Wildflower Hall

Set high above Shimla at 2,500 metres, Wildflower Hall feels more like a mountain estate than a hotel. Surrounded by deodar forests and sweeping views of snow-dusted peaks, it’s a place where the outdoors feels ever-present – from pine-fringed balconies to the glass-walled spa. The building itself nods to its colonial past, but the tone is serene and refined rather than nostalgic.

Inside, polished wood, deep armchairs and roaring fires create a cosseting atmosphere after a day outdoors. Nature is the true star, though – whether seen from the forest trails, alfresco jacuzzi, or during a quiet moment on the terrace at dusk.