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Getting There
Air : The airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 km from Shimla town, and is connected to Chandigarh, Kullu and Delhi.
Rail : Shimla is connected by a broad gauge line up to Kalka. From Kalka to Shimla, a narrow gauge line covers 96 km of track. The journey by train, which takes about six hours, is one of the finest ways of enjoying the landscape. The delightful rail-car, which runs on this stretch, takes about four hours.
Road : Shimla is connected by road to all major centres of north India. HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs regular and Non A/C deluxe coaches to all major centres in the state. State road corporations ply on the Delhi – Shimla route During the summers, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation runs deluxe services.
Things to do
Places of interest are Shimla town and Jakhu Hill, Mashobra (12 km) and Naldehra (23 km), Kufri (16 km) and Narkanda(64 km), Kasauli (77 km). You might enjoy nature walks in a private forest in the estate, visit sprawling gardens and lawns or indulge in riding, trekking, golfing, fishing or skating.
Eating
The Woodville Palace offers a variety of Indian and Continental cuisine. Regional cuisine is also available.
Facilities
Car parking
Doctor on call
Telephone in rooms
Television with satellite channels
Running hot and cold water
Billiards, table-tennis and badminton
Conference Hall can accommodate 50 people
The Hollywood Bar 1930's showcases autographed pictures by famous Hollywood Stars such as Clark Gable, Robert Taylor, Laurel & Hardy, Katherine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Maurice Chevalier, Fred Astaire, Marlene Deitrich to Princess Brinda (grandmother of Mr. Uday Singh of Jubbal – The owner of the hotel)
The Tiger Lounge displays some of the finest tiger trophies and tiger shoot photographs.
The House of the Rising Sun is a Garden Café, which can accommodate 32 people inside and another 60 in the garden.
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