Living and being brought up in Chandigarh, I have always been surrounded by people who’d take any chance to escape to the hills. Honestly, the thought of beautiful valleys with crisp fresh air sounds good to me but I was never too fond of the mountains, they make me motion sick. I felt alienated in all the weekend getaway plans (which never came to life) my colleagues and friends used to make.
I used to avoid traveling uphills until I was low-key forced to tag along with my friends on a two-day getaway to Chester Hills last October.
At first, I felt haunted by the overwhelming thoughts of traveling to the mountains but somehow one of my friends convinced me that it would be worth a while and to my surprise, it was.
Even though I felt a little motion sick on the way but on reaching the destination I immediately fell in love with the alluring property basked in the stunning hills of Kasauli, the breathtaking view shunned away all my sickness and the whiff of the cool mountain breeze rejuvenated me instantly.
The Luxurious Flats in Solan offer scenic views and endless possibilities. Spanning over the lush greenery of the mountains, the land boasts a serene atmosphere, mature trees, and rolling hills.
After having a scrumptious lunch at the Multi-cuisine Dining Area, which had superb and posh interiors we all retired to our respective rooms. Each room was beautifully decorated and offered stunning views of the surrounding landscape and as much as I was tempted to take a nap in the laps of nature, I was kept up with the amalgamated thoughts of my indecisiveness of never actually coming and willingly experiencing life here far away from the hubbub of the city.
The evening got a bit chilly but it did not stop us from exploring the area around and somehow we ended up in the magnificent Landscape Park, as good as it sounds I was thrilled to know that sustainable and recyclable materials were incorporated in making the artworks there. As an environmentalist, I was thrilled to know that the project not only took up beautification but also focused on promoting and incorporation of a green lifestyle with features like Rainwater Harvesting, Cool Roof Systems, LED lights and Water efficient fittings.
The next morning I woke early up feeling like I was in a cinematic Netflix documentary. My friends and I met at the tranquil Meditation Park which highlighted a pergola structure and a pond with a fountain in the middle. I sat there taking a few moments to myself reflecting on how wonderful this union of nature and luxury was. I slowly started to fall in love with the eminent views as my preconceived notions about mountains gradually drifted away. The breathtaking views with all the modern amenities is exactly what is needed in today’s hectic lives. It’s a place to blossom all your spiritual endeavors. Snapping out of my epiphany and continuing the day all of us explored the local shops.
After having lunch, our group split into half where some had a relaxing time at the Spa & Jacuzzi while others (including me) had a blast at the Games and Cardroom having major healing moments for our “inner child” and finally we realized that our wonderful getaway was approaching its climax.
As we’ve all experienced that all good times are short-lived, somehow I relished each and every moment at the Chester Hills and the weirdest part was that I never felt like taking out my phone and hoarding social media with aesthetic pictures. At first I was skeptical about coming here but surprisingly, the trip turned out to be exquisite. The tranquility of the place made me realize how much I missed out by avoiding travels to the hills and planted this urge to settle here after my retirement (though it’s too soon to think of that haha). Whether you are looking for a private retreat, a place to entertain guests, or planning on settling in a peaceful place after retirement, Chester Hills is sure to impress. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of paradise. This was our story of happy memories at Chester Hills. How about yours?