frequently asked questions
1. How many room do you have and can we book just 1 room?
We have a total of seven bedrooms- all with attached washrooms. You can book any number of rooms from just one room to all seven rooms. All the information about the seven rooms is mentioned in the rooms section of the website.
2. Is it a drive in property with private parking?
Yes, all cars, big and small and even tempo travelers can easily reach the property. The road is mettled. We can park upto 10 SUVs. Access may temporarily be disturbed in case of heavy snowfall. So if you are planning to travel during Jan-Feb do ask us about current situation.
3. Where is Fagu?
Please refer to the google map link given below to see exact location. Fagu is located 19kms ahead of Shimla, 5kms ahead of Kufri on the main highway going towards Theog/ Narkanda. Our property is 2kms on the link road from Fagu.
4. What is the fooding situation at the property?
We serve an A la Carte Menu from 9am to 9pm. We have variety of dishes and an experienced chef to prepare them for you. We do require food orders well in advance (preferably 2 hours preparation time) as we make everything fresh.
5. Can the guests access the kitchen?
As a general rule, guests can not access the kitchen. In limited cases, for eg. where mothers need to prepare food for infants, we do allow kitchen access. We provide kettle, microwave, and a hot plate outside of the kitchen in case guests need to reheat food or prepare coffee/tea.
6. What is there to do around the property/ what activities?
Please read this blog about activities in and around The Himalayan Shire.
7. Do you have an outdoor sitting area?
Yes, we have a big lawn with outdoor sofa seating. We can light bonfires and barbeque on request. We also have a terrace balcony on the 2nd floor with a 2 seater swing and additional seating for 5-6 people. This balcony is common for all the guests and has an amazing view on all sides.
8. Do you provide housekeeping service?
Yes. Rooms are cleaned everyday between 11am and 5pm. We change the bedsheet every alternate day. In case the guests request for a bedsheet change earlier, we charge a cleaning fee of Rs. 500.
9. Is it a pet friendly property?
In certain cases we do allow pets. Pets with weight upto 6 kgs are mostly welcomed unless they are untrained or might be an hazard to other guests or staff. Larger breeds are also allowed if you are booking the entire villa or you come on a day with lesser guests around. Please ask us for our complete pet policy before booking. Guests have to sign the pet policy before check-in. We charge a Rs. 500 per day pet fee.