We love to travel in off-beaten trails where we do not expect any luxury / great service or similar things. Shelapani is not a popular tourist destination in the maps of Himachal so we decided to stay there in Oct 2012 for its wonderful location. And I've seen some recommendations in indiamike (India Travel Forum). Kudos to his recommendation....... It... More

This October was a fourth trip to Selapani in four years. This time it was a short stay of two nights only, otherwise earlier we always stayed here a week or so. Once you reach Village Mandhol, there is a mud road of about 2 kms going through beautiful pine and Deodar forest. The cottage is big and contains five... More

Just came back from Dwarika residency in Shelapani last Sunday. It is a beautiful place right in the middle of apple orchard. Since it was apple season, we were lucky to enjoy the trees loaded with the fruit. The place is very homely with all the facilities for a family even a small kid. The staff is excellent. The thing... More

We stayed at Dwarika Residency in June 2012 ... there is only one way to describe this place ... heavenly! Vacation was a pleasent experience right from the get go. We made this a part of our India vacation. I found it online, spoke and made reservation while still is US. Sudhir Khimta, the owner, made everything very easy for... More

There is nothing negative to write about this property and its host.we were lucky enough to have stayed with them.wonderful people,wonderful cottage,wonderfully managed! its still a virgin destination so one can enjoy peace,experience serenity of the nature and relish some amazing cuisine! I would recommend this property to anyone who loves nature,peace and harmony.Those who are looking for a drinking... More

Me (Ashok) and my friend Sanjay had a family vacation trip this summer (May 23rd to may 27th 2011). I always like to travel to virgin places away from the mad crowd and amidst the mother nature. I love peaceful places, forest, rivers, mountains and love to trek. Hence, this season I choose a place called "Shelapani" and stayed at... More

This was nothing what we had expected, a helpful and welcoming host. A beautiful home with really calm and peaceful surrounding. Away from the hustle and bustle of usual tourists spots. Worth the travelling from shimla. Cheerful staff and a very spacious place. Nestled amongst loads of apple trees, view of shivalik range from the aangan or shall i say... More

Had a short break at Dwarika Residency , Shailapani .Excellent property amidst an apple orchard .Homely cozy setting with a living cum dining room and a few cozy bedrooms. Amazing location offering excellent view of the snow peaked mountains in the front , valley at the bottom , a reserve forest on one side and apple orchards surrounding the cottage... More

Hotel Dwarika Residency far surpassed our expectations. Sometimes pictures lie, but the house was far more beautiful then the pictures even reveal. The owner was on the grounds and was a very accomadating and helpful host. The staff likewise was cheerful and very helpful. They made our stay very comfortable. The house is a beautiful place to just enjoy its... More