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Chapslee
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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Evocative of a bygone era, Chapslee, formerly the summer residence of the late Hon'ble Raja Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala, is now a small, exclusive Hotel. The Hon'ble Raja Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala was a member of the erstwhile Council of States and had the distinction and privilege of being an invitee to the coronations of both King George V and King Edward VIII. He was a host and gourmet extraordinaire and his table was considered to be one of the finest in northern India. |
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| Way up to Chapslee |
The Lobby |
Way up to Chapslee |
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Built in 1835, Chapslee was acquired by Lord Auckland, then Governor General of the East India Company. The declaration of the first war against Afghanistan known as 'The Afghan Manifesto', was signed at Chapslee on the first of October, 1838. Sir Edward Buck writes in his famous book, |
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| Library & Cards Room |
The Lobby |
Raja Kapurthala |
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Simla Past and Present , "In the opinion of many good judges, Chapslee is surpassed by no other Simla residence in arrangement and general advantages". " If Simla is the queen of the hills, then Chapslee is its crown..." Lady Penelope Betjeman . " One of the oldest manor houses in Simla with extensive grounds, good views and period furniture ..." India companion by Louise Nicholson . |
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" It is worth going to Simla simply to stay at Chapslee..." Hill stations of India by Gillian Wright . " Chapslee reveals India's exotic past along with the rich variety of the present ...." Indian style by Suzanne Slesin & Stafford Cliff . |
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Kanwar Ratanjit Singh ,son of the late Lt.Col. Rajkumar Ripjit Singh, C.I.E., and grandson of Raja Charanjit Singh, opened Chapslee to visitors in 1976. He continues to reside there and Chapslee is still the family home it was, but he now shares it with his guests. |
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| Resplendent with heirlooms such as Gobelin tapestries, rare textiles and cabinetry from the Doge's palace in Venice, chandeliers from Murano, blue pottery jardinieres from Multan, Peshwa vases, Persian carpets, marble statuary and a collection of Indian object d'arts, Chapslee exudes old world charm. |
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| Deluxe Double Room |
Single Room |
Single Room |
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An ambience of gentility pervades the atmosphere and the tradition of hospitality for which the royal house of Kapurthala is known, continues. |
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| Deluxe Double Room |
Bathroom (
Just Like a Suite
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Dinning Hall |
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Chapslee offers six elegantly appointed suites, a library and card room, tennis court and croquet lawn. It is also known for its cuisine and has found pride of place in almost all leading articles and publications on travel and architecture. |
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Ancient Weapons |
Stairs |
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Shimla has many attractions; superb views and delightful walks; the Vice-regal Lodge, the State Museum, Jakhoo Temple, the Mall, and Maria Bros., the famous shop for books and antiquities.
The environs of Shimla , however are perhaps its most attractive feature ; Golf at scenic Naldera - that inspired Lord Curzon to name his daughter after it ; Mahaseer fishing and hot sulphur springs at Tattapani , picnics in the Seog Forest , tea at Carignano, walks from Kufri to Fagu through the countryside with the panorama of the snow-capped Kinner Kailash range stretched across the horizon ; Chail, Narkanda , or an overnight stay at the Jalori Pass. |
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| Mobile: +91-9810002772, 9810092772. |
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