SaffronStays Ekam Walnut Suite, Chail

Enveloped in Pine & Deodar Forests, Ekam (Walnut Suite) is a pet-friendly luxurious suite in Chail, a lovely town near Shimla, that was a former summer retreat for the Maharaja of Patiala. It is located 57 km from Shimla Airport (take a Pawan Hans helicopter to get here from Chandigarh) & 10 km from Chail Palace (belonging to the erstwhile Maharaja) and the world’s highest cricket ground. The USP of this suite is the beautiful 40-foot glass roof that rolls over from the living room to the bedrooms within the suite, bringing you closer to nature. While Shimla is for the bucket-listers, Chail is for nature lovers. Ekam is the place to stay for couples & small families if you seek luxury and the desire to be pampered. What can you do at Ekam: A bird-watching experience at Chail’s Wildlife Sanctuary, strolling by the world’s highest cricket ground, and listening to the chirping of birds in the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary – there are a lot of lovely experiences you can enjoy at the popular places to visit in Chail, Himachal Pradesh. Relish home-fresh, local cuisines from our carefully curated menu, that pamper your taste buds and soothe your soul. You can make the best of this in the warm setup indoors. Don’t miss out on the chef’s special wood-fired pizzas! Start your mornings with a session of yoga with our onsite instructor (available at an additional rate). Challenge your partner to a game of cricket or badminton in the outdoor game space or cosy up inside under a starlit sky with a fresh cup of chai. Guests can indulge in guided treks through the forest to the nearby villages and pilgrimage sites with picnics, available at an additional cost. And, if you fancy scenic road trips, take the road to Shimla for a picturesque, memorable drive and soak in the vibrancy and energy in the markets and streets of Shimla. Layout of the Walnut Suite: The stunning suite is within the same premises as the luxurious 4-bedroom homestay, SaffronStays Ekam. A short scenic walk up the stone pathway leads you to the suite, with a large walnut tree sheltering it. You will be greeted to an outdoor seating area with a swing as you reach the entrance. The suite comprises a spacious studio apartment (attic, living area, dining area, and 2 bathrooms). The suite is gorgeously adorned with a 40-foot glass ceiling for the ultimate stargazing experience from any corner of the suite! The perfect indoor-outdoor living experience comes to life right here!