Chapslee Palace

ONCE the summer residence of Raja Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala, Chapslee today is an elegant mix of the absurd and the elegant. It’s tucked away into the Shimla mountainside, and is chockfull of antiques and intriguing heirlooms, each with their own story about the county’s colonial heritage. Gobelin tapestries, textile from the Doga Palace in Venice and blue pottery from Multan stand alongside Peshwa vases, persian carpets and Indian statues-if you and your partner are the kind Who love pottering about old homes, you’ve found your hideaway. Take in the sun that spills into the Morning Room, or head out to the Viceregal Lodge to visit, as well as the Mall, Don’t forget to pop into Maria Bros, which is famous for its old and rare non-fiction and travel books.

Tariff Range

Rs. 10,000 for a standard suite

Chapslee Palace
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
(0177) 280 2542
http://www.chapslee.com

Co-ordinates: 31.189308, 77.283325 Nearby Places: Shimla, Mandi