The house itself is a labor of love, made with both comfort and aesthetics in mind. The house is good for large groups looking for get together. A couple seeking a quiet getaway. And Travellers who enjoy nature, trekking and adventure.
The house has four large rooms, a living room and a lot of lounging space which can accommodate a large group of up to 16 people. Each room has space for an extra bed. All four rooms have views of the apple orchards and the Himalayas. Bathroom are usually very cold in the hills. We made ours on the sunny side and now we have not only the sun streaming in from the large windows, but we also get stunning views of the Himalayas.
The house has a large garden with a small pool in one corner. It’s an excellent place for basking in the sun in the day and for bonfire in the night. The water feeding the house comes from a perennial natural spring, which bubbles up from our orchard. Therefore, we have no water shortage even in the peak of summer. We also have no power issues as we have a good generator for backup.
A few words from the owner
Shelapani has something for all sorts of traveler. If you are the sort who likes to take long treks in a pine forest this place is for you. A gradual sloped pine forest is barely two minutes’ walk away. If you are the sort interested in exploring a mountain river valley, the beautiful Pabbar river is only 15 kilometers away. And if you are the sort, who wants to simply relax in tranquility, with the apple aroma filling your senses, and the Himalayas lo Sitting in the middle of an apple orchard, adjoining a pine forest with views of snowcapped Himalayas and a river valley, Shelapani has arguably the best location and views this side of Himachal.
–Sudhir & Manju Khimta.
Thank you for your cooperation and have a nice and pleasant stay with us. We hope to see you all again in the future.
Getting Around
1. Mata Haatkoti Temple 3000 years old
2. Badrol 360 Degree (Hike)
3. Giri Ganga Historical place (Road)
4. Pabbar Valley Drive (Cab)
5. River Fun with packed lunch (Cab)
6. Kuppar picturesque (Trek)
7. Chanshal Pass A day tour (Cab)
8. Rohru small Town
9. Ancient Temples (Pandavs)
10. Pine Jungle walk ( Guide )
11. Jungle fun Various activities for Children ( Guide )
House Manuals
Shoes are strictly not allowed inside the bungalow in any case .and the slippers provided no to be taken outside . The Management of Dwarika Residency would like to offer you a clean, safe and enjoyable accommodation. In this regard, may we request for your cooperation in following our House Rules and Regulations.
Management is fully liable for loss of personal property; Though Guests are advised to secure their personal belongings and valuables. Safety Deposit is available at the owner’s inn for your valuables. Check-out time is before 1:00PM; Check-in time is rather flexible Late checkout requests required 24 hours + prior to checkout & extension of stay will be subject to room availability.
If you like your rooms to be made up please inform Mr Chaman lal prior to departing for the day. Make-up time is from 11:00am – 4:00 pm only.
Being an environmentally conscious hotel, change of bedding linens and hand/ bath towel is done on the second day of stay. Extra pillow, towels, soap and shampoo will incur a charge. Please keep the key at the stand before departing the hotel. Lost key will be charged Rs 1300 . Smoking inside the bungalow is strictly prohibited. You can smoke outside in the big lawn.
Additional Notes
Please switch-off lights, TV, heaters and other electrical appliances and please make sure all Taps/ showers are properly turned-off when not in use. When unattended, please close room windows and keep doors locked. Please report immediately to Chaman any damage to property or broken fixtures for prompt repair. Before or at designated Check-out Time, please allow our Housekeeping Staff to check your room. Missing items from the room will be charged to guest account. Please allow 20 minutes check out time to facilitate.
Pets allowed in the property but with very strict policies .
GUEST ensures that nothing shall be attached to floors, wall, ceiling of Dwarika Residency premises by nails, screws, glue gun or other means, otherwise any damage caused shall be charged to the guest. Please throw your trash in garbage containers.
Only natural spring water is available at the hotel. Rooms left in an uninhabitable state for incoming guest – for example lingering smell from market purchases, excessive mess, acts of vandalism – will be charged at a full nights stay and/or reimbursement of loss/cost of replacement.