel, providing a stunning 180° view of the Churdhar peak, the highest peak in the outer Himalayas.

Taj Theog Resort & Spa is a truly a seamless connect between rich Himachali culture and modern luxury. 

• Premium Room Valley King Bed - Premium rooms, 32 Sq. meters in size, rise to the occasion with their inside – outside approach to views and king-sized beds. The balcony brings in sweeping views of the valleys and hill-scape that surround the resort and its edge of the ridge perch. Sit out at the balcony for pine fresh mornings and dreamy sunsets. The attention to provincial detail is brought out through delicate woodwork, hand-tooled stone-works, earthy rugs and furnishings from the House of Abraham & Thakore. The dhurries and alpine furniture made of cedar wood round up the quintessential “luxuri