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The summer capital of the British Raj, Shimla is until today, a popular hill station getaway, located in the State of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Sitting resplendent at 2438 metres and surrounded by 23 acres of fragrant cedar forest is Wildflower Hall - the magnificent former residence of Lord Kitchener.
THE OBEROI, WILDFLOWER HALL, SHIMLA IN THE HIMALAYAS
Wildflower Hall Chharabra Shimla - 171 012 Himachal Pradesh, India
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Distance 124 km
Driving time 5 hour 
Directions 124 km
Leave the airport heading east. Turn right towards Airport Road and bear right on to Airport RoadTurn onto the NH21 (toll road). At the exit for the NH21 service road, take the ramp to the left
Turn left onto the NH22/Zirakpur-Kalka Road (toll road) towards HaryanaTurn left, staying on the NH22/Kalka Road/Chandigarh-Kalka Road. At the roundabout, take the third exitTurn left, staying on the NH22/NH22 bypass/Pinjore Parwanoo Bypass/Himalayan Expressway (toll road) towards HimachalBear left onto MDR9/Chandigarh Shimla via Barog Road. Go straight on to the NH22 towards SolanKeep going straight along Solan Road towards Shoghi and drive for approximately 30 minutes to the old bus standHead to Cart Road (Chota Shimla-Sanjauli Road)
Turn right onto Sanjauli Dhalli Tunnel from SanjauliThe road name changes here to Dhalli ChowkKeep right on to Kufri Road. Wildflower Hall is approximately 4kms along this road, after Dhalli Chowk
Distance 31.2 kmDriving time 1.5 hours Directions 31.2 kmExit on the Airport Road towards the SH16/Airport RoadBear right onto the SH16/Airport RoadBear right onto the NH88/Totu ChowkTurn left, staying on NH88/Tavi ChowkKeep going straight, on to Shimla old bus stand roadHead to Cart Road (Chota Shimla-Sanjauli Road)Turn right onto Sanjauli Dhalli Tunnel from SanjauliThe road name changes here to Dhalli ChowkKeep right on to Kufri Road. Wildflower Hall is approximately 4kms along this road, after Dhalli Chowk
Distance 12.8 kmDriving time 45 minutes- 1 hourDirections 12.8 kmHead east out of Shimla Railway StationHead to Cart Road (Chota Shimla-Sanjauli Road)Turn right onto Sanjauli Dhalli Tunnel from SanjauliThe road name changes here to Dhalli ChowkKeep right on to Kufri Road. Wildflower Hall is approximately 4kms along this road, after Dhalli Chowk
Distance 10 kmDriving time 45 minutesDirections 10 kmHead south-east on Kamla Nehru Hospital Road/Mall Road for 200 metresTake a slight left for 400 metresTake a slight right towards Circular Road for 500 metresTake a slight left onto Circular Road. Pass Karyalaya Maha Sachiv Himachal Pradesh Bal Kalyan Parishad (on the right) after 1.7kmsContinue onto Sanjauli RoadTurn right onto Sanjauli Dhalli Tunnel from SanjauliThe road name changes here to Dhalli ChowkKeep right on to Kufri Road. Wildflower Hall is approximately 4kms along this road, after Dhalli Chowk
Distance 14.5 kmDriving time 1 hour 15 minutesDirections 14.5 kmHead south-east onto Chaura Maidan Road for 1.5kmsPass Wingait Inn Hotel, Shimla (on the left after 600 metres)Turn left onto to Cart Road (Chota Shimla-Sanjauli Road)Pass by STEAM SHED (on the right)Turn right onto Sanjauli Dhalli Tunnel from SanjauliThe road name changes here to Dhalli ChowkKeep right on to Kufri Road. Wildflower Hall is approximately 4kms along this road, after Dhalli Chowk
Shimla is known for its mild summers and long, chilly winters.
| Seasons of year | Season time | Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | March to June | 77°F (25°C) | 66.2°F (19°C) | Nil |
| Winter | December to March | 42.8°F (6°C) | 28.4°F (-2°C) | Nil |
| Autumn | September to November | 63°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 800 mm |
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