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Last updated: 10/11/2009

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Overview

Situated just below the British hill station of Mussoorie, the elegant house, with an adjoining cottage, is located on a 7-acre estate verdant with fruit orchards, many species of exotic and rare plants and trees. The landscaped gardens, spread across five levels, are a visual delight with their watercourses, lily pools and picturesque pathways.


The house and the adjacent cottage are designed in the style of a colonial country bungalow with sloping roofs, decorative 'monkey tops' and wide verandahs from where one can enjoy spectacular vistas of Mussoorie and the surrounding hills. Each room is individually designed, elegantly furnished with beautifully restored period furniture, and decorated with antique fittings and rare prints of flora and fauna. All rooms offer air-conditioning in summer and heating in winter.

The house has appeared in several national and international magazines, periodicals and books. All the seven bedrooms have attached baths, running hot and cold water, and are equipped with modern amenities. A formal sitting and dining room is available to the visitors. A separate private sitting room completes the setting.

Considered one of the best private gardens in India, it is laid out over several terraces and boasts of many rare trees and plants from all over the world. It has close to half-a-million plants and is lovingly tended by five gardeners. Benches and sitting areas are dotted over the gardens on each level and make for perfect relaxation. Seasonal flowers are planted in the thousands, both during the winter and the summer months. Over 60 varieties of fruits grow on the premises and visitors are welcome to pluck them off the trees
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The Cottage Suite
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The upper suite in the cottages is a self-contained unit, consisting of a private verandah, a sitting room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. It sleeps four and is ideal for a family. It has cable television and DVD facilities


Other Facilities

This unique infinity pool is child friendly, and is constantly refreshed with the pristine waters of the River Tons, using a time-tested and eco-friendly system called the ‘Hydram.” This avoids the use of any chlorine. The waters have been tested and found to be of pure quality. Sunbathing decks are available.

More than 3500 English, Hindi & World Movies import from USA on DVD's to view in your room.

A vast library above the drawing room offers many opportunities for reading during your stay.

Shaheen Bagh and its surroundings are a haven for birdwatchers, visited by over 370 listed species. These include the Brown Dipper, three different forktails and the five species of sunbirds. Many of these can be seen in the walks around the house and at the river -- a 5-minute walk from the grounds. The recently discovered Nepal Wren-babbler breeds in the gardens. For the checklist see the birding section. A detailed account of birding hot spots in the area is also given.

Indoor games: camerboard, chess, loto, jhinga, pictionary etc.

Sketching & Painting.

Wi-Fi Internet Connection.

Yoga & Acupressure By Dr. Meena Semwal.

Massage.

HDMI Connection available for your play station.

Day trip to Dehradun/Mussorie & near by can be organised.

Doctor on Call.

Bonfire & Bar-B-Q.

Prices & deals

Lowest Daily Price:

5000 INR

Highest Daily Price:

7000 INR

Cleaning fee:

N/A

Charging Method:

Per unit

Payment Types:

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Cheque
• Travellers cheque
• Paypal
• Wire Transfer

Location & area

Shaheen Bagh is 20 minutes from Dehradun town, located on a hilly ridge on the town's outskirts. The hill station of Mussoorie is 45 minutes away.

By Train: A 5½ hour train journey from New Delhi on the morning Shatabdi as well as the afternoon Jan Shatabdi. The overnight Mussoorie Express leaves Delhi at night and arrives in Dehradun the next morning. An overnight train from the Nizamuddin Station in Delhi departs late evening and arrives at dawn in Dehradun. There are also direct trains from Mumbai, Kolkata and Allahabad.

By Road: A 5-hour car ride from Delhi via Roorkee or a 6-hour drive by the scenic Poanta Sahib route from Delhi.

Dehradun is also connected by daily flights from the Capital.

Pick-ups from the train station or the airport can be arranged on prior notice.


Located

Nestled in the Doon Valley on the banks of the Tons River is Shaheen Bagh, the country home of a wild life photographer with his family. This private estate in the hills is now open to select visitors who desire a getaway in the midst of nature.

The house, with an adjoining cottage, is located on a 7-acre estate verdant with fruit orchards, many species of exotic and rare plants and trees. The landscaped gardens, spread across five levels, are a visual delight with their watercourses, lily pools and picturesque pathways.

Address:

Shaheenbagh , 18 Bigha, Village Jamniwala,, on shighally school road, Near Tones river, 248001, Dehradun, India

Accommodation located in:

downtown, leisure area, mountainside, near diving spot, near fishing area, near historical interest, near ski area, near water sports, resort, rural, village, waterfront!

Amenities & services

This largest bedroom in the house is unique in many ways: it holds an exquisite traditional bed from South India, some rare ‘kilims’ from Afghanistan and a large wooden chest from Sri Lanka. The adjoining bathroom (voted ‘the best bathroom in India’ by a magazine) has a sunken bath that overlooks a private lily-pool and garden. Alfresco bathing is encouraged. The bathroom has a botanical theme with rare and original botanical prints and wall paper. The upper suite in the cottages is a self-contained unit, consisting of a private verandah, a sitting room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. It sleeps four and is ideal for a family. It has cable television and DVD facilities

# of Units: 1... and each unit includes:

• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 7
• Single beds: 3
• Double beds: 4
• Baby cots: 2
• Single sofa beds: 1
• Double sofa beds: 1

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Kitchen

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